Thursday Thirteen - 169 - 13 of My Favorite Movie and TV Quotes

There's been a bit of synchronicity in the Blogosphere lately when it comes to movie quotes. I posted a favorite movie in-joke for my Through the Opera Glasses last week ('To blave' from The Princess Bride) and then one of my fellow Divas at Popculturedivas, Michelle Miles, posted her family's top movie quotes as well as in what circumstances they come in handy.

So I'll keep this ball in the air and give you thirteen of the top movie or TV quotes my husband and I (and various assorted family members) use - and when we use them.











1 - You must place it here beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two-level effect with a little path running down the middle.

- Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Good for any sort of gardening discussion.

















2 - [You] will die here like rotten cabbages.

- The Prisoner / Free For All

Perfect for circumstances when no one is displaying any initiative.













3 - Ooo - don't know my own strength!

- Rocky and Bullwinkle

Anytime your well-meaning efforts result in destruction.













4 - Yueh! (pronounced: yoo-wee)

- Dune (1984)

If you're shocked by something you didn't see coming, this is the quote for you.


5 - Sweet Hosannas, that is bad.

- Tom Hanks guest hosting Saturday Night Live (1990)

Appropriate when encountering any god-awful smell or taste.























6 - You're crazy, man.

- Old School

When someone is irresistably nutty, use this one - but make sure you include the slo-mo underwater sound of the tranquilizer dart effect.


7 - Wha' happened?

- A Mighty Wind

My husband and I use this literally every time we need to ask the question 'what happened?' But it's important to use Fred Willard's dopey delivery, as well as a very earnest undertone.















8 - You're better than best - you're bester!

- The Kids in the Hall

Make sure you use Kevin MacDonald's overly enthusiastic delivery. When regular English just doesn't do the trick.




9 - You...do not believe me. You will, Doctor Jones. You will become a true believer.

- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

If there's ever any shred of doubt.

















10 - Brian - You've got to think for yourselves! You're all individuals!

Crowd - Yes - we're all individuals!

Brian - You're all different!

Crowd - Yes, we are all different!

Man - I'm not.

- Life of Brian

When only contrariness will do.














11 - Manuel - you are a waste of space.

- Fawlty Towers

When you're sick of being diplomatic.













12 - Too many notes.

- Amadeus

When you're certain you've got great advice to give a genius.



13 - Not in the mood?! Mood's a thing for cattle, and love play!

- Dune (1984)

When you'd rather slap some sense into someone.