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--> '''Graham''': Isabel, you are going to feel very silly when this turns out to be make-believe.

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--> '''Graham''': -->'''Graham:''' Isabel, you are going to feel very silly when this turns out to be make-believe.



--> '''Graham''': Ahh! [[ThatMakesMeFeelAngry I'm insane with anger!]]
--> '''Merrill''': We're gonna beat your ass, bitch! We're gonna tear your head off!
--> '''Graham''': I'm losing my mind!...It's time for an ass-whupping!
--> '''Graham''': (''a moment later'') ...I cursed.
--> '''Merrill''': I heard. How did he get... (''looks to the roof'') Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?

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--> '''Graham''': -->'''Graham:''' Ahh! [[ThatMakesMeFeelAngry I'm insane with anger!]]
--> '''Merrill''':
anger!]]\\
'''Merrill:'''
We're gonna beat your ass, bitch! We're gonna tear your head off!
--> '''Graham''':
off!\\
'''Graham:'''
I'm losing my mind!...It's time for an ass-whupping!
--> '''Graham''':
ass-whupping!\\
'''Graham:'''
(''a moment later'') ...I cursed. \n--> '''Merrill''': \\
'''Merrill:'''
I heard. How did he get... (''looks to the roof'') Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?



--> '''Sheriff''': Ok, so far all I have is 'It was very dark'.
--> '''Graham''': Yes, yes it was.
--> '''Sheriff''': I don't know whether to look for a giant or a midget.
--> '''Graham''': No, he definitely wasn't a midget.
--> '''Sheriff''': So, how tall was he? Six feet or even taller?
--> {{Beat}}
--> '''Merrill''': It was very dark.
* Merrill tries talking to his television set.
--> '''Merrill:''' Move, children. Vamonos!

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--> '''Sheriff''': -->'''Sheriff:''' Ok, so far all I have is 'It was very dark'.
--> '''Graham''':
dark'.\\
'''Graham:'''
Yes, yes it was.
--> '''Sheriff''':
was.\\
'''Sheriff:'''
I don't know whether to look for a giant or a midget.
--> '''Graham''':
midget.\\
'''Graham:'''
No, he definitely wasn't a midget.
--> '''Sheriff''':
midget.\\
'''Sheriff:'''
So, how tall was he? Six feet or even taller?
--> {{Beat}}
--> '''Merrill''':
taller?\\
({{Beat}})\\
'''Merrill:'''
It was very dark.
* Merrill tries talking to his television set.
--> '''Merrill:'''
set.
-->'''Merrill:'''
Move, children. Vamonos!



--> "I hate you, dad."
--> "That's fine."

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--> "I -->"I hate you, dad."
-->
"\\
"That's fine."



* Graham gives one of the least convincing imitations of a police officer to the [[spoiler:alien trapped in the pantry.]]
--> '''Graham''': The police are here. I am with them. I am a police officer. I just want to talk with you. We know all about the hoax. We already took some of your friends downtown in the paddy wagon.

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* Graham gives one of the least convincing imitations of a police officer to the [[spoiler:alien alien trapped in the pantry.]]
--> '''Graham''':
pantry.
-->'''Graham:'''
The police are here. I am with them. I am a police officer. I just want to talk with you. We know all about the hoax. We already took some of your friends downtown in the paddy wagon.



--> '''Graham''': Come on, now, you're too old to be doing this. You get a glass of water, and leave it lying around instead of finishing it. Now what's wrong with this one?
--> '''Bo''': It has dust in it.
--> '''Graham''': And this one?
--> '''Bo''': A hair.
--> '''Graham''': And this one?
--> '''Bo''': Morgan took a sip and it has his amoebas in it.

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--> '''Graham''': -->'''Graham:''' Come on, now, you're too old to be doing this. You get a glass of water, and leave it lying around instead of finishing it. Now what's wrong with this one?
--> '''Bo''':
one?\\
'''Bo:'''
It has dust in it.
--> '''Graham''':
it.\\
'''Graham:'''
And this one?
--> '''Bo''':
one?\\
'''Bo:'''
A hair.
--> '''Graham''':
hair.\\
'''Graham:'''
And this one?
--> '''Bo''':
one?\\
'''Bo:'''
Morgan took a sip and it has his amoebas in it.



