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* The crowning ceremony. While [[ConfettiDrop confetti flutters]], the orchestra goes into a TriumphantReprise of "One In A Million" and [[spoiler:Gracie fights to get the booby-trapped crown away from her and the other girls]], poor Cheryl stands in the middle of it all just silently bawling her eyes out [[spoiler:because Gracie snatched the crown away from her]].

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* The crowning ceremony. While [[ConfettiDrop confetti flutters]], the orchestra goes into a TriumphantReprise of "One In A Million" and [[spoiler:Gracie fights to get the booby-trapped crown away from her and the other girls]], poor Cheryl stands in the middle of it all just silently bawling her eyes out [[spoiler:because Gracie snatched the crown away from her]].her]].
**And throughout the whole thing, Stan keeps singing, even [[spoiler: as the fighting gets more intense, Mary Jo gets punched and the crown blows up]]
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--> '''Hart:''' [[SarcasmMode Right, now there's a hardened criminal.]]

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--> ---> '''Hart:''' [[SarcasmMode Right, now there's a hardened criminal.]]



-> '''Vick:''' Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open ''trap''.

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-> --> '''Vick:''' Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open ''trap''.

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-->'''[=McDonald=]:''' Not really my color, is it?

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-->'''[=McDonald=]:''' -->'''[=McDonald=]''': [[DeadpanSnarker Not really my color, is it?it?]]
** And then when Matthews explains that they are looking for someone to go undercover in the Miss America pageant:
-->'''[=McDonald=]''': And I'm the best we have? That doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.
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-> '''Vick:''' Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open ''trap''.

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-> '''Vick:''' Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open ''trap''.''trap''.
* The crowning ceremony. While [[ConfettiDrop confetti flutters]], the orchestra goes into a TriumphantReprise of "One In A Million" and [[spoiler:Gracie fights to get the booby-trapped crown away from her and the other girls]], poor Cheryl stands in the middle of it all just silently bawling her eyes out [[spoiler:because Gracie snatched the crown away from her]].
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** "I don't have a gun; my parents were Quakers."

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** "I don't have a gun; my parents were Quakers.""
* While Gracie and Vick are eating, this perfectly delivered line:
-> '''Vick:''' Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted by the half-masticated cow rolling around in your wide-open ''trap''.
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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] That would be harsher punishments for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] . . . And world peace!

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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] That would be harsher punishments for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] . . .'']... And world peace!
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* "Of course he had a gun! This is Texas; everybody has a gun! My florist has a gun!"

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* "Of course he had a gun! This is Texas; everybody has a gun! My florist has a gun!"gun!"
** "I don't have a gun; my parents were Quakers."
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--> '''Hart:''' [[SarcasmMode Right, now there's a hardened criminal.]]

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--> '''Hart:''' [[SarcasmMode Right, now there's a hardened criminal.]]]]
* Victor's "Come on, Muffin!" after Matthews tries to explain that, "I'm not 'with' him, with him."
* Mary Jo's explanation of [[spoiler: Cathy Morningside's]] violent behavior. The Texas accent and delivery really sell it.
* "Of course he had a gun! This is Texas; everybody has a gun! My florist has a gun!"
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--> '''Cheryl''': That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket!

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--> '''Cheryl''': That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket!jacket!
** The timing makes it even funnier. She answers the question as Hart, Matthews, and Vick discuss evidence that shows that Cheryl might have been a former convict from a activist organization.
--> '''Hart:''' [[SarcasmMode Right, now there's a hardened criminal.]]
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* When the top five is being announced, each girl gets a brief introduction. Apparently Cheryl, who has come off as the most ditzy as them all, is a [[GeniusDitz nuclear scientist]].

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* When the top five is being announced, each girl gets a brief introduction. Apparently Cheryl, who has come off as the most ditzy as them all, is a [[GeniusDitz nuclear scientist]].scientist]].
* Cheryl's perfect date:
--> '''Stan Fields:''' Please describe your idea of a perfect date.
--> '''Cheryl''': That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket!
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** There was something of a brick joke later. After she does her sexy dance for the talent portion, all of the girls are cheering her on for coming out of her shell. When she gets backstage, Gracie shouts out, "Now you can wear Satan's panties."
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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] That would be harsher punishments for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!

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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] That would be harsher punishments for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...''] . . . And world peace!
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-->'''Hart''': Why don't you go stun-gun yourself?

