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  • Where the hell did Tim find a box jellyfish?
    • Probably obtained it illegally through the animal black market. And that's probably still one of the LEAST illegal things he did during the course of the movie.
  • Oh, the love scene is just so beautiful and....wait, doesn't Emily have a serious heart condition?
  • Wouldn't the paramedics die if they accidentally touch the jellyfish while removing Tim's corpse?
    • No?
    • Tim sets up a sign to avoid just that scenario.
      • Not wishing to denigrate the courage of paramedics, but wouldn't they go "***, that's a massively venomous creature - let's get Animal Control in here and screw the organs (which are probably compromised by the poison anyway)"?
  • Finding a doctor that would be willing to both lose his license, AND go to jail, was something that I couldn't get past.
  • Tim caused a car accident that killed seven people. Why isn't he in jail?
    • Because it's an accident?
    • Not too sure about the US, but here in the UK you'd still be done for Manslaughter, Death By Dangerous Driving and (possibly) Criminal Negligence even if it was an accident. At the very least there'd be a court inquest, possibly a trial.
      • Especially given how he caused the accident while using a mobile phone at the wheel. Thats a criminal offence here.
      • Depending on the state, he could get charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, and an additional charge of negligent driving, given that he was on his cell phone at the time.
      • Thing is, all this is moot if charges aren't brought in the first place. Maybe the cops decided not to press charges for whatever reason? One possibility is that they didn't know he was texting while driving and he didn't tell them.
  • Wouldn't the Jellyfish venom in his BLOODSTREAM kind of, y'know, destroy his heart and keep it from being viable? Why didn't he, I dunno, slit his wrists or eat a gun?

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    • Because the box jellyfish's sting kills in a really, really painful manner. Tim, due to his Survivor Guilt, wants to punish himself for accidentally killing those people in the most painful way he can arrange. Of course, the box jellyfish venom is cardiotoxic, which would make his heart unsuitable for transplant (his other motive for suicide). Either the writers and producers didn't know better, or knew but didn't care and assumed that Viewers Are Morons who wouldn't know any better.
    • Or Rule of Drama.
    • Even slitting his wrists or eating a gun doesn't necessarily make him actually eligible to donate organs. There are two types of death, cardiac and brain. Only people who suffer brain death while delaying cardiac death (through medical intervention) can actually be organ donors. This completely destroyed the small amount of Willing Suspension of Disbelief I had left. And while I know this may not be common knowledge, anyone who has ever been involved in the decision to donate a loved one's organs does know it- and could arguably be more moved by the actions depicted. This mistake alienated a group of people who could have been the most moved by the movie.
  • Okay, I'm not arguing it's unlikely a heart would be found for Emily in time. But Tim's choice wasn't die and give his heart to her or spend a month or two with her and she dies. There was a possibility, very slim yet nowhere near impossible, a heart could have been found in time. Unless I missed something, his choice wasn't even make sure she got a heart or hope and pray that she did. I don't know whether people can dictate via will or other legal documents who their organs will go to, but his heart being a match for hers doesn't automatically mean she'd get it. There could have been another person who was a match that, for whatever reason, received the heart instead of her.

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    • As incredible as it sounds, something similar is possible. I have a relative who was in need of a kidney. Her daughter donated a kidney into the "system", and the mother received a kidney transplant shortly afterward. Probably not the same kidney, but apparently you can go "organ in, organ out". As terrible as the film's moral is, perhaps the rest can be chalked up to Artistic License.
  • Why do they treat forcing a dog to be a vegetarian to be a good thing? Canines are all carnivorous creatures, and forcing any carnivore to go through such a diet could be considered animal abuse.
    • Unfriendly Aesop - forcing something that has no control because you believe it is morally right is A-OK!
    • Possibly a case of Freakier Than Fiction since there are dog-owners that train their dogs to eat only vegetarian food, and give them supplements to help them stay healthy.
      • And those people have specially created diets made by licensed veterinarians who monitor the dog to ensure it's healthy, same as human vegetarians do with doctors. Thing is, this is an expensive undertaking, and I seriously doubt she's got the money to do so. So she's basically forcing her dog to eat an unhealthy diet due to what she believes is morally right.
  • Why IS the film called, "Seven Pounds"?
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What were the 7 donations in seven pounds? ›

Haunted by the deaths of these seven people, Tim was able to save the lives of six others with his organs: Ben required a lobe transplant, Holly receives part of his liver, George a kidney, Nicholas got bone marrow, Emily receives his heart, and Ezra receives his eyes.

