Comments on: Favourite Under-Quoted Simpsons Quote?

By: gymguy29

gymguy29 — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:13:44 +0000

Lionel Hutz watching tv: oh yeah right, like lawyers work in big skyscrapers and have secretaries, look he's wearing a belt! That's Hollywood for ya!

By: Rah_power

Rah_power — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:12 +0000

Mr Burns: "Donuts?! I told you no ethnic foods."

By: Kenny

Kenny — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:14:34 +0000

A similar joke, which I hate in the episode, since I think it marks a point where the show crossed a line of its cartoon reality and also of weirdly disgusting meanness, but which out of context is pretty funny:

Homer is attacked by a badger while trying to get it to come out of the doghouse. He emerges badly scratched up, then lifts his shirt to reveal that the skin on his chest has been completely torn off and all his internal organs are visible.

Lisa: How did it do that without tearing your shirt?

Homer: What am I, a tailor?

By: Kenny

Kenny — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:11:24 +0000

This reminds me of one that I always remember:

Homer: I'm never getting my comeuppance! Do you hear me? Never!! (beat, then to camera:) We'll be right back.

By: Thomsonian

Thomsonian — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:41:55 +0000

Skinner: Edna, we both know these children have no future.

(silence in the cafeteria)

Skinner: Prove me wrong, kids! Prooove me wrong!

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:57:53 +0000

I use variations of this line to decry various petty injustices, at least three times a week.

Also eminently useful and under-quoted are Homer's words of comfort to Bart:

Homer: (gently) There, there. Shut up, boy.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:43:47 +0000

After Homer replaces Smithers as Burns' assistant, almost kills him, and gets Smithers his old job back, there's a shot of the family on the couch looking at the gift basket Homer's been sent by Smithers.

Bart: So what did you get this for?

Homer: Eh, I pushed my boss out of a window.

Lisa: Is he dead?

(and here's the line…)
Homer: What am I, a doctor?

By: John

John — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:46:47 +0000

I remember a lot of "Simpsons" quotes that don't necessarily make me laugh, but have somehow remain permanently entrenched in my brain. One of those is from "Bart Gets an Elephant, after Bart runs away with Stampy, and Homer assumes the ivory dealer took both Stampy and Bart.

Homer (screaming): That wasn't part of the deal Blackheart! That wasn't part!!!"

I don't know why it's remained with me, but there's something eternal about it.

By: matthew

matthew — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:59 +0000

It's not really one that can be quoted every day…or, really, ever, but this one, from when Homer was replacing Smithers as Burns' assistant, always makes me laugh:

Homer: Here are your messages: "You have 30 minutes to move your car", "You have 10 minutes", "Your car has been impounded", "Your car has been crushed into a cube", "You have 30 minutes to move your cube".
[phone rings, Homer answers]
Homer: Yello, Mr. Burns' office.
Burns: Is it about my cube?

There's just something perfect about the hopefulness in Burns' voice when he says it that gets me every time.

By: Eas Coas

Eas Coas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:46 +0000

And just before that: "And another thing: how come I can't get no Tang 'round here?"

By: SeanStok

SeanStok — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:35:34 +0000

Thank you! My memory isn't what it once was. At least I seem to remember it was once better, but maybe I'm mistaken. What were we talking about, by the way?

By: CAPS

CAPS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:16:14 +0000

"And here I am using my (insert appropriate body part) like a sucker."

This one should be more popular:

"Here's to alcohol. The cause of and solution to all of life's problems."

By: CAPS

CAPS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:02:35 +0000

Secretary: Yes, is this the Abraham Simpson who wrote the Itchy and Scratchy episode?
Abe: "Isshy and what?" You must be some kind of crazy person!
Secretary: I'm sorry, but I have a substantial check here for a Mr. Abraham J. Simpson.
Abe: That's right! I did the "Iggy!"

"I did the Iggy" is one of my favourites.

By: policomic

policomic — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:56:43 +0000

"Everything looks bad if you remember it."

"The lesson is, never try."

By: silnlo

silnlo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:18:27 +0000

Season 16, Episode 13: "Mobile Homer"

Homer and Marge are arguing, in part because Homer has suddenly bought an RV and parked it in the back yard. The argument expands to take in every grievance in their marriage — including this exchange:
MARGE: And I am so sick of that story about finding an onion ring in your French fries! It was twenty years ago!
HOMER: That was my Woodstock.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:20 +0000

Your stick thingy went and boomeranged on us!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:04:27 +0000

I'll thank you not to refer to Princeton that way.

Not the same episode I know, but still funny.

By: Steve M

Steve M — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:54 +0000

Even though it was not typical Homer (although maybe that's why I like it):

"I also understand bowling expressions."

By: Lord Kitchener's Own

Lord Kitchener's Own — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:41:45 +0000

"That's a fine barn, Englishman, but 'tis no pool"

Actually, fyi, that line is "That's a fine barn, English, but 'tis no pool."

"English" is Amish slang for "outsider", or non-Amish person.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:38:38 +0000

Homer: For once in my life, I'm confused!

By: Jack Mitchell

Jack Mitchell — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:25:14 +0000

Best Canadian quote (IMHO) — from Season 10, "Homer to the Max." Clinton is dancing with Marge.

Clinton (talking to Marge): I know you think you're not good enough for me but believe me, you are! Hell, I've done it with pigs! Real, no foolin' — pigs!
Marge: Are you sure its a federal law that I have to dance with you?
Clinton: You know, I'd change that law if I could, Marge, but I can't!
(Guy whispers something to the president)
Clinton: Awwww, shoot, Quebec's got the bomb! Well I got to go but, Look, if you're ever near the White House there's a tool shed out back, I'm usually in there most of the day.

