Category: Movies

“I’m a nerd. And I’m pretty proud of it.”

From: Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Gilbert Lowe

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes the 1984 comedy film, Revenge of the Nerds. The movie follows a group of nerds who, after being constantly bullied, harassed and oppressed by the jocks, decide it’s time to band together and start fighting back.

The quote comes during the very end of the film. The nerds’ fraternity, Lamda Lamda Lamda, win the homecoming competition, allowing them to pick who the new Student Council leaders will be. The jocks, being sore losers, trash the nerds’ frat house out of spite. One of the leaders of the nerds, Gilbert Lowe (played by a then relatively unknown Anthony Edwards), barges into the pep rally and delivers a speech, calling out the jocks’ discriminatory actions and stating he’s proud of who he is by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: You should always be proud of who you are. We all have our own little idiosyncrasies but these are also the things that make us unique. We should always have to courage to be true to ourselves.

“I realized that Christmas is the time to be with the people you love.”

From: Love Actually

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Billy Mack

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the romantic comedy anthology film, Love Actually. As this is an anthology movie, Love Actually features multiple shorter stories somewhat interconnected with each other but all the stories all take place during the Christmas season.

The quote comes near the end of the first story, Billy Mack and Joe. Aging music legend Billy Mack (played by Bill Nighy) puts out a Christmas song which surprisingly becomes a big hit. He is invited to a Christmas party hosted by Elton John. However, while there, he realizes what the true meaning of Christmas is to him and he goes to the apartment of Joe (played by Gregor Fisher), his longtime manager who’s always supported him through thick and thin. When Joe asks Billy Mack why isn’t he partying over at Elton John’s place, Billy Mack replies with the quote.

Geek wisdom: “Your loved ones” doesn’t necessarily mean your family. Rather, “your loved ones” are the ones you really care for. As this is the holiday season, now would be the best time to be with them and show your appreciation to these people.

“The leather has betrayed us.”

From: KPop Demon Hunters

Genre: Movies, Cartoons

Who said it?: Zoey

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2025 animated Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters. The movie follows HUNTR/X, a KPop music group consisting of Rumi, Zoey and Mira. In secret, however, the trio are also demon hunters who protect the world. When a new threat in the form of the Kpop group, the Saja Boys, enter the picture and start weakening the barrier between the human and demon worlds, it’s up to HUNTR/X to find a way and put a stop to them.

The quote comes in the middle of the film. Rumi, Zoey and Mira form a plan to attack and eliminate the Saja Boys after one of their promotion tour shows. However, they are spotted and are called down to the stage by the Saja Boys via a slide from their nesting spot on the top of the stage. Not wanting to blow their cover as well as keep their fans happy, HUNTR/X obliges and try to use the slide. Unfortunately for them, their stylish outfits don’t really work on slides that well, leading to Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo) to deliver the quote.

Geek wisdom: Tools are just that: tools. They can be useful at times but they can also be a detriment if you don’t use the right one at the right time. Always try to pick the right tool for the right job.

“Fly like you. Not like them.”

From: The Wild Robot

Genre: Movies, Cartoons

Who said it?: Fink

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2024 animated film from Dreamworks, The Wild Robot. Based on the book series of the same name, the film focuses on ROZ (voiced by Lupita Nyong’0), a service robot who is accidentally activated in the middle of the wilderness. She now has to find a way to get along with the wildlife and adopts an orphaned baby goose.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. ROZ has successfully helped the baby goose, Brightbill, is now rejoining the flock for their annual migration. Brightbill asks ROZ for a boost and this is when Fink (voiced by Pedro Pascal) delivers the quote as advice for Brightbill to follow.

Geek wisdom: Do your own thing and do it in your own style. While it can be fun to imitate, you have to add your own flair to make things your own.

“Welcome to Costco, I love you.”

From: Idiocracy

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Random Costco greeter

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2006 science-fiction comedy, Idiocracy. Directed and co-written by Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge, Idiocracy is a satire about how anti-intellectualism is taking over the world in today’s times. The film focuses on Joe Bauers (played by Luke Wilson) who was put in suspended animation and revived in the far future. Unfortunately, while he was frozen, the world’s population has gotten severely dumber. While Joe is generally of average intelligence, the situation makes him the smartest person in the world.

