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Every respectable movie, TV series, show, socialite, well, any pop culture entity, really, must produce at least one famous catchphrase during its/their lifetime. That’s a rule not to be broken anytime soon! How else would said entity wiggle its way into the part of our brain that’s responsible for remembering absolutely useless but totally worthwhile stuff? And if you feel like there’s no such line stuck in your cranium right now, we’re about to fix this faux pas with our selection of memorable, funny catchphrases from all over popular culture. 

Feel like we need to dig deeper into the phenomenon of popular catchphrases itself here, right? For us, it is probably its timeliness - something that truly encapsulates the mood of everything at the time. But that’s for TV series and shows, as movie catchphrases usually fall into their own category. With them, it’s probably ingenious wording and the mix between a memorable character and the hilarious/dire/unbelievable situation they are in. Either way, if a phrase is just perfect, it might even become bigger than the character and the movie itself! What do you think makes a funny line into something that turns into a sort of sign of the times? 

Until you figure out your answer, here are our top picks of famous lines from movies, TV series, reality shows, and everywhere else. Once you encounter a funny catchphrase that really amuses you, give it your vote so that we know you liked it. After that - share this article with your friends, too!

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#2

Joey Tribbiani wearing blue clothes and looking from Friends "How you doin'?" - Joey Tribbiani, 'Friends'

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#3

Michael Scott smiling from The Office "That's what she said!" - Michael Scott, 'The Office'

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Angela Turrall
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I missing something? I've known and used this comeback my whole life (even when I didn't get what it meant), and I've got a good few years on the office (UK, let alone US)? Everything else on the list seems to be coined by the character/Author, except this.

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#4

Jim Carrey looking and smiling from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective “Alrighty then!” – Jim Carrey, 'Ace Ventura: Pet detective'

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#5

Martin Brody looking from JAWS “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Martin Brody, 'JAWS'

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#6

Rubeus Hagrid comes to take Harry Potter from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone "Yer a wizard Harry." ― Rubeus Hagrid, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'

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#7

Bart holding plate of spaghetti from Simpsons "Eat my shorts." — Bart, The Simpsons

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Desiree McKinnon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually this was first said by Judd Nelson (Bender) in The Breakfast Club.

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#8

Christopher Walken wearing Hawaii shirt from SNL "More Cowbell!" - Christopher Walken, 'SNL'

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#12

Homer sleeping and dreaming from Simpsons "D'oh!" - Homer Simpson, 'The Simpsons'

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#13

Barney Stinson sitting and talking from How I Met Your Mother "It's gonna be legen — wait for it — dary." - Barney Stinson, 'How I Met Your Mother'

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lauralett50
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an actor. N.P.H. convinced my hubby he was a straight guy. The look on his face when I told him the truth.lol. Wish I had taken a picture.

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#14

Gary Coleman looking from Diff'rent Strokes "What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" - Gary Coleman, 'Diff'rent Strokes'

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Valerie G.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

RIP Gary. Is Todd Bridges the only remaining character alive now?

#15

Sheldon standing and talking from The Big Bang Theory "Bazinga!" — Sheldon, 'The Big Bang Theory'

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lauralett50
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who noticed that after a certain season, Sheldon stopped saying this at all?

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#16

Mr. T looking from The A-Team “I pity the fool.” - Mr. T, 'The A-Team'

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Adam Belaire
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ironic because he never actually said that on the show. He called everyone Fool, especially Murdock but he never said the phrase "I pity the fool"

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#17

Eric pointing and Kyle playing from South Park "Screw you guys, I'm going home!" - Eric Cartman, 'South Park'

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#18

Mr. Burns standing and talking from The Simpsons “Excellent…” - Mr. Burns, 'The Simpsons'

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Helena
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to do the hand/finger thing and throw in the accent.

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#19

Lurch looking from The Addams Family "You rang?" - Lurch, 'The Addams Family'

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Mimi M
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya gotta hear the voice in your head... 'Yyyyooouuuu Rrrrraaaannnggg......?'