By: FrankTalker

FrankTalker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:50 +0000

Bart: "Grandpa, didn't you wonder why you were getting cheques for doing absolutely nothing?"

Grandpa: "I figured it was because the Democrats were back in power."

("The Front", Season 4, Episode 19)

By: Jason Cherniak

Jason Cherniak — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:12:04 +0000

I can't give a favourite quote, because I would just give back the whole Stonecutters epidose. It is such comic genius that every line depends on the one previous.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:03:03 +0000

Whenever I'm feeling poorly I tell my wife "pray…for…Mojo"
Other favourites are
Ralph Wiggum "I broke my Wookie"
and
Krusty "I wouldn't touch that with a ten-foot clown pole"." I still use that quote anytime I want nothing to do with something.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:59:33 +0000

Ralph: Me fail English? That's unpossible!

Homer (to Bart): I'm intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Mr Burns (After opening a fortune cookie): Oh, it seems to be some sort of communiqué

By: Eas Coas

Eas Coas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:56:59 +0000

Marge: They're revealing a new combination smock/apron. It's called a "smapron."
Homer (excited): Did you say "smockron"?!?
Marge: No.
Homer (dejected): Oh.

By: Eas Coas

Eas Coas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:51:24 +0000

Homer (while Bart is eating a chocolate bar): Kids, your daddy and his daddy are involved in a very sticky, nutty, chewy, chocolatey — put it away, boy!

By: Eas Coas

Eas Coas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:49:22 +0000

I always laughed loudly at that one while others in the room looked at me funny.

By: Mike Moffatt

Mike Moffatt — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:04:39 +0000

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:30:46 +0000

Just tell us your plan, and we'll vote for it!

Also: Marge, where's that thing you use….to dig…..food.

By: colbycosh

colbycosh — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:08:27 +0000

"I can't help but feel partly responsible." A line so profound, The Office ripped it off and repeated it verbatim.

By: Myelbow

Myelbow — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:05 +0000

Moe: Finally, I can realize my lifelong dream of visiting Easter Island!
Homer: Oh, right, with the statues.
Moe: With the what now?

By: ajrowley

ajrowley — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:58:20 +0000

Favourite under-quoted Simpsons quotes — two semi-quoted throw-aways you've likely heard and a big finish:

1. WIGGUM: Okay Ralphie, time for bed.
RALPH: Yay, sleep-time. That's where I'm a Viking.

2. HOMER: Bart, why aren't you out making big business deals?
BART: I'll doooo it this'afternoooon.

3. MRS LOVEJOY: Please, don't talk about S. E. X. in front of the C. H. I. L. D. R. E. N. !
KRUSTY THE CLOWN: Sex Cauldron? I thought they closed that place down!

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:10:02 +0000

Bart: Dad, remember those self-hypnosis courses we took to help us ignore Grampa?
Homer: Do I ever! It's five years later and I still think I'm a chicken. I'm a chicken, Marge!
Marge: I know, I know.

By: SamDavies

SamDavies — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:58:09 +0000

"That's right, gather the nectar my little drones, and make the honey….honey for your children. Fools! Ha ha ha ha!"

By: Mike T.

Mike T. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:44:46 +0000

"That's a load of thick rich creamery butter"

By: Mike T.

Mike T. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:43:56 +0000

"And always whirling, whirling, whirling towards tommorow!"

[Scottish accent] "I take it by context you mean [beekeeper]"

By: Kevan

Kevan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:39:43 +0000

Wiggum: This is Papa Bear. Put out an APB for a male suspect, driving
a…car of some sort, heading in the direction of…you know,
that place that sells chili. Suspect is hatless! Repeat,
hatless!

By: SeanStok

SeanStok — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:31:15 +0000

Burns (after being kicked at a Stonecutters meeting) :
"Patience Monty. Climb the ladder…"

Ahmish fellow: "That's a fine barn, Englishman, but 'tis no pool." Homer: "Doeth!!!!"

Lionel Hutz: "This is the most blatant case of false advertising since my suit against the movie The Neverending Story."

By: Mike T.

Mike T. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:08:15 +0000

oh, and

"hmpf! Roughriders."

By: Mike T.

Mike T. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:06:33 +0000

Surprisingly underquoted considering how adaptable they are in everyday conversation:

"That's a load bearing poster."

"Ha! Ha! I get THAT reference!"

"Pray for Bobo" (actually, that's kinda well known)

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:04:23 +0000

Lisa: "Dad, do you even know what rhetorical means?"
Homer: "Do I know what rhetorical means?!" (said rhetorically)

Ralph: "Super Nintendo Chalmers"

Marge: "Homer this is the worst thing you have ever done!"
Homer: "You say that so often that it's lost all meaning."

By: @Wittmeier

@Wittmeier — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:57:41 +0000

Bart and Lisa tell Marge to enjoy a night out with Ruth Powell. Homer to himself:

"Man's best friend indeed!"

Or that highly quotable gem:

"Everything's coming up Milhouse!"

By: madeyoulook

madeyoulook — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:29:01 +0000

Can't say it's a favourite, but it's one that stuck with me for years (haven't seen any episode in, like, forever):

Sign at the entrance to an old folks' home: "Thank you for not discussing the outside world."

By: SamDavies

SamDavies — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:28:29 +0000

I always loved one line from the early days, where Snake is on a crime spree in Springfield.
He has stolen a electronic device, and upon looking at it closer exclaims
"Oooo Noooo…….. Beta!"
Loved that!

"Dad – You killed the Zombie Flanders!!!!"
"He was a Zombie?"

"Hi I'm actor Troy McClure. You might remember me from such films as 'Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die' and 'Gladys, the Groovy Mule'."