Quotes / Crossover

A Show Out of Ideas Teams Up With a Show Out of Episodes

—Opening line from "Simpsorama" (a The Simpsons/Futurama crossover).

Grimmy: We got a letter from our newspaper syndicate. They want us to do a crossover with "Sherman's Lagoon".

Ralph: Wouldn't that be jumping the shark?

—This Mother Goose and Grimm strip

Steven: Oh my gosh, Uncle Grandpa! You're really here, I can't believe it! I mean, I LITERALLY can't believe it.

Uncle Grandpa: Don't worry, bro. None of this is canon.

—"Say Uncle"

"This seems kind of strange for Dr. Seuss, who really didn't do crossover battles. That kind of stuff would usually be associated with something like, say, a Marvel production. Well, funny you should think that, because this actually was made by Marvel Productions. Yes, soon The Lorax and Sam-I-Am are gonna fight over the warring nations of the Sneetches and the Whos, with a cameo by Spider-Man we've all been waiting for."

—The Nostalgia Critic reviewing The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat

Sherman: How could I be talking to a fictional advertising character?
Morgon Salt Girl: Easy. We're both fictional characters. As such, this conversation is a virtual construct in the imagination of the reader.
(Beat)
Sherman: So, did that answer my question?
Morgon Salt Girl: (turns to leave) Yes, it did.

—Sherman's Lagoon

"Characters that shouldn't be together in the same book are. I don't know why that delights me so much. Its like you can run amok in this literary neighborhood and pull down all the picket fences between people's stories. So that you could have the Frankenstein monster turn up in the middle of Little Women. If that's what you fancy."

—Alan Moore talking about The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

"Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history"

—A Memetic phrase used to refer to countless Crossovers

"What is this, a crossover episode?"

—Mr. Peanutbutter's catchphrase on BoJack Horseman

[Bart is watching television]
Announcer: Coming up next, The Flintstones meet The Jetsons.
Bart: Uh oh. I smell another cheap cartoon crossover.
Homer: (enters the room) Bart Simpson, meet Jay Sherman, the critic.
Jay: Hello.
Bart: Hey man, I really love your show. I think all kids should watch it! (turns away) Ew, I suddenly feel so dirty.

—The Simpsons "A Star Is Burns"

"I've fought alongside some weird characters in my career, Optimus, but this has to be a first!"

—Spider-Man, The Transformers (Marvel), "Prisoner of War!"

There was once a young man who died and came back to life. On his path to revival, he bonded with a variety of heroes, and saved the world with friends by his side. While on this corner, we have a young man who fights with book and sacred sword in hand to protect the world. And now, these two tales are about to be entangled. I simply cannot contain my excitement!

—Tassel, Kamen Rider Saber × Ghost

---