# Can you ID this Simpsons Line? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 1, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844 "2016-07-01T02:43:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/1 "2016-07-01T02:43:54Z")
I am half remembering a line from the Simpsons. I can hear it in my head. It’s a guy, not a regular character. I think it was a real life politician (well, supposed to be) and he says “I disagree”. I think the joke is that someone says a long involved argument and they cut to him and he says the line and then they cut away with no further elaboration. Does this ring a bell with anyone? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/2 "2016-07-01T02:59:35Z")
“He explored the behavior of individual molecules in a chemical reaction! She’s the sexy star of ALIAS! Please welcome Nobel Prize winner Doctor Dudley Herschbach and Emmy nominee Jennifer Garner!” Jennifer: “You know, Doctor Herschbach, our jobs are actually not that different!” Dudley: “I disagree.” ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/3 "2016-07-01T10:51:08Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > “He explored the behavior of individual molecules in a chemical reaction! She’s the sexy star of ALIAS! Please welcome Nobel Prize winner Doctor Dudley Herschbach and Emmy nominee Jennifer Garner!” > > Jennifer: “You know, Doctor Herschbach, our jobs are actually not that different!” > Dudley: “I disagree.” Yes! Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/4 "2016-07-01T12:07:36Z")
I thought you meant the Family Guy cutaway regarding a British Driveby. “Oh Reginald…I disagree!” ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/5 "2016-07-01T19:35:30Z")
[Frinkiac](https://frinkiac.com/) is very helpful in these situations. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/6 "2016-07-01T20:48:43Z")
[Treehouse of Horror XIV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_XIV) Is Dr. Nick’s quote “People are going to need me today, I’d better get drunk early” from any particular episode or just Tapped Out? ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/7 "2016-07-01T21:17:05Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > [Frinkiac](https://frinkiac.com/) is very helpful in these situations. For what it’s worth I did try that and just Googling because it was really bugging me. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2016, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/8 "2016-07-02T00:46:22Z")
_American Dad_ had a bit like that. Stan has died and is on trial in Heaven to account for his deeds in life. The opposing attorney is well-accomplished. Stan’s attorney is an inexperienced bimbo yet to win her first case. The prosecutor delivers a devastating opening. Stan’s lawyer stands to deliver the defense opening: Stan’s Lawyer: We… disagree! [sits down] Stan: That’s it?! “We disagree” ? Stan’s Lawyer: Well, I can’t very well say we _agree_, can I? ---
**Author:** ![Pashnish\_Ewing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8797f3/32.png) [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/9 "2016-07-04T14:18:32Z")
I always thought this line was The Simpsons, but I can’t find it on google. The Homer-type dad is trying to fit in with the other dads at a BBQ or party. On dad is explaining a situation at his office (or something) and with frustration concludes “it’s all politics”. To which our dad cluelessly replies “(that) Damn Clinton”. My recollection is an an animated TV show, but that could be way off. It obviously occurred some time between 1992-1999. Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/10 "2016-07-04T14:36:42Z")
It’s from when Moe is explaining that he used to be a boxer, but he never made it to the big time because – well, he got knocked out forty times in a row; that, plus politics. You know, it’s all politics. (Homer’s reply is _“Lousy democrats.”_) ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/11 "2016-07-04T15:30:07Z")
Vote Quimby! ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/12 "2016-07-05T18:33:39Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Vote Quimby! Yeah, I don’t know about the other mayoral candidate: > [@](#): > > Groundskeeper Willie: (Speaking into a microphone) If elected mayor, my first act will be to kill the lot of ya, and burn yer town to cinders! > > (A man whispers something into his ear.) > > Groundskeeper Willie: I know it’s on! ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/13 "2016-07-05T23:52:05Z")
FWIW that isn’t where my screen name comes from but please still feel free to vote for me 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/14 "2016-07-06T00:06:51Z")
Vote for _Quimby?_ Bah! Mayor Quimby supports revolving-door prisons; Mayor Quimby even released Sideshow Bob, a man twice convicted of attempted murder! Can you trust a man like Mayor Quimby? Vote Sideshow Bob for Mayor! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/15 "2016-07-06T01:26:17Z")
Quimby: If you were running for mayor, he’d vote for you. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2016, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-id-this-simpsons-line/758844/16 "2016-07-06T07:05:19Z")
It’s not his fault that the stadium collapsed!