# My line would have been better. (Quotes/comebacks)

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**Author:** ![Peanuthead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peanuthead/32/360_2.png) [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\
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Or: I wish I was in their shoes.  
We’ve all heard of or seen situations where we would have had the opportunity to deliver the perfect line but those involved blew their chance. I have 3. I’m sure you’ve got a few good ones too.

1. Neil Armstrong: A small step for a man and a giant leap for mankind.  
Peanuthead: I CAN’T HEEEEEAR YOU!

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2. 1984 Presidential debate.
    Walter Mondale: I hear what you're saying but Where's the Beef?
     John Kerry: Generic political talk...
      Peanuthead: (in my best Brooklyn accent) Yeah, I got your beef....right here! 

3. Academy Awards presentation.
      (Streaker runs across the stage.)
       David Niven: He's going to be famous for his shortcomings. 
       Peanuthead: Wow! We're all in somebody else's dream!

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Show us your better lines for popular quotes.