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-->'''Hart''': Why don't you go stun-gun yourself?yourself?
* When the top five is being announced, each girl gets a brief introduction. Apparently Cheryl, who has come off as the most ditzy as them all, is a [[GeniusDitz nuclear scientist]].
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* Cheryl's drunken confession while drunk. It's really the delivery that sells it.

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* Cheryl's drunken confession while drunk.confession. It's really the delivery that sells it.

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-->'''Gracie''': [''Victor is handing her a tube of Preparation H, for the bags under her eyes.''] Hemorrhoid cream. Do you really think the judges are gonna be looking that closely.

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-->'''Gracie''': [''Victor is handing her a tube of what looks like Preparation H, for the bags under her eyes.''] Hemorrhoid cream. Do you really think the judges are gonna be looking that closely.



--> '''Gracie''': Happy, you donut nazi?

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--> '''Gracie''': Happy, you donut nazi?Nazi?



-->'''Vick''': Which is perhaps why I've never reproduced.

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-->'''Vick''': Which is perhaps why I've never reproduced.reproduced.
* While making up a cover story for why Eric dropped by her room, Grace says, "He told me he had an incurable disease. I didn't realize it was stupidity."
* After Eric gives Hart an adorable reassuring speech at the pool, he playfully tugs her in while she's wearing one of her fancy evening gowns.
-->'''Grace''': ''(emerges dripping wet and shivering)'' Ooh, Vick is gonna kill you!
-->'''Eric''': What? [[BlatantLies You fell.]]
-->'''Grace''': ''(wading towards the steps)'' Big trouble!
-->'''Eric''': You look good wet.
-->'''Grace''': Shut up!
* Cheryl's drunken confession while drunk. It's really the delivery that sells it.
-->'''Cheryl''': One time, I stole red underwear from the department store. My mother wouldn't let me have them. She said they were Satan's panties!
* Matthews' continued enjoyment of messing with Hart is pretty damn funny, especially once they reach the hotel.
-->'''Matthews''': Alright, Gracie Lou. Operation Thong has commenced.
-->'''Hart''': Why don't you go stun-gun yourself?
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* And then in the final competition, the girls have drank the water that she had set up for her actual talent, so she has to come up with a new one--a self-defense demonstration with Matthews assisting her. And by "assisting her," we of course mean, "getting his ass kicked." Topped off with Shatner's, "Welcome to the Garden State!"

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* And then in the final competition, the girls have drank the water that she had set up for her actual talent, so she has to come up with a new one--a self-defense demonstration with Matthews assisting her. And by "assisting her," we of course mean, "getting his ass kicked." Topped off with Shatner's, "Welcome to the Garden State!"State!"
* The entirety of Matthews and Hart's SlapSlapKiss fight match, during which he convinces her to take on the job. [[ThoseTwoGuys Their two counterparts take bets.]] [[spoiler: Hart wins, capped off with a brilliantly timed, "You go, girl." from the one who bet on her.]]
* Most of Vick's one liners are hilarious. This troper is particularly fond of the subversion of the "if I ever had a daughter" cliche, which Vick twists to his own bidding. ''Awesomely.''
-->'''Vick''': Of any girl I've ever taught, you are truly unique. If I ever had a daughter, I imagine she would be a lot like you.
-->''(Grace smiles)''
-->'''Vick''': Which is perhaps why I've never reproduced.
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--> '''Vick''': You are not having sex on stage.

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--> '''Vick''': You are not having sex on stage.stage.
* And then in the final competition, the girls have drank the water that she had set up for her actual talent, so she has to come up with a new one--a self-defense demonstration with Matthews assisting her. And by "assisting her," we of course mean, "getting his ass kicked." Topped off with Shatner's, "Welcome to the Garden State!"
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--> '''Gracie''': Happy, you donut nazi?

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--> '''Gracie''': Happy, you donut nazi?nazi?
* Gracie needs a talent for the preliminaries the next morning. Matthews and Vick are arguing about helping her find one, when Gracie speaks up:
--> '''Gracie''': Wait, I have something. I haven't done it since high school, but it's like riding a bike.
--> '''Vick''': You are not having sex on stage.
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* The RunningGag where every time Gracie tries to eat a donut, Victor is right there to snatch it away. Finally comes to a head when Gracie snaps, then cocks her gun and points it right between his eyes.

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* The RunningGag where every time Gracie tries to eat a donut, Victor is right there to snatch it away. Finally comes to a head when Gracie snaps, then cocks her gun and points it right between his eyes.eyes.
--> '''Gracie''': Happy, you donut nazi?
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* Gracie deciding that he has to get the girls loosen up, which she does by bringing them beer and pizza.