#20

Superman looking and smiling from My Adventures with Superman "Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" — 'Adventures of Superman'

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it a meatball, no, it's Super Grover"

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#21

The Church Lady sitting and talking from SNL "Well, isn't that special?" — The Church Lady, 'SNL'

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#22

Mork sitting and talking from Mork & Mindy "Nanu-nanu." — Mork, 'Mork & Mindy'

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#23

Gordon Ramsay angry talking from Hell's Kitchen "It's Raw!" - Gordon Ramsay, 'Hell's Kitchen'

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#24

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson looking from WWE “Can you smellllllll… what the rock is cookin’?” - Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, 'WWE'

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#25

Troy and Abed putting pencils in mouth from Community "Troy and Abed in the morning!" - Troy and Abed, 'Community'

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#26

Bender drinking from Futurama "Bite my shiny metal ___!" - Bender Rodriguez, 'Futurama'

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#27

Ricky Ricardo dancing from I Love Lucy "Lucy, you got some splaining to do!" - Ricky Ricardo, 'I Love Lucy'

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Agent Spooky Man
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He never actually said that in the show, it was a strange mandela effect.

Mimi M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On one hand, I love Lucy. On the other hand there was such casual sexism (manifesting as paternalism) in that show - you can even see it in the statement above.

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#28

Stan Marsh in school from South Park "Oh my God, they ___ Kenny!" - Stan Marsh, 'South Park'

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Francine Govan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get why they'd censor "those bas***ds", , but is BP really censoring "killed"? or "shot"? hope I don't get banned!

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#29

Woman baking from The Great British Bake Off "You've got too much of a soggy bottom." - 'The Great British Bake Off'

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#30

Fonzie reading newspaper from Happy Days "Aaay!" — Fonzie, 'Happy Days'

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#31

Urkel looking from Family Matters "Did I do that?" — Urkel, 'Family Matters'

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#32

The Mask looking and smiling from The Mask “Ssssssssssssmokin’!” – The Mask, 'The Mask'

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#33

Guy Fieri looking and talking from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives "Welcome to flavortown!" - Guy Fieri, 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'

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#34

Woman talking from The Weakest Link "You are the weakest link, goodbye!" - 'The Weakest Link'

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Valerie G.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must admit, Jane Lynch is doing a fine job as host of the new show.

#35

Elaine talking phone from Seinfeld "Yada, yada, yada." - Elaine, 'Seinfeld'

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Mars-I010.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'know, it's the producers that come up with the catchphrases.

#36

Donna Meagle sitting and talking from Parks & Recreation “Treat Yo' Self!” - Donna Meagle, 'Parks & Recreation'

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Headless Roach
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From Parks & Rec my absolute favourite is "You had me at meat tornado".

#37

Forrest Gump sitting and thinking from Forrest Gump "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump, 'Forrest Gump'

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#38

Osgood Fielding III swimming with boat and talking with woman from Some Like It Hot "Well, nobody's perfect." - Osgood Fielding III, 'Some Like It Hot'

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#39

Tattoo wearing white suit and looking from Fantasy Island "De plane! De plane!" - Tattoo, 'Fantasy Island'

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#40

Ross Geller wearing pink shirt and looking from Friends “We were on a break!” - Ross Geller, 'Friends'

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#41

Jan Brady wearing geen clothes from The Brady Bunch movie “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” – Jan Brady, 'The Brady Bunch'

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#42

Matt Foley pointing and talking from SNL “You’ll end up living in a van - down by the river!” - Matt Foley, 'SNL'

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#43

Ren and Stimpy smiling from Ren and Stimp show "You eeeeeeediots!" - Ren, "Ren and Stimpy"

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Robert B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, a real classic. Anyone who uses this is an antique ( my self included)

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#44

Homey the Clown smiling In Living Color "Homey don't play that!" - Homey the Clown, 'In Living Color'

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always loved Jim Carrey's parodies of Vanilla Ice and Snow.

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#45

RuPaul wearing blue dress from RuPaul's Drag Race "Sashay away." - RuPaul, 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

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#46

Flo talking with man from Alice "Kiss my grits!" — Flo, 'Alice'

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#47

Jerry Seinfeld sitting and talking Seinfeld “Hello, Newman.” - Jerry Seinfeld, "Seinfeld"

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#48

Shaggy wearing green shirt and looking from Scooby Doo “Zoinks!” - Shaggy, 'Scooby Doo'

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#49

Regina George smiling and talking from Mean Girls "Gretchen, stop trying to make *fetch* happen. It’s not going to happen!" - Regina George, 'Mean Girls'

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*Displayname*=idk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂 I told this to my sista the other day. It took her a minute.