The quote comes early in the film. Joe goes to Costco, which has become a bigger mecca for shopping than it is today, in an attempt to find a time machine so he can get back to his own time. When they enter, the run across the typical Costco greeter but his greeting just seems odd…

Geek wisdom: Words aren’t just words. Just saying the words doesn’t mean you actually mean what they say. Saying “I love you” may seem like a heartful greeting but, without the emotional connection, these words are worthless. If you don’t really mean it, then whatever you say is meaningless.

“Good day to try.”

From: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Genre: Movies, Cartoons

Who said it?: Quasimodo

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1996 Disney animated film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Loosely based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same name, the film follows the Notre Dame‘s hunchbacked bellringer, Quasimodo. Quasimodo is a kindhearted soul who stays in the belltower of Notre Dame, hidden from the general public due to his disfigurement. Even knowing he will be shunned because of how he looks, he yearns to be with the general populace.

The quote comes very early in the film. Quasimodo turns to a bird he had been taking care of in Notre Dame. The bird is afraid to try to fly because of its age. Quasimodo tells the bird that, because it’s the day of the Festival of Fools, this would be a lucky day to try, delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: Stop postponing the things you want to try. Whether it be learning a new skill or trying out a new hobby, the best day and time to try something new is always now.

“Even a man who is pure at heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.”

From: The Wolfman (1941)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Various people

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from classic Universal horror movie, The Wolfman, from 1941. The film stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot. He had just returned to his ancestral home and, while walking through the forest, fends off and kills what seems to be a wild wolf. Unfortunately for him, it turns out the “wolf” he killed is actually a werewolf. As he got bit during the struggle, Larry Talbot becomes a werewolf himself.

The quote comes from various points of the film. In the film, it is a very well-known legend and poem known by the locals. As such, many of them to believe in the creature, despite Larry Talbot not giving any credence to it.

Geek wisdom: People change. Even good people can eventually turn evil depending on the circumstances. Thankfully, the opposite it true. This means that even bad people can eventually have a change of heart.

“Angels to some. Demons to others.”

From: Hellraiser (1987)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: “Pinhead”

he story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes the 1987 horror film, Hellraiser. Written and directed by Clive Barker, the movie focuses on the Cenobites who are summoned into this world by solving a puzzle box.

The quote comes in the middle of the film. After Kristy (played by Ashley Laurence) solves the puzzle box out of curiosity, the Cenobites appear and start to torment her. A terrified Kristy asks who they are. This is when the leader of the Cenobites, affectionately called by fans as Pinhead (played by Doug Bradley) explains they are explorers from a different realm before delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: People have different preferences, likes and dislikes. We might like certain kinds of foods and activities but these same activities may come off as bothersome to others. Essentially, what may be good for you may seem bad to others.

“We’ve had a doozy of a day!”

From: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Tucker

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes the 2010 cult classic comedy horror movie, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil. The film focuses on two hillbillies, the titular Tucker and Dale. When they save a college girl from drowning, her friends mistake them for kidnapping her just because of how they appear. In a reversal of the hillbilly horrors trope, the college kids become the ones who start terrorizing Tucker and Dale.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. After a couple of the kids accidentally unalive themselves in at attempt to “rescue” their friend, Tucker (played by Alan Tudyk) and Dale (played by Tyler Labine) retreat into their cabin. Tucker hypotesizes the kids are offing themselves because of a suicide pact. Dale wants to report what’s happening to the police but Tucker retorts by sarcastically delivering the quote and how the law officers won’t believe their story.

What’s funny is, when the police do arrive, Tucker does try to explain the situation to the officer in the same way he explained it to Dale.

Geek wisdom: There are going to be good days and bad days. Well, maybe not as bad as what Tucker and Dale experienced. But life is never going to be smooth sailing and we have to take each day, both good and bad, as they come.

“Bitch, please! You’ve been to space!”

From: Spider-Man: Far from Home

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Nick Fury

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2019 superhero movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home. Based on the Marvel character, Far From Home sees Peter Parker/Spider-Man is recruited by Nick Fury to assist another hero, Mysterio, in fighting off a seemingly mystical force known as Elementals who have the potential of destroying the planet.

The quote comes in the middle of the film. Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) brings Peter Parker/Spider-Man (played by Tom Holland) to their base and explains the situation. Peter is reluctant to join the fight as he doesn’t feel like he’s up to the task. This is when Nick Fury, pointing out what happened to him during the events of Avengers: Infinity War, retorts by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: It’s okay to be humble. However, at the same time, you should also be able to recognize what you are capable of. You may not realize how much you know or how skilled you are.