# Most memorable line **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 19, 1999, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751 "1999-10-19T13:29:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WIGGUM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WIGGUM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WIGGUM)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/1 "1999-10-19T13:29:00Z")
Playing off of the twist ending thread, what do you feel the most memorable lines of certain movies are. For example, “He slimed me!”, “Well my nuts are halfway up my ass, but other than that, I’m perfect!”, and “Play it again Sam.” (Ghostbusters, Weird Science, and Casablanca) ---
**Author:** ![theoperaghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4da419/32.png) [@theoperaghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/theoperaghost)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/2 "1999-10-19T13:38:00Z")
Sorry, but “Play it again, Sam” was never said in Casablanca, the line is: “If she can take it, I can, play it.” Not quite as memerable. My favorite line is from Dr. Strangelove: “Gentlemen, you can’t fight it here, this is the war room!” ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/3 "1999-10-19T13:58:00Z")
Actually i think the most memorable line in Casablanca is “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” Also I am quite fond of ## “We don’t need to show you no steenkin badges” - treasure of the sierra madre “You know how to whistle don’t you? Just put your lips together and blow” - to have and have not “She’s nothin but a little lyin’ ass bitch… I know she says she loves you but you know she don’t care…” ---
**Author:** ![Keeves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f05b48/32.png) [@Keeves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keeves)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/4 "1999-10-19T14:04:00Z")
According to the IMDB, ( [http://us.imdb.com/Trivia?0034583](http://us.imdb.com/Trivia?0034583) ), > [@](#): > > Rick never says “Play it again, Sam.” He says: “You played it for her, you can play it for me. Play it!”. Ilsa says “Play it, Sam. Play `As Time Goes By”’. ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/5 "1999-10-19T14:05:00Z")
“Ever run backwards naked through a cornfield?” _Half Life_ “I know kung fu.” _The Matrix._ Not to be a prude, but shouldn’t this be in MPSIMS? * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![WIGGUM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WIGGUM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WIGGUM)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/6 "1999-10-19T14:10:00Z")
I stand corrected. Also, bravo on the Matrix line. You couldn’t be more right. ---
**Author:** ![Alphagene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Alphagene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphagene)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/7 "1999-10-19T14:14:00Z")
I thought “There is no spoon” was better… Another memorable quote is “Why is this in General Questions?” * * * “The world ends when I die. And as far as I’m concerned, the rest of the universe might as well call it a day too.” – Matt Groening ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/earl_snake-hips_tucker/32/3269_2.png) [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/8 "1999-10-19T14:17:00Z")
“I never drink. . .wine.” Bela Lugosi’s “Dracula.” “Your words ring true. They bear the ring of truth.” John Huston’s “Gandalf” in “The Hobbit.” “I think he just said something.” Paul Newman’s “Cool Hand Luke.” “Good morning, Dave.” Jeff Goldblum’s laptop in “Independence Day.” “Yum Yum!! Eat 'em up.” “Uncle George” in “The Kid from Borneo.” ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/earl_snake-hips_tucker/32/3269_2.png) [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/9 "1999-10-19T14:42:00Z")
Oh, and one of my favorites: “I deny the allegations, and I resent the allegator,” as spoken by “The Kingfish.” ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/10 "1999-10-19T14:45:00Z")
“Listen, sister, as long as there’s sidewalks, you’ve got a job!”–Joan Blondell, “Footlight Parade” “You just gotta save Christianity, Richard–you GOTTA!”–Loretta Young, “The Crusades” “Go. I am wee-wee of you now.”–Marlene Dietrich, “Shanghai Express” “I hayd her–I hay dot qvinn!”–Zsa Zsa Gabor, “Queen of Outer Space” ---
**Author:** ![Stevie\_Rave\_On](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Stevie\_Rave\_On](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stevie_Rave_On)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/11 "1999-10-19T15:06:00Z")
“Those aren’t pillows!” _Trains, Planes, and Automobiles_ * * * Ty Webb: I like you Betty. Danny Noonan: That’s Danny, sir. ---
**Author:** ![AWB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@AWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AWB)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/12 "1999-10-19T15:28:00Z")
“Try not. Do… or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda, _The Empire Strikes Back_ ---
**Author:** ![divemaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/divemaster/32/78_2.png) [@divemaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/divemaster)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/13 "1999-10-19T15:41:00Z")
“To hell with those fellas. Buzzards have to eat, same as worms.” “Dyin’ ain’t much of a living boy!” Both from _The Outlaw Josey Wales_, IMO one of the most quotable movies I’ve ever seen. ---
**Author:** ![metroshane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aeb1de/32.png) [@metroshane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/metroshane)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/14 "1999-10-19T15:48:00Z")
my name is enigo montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die–princess bride there is a little of don juan in everyman, my dear. but since i am him, there must be more of it in me.–errol flynn walk on one side,ok. walk on other side,ok. walk in middle, smushed like grape-mr. miagi ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/15 "1999-10-19T16:24:00Z")
“What we got here is a failure to communicate” - danm…Paul Newman. Hud? “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” - Duh! (The Godfather for the 16 year olds among us) * * * * * * This is a non-smoking area. If we see you smoking, we will assume you are on fire and act accordingly. ---
**Author:** ![Boris\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@Boris\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boris_B)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/16 "1999-10-19T16:34:00Z")
“Hi Mr. Breakfast! Hi Pee Wee!” - Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Probably misremembered although quite memorable. Paradox ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 1999, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/17 "1999-10-19T16:42:00Z")
Stoid, the line you are confused about comes from Cool Hand Luke But the mention of Hudsucker Proxy reminds me of “You know, for kids!” * * * “She’s nothin but a little lyin’ ass bitch… I know she says she loves you but you know she don’t care…” ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 1999, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/18 "1999-10-20T05:00:00Z")
“I want to learn the ways of The Force and become a Jedi like my father.” 'Nuff said. ---
**Author:** ![Satan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 1999, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/19 "1999-10-20T05:15:00Z")
From the little-known '70s New York City movie _Warriors_, as the Coney Island-based gang is stuck in The Bronx: “We must be fifty to a hundred miles from Brooklyn!” This line shows me perfectly how New Yorkers think whehn it comes to distance, and I find it funny, being a New Yorker. * * * Yer pal, Satan ---
**Author:** ![ellis555](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@ellis555](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ellis555)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 1999, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-memorable-line/9751/20 "1999-10-20T05:28:00Z")
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