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“Don’t dream it. Be it.”

From: The Rocky Horror Show/The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dr. Frank-N-Furter

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1976 musical comedy horror movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Based on the stage musical (The Rocky Horror Show), the film follow an uptight young couple who get stranded when their car gets a flat tire. They manage to find shelter in an old mansion run by a very eccentric doctor/scientist named Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who has been making a man in his laboratory in order to satisfy his carnal desires.

The quote comes near the end of the film. Dr. Frank-N-Furter (played exuberantly by the late great Tim Curry) forces his captives into a live cabaret show, complete with a large working swimming pool. Dr. Frank-N-Furter starts singing the song called “Don’t Dream It. Be It.” Which is all about abandoning your inhibitions in order to show your true self.

Geek wisdom: Wanting to be something is totally different from working on actually being that something. It’s okay to fantasize about having a good future. The thing is a lot of our fantasies are actually possible but we do have to put the time and effort to achieve them. The only one stopping you usually is you and your own doubt. Try to break through that doubt to be the best version of yourself to get what you want.

“I killed Yvette. I hated her SO much, it… it flamed… flames. FLAMES… on the side of my face… Breathing… breathle… heating breath…”

From: Clue

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Mrs. White

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from comedy mystery whodunnit, Clue. Based on the board game, the movie gathers a star-studded cast where they are trapped in a mansion while the people around them start getting murdered. The film, while initially a critical and financial flop, has become a cult-classic.

The quote comes from the third ending of the movie. As Wadsworth (played by Tim Curry) explains who murdered the various people, he proclaims that Mrs. White (played by Madeline Khan) murdered the maid, Yvette. Wadsworth explained she was jealous of Yvette as the maid had an affair with her late husband. Enraged, Mrs. White delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom:  Sometimes, we can get so mad we can hardly talk. In these times, it may be best to take a deep breath to try to calm ourselves down first.

“You’ll float, too!”

From: Stephen King’s It, both the television miniseries and the 2017 film

Genre: Movies/Books

Who said it?: Pennywise the Clown and Georgie

The story behind the quote: This week quote comes from Stephen King’s horror novel, It. The book was adapted a couple of times, once in a 1990 miniseries and a big blockbuster 2017 film. The quote appears in both version but said by different people… somewhat.

In the 1990 miniseries, the quote is said early on. When Georgie loses his paper boat in the sewer, Pennywise the Clown (played here by Tim Curry) shows Georgie the boat. The devilish clown entices the boy to get the boat and also informs the child that there are all sorts of things, such as balloons. When Georgie asks if they float, Pennywise grabs the boy and delivers the quote.

In the 2017 movie, the quote is said also during the early parts of the film. Georgie’s older brother, Bill, is mourning his brother’s death. One night, he hears a noise and follows it to the basement. Here, he sees Georgie. However, the boy is actually Pennywise (here played by Bill Skarsgard) and makes “Georgie” deliver the quote several times.

Geek wisdom: Just because something sounds cool, that doesn’t mean you have to ride the bandwagon. It may seem cool to “float” but it actually means something scary and frightening. Always think for yourself and not just go along with the crowd because it’s the current fad.