What is the point of the movie 7 pounds? ›

Within the movie it seems as if Tim is confirming that life is absurd like philosophers Camus and Nagel stated. Camus's view is that human life is absurd because we need meaning, but the universe is silent and refuses to provide meaning. The movie proves that point because Tim cannot find meaning in his life.

What did the main character fix in seven pounds? ›

Ezra receives Tim's corneas, which correct his blindness, and Emily receives his heart. Afterward, Ben finds letters from Tim that he is to give to each person explaining why he did what he did. This leaves Emily heartbroken.

Why did he use a jellyfish in seven pounds? ›

Tim, due to his Survivor Guilt, wants to punish himself for accidentally killing those people in the most painful way he can arrange. Of course, the box jellyfish venom is cardiotoxic, which would make his heart unsuitable for transplant (his other motive for suicide).

What is the biggest donation of all time? ›

In 2022, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates gave $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to back its work in global health, development, policy and advocacy and U.S. education.

What is the biggest donation ever? ›

Girl Scouts of the USA received its largest ever donation from a single individual, a gift of $84.5 million from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, the group said in a release.

Why was Ben mean to Ezra? ›

It turns out that the reason the customer Ben Thomas (played by Will Smith) launched into this verbal attack against Ezra was to test him whether he was a candidate for an act of kindness that Ben wanted to bestow.

Will seven pounds make you cry? ›

Seven Pounds is a movie I think everyone should see at least once. It is full of good people and reasons to live and be happy with your life. But be warned, you're gonna cry A LOT so maybe watch it by yourself so you can sob with no judgment!

Why is it called seven pounds? ›

The title is a reference to William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice", in which the merchant, Antonio, agrees to give the moneylender, Shylock, a pound of his flesh if his debt is not paid on time. Seven is the number of "debts" in the plot.

What happens at the end of 7 pounds? ›

At movie's end, after Will Smith kills himself, Rosario Dawson (who finally has a heart that can reliably pump blood to her various extremities!) meets Woody Harrelson (who can now see!) and they cry.

Is movie 7 pounds based on a true story? ›

This film is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, who was separated from his family when he fell asleep on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. It's a beautiful tale of resilience and family.

How did Jack manage 7 pounds and 8? ›

How did Jack manage to pay seven pounds eighty and eighty pence out of six pounds? He borrowed the rest of the amount from the Thrift and Providence Trust Corporation.

Can you survive a box jellyfish sting? ›

Certain box jellyfish stings can kill a person within minutes. Other box jellyfish stings can lead to death in 4 to 48 hours after a sting due to "Irukandji syndrome," a delayed reaction to the sting. It is important to carefully monitor box jellyfish sting victims for hours after a sting.

What jellyfish kills the most humans? ›

The box jellyfish is the deadliest jellyfish in the world, and quite possibly the deadliest marine creature as well. While they are difficult to avoid, it is best to know the symptoms of a box jellyfish sting in case you or someone around you ever has an unfortunate encounter with the creature.

What happens if you touch a man of war jellyfish? ›

While it may be tempting to touch or poke it, you are likely to still get stung. What happens if you get stung by a Man o'war? After a sting, the tentacles leave long, stringy red welts on the skin. There is local pain, burning, swelling, and redness.

Who is the No 1 charity person in the world? ›

Jamsetji Tata

Which rich person donates the most? ›

Greatest philanthropists by amount of USD
NameAmount givenCause
Andrew Carnegie$9.5 billionLibraries, education, peace
Elon Musk$7.6 billionScience education, COVID-19 relief, renewable energy
Chuck Feeney$6.8 billionHealthcare, youth, ageing, poverty, human rights
Alisher Usmanov$5.8 billionArt, science, sport, healthcare
19 more rows

Which rich person donates the most to charity? ›

Warren Buffet

With an accumulated lifetime giving of US$46.1 billion, the nonagenarian pledged to give away more than 99 per cent of his wealth and is possibly the biggest philanthropist of all time. Much of his donation has been to his close friends Bill and Melinda French Gates' foundation.

What celebrity has done the most for charity? ›

10 Biggest Celebrity Philanthropists
  • Elton John. The famous singer and composer has been known for his philanthropic efforts since 1986. ...
  • Oprah Winfrey. Oprah is a beloved TV star, to say the least. ...
  • Taylor Swift. ...
  • Barbra Streisand. ...
  • George & Amal Clooney. ...
  • Angelina Jolie. ...
  • Miley Cyrus. ...
  • Chrissy Teigen & John Legend.
Sep 6, 2022

Which religion gives most to charity? ›

Muslims 'Give Most To Charity', Ahead Of Christians, Jews And Atheists, Poll Finds. Which Religion Gives The Most To Charity? Muslims give more to charity than other religious groups, new research suggests.

