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->''"Remember, this is a kid's movie and if you are not a kid in a kid's movie, then you suffer from the dreaded "GROWN-UPS ARE IDIOTS"]] disease."''
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->''"Remember, this is a kid's movie and if you are not a kid in a kid's movie, then you suffer from the dreaded "GROWN-UPS ARE IDIOTS"]] IDIOTS" disease."''
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->"Remember, this is a kid's movie and if you are not a kid in a kid's movie, then you suffer from the dreaded [[AdultsAreUseless "GROWN-UPS ARE IDIOTS"]] disease."
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->"Remember, this is a kid's movie and if you are not a kid in a kid's movie, then you suffer from the dreaded [[AdultsAreUseless "GROWN-UPS ARE IDIOTS"]] disease."
-->-- [[WebVideo/TheBlockbusterBuster Erod]] sums up this trope in this sentence during his [[Film/TheLittleVampire The Little Vampire]] review
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->''"As children, we're fed the idea that adults have it all figured out. That somehow, the day we turn 18 our questions about existence will cease, we'll have an epiphany on our life's purpose, and we'll never need to give it another thought. How cruel an awakening to discover that, not only do adults not have it figured out, but they're also the ones setting the dumpster fires."''
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->''"As children, we're fed the idea that adults have it all figured out. That somehow, the day we turn 18 our questions about existence will cease, we'll have an epiphany on our life's purpose, and we'll never need to give it another thought. [[BrokenPedestal How cruel an awakening awakening]] to discover that, not only do adults not have it figured out, but they're also the ones setting the dumpster fires."''
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'''Dustin:''' No one's picking up there. [[LovableAlphaBitch Nancy?]] What about Nancy?\\
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'''Dustin:''' No one's picking up there. [[LovableAlphaBitch Nancy?]] Nancy]]? What about Nancy?\\
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'''[[BumblingDad Ted Wheeler:]]''' No.\\
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'''[[BumblingDad Ted Wheeler:]]''' Wheeler]]:''' No.\\
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'''Chat Noir:''' It's true but you shouldn't say it.
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->''Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.''
-->-- '''Creator/DrSeuss'''
->''"Care to explain how our security was penetrated by a child?"''
-->-- '''Captain Black''', ''WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures''
-->-- '''Creator/DrSeuss'''
->''"Care to explain how our security was penetrated by a child?"''
-->-- '''Captain Black''', ''WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures''
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->''"What is wrong with
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->'''Knight Owl:''' Don't you have some adults in charge? Some kind of mentor? Anything?\\
'''Pegasus:''' We had one but he retired. He was
'''Honeybee:''' Not really. Kinda said "here's some Magic Jewelry, go nuts!", then tried to [[PoorCommunicationKills make sure we didn't communicate at all]] [[MutualMasquerade in the name of secrecy]].\\
'''Chat Noir:''' It's true but you shouldn't say it.
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->'''Principal Latimer:''' He's getting special attention all right Mrs. Murray. His presence is causing a problem with the students. Frankly, Tommy scares the piss out of them. And they act out. They push him. They call him names. They tease him. Constantly.\\
'''Sonia Murray:''' Why don't you just tell them to stop teasing him, to stop pushing him, to stop calling him all kinds of names. Have you ever thought of just telling them to stop it?\\
'''Latimer:''' No. No I haven't. Um, I'm - I'll try that. I'll just speak to the kids. I'll just - I'll just tell them directly. That's a good suggestion. I'm going to try that.
-->-- ''Film/AbraxasGuardianOfTheUniverse''
->''"No one learns anything in class. That's why we have the Internet."''
-->-- '''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter2017''
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->''"I know our parents have done some stupid crap before, but Jesus Christ."''
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'''[[ParentalObliviousness Karen Wheeler:]]''' Will's!\\
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'''[[ParentalObliviousness Karen Wheeler:]]''' Wheeler]]:''' Will's!\\
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-->-- ''Series/StrangerThings'', "Dig Dug"
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-->-- ''Series/StrangerThings'', "Dig Dug"
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->''Society, parents and schools do not teach children the skills of physical, psychological, emotional and verbal self-defence. This is because most adults don't know how to do this.''
