The Big Clue Everyone Missed Early In Reservoir Dogs

Most people remember the conversation the cast of "Reservoir Dogs" has at the movie's beginning when they discuss Madonna's "Like a Virgin." However, a significant portion of time centers on Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) telling everyone why he doesn't believe in tipping waitresses. When Joe (Lawrence Tierney) returns to the table after paying the bill in full, he asks who failed to chip in for the tip. Immediately, Mr. Orange chimes in that Mr. Pink doesn't believe in tipping. He ratted him out. 

That single exchange should've revealed all to viewers. After all, if Mr. Orange was willing to give up his cohort so quickly without an iota of pressure, what other information would he intentionally surrender? That's not the only clue hidden in the movie about who the true rat is.

Redditor u/welshie123 posted a screenshot of a scene where Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, and Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) go into a warehouse after Mr. Orange has sustained a gunshot wound. If you look in the background, you'll find orange, pink, and white bottles on the counter. What's even more interesting is that the pink and white bottles are next to each other, while the orange ones are further away. It's almost as if Tarantino wanted to say, "Orange is different from all of the others."

With that level of foreshadowing that flew over most people's heads for years, Tarantino proved he was a master of storytelling.