Pulp Fiction or Bible? Pete Hegseth’s Maltese Mix-Up

Imagine this: you’re strolling down Republic Street in Valletta, the sun is setting, and you overhear a tourist asking a local, “Where can I find that ‘Jules’ character from the Bible?” You’d think they’ve been sipping on one too many Cisk beers at the Bridge Bar. But no, this isn’t a case of sunstroke-induced confusion. It’s the aftermath of Fox News’ Pete Hegseth mixing up Pulp Fiction with the Bible on national television.

Hegseth’s Biblical Blunder

In a segment discussing gun control, Hegseth argued that the Second Amendment protects Americans’ right to bear arms, just like the Bible’s ‘eye for an eye’ passage. But instead of quoting Exodus 21:24, he cited Jules Winnfield’s iconic ‘Bad Motherf*cker’ speech from Pulp Fiction. Yes, you read that right. He quoted Samuel L. Jackson’s character as if it were scripture.

Now, we Maltese love a good mix-up. We’ve seen tourists ask for ‘pastizzi’ at McDonald’s and expect us to understand ‘ħelu’ as a greeting. But this? This was a whole new level of confusion.

Malta’s Take on the Mix-Up

Back home, the story sparked laughter and head-shaking among locals. “I thought the Bible was full of surprises, but this takes the cake,” chuckled Joe, a long-time resident of Birkirkara. “Maybe we should add it to our tour guides’ repertoire. ‘And here, in this very spot, Jules Winnfield delivered his famous sermon…'”

Meanwhile, Father Mark, a priest from Mdina, had a more serious take. “It’s a reminder that we should always check our sources, no matter how certain we are. Even if it’s just to avoid a good laugh at our expense,” he said with a smile.

Pulp Fiction in Malta: A Brief History

Pulp Fiction’s influence on Malta isn’t new. Remember the ’90s when every teenager wanted to be a ‘ Royale with cheese’? Or when ‘The path of the righteous man’ was the coolest quote around? Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece left its mark on our little island.

So, while Pete Hegseth might have confused the Bible for Pulp Fiction, he’s not the first, and certainly won’t be the last, to do so. After all, in Malta, the line between fiction and reality can sometimes get a little blurry.