2001 A Space Odyssey. Dave’s clothes and food change while watching the news [closed]

Around 50 minutes in, Dave tunes in to the BBC World News. While he watches, he is eating. If you watch closely the portions of his tray are inconsistent and he changes from his casual uniform to what looks like a bath robe when the camera switches sides. I’ve tried earnestly to find an explanation so I created an account just for help finding some info.

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Best Answer

They are two different people, though admittedly they do look somewhat similar and you don't see them both very clearly for very long.

The scene follows the crew member in the uniform as he climbs down, gets his food and joins the crew member who is in the robe watching the BBC on a tablet device. They sit at different ends of the table. You can see them both at the table here as the guy in the uniform sits down.

The guy in the robe has less food on his tray as he started his meal before the scene starts. The second guy fills his tray at the food dispenser and joins him at the table so his tray is full.

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What were they eating in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Thousand Words: Thus Steak Zarathustra: food in 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's arguably the most important turning point in human history ever filmed: the moment when early man discovers the tools of slaughter and develops a taste for meat.

What happened to Dave in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Dave manages to survive, stumbles onto Jupiter, and encounters a species of highly advanced beings who try to give him the comforts of the good life. Dave, blown away by their existence, sees himself age in mere moments, goes on a color trail, dies, and is reborn as a star child.

What is so special about 2001: A Space Odyssey?

The film is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. Kubrick avoided conventional cinematic and narrative techniques; dialogue is used sparingly, and there are long sequences accompanied only by music.

Why was odyssey named after the film 2001: A Space Odyssey?

His initial title for what became 2001: A Space Odyssey was Journey Beyond the Stars, which he discarded because he thought it sounded like a Roger Corman B-movie title. The eventual title was inspired by Homer's Odyssey. It was also jokingly called in private, How the Solar System Was Won.

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