-->-- [[http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/myths.htm Myths about bullying]]
->''"Don't trust anyone over 30."''
-->-- '''[[http://www.quotecounterquote.com/2009/09/don-trust-anyone-over-30-or-40.html Jack Weinberg]]''', 1960s student activist
->''The adults - DOC, SHRANK, KRUPKE, and GLAD HAND - stand alone, useless.''
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-->--'''Heather Chandler''', ''Theatre/{{Heathers}}''
->''"What is wrong with the adults in my life? I might as well go steal a motorcycle."''
-->--'''Nagasumi Michishio''', ''Manga/MyBrideIsAMermaid''
->'''Mitsuru''': By the way, Mr. Ekoda... All this time, you've attributed Yamagishi's absences to "illness." But in reality, she was missing. You must have been aware of that... What was your intention?\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': [[InsaneTrollLogic I was thinking of the students, of course.]] You children may not understand, but we have to consider the future of everyone affected.\\
'''Mitsuru''': You mean, you chose not to report this to the police for the "good of the class."\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': It, it was in her best interest. I wouldn't want her records to be stained by something like this. Her parents agree!\\
'''Mitsuru''': So to protect your career, you ignored your responsibility as a teacher... ''How despicable...!''\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': [[OhCrap *gasp*]] I-I didn't... I was just...
->''"What is wrong with the adults in my life? I might as well go steal a motorcycle."''
-->--'''Nagasumi Michishio''', ''Manga/MyBrideIsAMermaid''
->'''Mitsuru''': By the way, Mr. Ekoda... All this time, you've attributed Yamagishi's absences to "illness." But in reality, she was missing. You must have been aware of that... What was your intention?\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': [[InsaneTrollLogic I was thinking of the students, of course.]] You children may not understand, but we have to consider the future of everyone affected.\\
'''Mitsuru''': You mean, you chose not to report this to the police for the "good of the class."\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': It, it was in her best interest. I wouldn't want her records to be stained by something like this. Her parents agree!\\
'''Mitsuru''': So to protect your career, you ignored your responsibility as a teacher... ''How despicable...!''\\
'''Mr. Ekoda''': [[OhCrap *gasp*]] I-I didn't... I was just...
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-->--'''Nagasumi Michishio''', ''Manga/MyBrideIsAMermaid''
->'''Mitsuru''':
-->-- Stage directions from ''Theatre/WestSideStory''
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->'''Mitsuru:''' By the way, Mr. Ekoda... All this time, you've attributed Yamagishi's absences to "illness." But in reality, she was missing. You must have been aware of that... What was your intention?\\
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->''"Society, parents and schools do not teach children the skills of physical, psychological, emotional and verbal self-defence. This is because most adults don't know how to do this."''
-->-- [[http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/myths.htm Myths about bullying]]
->''"As children, we're fed the idea that adults have it all figured out. That somehow, the day we turn 18 our questions about existence will cease, we'll have an epiphany on our life's purpose, and we'll never need to give it another thought. How cruel an awakening to discover that, not only do adults not have it figured out, but they're also the ones setting the dumpster fires."''
-->-- '''Marissa Wu''', "[[https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/wes-anderson-tiktok-trend Gen Z Is Suddenly Very Obsessed with Wes Anderson—But Why?]]"
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->''"Society, parents and schools do not teach children the skills of physical, psychological, emotional and verbal self-defence. This is because most adults don't know how to do this."''
-->-- [[http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/myths.htm Myths about bullying]]
->''"As children, we're fed the idea that adults have it all figured out. That somehow, the day we turn 18 our questions about existence will cease, we'll have an epiphany on our life's purpose, and we'll never need to give it another thought. How cruel an awakening to discover that, not only do adults not have it figured out, but they're also the ones setting the dumpster fires."''
-->-- '''Marissa Wu''', "[[https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/wes-anderson-tiktok-trend Gen Z Is Suddenly Very Obsessed with Wes Anderson—But Why?]]"
