# Speak to me only in Movie Quotes

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [July 20, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882 "2012-07-20T20:16:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15225 "2018-08-07T14:10:58Z")

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Dracula has risen from the grave.

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15226 "2018-08-07T15:24:55Z")

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He was an 18th century dandy, so he can be very fussy

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**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15227 "2018-08-07T18:01:29Z")

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Whatever I am, he made me! I was adorable once, young and full of hope. And now look at me! I’m this short, fat, insecure, middle-aged THING!

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**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:** [August 7, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15228 "2018-08-07T19:00:23Z")

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“It’s priest, try a little priest.”  
“Is it any good?”  
“Sir, it’s too good, at least.”

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15229 "2018-08-07T19:06:20Z")

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It’s amazing what you can do with a cheap piece of meat if you know how to treat it.

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**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15230 "2018-08-07T20:36:18Z")

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Fix me somethin’ to eat!

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**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15231 "2018-08-07T21:33:49Z")

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A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

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**Author:** ![betterlifethroughchemistry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/betterlifethroughchemistry/32/3094_2.png) [@betterlifethroughchemistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betterlifethroughchemistry)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15232 "2018-08-07T22:41:33Z")

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My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done, such as drinking Dom Perignon ‘53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15233 "2018-08-08T18:42:50Z")

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Brave men and good wine - they don’t last long.

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**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:** [August 8, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15234 "2018-08-08T21:48:31Z")

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Brave Sir Robin ran away… bravely ran away away…When danger reared its ugly head, he bravely turned his tail and fled. Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about, and valiantly, he chickened out. Bravely taking to his feet, he beat a very brave retreat. A brave retreat by brave Sir Robin.

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15235 "2018-08-08T23:02:15Z")

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I guess there’s no denyin’ I just a dandy lion, a fate I don’t desoive.

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**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15236 "2018-08-08T23:06:50Z")

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Well, I used to be bad when I was a kid, but ever since then I’ve gone straight, as has been proved by my record: Thirty-three arrests and no convictions!

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**Author:** ![betterlifethroughchemistry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/betterlifethroughchemistry/32/3094_2.png) [@betterlifethroughchemistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betterlifethroughchemistry)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15237 "2018-08-08T23:59:29Z")

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It would be a shame if a few rotten apples spoiled the whole barrel.

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**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15238 "2018-08-09T13:15:57Z")

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Does this look like “gub” or “gun”?

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**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15239 "2018-08-09T14:34:18Z")

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We ordered our drinks and when it came his turn he said I’ll have bergin. Give me some bergin please. Bergin and water.

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15240 "2018-08-09T14:35:57Z")

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Shaken, not stirred.

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15241 "2018-08-09T15:00:15Z")

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I must get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini.

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**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:** [August 9, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15242 "2018-08-09T15:48:35Z")

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Ho-Jon, get the gentleman a martini.

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15243 "2018-08-09T16:13:08Z")

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They call me MISTER Tibbs.

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**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:** [August 10, 2018, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-movie-quotes/628882/15244 "2018-08-10T05:28:59Z")

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Give me another excuse to pop you full of lead!

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