# Challenge us with a non-famous line from a movie **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies\ **Created:** [April 2, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142 "2022-04-02T06:07:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 225
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4485 "2026-04-30T04:53:56Z")
Pardon being late to the party - correct. _I should get one of those signs that says “One of these days I’m gonna get organezized”._ ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4486 "2026-04-30T10:40:29Z")
_Taxi Driver_ ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4487 "2026-04-30T13:36:37Z")
Indeed. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4488 "2026-04-30T17:43:47Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > > > [_Shrugs_] “Peanut butter on toast.” > > > > I’ll give you a clue: This line was preceded by “Yes, sir” in response to “Any hot food?” > > **More clues:** The movie came out in 1963 and was set in the South Pacific. **Yet another clue:** The name of the movie was the same as that of a certain naval vessel. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4489 "2026-04-30T20:27:23Z")
Person 1: “What did he say?” Person 2: “He said, ‘You’re welcome.’” Person 1: “What else did he say?” Person 3: "I don’t think he said _anything."_ Person 2: “You know best, as usual.” ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4490 "2026-04-30T21:32:40Z")
As a father, I’ve seen this way too many times… Mary Poppins! (ah, the memories) ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4491 "2026-04-30T21:42:04Z")
> [@muldoonthief](#): > > “Well I don’t peg him for the understanding type.” Same character: “Close your eyes ladies I’m coming through.” ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4492 "2026-04-30T21:55:10Z")
> [@muldoonthief](#): > > “Well I don’t peg him for the understanding type.” This is my favorite movie - I’ve probably seen it 50 times so I’ll give someone else a chance before I answer. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4493 "2026-04-30T21:58:15Z")
Quite so! ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4494 "2026-05-01T01:29:20Z")
“Wilford is divine!” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4495 "2026-05-01T02:58:49Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > > > > > [_Shrugs_] “Peanut butter on toast.” > > > > > > I’ll give you a clue: This line was preceded by “Yes, sir” in response to “Any hot food?” > > > > **More clues:** The movie came out in 1963 and was set in the South Pacific. > > **Yet another clue:** The name of the movie was the same as that of a certain naval vessel. **Final clue:** The film’s star portrayed a famous American who would be dead by the end of 1963. If that doesn’t give you the answer, nothing will. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4496 "2026-05-01T04:13:04Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > “Sir, there’s a chap outside who’s pinching our petrol!” No one’s gotten this either! 😠 **Clues:** - Came out in 1964. - Also set in the South Pacific, but more of a romantic comedy than a war flick. - A VERY, **VERY** famous actor is hooked into serving with an allied navy in his penultimate film role. ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4497 "2026-05-01T13:22:31Z")
> [@Lucas\_Jackson](#): > > This is my favorite movie - I’ve probably seen it 50 times so I’ll give someone else a chance before I answer. I’m glad you made that decision. Ethics is important, it’s what separates us from the animals. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4498 "2026-05-01T13:44:33Z")
I haven’t see the movie, but it’s obviously _PT 109,_ with Cliff Robertson as JFK. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4499 "2026-05-01T14:02:11Z")
Correct, well done! The quotes are from the scene where Kennedy’s CO is inspecting the boat right after it’s been fixed up. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4500 "2026-05-01T14:32:24Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > Correct, well done! Well, I did have _a little_ help! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4501 "2026-05-01T14:34:22Z")
Now try to guess the other one “set in the South Pacific.” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4502 "2026-05-01T15:15:09Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > > [@terentii](#): > > > > Correct, well done! > > Well, I did have _a little_ help! And someone complained that _I_ said my movie might be a little obscure? C’mon - indentify those outstanding three quotes! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4503 "2026-05-01T15:17:17Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > The quotes are from the scene where Kennedy’s CO is inspecting the boat right after it’s been fixed up. See the above. 🙂 _ **PT 109** _ was a big deal when it came out in July 1963. I went to see it with my dad and older brother. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142/4504 "2026-05-01T15:21:15Z")
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