Who has recently donated 5.7 billion to a charity? ›

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The $5.7 billion of Tesla shares that Elon Musk donated to an unnamed organization at the end of 2021 went to his own charitable arm, instantly making it one of the largest foundations in the US.

What did Ezra Miller do to the kid? ›

According to Insider, Sara Jumping Eagle and Chase Iron Eyes allege in court documents that their 18-year-old Tokata was verbally and physically abused by Miller after being groomed by the actor for six years.

What is the significance of Ben? ›

Ben is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “son.” It is related to the name Benjamin derived from the Hebrew Binyamin, which means “son of my right hand.” Ben is a popular pet name for Benjamin, Benedict, Benson, and Bennett, but it is also a well-established and popular first name.

Who is the blind guy in 7 pounds? ›

Tim's sixth candidate is Ezra Turner (Woody Harrelson), a blind telemarketer for a meat company, who plays the piano.

Does crying burn fat? ›

Crying is thought to burn roughly the same amount of calories as laughing – 1.3 calories per minute, according to one study . That means that for every 20-minute sob session, you're burning 26 more calories than you would have burned without the tears. It's not much.

What is the saddest movie on Netflix? ›

Here are the 20 best sad movies on Netflix:
  • Pieces of a Woman. Year: 2018. ...
  • Les Misérables. Year: 2012. ...
  • A River Runs Through It. Year: 2012. ...
  • 6 Balloons. Year: 2018. ...
  • Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll & The Movie. Year: 2019, 2020. ...
  • Irreplaceable You. Year: 2018. ...
  • Other People. Year: 2016. ...
  • The Fundamentals of Caring.
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Can crying make u skinny? ›

According to a doctor from Los Altos Optometric Group, named Dr. Aaron Neufeld, emotional crying can help one lose body weight because of the linked hormones that heighten the cortisol level that is induced when you have bottled up emotions.

How much does a human heart weigh 7 pounds? ›

The human heart weighs less than 1 pound, however, a man's heart is 2 ounces heavier than a woman's heart, on average.

What is dia in gemini man? ›

Will Smith as Henry Brogan, a former Marine Scout Sniper who now works as an assassin for the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency), regarded as the best killer of his generation.

Is Seven Pounds on Netflix? ›

Right now you can watch Seven Pounds on fuboTV or Netflix. You are able to stream Seven Pounds by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and Google Play.

How long does it take to cut 7 pounds? ›

It is recommended that you shed only 1 to 2 pounds per week. By following this target, you have a more manageable and safer weight goal to achieve your targets. If you lose, say 1 pound per week, it will take you 7 weeks to hit the 7-pound mark.

Who was helped in seven pounds? ›

Woody Harrelson's character is named Ezra, which in Hebrew means "help" or "assistance", hinting to the events at the end of the movie. Ben helps seven people directly: Tim, Holly, George, Connie, young Nicholas, Ezra, and Emily.

How old will smith is? ›

Why did Jack fall down? ›

To fetch a pail of water; Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.

Why did Aunt Jane say that she would take a bus rather than go by Jack's car? ›

She refuses to travel in his car because the sofa and car were not entirely owned by Jack. Hence, Jack accompanies Aunt Jane to the bus since she refused to be dropped to the station by Jack's car.

What did Jill do with the cheque? ›

Jill sent the cheque to Dr. Martin so they could pay one more last instalment and the baby would be theirs entirely as they owed money to the doctor because of the birth of the baby. Was this answer helpful?

What are the 5 deadliest jellyfish? ›

Here is an additional list of the five most deadly jellyfish in the world.
  • Sea Nettle.
  • Lion's Mane Jellyfish.
  • Cannonball Jellyfish.
  • Irukandji jellyfish.
  • Moon jellyfish.
Nov 4, 2022

What is the most toxic jellyfish? ›

Box Jellyfish | National Geographic. The box jellyfish's venom is among the most deadly in the world, containing toxins that attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells.

Does pee help a jellyfish sting? ›

There are several popular methods to relieving the pain of a jellyfish sting, one being to apply urine. However, one UAMS specialist says there is no evidence that this method works. “Despite what anyone tells you, do not apply vinegar, urine or meat tenderizer to the affected area,” UAMS neurosurgeon Dr.

