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“You were always the wrong guy… until you weren’t.”

From: Deadpool and Wolverine

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: X-23/Laura

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from, technically, the third Deadpool movie, Deadpool and Wolverine. The film has Marvel superheroes Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine/Logan (played by Hugh Jackman) go on a interdimensional adventure in the hopes of saving Deadpool’s universe from annihilation.

The quote comes near the end of the film. X-23/Laura (played by Dafne Keen) meeting up with Logan. Although this Wolverine is of a different universe, Laura expresses her appreciation for saving her. Logan replies he shouldn’t deserve any credit as he has done a lot of terrible things in his universe and he’s not the same Wolverine she knows in the first place. This is when X-23 delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Heroes come when the time and the place matters. When the situation arises, it’s the people who stand up during these crises who deserve praise. And that person could be anyone.

“Somehow, Palpatine returned.”

From: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Poe Dameron

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote initially comes from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Produced by Disney via Lucasfilm, this was the last entry of the new trilogy.

The quote comes from the start of the film. The First Order begins to rally after it is discovered that the Empire‘s previous leader, Emperor Palpatine, is still alive. The Rebels manage to retrieve this bit of information, which Poe Dameron (played by Oscar Isaac) relays to the group in one of the most unnatural sounding lines ever.

Geek wisdom: If there’s a fire in your house, you concentrate on putting out the fire and not what caused the fire in the first place. Sometimes, it’s more important to recognize what problem is happening in the present and solving that. Only after it’s done should you try to figure out the cause.

“Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.”

From: Looney Tunes

Genre: Cartoons, Television

Who said it?: Bugs Bunny

The story behind the quote: We think of Wile E. Coyote as the main antagonist of the Road Runner. We also think of him as someone that cannot talk (being a coyote and all). However, Wile E. Coyote actually didn’t just chase after very fast birds. He also has a taste for rabbits as well as he has chased Bugs Bunny on several occasions. Oh, and he’s very articulate as well.

This week’s quote comes the Looney Tunes short, Rabbit’s Feat. As per their other outings, Wile E. Coyote tries to outsmart Bugs Bunny throughout the cartoon. However, their last encounter, which involves tricking the carnivore into jumping into a rabbit hole with an explosive, has Wile E. Coyote finally quit. This is when Bugs Bunny delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Life is very short so don’t forget to sneak in some fun here and there.

“That’s a lot of fish!”

From: Godzilla (1998)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dr. Nick Tatopoulos

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the American Godzilla movie that was released in 1998. A sort of reboot of the Japanese Godzilla films, this has the titular King of the Monsters stomping around New York. While lambasted by critics and fans of the Japanese films, the film was a box-office success and spawned an animated series.

The quote in the middle of the film with Dr. Nick Tatopoulos (played by Matthew Broderick) devises a plan to lure Godzilla out of hiding by using a lot of fish as bait. As the US Army gathered as much fish as possible, Nick looks at the mountain of fish and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, quantity will triumph over quality. More can sometimes be better.

“It’s not about changing the world. It’s about doing our best to leave the world… the way it is. It’s about respecting the will of others and believing on your own.”

From: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Big Boss

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from, chronologically, the Metal Gear franchise, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Developed and published by Konami, Hideo Kojima puts a close to Solid Snake‘s story with this entry.

The quote comes during the ending cutscene as Solid Snake visits The Boss‘ grave. He is then visited by his mentor, Big Boss, who he thought was dead. Big Boss comments on how he, along with his friends, despite their best intentions, have caused all of the conflicts during the majority of the series. Speaking to The Boss’ grave, a remorseful Big Boss (voiced here by Richard Doyle) delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Everyone has their own vision of what the world should be. Unfortunately, we neve consider how this might affect the people who don’t share the same vision. Worse, we consider them to be the enemy when they’re just doing what they think is right as well.

“Things are only impossible until they’re not!”