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->'''Principal Latimer''': He's getting special attention all right Mrs. Murray. His presence is causing a problem with the students. Frankly, Tommy scares the piss out of them. And they act out. They push him. They call him names. They tease him. Constantly.\\
'''Sonia Murray''': Why don't you just tell them to stop teasing him, to stop pushing him, to stop calling him all kinds of names. Have you ever thought of just telling them to stop it?\\
'''Latimer''': No. No I haven't. Um, I'm - I'll try that. I'll just speak to the kids. I'll just - I'll just tell them directly. That's a good suggestion. I'm going to try that.
-->--''Film/AbraxasGuardianOfTheUniverse''
->''"No one learns anything in class. That's why we have the Internet."''
-->--'''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter2017''
->'''Knight Owl:''' Don't you have some adults in charge? Some kind of mentor? Anything?\\
'''Pegasus:''' We had one but he retired. He was somewhat helpful while he was around.\\
'''Honeybee:''' Not really. Kinda said "here's some Magic Jewelry, go nuts!", then tried to [[PoorCommunicationKills make sure we didn't communicate at all]] [[MutualMasquerade in the name of secrecy]].\\
'''Chat Noir:''' It's true but you shouldn't say it.
-->-- ''Fanfic/HeroChat''
'''Sonia Murray''': Why don't you just tell them to stop teasing him, to stop pushing him, to stop calling him all kinds of names. Have you ever thought of just telling them to stop it?\\
'''Latimer''': No. No I haven't. Um, I'm - I'll try that. I'll just speak to the kids. I'll just - I'll just tell them directly. That's a good suggestion. I'm going to try that.
-->--''Film/AbraxasGuardianOfTheUniverse''
->''"No one learns anything in class. That's why we have the Internet."''
-->--'''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter2017''
->'''Knight Owl:''' Don't you have some adults in charge? Some kind of mentor? Anything?\\
'''Pegasus:''' We had one but he retired. He was somewhat helpful while he was around.\\
'''Honeybee:''' Not really. Kinda said "here's some Magic Jewelry, go nuts!", then tried to [[PoorCommunicationKills make sure we didn't communicate at all]] [[MutualMasquerade in the name of secrecy]].\\
'''Chat Noir:''' It's true but you shouldn't say it.
-->-- ''Fanfic/HeroChat''
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'''Sonia Murray''': Why don't you just tell them
'''Latimer''': No. No I haven't. Um, I'm - I'll try that. I'll just speak to the kids. I'll just - I'll just tell them directly. That's a good suggestion. I'm going to try that.
-->--''Film/AbraxasGuardianOfTheUniverse''
->''"No one learns anything in class. That's why we have the Internet."''
-->--'''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter2017''
->'''Knight Owl:''' Don't you have some adults in charge? Some kind of mentor? Anything?\\
'''Pegasus:''' We had one but he retired. He
'''Honeybee:''' Not really. Kinda said "here's some Magic Jewelry, go nuts!", then tried to [[PoorCommunicationKills make sure we didn't communicate at all]] [[MutualMasquerade in the name of secrecy]].\\
'''Chat Noir:''' It's true but you shouldn't say it.
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'''Principal Bump:''' What’s What's this? Boscha got away with murder? I can’t can't say I approve, but at least she’s she's trying new things.
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-->--''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', "Treehouse of Horror V: Nightmare Cafeteria"
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->''"I know our parents have done some stupid crap before, but Jesus Christ."''
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''
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->''"Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them."''
-->-- '''Creator/DrSeuss'''
->''"Don't trust anyone over 30."''
-->-- '''[[http://www.quotecounterquote.com/2009/09/don-trust-anyone-over-30-or-40.html Jack Weinberg]]''', [[TheSixties 1960s]] student activist
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->'''Lisa:''' Mom! You gotta help us, they're cooking kids in the school cafeteria!\\
'''Marge:''' Kids, you're eight and ten years old now. You can't expect me to fight all your battles for you.\\
'''Bart:''' But mom-\\
'''Marge:''' No "buts"! You go right back to that school, look them straight in the eye and say "don't eat me"!\\
'''Bart & Lisa:''' Okay...