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* Gracie deciding that he she has to get the girls loosen up, which she does by bringing them beer and pizza.



* The RunningGag where every time Gracie tries to eat a donut, Victor is right there to snatch it away. Finally comes to a head when Gracie snaps, who then cocks her gun and points it right between his eyes.

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* The RunningGag where every time Gracie tries to eat a donut, Victor is right there to snatch it away. Finally comes to a head when Gracie snaps, who then cocks her gun and points it right between his eyes.
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* When Gracie is very reluctantly getting ready for the swimsuit competition. Some highlights.
-->'''Gracie''': [''Victor is handing her a tube of Preparation H, for the bags under her eyes.''] Hemorrhoid cream. Do you really think the judges are gonna be looking that closely.
** And:
-->'''Gracie''': Oh, hairspray, finally something I recognize [''Victor sprays it on her ass, she jumps.''] What are you doing?
-->'''Victor''': It keeps the suit from riding up.
-->'''Gracie''': Riding up ''where?''
-->'''Victor''': Just... up!

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* The "You think I'm gorgeous scene". It looks like Matthews is going to kiss her then he eats a chocolate bar

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* The "You think I'm gorgeous scene". It looks like Matthews is going to kiss her then he eats a chocolate barbar.
* The RunningGag where every time Gracie tries to eat a donut, Victor is right there to snatch it away. Finally comes to a head when Gracie snaps, who then cocks her gun and points it right between his eyes.
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-->'''Gracie''': Uh, it's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.

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-->'''Gracie''': Uh, it's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.anyway.
* The "You think I'm gorgeous scene". It looks like Matthews is going to kiss her then he eats a chocolate bar
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-->'''Gracie''': Uh, It's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.

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-->'''Gracie''': Uh, It's it's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.

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* The montage in which all the candidates are being asked what they wish for most in the world. One by one they all reply "World peace!" with a beaming smile. And finally:
-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] Harsher penalties for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!
* When Victor meets Eric and Gracie for lunch in a fancy restaurant and he asks them who's going to go undercover at the pageant, Gracie is eating a huge steak pizzaiola with spaghetti throughout, and her mouth is so crammed with food at that moment that she can only point to herself and look vaguely apologetic.

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* The montage in which all the candidates are being asked what they wish for think is most in the world.important. One by one they all reply "World peace!" with a beaming smile. And finally:
Until:
-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] Harsher penalties That would be harsher punishments for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!
* When Victor meets Eric and Gracie for lunch in a fancy restaurant and he asks them who's going to go undercover at the pageant, Gracie is eating a huge steak pizzaiola with spaghetti throughout, and her mouth is so crammed with food at that moment that she can only point to herself and look vaguely apologetic.
peace!



-->'''Contestant''': But that's beer!
-->'''Gracie''': It's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.

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-->'''Contestant''': But that's beer!
-->'''Miss Hawaii''': Do you ''know'' how many calories that has!
-->'''Gracie''': Uh, It's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.
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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] Harsher penalties for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!

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-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] Harsher penalties for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!peace!
* When Victor meets Eric and Gracie for lunch in a fancy restaurant and he asks them who's going to go undercover at the pageant, Gracie is eating a huge steak pizzaiola with spaghetti throughout, and her mouth is so crammed with food at that moment that she can only point to herself and look vaguely apologetic.
* Gracie deciding that he has to get the girls loosen up, which she does by bringing them beer and pizza.
-->'''Contestant''': But that's beer!
-->'''Gracie''': It's ''light'' beer, and she's gonna throw it up anyway.
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-->'''[=McDonald=]:''' Not really my color, is it?

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-->'''[=McDonald=]:''' Not really my color, is it?it?
* The montage in which all the candidates are being asked what they wish for most in the world. One by one they all reply "World peace!" with a beaming smile. And finally:
-->'''Gracie''': [''brightly''] Harsher penalties for parole violators, Stan! [''Massively uncomfortable silence.''] ...And world peace!
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The RightBehindMe moment near the beginning, after the agency boss sees a picture of himself photoshopped into a bikini:

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* The RightBehindMe moment near the beginning, after the agency boss sees a picture of himself photoshopped into a bikini:
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-->'''McDonald:''' Not really my color, is it?

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-->'''McDonald:''' -->'''[=McDonald=]:''' Not really my color, is it?

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