---> '''Graham:''' Who wrote this?
--->'''Morgan:''' Scientists who have been persecuted for their beliefs.
--->'''Graham:''' That means they're unemployed.

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---> '''Graham:''' Who wrote this?
--->'''Morgan:''' Scientists who have been persecuted for their beliefs.
--->'''Graham:''' Who wrote this?\\
'''Morgan:''' Scientists who have been persecuted for their beliefs.\\
'''Graham:'''
That means they're unemployed.



** Graham learns that one of the authors is named Dr. Bimboo, and sounds incredulous as he repeats the name. Morgan again checks his attitude.
--->'''Graham:''' I just asked his name.
--->'''Morgan:''' You had a tone.

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** Graham learns that one of the authors is named Dr. Bimboo, Bimbu, and sounds incredulous as he repeats the name. Morgan again checks his attitude.
--->'''Graham:''' I just asked his name.
--->'''Morgan:'''
name.\\
'''Morgan:'''
You had a tone.



---> "I think that's enough from Dr. Bimboo."

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---> "I think that's enough from Dr. Bimboo.Bimbu."



---->'''Graham''': I don't want any of you spending time with Tracey Abernathy alone. Is that understood?

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---->'''Graham''': ---->'''Graham:''' I don't want any of you spending time with Tracey Abernathy alone. Is that understood?



--> "Hah! Thirteen!"

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--> "Hah! -->"Hah! Thirteen!"



--> "Morgan, this crop stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives. They're like thirty now. They make up secret codes and analyze Greek mythology and make secret societies where other guys who never had girlfriends can join in. They do stupid crap like this to feel special. It's a scam. Nerds were doin' it twenty five years ago and new nerds are doing it again."

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--> "Morgan, -->"Morgan, this crop stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives. They're like thirty now. They make up secret codes and analyze Greek mythology and make secret societies where other guys who never had girlfriends can join in. They do stupid crap like this to feel special. It's a scam. Nerds were doin' it twenty five years ago and new nerds are doing it again."
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--> '''Merrill:''' Move, children. Vamanos!
** Even funnier because he's shouting ''Spanish'' to [[TheCapitalOfBrazilIsBuenosAires supposedly Brazilian children]]. Who speak ''Portuguese''.

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--> '''Merrill:''' Move, children. Vamanos!
Vamonos!
** Even funnier because he's shouting ''Spanish'' to [[TheCapitalOfBrazilIsBuenosAires supposedly Brazilian children]]. Who speak ''Portuguese''. [[note]] Portuguese and Spanish are actually very closely related. Vamonos is actually used in both languages, though it is unlikely that Merrill would have known this.[[/note]]

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* Dr. Bimbu! The author of the book about extraterrestrials that Morgan bought from the bookshop.
--> "I think that's enough from Dr. Bimbu."

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* Dr. Bimbu! The author of scene where Graham reads along with his children about the book about extraterrestrials aliens that Morgan they bought from the bookshop.
-->
book store, which Graham struggles to take seriously.
** Morgan explains how the aliens would be small with large brains and vegetarians because of the benefits of this lifestyle:
---> '''Graham:''' Who wrote this?
--->'''Morgan:''' Scientists who have been persecuted for their beliefs.
--->'''Graham:''' That means they're unemployed.
** Morgan and Bo immediately tell him to knock it off, and he sheepishly agrees.
** Graham learns that one of the authors is named Dr. Bimboo, and sounds incredulous as he repeats the name. Morgan again checks his attitude.
--->'''Graham:''' I just asked his name.
--->'''Morgan:''' You had a tone.
** As they stare at an illustration that depicts the aliens destroying a farmhouse that looks a lot like theirs, the phone rings, causing them all to jump.
--->
"I think that's enough from Dr. Bimbu.Bimboo."



* The whole confession of the pharmacist even though Graham states that he is not a reverend anymore.

