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This may not of swept the

Tom Schardin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:36:25 -0500

This may not of swept the nation, but I like this line. It comes from the movie "GI Jane."

She knocks on the Master Chief's door and wants to be treated fairly and like one of the guys. He tells her to stand at attention and says ....

"Lt. O'Neill, when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you."

Try that one on your spouse.

In the words of Arthur

webMonkey — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:14:47 -0500

In the words of Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli - "Eyyyyy!"

Also, Maxwell Smart was known to say - "Missed it by *that* much"

"Allrightythen," I could

writers bloc — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:38:33 -0500

"Allrightythen," I could definitely live without ever hearing again. Seems like Jim Carrey popularized that one, and I have no idea how it ever caught on - was it ever funny?

"You're so money!" is a lot of fun, but only when Vince Vaughn is the one talking.

Instead of trying to fit it into daily conversations, "Nobody puts Baby in the corner!" is probably best left for some ironic laughter when watching The Swayz on a lazy Sunday.

And speaking of, "... equals crazy delicious" may be past its prime.

How about "Four out of five

Mollee Francisco — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:22:51 -0500

How about "Four out of five dentists recommend"? And don't you just wonder what that fifth dentist thought you should use?

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

If Regis Philbin was on

Zeke — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:20:29 -0500

If Regis Philbin was on Survivor and the tribe voted him off, would he reply,
"Is that your final answer?"

If Richard Dawson were the host, would he announce the vote by saying,
"Survey says..."

If Howie Mandel tried to form an alliance as a contestant, would he ask
"Deal..or no deal?"

If Donald Trump was in charge of Survivor and turned the tribes into casino workers or made them do slave labor for a small cottage industry he owned, would he get rid of them by saying,
"You're fired!"

If Anne Robinson brought her haughty British demeanor to rule the island, would she dismiss the contestants by saying,
"You are the weakest link!"

Inquiring minds want to know.*

*Another catchphrase, but I'm unsure of the origin.

What about that dreaded

Mollee Francisco — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:16:48 -0500

What about that dreaded Survivor catchphrase "The tribe has spoken" used just before a contestant's torch gets snuffed out?

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

I'm not a devout 'Project

Mollee Francisco — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:15:37 -0500

I'm not a devout 'Project Runway' viewer, but after SNL speared Christian, the most recent winner, I have been known to throw a "hot mess" or "tranny" out once in awhile.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

Perhaps not, but they are

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:22:05 -0500

Perhaps not, but they are delicious.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

Grape-Nuts are neither

webMonkey — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:12:30 -0500

Grape-Nuts are neither grapes, nor nuts. Discuss.

The Austin Powers franchise

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:55:48 -0500

The Austin Powers franchise was also the source of a number of memorable quotes - like it or not, they're shaggadelic.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

And we can't forget Mike

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:31:13 -0500

And we can't forget Mike Myers as Linda Richman - the host of Coffee Talk:
"I'm vaclempt, talk amongst yourselves. I'll give you a topic - the chick pea is neither a chick nor a pea. Discuss."
"Her voice is like buttah" (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

As long as we're on an SNL

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:19:20 -0500

As long as we're on an SNL roll, I love the Jeopardy skits and often find myself saying "I'll take the rapist for $200, Alex." "That's therapist!"

I miss Will Ferrell's presence on the show. He could make the blandest skit funny with his no-holds-barred approach. The "Family Dinner" skits always had my sister and I cracking up. "I am a division manager!" "I drive a Dodge Stratus!" "I can do 100 pushups in 20 minutes!"

My new favorite quotable SNL character is Kristin Wiig's Penelope. "I'm best friends with all of the Muppets, including Scooter." "I have a condo on Jupiter so I probably know the area better."

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

Oh yeah! Good ones. My

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:33:39 -0500

Oh yeah! Good ones. My sister and I do the SMRT one all of the time. It never gets old.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

"Ba Bye" from the SNL

jennyjean4 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:26:25 -0500

"Ba Bye" from the SNL airlines skit.

"I live in a VAN down by the RIVER" Farley's Motivational speaker

"More Cowbell" the don't fear the reaper sketch (my favorite of all time)

"Yea, Yea, That's the Ticket" the pathalogical liar, Tommy Flanagan.

and who hasn't used the air/fiinger quotes like that Chris Farley character, Bennett Brauer - Maybe I'm not "the norm." I'm not "camera friendly." I don't "wear clothes that fit me." I'm not a "heartbreaker." I haven't "had sex with a woman;" I guess I don't "fall in line." I'm not "hygenic." I don't "wipe properly." I have no "charisma" or "self esteem." I don't "own a toothbrush" or "let my scabs heal." I can't "reach all the parts of my body." When I sleep, I "sweat profusely."

A few Simpson's quote that

jennyjean4 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:25:29 -0500

A few Simpson's quote that get thrown around our household al lot.

Ralph Wiggums: My cat's breath smells like cat food. (I use this one when I get caught daydreaming and don't know what my husband has just said)

Homer: Here's to alcohol, the cause of—and solution to—all life's problems. (It's a good toast to give when you're drinking)

Homer: I am so smart! S-M-R-T! I mean S-M-A-R-T... (When I gaff something off or say something completely stupid)

Whazzup! Pop culture catchphrases

Mollee Francisco — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:19:57 -0500

Whazzup!

Where's the beef?

D'oh!

That's hot.

Fierce.

What's your favorite pop culture catchphrase? What do you catch yourself saying?

What ones do you hate? What can you live without ever hearing again?