25 Movie Lines You Must Never Quote
Annoying film phrases that aren't funny anymore...
BY Jun 9th 2009 10:10AMFILED UNDER: Features
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There's nothing wrong with seeing a film packed with catchphrases, then going round for a couple of weeks, repeating them to your mates.
It's one of the joys of cinema. But, be warned, there is a definite cut-off point. Two weeks after strolling out of the cinema, yes. Two years after watching the DVD - definitely no.
Below is a handy ticklist of the movie quotes you shouldn't be spouting, especially not if you're standing anywhere near us.
"Gosh!" Jon Heder Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Movie Context: Anytime Napoleon has to do something he doesn’t like, he spouts this one - complete with breathy gasp and face frown.
Who’s Most Likely To Quote It: The neighbourhood Emo, when you tell him to stop cutting himself on your lawn.
Fitting Comeback: “I’ll give you something to be emotional about” followed by a karate chop to the throat.
"Zip It" Mike Myers Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Movie Context: Dr. Evil talking to teenage son, Scott. This one is occassionally made more annoying by elaborations - www.zipit.com - and hand gestures.
Who’s Most Likely To Quote It: That smug business type who just cut in line at the coffee shop.
Fitting Comeback: Grab their hand as they make the ‘zip it’ gesture, and break all their fingers.
Next: Scarface, Jerry Maguire
Print Comments (25)
1: Henriksen86 says
Where is those anoying quotes from The Dark Knight? Why so serious and lets put a smile on that face. It just sounds stupid coming out of the mouth of a 13-year old who thinks the dark knight is the best film evarz!
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 11:29AMAlert a moderator
2: BigAndyT says
Anyone who thinks impersonating austin powers is still funny "groovy baby" never was funny, and never will be, shut up you dick!
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 12:41PMAlert a moderator
3: irishbrian says
Gotta say, bigandyt i cannot agree more, bunch of knob jockeys.
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 1:40PMAlert a moderator
4: KerrAvon says
I think you'll find show me the money is still a good one and is usually shouted by agents and whatnot after closing a deal.
At least arnie quotes will never go out of fashion, right? Wrong!
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 1:44PMAlert a moderator
5: scabo33 says
Scarface and Jeryy Maguire are still as funny as ever! :)
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 4:23PMAlert a moderator
6: bont91 says
"hes james cameron he can do what he likes"
your nose is looking a bit brown there TF
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 6:36PMAlert a moderator
7: AKRajala says
As much as I love Star Wars... what about the million it spawned:
"Luke, I am your father." (not even an accurate quote!)
"Use the force."
and on and on
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 6:55PMAlert a moderator
9: VigilantEagle says
Alright what films can we quote?
"I'm waiting to be impressched!" (Sean Connery style)
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 8:28PMAlert a moderator
10: ashley.russell says
you can always, always quote Office Space
Posted: Jun 10th 2009 // 10:52PMAlert a moderator
11: Padman says
Ah, I think "Game over, man!" should always be allowed for the pure fact that it allows you to pick out people who have watched Aliens properly/enough times to appreciate and know the characters outside of Ripley. I'm lucky in having older brothers, meaning that my friends and I had been calling dibs on who wanted to be Hicks, Hudson, Frost, Drake, Apone etc as far back as primary school games.
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 // 2:07AMAlert a moderator
12: beeblue says
i was a bartender once. we served pabst blue ribbon. a lot of people have seen "blue velvet". and let me tell you, "f**k heineken" gets really old....
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 // 10:32AMAlert a moderator
13: huntjo1 says
The actual line is, 'The question is do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk!'
The line is always mis-quoted but I expected better tut tut tut! haha
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 // 7:15PMAlert a moderator
14: lfrost says
You had me at anything from Jerry McGuire! And yes only Arnie should quote Arnie!
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 // 8:32PMAlert a moderator
15: dgoodswen says
huntjo1 we wrote that because that's what people say when they quote it - we know it's a misquote :)
Posted: Jun 11th 2009 // 11:00PMAlert a moderator
16: thejonner says
Has Charlie Brooker started working for Total Film?
Posted: Jun 12th 2009 // 9:51AMAlert a moderator
17: WileyWasabi says
I dated a guy a few years ago who was still impersonating Pauly Shore...gee, wonder why that relationship didn't work out.
Posted: Jun 12th 2009 // 3:41PMAlert a moderator
19: crowbar990 says
brual total film, really really bad, not a funny or original 1 on the list, and your comebacks sound like something out of nuts or loaded, this was a good site once
Posted: Jun 14th 2009 // 8:38PMAlert a moderator
20: wolfgirl says
When 'Shrek' (2001) came out, Donkey quotes/impressions got SOOOOO old...
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 // 11:07AMAlert a moderator
21: pimpernel says
What about, "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!" from Life of Brian? I say that way too oft- I mean other people do, yeah...
Posted: Jun 15th 2009 // 10:03PMAlert a moderator
22: davebaxter1989 says
Can't believe you put Anchorman, Total Film you and me are done professionally.
That was my clever way of saying that celebrity outburst quotes have a shelf life of less than a week.
But really your just jealous of the Anchorman guy.
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 // 12:59AMAlert a moderator
23: DanzierRebirth says
I thought this was right on the money. There are more quotes that should never be said, but its ten in the morning and I can't be arsed to think about them.
And as for anchorman being funny?
In my opinion people who find Anchorman funny, also find Borat, Ali G and Bruno funny and I have one conclusion about them
=
One Brain Cell
Posted: Jul 26th 2009 // 10:17AMAlert a moderator
24: ManMadeMonkey says
Whilst I've got to agree with most, even now me and my friends can't stop quoting Anchorman. It IS the most quotable film ever and I don't believe it will ever get old.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 // 12:02AMAlert a moderator
25: Jkaltz11 says
This isn't an annoying quote or a commonly uttered one but it is the best xD.
" The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist and likle that p**f... hes gone! Usual Suspects :D
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