Overthinking Movies: The Blueberry Muffin Scene In Casino

Just how long would it take to make sure an even number of blueberries are in each muffin?

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In the Martin Scorsese film Casino, there is a scene where Robert De Niro’s character, Ace, becomes annoyed that his muffin does not have enough blueberries. He storms into the hotel kitchen and orders the pastry chef to ensure that all bluebe…