The Five: Best single-word catchphrases
Originally I was going to list the best catchphrases in
general, not limiting my choices to single words. But, as we only list five in our The Five posts, I knew early on that
it would be a near impossible task to list only five favorites. So, here we have it, the five best single-word
catchphrases of popular TV characters.1. "Aeyyy!" OK, so technically this isn't a "word," but you can't deny the popularity of the trademark call of coolness from the one and only Fonz of Happy Days.
2. "D'oh!" Do I really need to go into this one? Though I'm a fan of The
Simpsons, I never did understand what "Do'h" was short for, as any diehard fan would jump on me for
forgetting the apostrophe. What's that all about? Anyway, this catchphrase is one that I could see lasting well after
The Simpsons goes off the air (will that ever happen?)
3. "Giggidy!"
Quagmire of Family Guy has said this word both alone and along with several consecutive giggidys. Pretty much
anything having to do with, sounding like, looking like, smelling like or feeling like sex in any way, and somehow,
somewhere, Quagmire will appear jutting out his chin with his words of approval. (Oh wait, I forgot "tastes
like" -- Giggidy!)
4. "Dy-no-mite!" I grew up watching Good Times
for years, and this was one of those words you'd hear kids repeat every so often, mimicking the hilariously lanky J.J..
Who could forget the full-body feety pajamas bearing his trademark shout?
5.
"Zoinks!" Ah, Scooby Do. I have a love-hate relationship with this cartoon. It's remains
among my top five cartoon series of all time, but there are later seasons, spin-offs and, ugh, live-action movies that
have soured it for me. However, I'm not sure there's anyone who hasn't heard this familiar and unique phrase, and I'd g
so far as to say it's my favorite listed here.
Honorable Mention: "Woah!" (Joey on Blossom), "Engage!" (Picard on Star Trek: TNG)

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