From: Star Trek: The Next Generation

Genre: Television

Who said it?: Captain Jean-Luc Picard

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show successfully introduced new fans to the sci-fi world where humans explored the final frontier. The series also gave us many memorable characters and, thankfully, lots of great quotes.

This week’s quote comes from The Next Generation episode entitled “When the Bough Breaks“, wherein the USS Enterprise‘s children are kidnapped by a planet who want to use them to help repopulate their community. Captain Jean-Luc Picard (played by Patrick Stewart) orders Data (played by Brent Spiner) to find a way to break through the planet’s forcefield so they can rescue the children. When Data replies it might not be possible, Picard barks out the quote.

Geek wisdom: Things that were previously thought of as impossible have been proven possible. Humans can now ride vehicles that can fly. World records are broken with astonishing frequency. The only thing that prevents us from doing the impossible is when we don’t try.

“Hey, you’re the one showing me all the sexy pictures!”

From: Animaniacs

Genre: Cartoons, Television

Who said it?: Yakko Warner

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the Warner Bros. animated series, Animaniacs. A kind of variety show with different skits, Animaniacs mainly focus on Yakko, Wakko and Dot, the Warner siblings. They usually go on different comedy skits along with the rest of the supporting cast.

The quote comes one of the skits that leads into one of the next cartoon. Dr. Scratchansniff (voiced by Rob Paulsen) delivering an inkblot test to Yakko Warner (also voiced by Rob Paulsen). Despite some of the inkblots looking like something very specific, Yakko only sees girls. When Dr. Scratchansniff exasperatedly stats Yakko is obsessed with girl, Yakko defends himself by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: People will view different scenes and scenarios differently because of several factors, such as upbringing, mood, etc. This actually is a good thing as we should always be open to different viewpoints.

“My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.”

From: YouTube

Genre: Internet/Web Series

Who said it?: The Report of the Week/Reviewbrah

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from an old viral video depicting probably the most calm way of exclaiming disappointment.

During one Fourth of July weekend, John Jurasek, also now affectionately known as Reviewbrah, decided to film a review for his Report of the Week YouTube channel. He chose to review the Popeyes‘ Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp, his favorite thing from Popeyes. Unfortunately, after his first bite, suffice to say, he didn’t like it.

Geek wisdom: Even the smallest things can ruin anyone’s day. It all depends on your perspective. For Reviewbrah, seeing his favorite item from the Popeyes menu becoming a substandard product was just terrible. For others, getting a bad batch of Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp wouldn’t be that big of a deal.

“…Which was the style at the time.”

From: The Simpsons

Genre: Cartoons, Television

Who said it?: Abe Simpson

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the longest running animated series in the United States, The Simpsons. The show has been on for numerous seasons and counting and is a general smorgasbord for quotes.

The quote comes from the 4th season episode, Last Exit to Springfield. This has Homer Simpson leading the workers of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant on strike by accident. The quote happens during the third act where Mr. Burns hires Grampa Abe Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta who also voiced Homer and Mr. Burns, by the way) and his group of strikebusters. The elder Simpson explains that, due to their age, they aren’t able to roughhouse like before but they can still break up strikes by telling boring stories, including how he needed to tie an onion to his belt…

Geek wisdom: As time moves on, things change. What once was cool in the past may not make a whole lot of sense even a couple of years down the line.

“I myself am strange and unusual.”

From: Beetlejuice

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Lydia Deetz

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1988 fantasy comedy Beetlejuice. Starring Michael Keaton as the titular character, the story is about a recently deceased couple who hire Beetlejuice to help the current living occupants out of their house.

The quote comes from near the beginning of the film. The deceased couple come in contact with the daughter of the family living in the house, Lydia Deetz (played by Wynona Ryder). They are amazed that she can see them as they are ghosts. She notes that the “ghost handbook” states that that’s only because most regular people ignore what’s weird. This is when she delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: People should be proud of what makes us “strange and unusual” as this is precisely what makes us all unique. We should celebrate our differences rather than shun them.