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Simpsons quotes included in new Oxford Dictionary

by Adam Finley, posted Aug 25th 2007 3:01PM

simpsonThat's the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations, to be exact.

The latest edition of the book includes the following lines from The Simpsons:

Homer: Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is never try.

and

Groundskeeper Willie: Bonjour, you cheese-eating surrender monkeys.

It's sometimes easy to forget just how much the Simpsons have added to the lexicon. I don't mean tossing out the occasional quote among friends, but phrases like "D'oh!" and "Mmmm [insert food item here]," that have become so ubiquitous many people use them in everyday conversation without knowing where they originated. It's a testament, I believe, to The Simpsons as not just a television phenomenon, but a cultural one.

Oh yeah, the latest edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations also includes quotes from the likes of Oscar Wilde and Groucho Marx, but let's use this time together, readers, to share some of our favorite Simpsons quotes. Let's stick with single quotes that stand on their own, not snippets of dialogue, okay? Okay.

Here's a couple of my favorites:

Bart: Did you know most people use 10% of their brains? I am now one of them.

Mr. Burns: Listen, Spielbergo, Schindler and I are like peas in a pod. We're both factory owners, we both made shells for the Nazis, but mine worked damn it!

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ORKMommy

My family uses this one every time someone leaves one of our houses...

Apu: Thank you, come again!

And yes, we use the Indian accent too!!

August 31 2007 at 11:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jake

Some of my favorites:

Every word spoken by Hank Skorpio ("Sugar? Sure. Sorry it's not in packets.")
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FBI Guy: "We've had his house under 24-hour satellite surveillance for 9 years, and we can confirm that it's not on the roof."
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Dentist: Ralph, have you been flossing?
Ralph: Yes, sir!
Dentist: Ralph, why must you turn my office into a HOUSE OF LIES!?
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Homer: [tries to dial phone]
Operator: The fingers you are using are too fat. To obtain a special dialing wand, please mash the keypad with your palm, now.
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(Same episode)
Dr. Nick: Hey! Did you go to Hollywood Upstairs Medical College, too?
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(And finally, one more Dr. Nick...)
Dr. Nick: The kneebone's connected to the, something.
The something's connected to the, red thing.
The red thing's connected to my, wristwatch. Uh-oh.

August 27 2007 at 2:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
getherSpoon

Sorry for the long comment, but these few really crack me up:

Homer: Burkina Faso? Disputed Zone? ..Who called all these weird places?
Brain: Quiet, it might be you! I can't remember.
Homer: Naw, I'm going to ask Marge.
Brain: No, no! Why embarrass us both? Just write a check and I'll release some more endorphins.
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Jane: We're having a free get acquainted session at our resort this weekend.
Homer: How much is this free resort weekend?
Glen: It's free!
Homer: And when this weekend?
Glen: It's this weekend.
Homer: Uh-huh, and how much does it cost?
Glen: Um, it's free.
Homer: I see, and when is it?
Glen: It's this weekend.
Homer: And what are you for this free weekend?
Bart: C'mon, dad, the team's arriving!
[They start running]
Homer: It's free, right!
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Marge: Lisa, you got a letter.
Lisa: It's from my pen-pal Anya! [reads]
Anya: [voice over] Dear Lisa, as I write this, I am very sad. Our president has been overthrown and
[voice changes to that of a man] replaced by the benevolent general Krull. All hail Krull and his glorious new regime! Sincerely, Little Girl.
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and lastly:

Owner: We sell forbidden objects from places men fear to tread. We also sell frozen yogurt, which I call ``Frogurt''!

Homer tells the owner that he is looking for a present for his son's birthday. The owner hands to him a talking Krusty doll.

Owner: Take this object, but beware it carries a terrible curse!
Homer: [worried] Ooooh, that's bad.
Owner: But it comes with a free Frogurt!
Homer: [relieved] That's good.
Owner: The Frogurt is also cursed.
Homer: [worried] That's bad.
Owner: But you get your choice of topping!
Homer: [relieved] That's good.
Owner: The toppings contains Potassium Benzoate.
Homer: [stares]
Owner: That's bad.

August 27 2007 at 1:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mo*reezy

Ralph: You smell like dead bunnies!

Ralph: I'm a brick!

August 26 2007 at 9:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MJ

Bart: Can't sleep, clown'll eat me...can't sleep, clown'll eat me...

Tom Brokaw: There's a mathematician, a different kind of mathematician, and a statistician.

Parole Hearing Officer: No one who speaks German can be an evil man!

Homer: I am so smart! I am so smart! S-M-R-T!

Smithers: Uh, no, they're saying "Boo-urns! Boo-urns!"

Homer: In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics!

August 26 2007 at 3:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian

Homer: Homer no function beer well without.

Ralph: Me fail English that's un-possible.

August 26 2007 at 3:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
laura

Homer: I don't want to look like a freak. I'll take the muumu.

Lisa: "Yes, I heard it too. Let's listen to some nice music."

August 25 2007 at 9:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Curt

Ralph: Hi, Super Nintendo Chalmers!

Ralph: The doctor said I wouldn't have so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger outta there

Grandpa: My Homer is not a communist. He may be a liar, a pig, an idiot, a communist, but he is not a porn star.

Marge: Grandpa, this flag only has 49 stars on it
Grandpa: I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!

August 25 2007 at 9:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bubbawest

"Can't talk. Coming down." - Lisa Simpson

August 25 2007 at 9:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tracey21

"It tastes like *burning.*"

LMAO, that's always been my favorite, I laugh every single time.

August 25 2007 at 7:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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