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* The whole confession of the pharmacist (Tracey Abernathy) even though Graham states that he is not a reverend anymore.


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** Tracey tells him she cursed 37 times the previous week (repeating the words she used in hushed whispers), and asks if douchebag is a curse. When Graham confirms that her usage of the word was a curse, she updates that count to ''71''.
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--> '''Graham''': ...I cursed.

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--> '''Graham''': ...'''Graham''': (''a moment later'') ...I cursed.
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*** And afterwards when Graham meets back up with his family again:
---->'''Graham''': I don't want any of you spending time with Tracey Abernathy alone. Is that understood?
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** And Bo doesn't want the glass on her table because it tastes like an old woman.

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** And Bo doesn't want the glass on her table because it tastes like an old woman.old.
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*** And best is when he first sees them, in the page image. He just has a glorious look of "oh, so we're at this point now, huh?" plastered all over his face.
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** And Bo doesn't want the glass in her table because it tastes like an old woman.

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** And Bo doesn't want the glass in on her table because it tastes like an old woman.
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** And also Bo's reaction: "[[ComicallyMissingThePoint Why can't they get girlfriends?]]"
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* Graham remarking that the whole family needs to "calm down...eat some fruit or something."
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** Graham muttering "paddy wagon?" to himself in exasperation right after is the icing on the cake.
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* There's a monster outside my room, can I have a glass of water?

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* There's Bo: "There's a monster outside my room, can I have a glass of water?water?"



* Merill finishes sandbagging the coal chute, slumps against the bags and slides down to the ground, sits there for a moment... then grabs the tin can next to him, quickly puts it on top of the pile, and sits back down.

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* Merill Merrill finishes sandbagging the coal chute, slumps against the bags and slides down to the ground, sits there for a moment... then grabs the tin can next to him, quickly puts it on top of the pile, and sits back down.



** Made even better when ''Merill'' dons one as pictured above.

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** Made even better when ''Merill'' ''Merrill'' dons one as pictured above.



* After Morgan unsuccesfully tries to tape the news "for science" because it has Bo's ballet recital, he instead uses uncle Merrill's favourite tape: Swimsuit Special.

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* After Morgan unsuccesfully tries to use the tape of Bo's ballet recital to record the news "for science" because it has Bo's ballet recital, science", he instead uses uncle Merrill's favourite tape: Swimsuit Special.

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[[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/signs_foilhats.png]]
[[caption-width-right:300:So they don't read our minds.]]



* Graham and Isabel have this "exchange".

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** And Bo doesn't want the glass in her table because it tastes like an old woman.
* Graham and his dog Isabel have this "exchange".



* Dr. Bimbu!

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* Dr. Bimbu!Bimbu! The author of the book about extraterrestrials that Morgan bought from the bookshop.



** The Spanish dub has him named as Dr. ''Bobo''.



* Graham hearing the confession of the pharmacy girl.

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* Graham hearing the The whole confession of the pharmacy girl.pharmacist even though Graham states that he is not a reverend anymore.
** Then there is the customer behind Graham who pokes his head.



** Made even better when ''[[http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/179_signs_____________3.jpg Merill]]'' dons one.
* The old store owner who believed the news coverage of the crop circles was just an excuse to show soda commercials.

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** Made even better when ''[[http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/179_signs_____________3.jpg Merill]]'' ''Merill'' dons one.
one as pictured above.
** And even better because they are seen through the eyes of Graham, acting as a StraightMan.
* The old store bookshop owner who believed the news coverage of the crop circles was just [[ProductPlacement an excuse to show soda commercials.]]
--> "Hah! Thirteen!"
* After Morgan unsuccesfully tries to tape the news "for science" because it has Bo's ballet recital, he instead uses uncle Merrill's favourite tape: Swimsuit Special.
* Merrill "explaining" the CropCircles as a hoax.
--> "Morgan, this crop stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives. They're like thirty now. They make up secret codes and analyze Greek mythology and make secret societies where other guys who never had girlfriends can join in. They do stupid crap like this to feel special. It's a scam. Nerds were doin' it twenty five years ago and new nerds are doing it again."
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* The Cone Heads!