What animal is immune to jellyfish stings? ›

Bearded gobies flourish in this harsh habitat because they have built-in—and still mysterious—coping mechanisms, according to the study. For instance, the gobies are "miraculously" immune to a jellyfish's nasty sting.

What is the least painful jellyfish? ›

Habu-Kurage and box jellyfish are known to have extremely painful stings, Japanese sea nettle are moderately painful, and moon jellyfish are pretty much painless.

How painful is a man-of-war sting? ›

Portuguese man-of-war stings are more painful than most jellyfish stings. If the eye is affected, there may be intense burning and tearing pain, blurry vision, and light sensitivity with spontaneous resolution in 24-48 hours. Systemic reactions are common but are rarely severe.

What happens if you pop a man o war? ›

While the man o' war's sting is rarely deadly to people, it packs a painful punch and causes welts on exposed skin. Beachcombers be warned: The stalwart man o' war may still sting you even weeks after having washed ashore.

Can you touch the top of a dead jellyfish? ›

Never touch a jellyfish that's washed up on shore. Dead jellyfish still have venom in their tentacles that can sting on contact.

Is 7 pounds based off a true story? ›

This film is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, who was separated from his family when he fell asleep on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. It's a beautiful tale of resilience and family.

What is the most money donated? ›

The Americans who gave the most to charity in 2021
RankDonor or donorsAmount in millions
1Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates$15,000 $15,000
2Michael Bloomberg$1,660 $1,660
3William Ackman and Neri Oxman$1,200 $1,200
4Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan$1,049 $1,049
6 more rows
Feb 8, 2022

How much money has been donated? ›

Americans gave $484.85 billion in 2021. This reflects a 4% increase from 2020. Corporate giving in 2021 increased to $21.08 billion—a 23.8% increase from 2020. Foundation giving in 2021 increased to $90.88 billion—a 3.4% increase from 2020.

Why is it called Seven Pounds? ›

This is apparently alluding to Shakespeares "Merchant of Venice", were a debtor owes a pound of flesh - and since the protagonist in the movie is "paying back" seven lives, it's seven pounds.

Is Seven Pounds a tragedy? ›

Will Smith talks with his hands, his eyes wide and smiling big as he describes the emotional impact of his new movie, "Seven Pounds," a romantic tragedy about a man putting his life right after a terrible mistake.

Which car company donates the most money to charity? ›

Subaru is the largest automotive donor to Make-A-Wish and Meals on Wheels. And the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA and the National Park Foundation. By the end of this year, Subaru and our retailers will have donated over $250 million to charity.

What charities donate the highest percentage? ›

Charity NamePercentage of funds that go directly to the cause, versus administrative or fundraising costs
Feeding America's Hungry Children99.10%
Caring Voice Coalition99.00%
Foster Care to Success99.00%
Good36099.00%
15 more rows
Dec 28, 2017

Who is the most charitable actor in the world? ›

10 Biggest Celebrity Philanthropists
  • Elton John. The famous singer and composer has been known for his philanthropic efforts since 1986. ...
  • Oprah Winfrey. Oprah is a beloved TV star, to say the least. ...
  • Taylor Swift. ...
  • Barbra Streisand. ...
  • George & Amal Clooney. ...
  • Angelina Jolie. ...
  • Miley Cyrus. ...
  • Chrissy Teigen & John Legend.
Sep 6, 2022

Who is the most generous philanthropist of all time? ›

Greatest philanthropists by amount of USD
NameAmount givenCause
Andrew Carnegie$9.5 billionLibraries, education, peace
Elon Musk$7.6 billionScience education, COVID-19 relief, renewable energy
Chuck Feeney$6.8 billionHealthcare, youth, ageing, poverty, human rights
Alisher Usmanov$5.8 billionArt, science, sport, healthcare
19 more rows

What percentage of St Jude's donations go to charity? ›

We're proud that 82 cents of every dollar received goes to support the treatment, research and future needs of St. Jude. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80% in the U.S., and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

Which religion gives the most to charity? ›

Muslims 'Give Most To Charity', Ahead Of Christians, Jews And Atheists, Poll Finds. Which Religion Gives The Most To Charity? Muslims give more to charity than other religious groups, new research suggests.

Who is the most charitable person in the world 2022? ›

George Soros

He launched his philanthropic work in South Africa in 1979. Since then he has given most of his wealth to his Open Society Foundations, which works in over 100 countries around the world.

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