Coming to America/Heartwarming

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  • After Akeem tries and fails to persuade Lisa on the train, after Lisa leaves, an old woman walks up to Akeem and tells him "If you're really a prince, I'd marry you.". Still upset, Akeem humbly gives her a little money in gratitude.
  • Also a Crowning Moment of Awesome, but when Akeem's mother, Queen Aoleon, urges Akeem to go after Lisa again, to the disapproval of King Jaffe Joffer, she says "Put a sock in it, Jaffe! The boy's in love!".
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