--> '''Merrill''': I heard. How did he get... Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?

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--> '''Merrill''': I heard. How did he get... (''looks to the roof'') Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?



--> "I think that's enough from Dr. Bimbu."



** Made even better when ''[[http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/179_signs_____________3.jpg Merill]]'' dons one.

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** Made even better when ''[[http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/179_signs_____________3.jpg Merill]]'' dons one.one.
* The old store owner who believed the news coverage of the crop circles was just an excuse to show soda commercials.
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** During emotional crying scene afterwards when the family literally group hugs together Graham drags Merrill from his seat making him join in. The look on Joaquin's face when he was grabbed was like he didn't see that coming.
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--> Merrill: Move, children. Vamanos!
** Even funnier because he's shouting ''spanish'' to [[TheCapitalOfBrazilIsBuenosAires supposedly Brazilian children]]. Who speak ''portuguese''.

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--> Merrill: '''Merrill:''' Move, children. Vamanos!
** Even funnier because he's shouting ''spanish'' ''Spanish'' to [[TheCapitalOfBrazilIsBuenosAires supposedly Brazilian children]]. Who speak ''portuguese''.''Portuguese''.
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** Even funnier because he's shouting ''spanish'' to [[TheCapitalOfBrazilIsBuenosAires supposedly Brazilian children]]. Who speak ''portuguese''.
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[[Beat]]

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[[Beat]]--> {{Beat}}
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{{Beat}}

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{{Beat}}[[Beat]]

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--> '''Merril'''l: I heard. How did he get... Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?

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--> '''Merril'''l: '''Merrill''': I heard. How did he get... Are you sure this is Lionel Prichard?Prichard?
* Graham and Merrill try to give the local sheriff a description of the "person" they chased around their house.
--> '''Sheriff''': Ok, so far all I have is 'It was very dark'.
--> '''Graham''': Yes, yes it was.
--> '''Sheriff''': I don't know whether to look for a giant or a midget.
--> '''Graham''': No, he definitely wasn't a midget.
--> '''Sheriff''': So, how tall was he? Six feet or even taller?
{{Beat}}
--> '''Merrill''': It was very dark.
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--> '''Graham''': The police are here. I am with them. I am a police officer. I just want to talk with you. We know all about the hoax. We already took some of your friends downtown in the paddy wagon.
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** Made even better when ''Merill'' dons one.

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** Made even better when ''Merill'' ''[[http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/179_signs_____________3.jpg Merill]]'' dons one.
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--> '''Merrill''': We're gonna beat your ass bitch! We're gonna tear your head off!
--> '''Graham''': I'm losing my mind! It's time for an ass-whupping!

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--> '''Merrill''': We're gonna beat your ass ass, bitch! We're gonna tear your head off!
--> '''Graham''': I'm losing my mind! mind!...It's time for an ass-whupping!



* Anytime the children are wearing their little psychic repelling hats.

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* Anytime the children are wearing their little psychic repelling psychic-repelling hats.
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* This exchange during their supposed last dinner together.
--> "I hate you, dad."
--> "That's fine."
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* Merrill tries talking to his televison set.

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* Merrill tries talking to his televison television set.



* Graham gives one of the least convinceing imitations of a police officer to the [[spoiler:alien trapped in the pantre.]]

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* Graham gives one of the least convinceing convincing imitations of a police officer to the [[spoiler:alien trapped in the pantre.pantry.]]
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* Graham hearing the confession of the pharmacy girl.

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* Graham hearing the confession of the pharmacy girl.girl.
* Anytime the children are wearing their little psychic repelling hats.
** Made even better when ''Merill'' dons one.
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* Merill finishes sandbagging the coal chute, slumps against the bags and slides down to the ground, sits there for a moment... then grabs the tin can next to him, quickly puts it on top of the pile, and sits back down.

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* Merill finishes sandbagging the coal chute, slumps against the bags and slides down to the ground, sits there for a moment... then grabs the tin can next to him, quickly puts it on top of the pile, and sits back down.down.
* Graham hearing the confession of the pharmacy girl.

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