A second oil crisis also occurred from 1978-1979 during a time of unrest in the Middle East, due to decreased oil output in the wake of the Iranian Revolution, leading to massive lines at US gas stations (and gas rationing) because of fears of declining oil reserves.Clyde boastfully (but shyly) introduces them with a disarming smile, accentuating the bond they share with the country folk - while anticipating (almost as an afterthought) the course hat they are committed to pursue - bank robbery:This here""s Miss Bonnie Parker.He walked back to the entry door leading to his studio, but then had a second thought.He approached a red telephone booth, dialed the operator, and asked for Frobershire 3229, and spoke to an unknown individual - presumably Patricia: "Weren""t you supposed to be going off to Hurley? Hmm.Kyle""s self-pitying fears of impotency (sexual and otherwise) and jealousy - inflamed by his debauched and trashy sister - soon led to the film""s climactic shoot-out (shown in flashback in the film""s opening).