-->--''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', "Treehouse of Horror V: Nightmare Cafeteria"
'''Marge:''' Kids, you're eight and ten years old now. You can't expect me to fight all your battles for you.\\
'''Bart:''' But mom-\\
'''Marge:''' No "buts"! You go right back to that school, look them straight in the eye and say "don't eat me"!\\
'''Bart & Lisa:''' Okay...
-->--''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', "Treehouse of Horror V: Nightmare Cafeteria"
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-->--'''Nagasumi Michishio''', ''Anime/MyBrideIsAMermaid''
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-->--'''Nagasumi Michishio''', ''Anime/MyBrideIsAMermaid''
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->'''Willow:''' We should have just kept a low profile. [[JerkJock Boscha]] could get away with murder if she wanted to.\\
'''Principal Bump:''' What’s this? Boscha got away with murder? I can’t say I approve, but at least she’s trying new things.
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse''
'''Principal Bump:''' What’s this? Boscha got away with murder? I can’t say I approve, but at least she’s trying new things.
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse''
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-->--'''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter''
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-->--'''Melanie''', ''Film/TheBabysitter''
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Considering how controversial Parker is, the actual context of the scene this happens (he's in a wheelchair in the middle of a catastrophe) and how this quote might be taken the wrong way, I'm taking it off for now.
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->''"I am sick and tired of not being noticed because I'm a kid! Because I'm too young or too small to do something. And that tells me that I can't do anything to help and by the time something bad happens it’s too late and everyone asks ‘Why didn’t we know about this sooner?’. And they have to stupidly realize that they could’ve had the answers if they just listened to when a child speaks! That's how it always goes. No wonder adults can be so…so…'' useless! ''They never listen to kids when they tell the truth!''
-->--'''Parker Cerise''', ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainSeekerOFCrocus'', his BeserkButton having been pressed one too many times
-->--'''Parker Cerise''', ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainSeekerOFCrocus'', his BeserkButton having been pressed one too many times
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->''"I am sick and tired of not being noticed because I'm a kid! Because I'm too young or too small to do something. And that tells me that I can't do anything to help and by the time something bad happens it’s too late and everyone asks ‘Why didn’t we know about this sooner?’. And they have to stupidly realize that they could’ve had the answers if they just listened to when a child speaks! That's how it always goes. No wonder adults can be so…so…''useless!'' They never listen to kids when they tell the truth!
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->''"I am sick and tired of not being noticed because I'm a kid! Because I'm too young or too small to do something. And that tells me that I can't do anything to help and by the time something bad happens it’s too late and everyone asks ‘Why didn’t we know about this sooner?’. And they have to stupidly realize that they could’ve had the answers if they just listened to when a child speaks! That's how it always goes. No wonder adults can be so…so…''useless!'' They so…so…'' useless! ''They never listen to kids when they tell the truth! truth!''
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->''"I am sick and tired of not being noticed because I'm a kid! Because I'm too young or too small to do something. And that tells me that I can't do anything to help and by the time something bad happens it’s too late and everyone asks ‘Why didn’t we know about this sooner?’. And they have to stupidly realize that they could’ve had the answers if they just listened to when a child speaks! That's how it always goes. No wonder adults can be so…so…''useless!'' They never listen to kids when they tell the truth!
-->--'''Parker Cerise''', ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainSeekerOFCrocus'', his BeserkButton having been pressed one too many times
-->--'''Parker Cerise''', ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainSeekerOFCrocus'', his BeserkButton having been pressed one too many times
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->''"Just don't hide things from me, okay? If you don't tell me what's going on, then how do I know you're safe? That's kind of worrying for a mum, you know?"''
-->-- '''Johanna''', ''WesternAnimation/{{Hilda}}'' Chapter 2-13: "The Stone Forest"
-->-- '''Johanna''', ''WesternAnimation/{{Hilda}}'' Chapter 2-13: "The Stone Forest"