#50

Beevis standing and talking from Beevis and Butt-Head "I am cornholio!" - Beevis, 'Beevis and Butt-Head'

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#51

Eddie Murphy as Gumpy from Saturday Night Live "I'm Gumby, dammit!" - Gumby, 'Saturday Night Live'

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#52

Barney Stinson sitting and drinking from How I Met Your Mother "Suit up!" - Barney Stinson, 'How I Met Your Mother'

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#53

Sterling Archer looking and smiling from Archer "Phrasing!" - Sterling Archer, 'Archer'

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#54

Randy Jackson looking from American Idol "I don't know, dawg, it sounded a little pitchy." - Randy Jackson, 'American Idol'

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#55

Heidi Klum sitting and talking from Project Runway "And that means you're out. Auf Wiedersehen!" - Heidi Klum, 'Project Runway'

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Headless Roach
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband once said to me "Please pack your knives and go" (Top Chef competition). The dish I cooked was truly horrible, it was fair 🙃

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#56

Steve Austin pointing in WWE “And that’s the bottom line, cos’ Stone Cold said so!” - Steve Austin, 'WWE'

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#57

Mac looks shocked from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia "First of all, with god, all things are possible, so jot that down." - Mac, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

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Valerie G.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mac you little thief - Jesus said this in Matthew 19:26, so don't you go trying to take credit.

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#58

Jake Peralta looking from Brooklyn Nine-Nine “Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. No doubt, no doubt, no doubt.” - Jake Peralta, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'

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Duncan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really a catch phrase. Peralta's catchphrase he repeats would be 'noice'.

#59

Tommy DeVito sitting and laughing with woman from Goodfellas “What do you mean, I’m funny?” – Tommy DeVito, 'Goodfellas'

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#60

Tim Gunn looking and thinking from Project Runway "Make it work." - Tim Gunn, 'Project Runway'

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#61

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog talking from Late Night w/ Conan O’Brien “…for me to poop on!” - Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, 'Late Night w/ Conan O’Brien'

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#62

Groucho Marx talking and smiling from You Bet Your Life “Say the secret word and win a hundred dollars.” - Groucho Marx, 'You Bet Your Life'

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#63

Larry David standing near plant and looking from Curb Your Enthusiasm "Prettyyyyyy, prettyyyy, prettyyyy, pretty good." - Larry David, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

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Headless Roach
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And how about Larry's “Fück You and I'll See You Tomorrow”? We use it with my friends.

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#64

Peter and Glenn sitting at dinner table and talking from Family Guy "Giggity-giggity-goo!" - Glenn Quagmire, 'Family Guy'

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#65

Rick Sanchez smiling from Rick and Morty "Wubba Lubba Dub-Dub" - Rick Sanchez, 'Rick and Morty'

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#66

Norm fighting in Cheers "Norm!" - 'Cheers'

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#67

Stewie Griffin looking stunned from Family Guy "Damn you, vile woman!" - Stewie Griffin, 'Family Guy'

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#68

Archie wearing white shirt and looking from All in the Family "Stifle!" — Archie, 'All in the Family'

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#69

Paris Hilton sitting and looking from The Simple Life "That's hot" - Paris Hilton, 'The Simple Life'

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#70

 J.J. talking with phone from Good Times "Dy-no-mite!" — J.J., Good Times

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Valerie G.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually liked J.J. Walker on Good Times, but absolutely hate him on that commercial he does now for some healthcare plan.

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#71

Bob Eubanks smiling from The Newlywed Game "Makin' whoopee" - Bob Eubanks, 'The Newlywed Game'

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#72

Maude thinking from Maude "God will get you for that." — Maude, 'Maude'

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#73

Prison guard talking from Arrested Development “No touching.” – Prison guard, 'Arrested Development'

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#74

Pauly D wearing red shirt talking from Jersey Shore "Cabs are here!" - Pauly D, 'Jersey Shore'

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#75

Donald Trump firing people from The Apprentice "You're fired!" - Donald Trump, 'The Apprentice'

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Nicole Weymann
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was a catchphrase loooong before that. I'm not even from the US and know that J. Jonah Jameson and Mr. Slate among others used it regularly decades before.

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#76

Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino talking from Jersey Shore "We've got a situation." - Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino, 'Jersey Shore'

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#77

Ali G talking and wearing yellow hoodie from Da Ali G Show "Respek" - Ali G, 'Da Ali G Show'

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#78

Hurley standing and looking from Lost "Dude." — Hurley, 'Lost'

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#79

Khloe Kardashian talking in Keeping Up With the Kardashians "Bible!" - 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'

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#80

Kenya Moore wearing dress sitting and talking from The Real Housewives of Atlanta "Twirl on that." - Kenya Moore, 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'

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#81

Fine China performing in America's Best Dance Crew "Your banner must fall." - 'America's Best Dance Crew'

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