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This thread is for general discussion of page quotes, whether to change, move or remove them.

Unused quotes should be put on a Quotes Wiki page (just replace the namespace in the URL of the wiki page you are making a quotes page for with Quotes/).

Image captions are discussed elsewhere and have their own thread in the Image Pickin' forum.

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Jun 10th 2024 at 5:50:24 AM

Adept (Holding A Herring) Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Silverblade2 Since: Jan, 2013
#8403: Nov 22nd 2021 at 8:25:04 AM

The page quote of Neverwhere is two paragraphs long. Is it right?

Orbiting Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
#8404: Nov 22nd 2021 at 1:36:19 PM

[up][up][up] The second quote is better IMO.

[up][up] The first quote is better, since it's actually from Dante instead of being about him.

[up] No, it shoukd be trimmed down.

ShinyCottonCandy Everyone's friend Malamar from Lumiose City (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Everyone's friend Malamar
#8405: Nov 23rd 2021 at 5:09:38 AM

I have a suggestion for a quote for The Intern, but wanted some more opinions.

He knows how to format, spell check and text edit,
He's working this job just for college credit,
He's Carl the intern!
—Carl's Theme Song, Phineas and Ferb

My musician page
mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#8406: Nov 23rd 2021 at 7:23:50 AM

[up] Might be biased in favor of P+F but I think that works quite well. I'm also partial to this dialogue but it's a bit long and I think the Even Evil Has Standards implications might muddy it.

Doofenshmirtz: But my intelligence specifically said that you would be sunbathing, it never mentioned an intern.
Major Monogram: That's because he's not officially an employee, he's unpaid.
Doofenshmirtz: You don't pay him?
Major Monogram: He gets college credit.
Doofenshmirtz: Are you sure you're not evil?

Edited by mightymewtron on Nov 23rd 2021 at 10:24:50 AM

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
prettycoolguy Since: Nov, 2010
#8407: Nov 23rd 2021 at 11:19:18 AM

The current quote for Celeb Crush references an old Nostalgia Critic Running Gag that isn't super illustrative of what the trope is. Is it okay if it's replaced with this one instead?

And I just can't compete with all that money and fame
But I know two can play at this kinda game
Well, let's just see how jealous she'll get
When I start stalking Alanis Morissette

mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#8408: Nov 23rd 2021 at 12:46:35 PM

I think the overlap with Stalker with a Crush might muddy things.

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
DrNoPuma Streaky from the land of Humorous Hyenas (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: Married to the music
#8409: Nov 23rd 2021 at 6:23:01 PM

Sorry, but I didn't get a response to this post. To recap, someone changed the quote on Creepy High-Pitched Voice a while ago without discussion. The new quote doesn't make sense out of context, and the context is a spoiler. I would change it back to the original quote, but I don't want to be edit warring with this person.

Edited by DrNoPuma on Nov 23rd 2021 at 9:23:40 AM

Very good kitty
antenna_ears from California Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#8410: Nov 23rd 2021 at 6:50:44 PM

[up] Totes agreesies, the current only implies that he is yelling really loudly.

Orbiting Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
#8411: Nov 23rd 2021 at 10:10:48 PM

I agree; the old quote should be returned, as it was more clear that the tone of voice was both high-pitched and creepy.

KingofNightmares Since: Aug, 2016 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#8413: Nov 24th 2021 at 4:36:30 AM

I reverted it and cited this thread.

Is the quote on Mission Control Is Off Its Meds good out of context? While it is probably the most famous example, out of context, it's just Word-Salad Horror

"It was the best of times, it was the BLURST of times?"
johnnye Since: Jan, 2001
#8414: Nov 24th 2021 at 6:05:24 AM

[up]Yeah, it doesn't make much sense.

This one from the Quotes page does a pretty good job of depicting the "Mission Control" going wrong in real time:

The Mesmer can open the jawlike recess in its protective outer shell in order to [ERROR463] share its beauty... Do not resist...

Assessment: Draw closer.
Mesmer Databank Entry, Subnautica


I'm sure this has been brought up on here before but Rule of Two and Student–Master Team have the same quote. While it mentions "a student and a master" it doesn't say anything about them being a team or working together, so I'd say it's a better quote for the former trope.

PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
Orbiting Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
ShinyCottonCandy Everyone's friend Malamar from Lumiose City (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Everyone's friend Malamar
#8417: Nov 24th 2021 at 1:35:06 PM

Re: The Intern, yeah, I think the longer quote is a bit too much, plus too much focus on the Even Evil Has Standards.

My musician page
Orbiting Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
#8418: Nov 24th 2021 at 2:25:09 PM

Hugh Laurie has two quotes:

"I would cling to unhappiness because it was a known, familiar state. When I was happier, it was because I knew I was on my way back to misery. I've never been convinced that happiness is the object of the game. I'm wary of happiness."
Hugh Laurie

"I've always thought of Hugh as a panda, probably because he's not naturally aggressive. Either a panda or an Opel Kadett."

I'd prefer to get rid of the second one.

antenna_ears from California Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#8419: Nov 24th 2021 at 2:39:16 PM

[up] [tup] Plus, I have no idea who or what Opell Kadet is

harryhenry It's either real or it's a dream Since: Jan, 2012
It's either real or it's a dream
#8420: Nov 24th 2021 at 10:33:36 PM

The quote on Clark Ashton Smith is a good one, but it seems too long for a page quote. I think cutting it down to either the first line:

Tell me many tales, but let them be of things that are past the lore of legend and of which there are no myths in our world or any world adjoining.
Clark Ashton Smith, To the Daemon

Or the last:

Tell me tales of inconceivable fear and unimaginable love, in orbs whereto our sun is a nameless star, or unto which its rays have never reached.
Clark Ashton Smith, To the Daemon

One of them could work and get the point across better, though I'm partial to the first one.

Edit: Also, Geek Physiques has this quote:

"When will you Australians learn? In America, we stopped using corporal punishment and things have never been better. The streets are safe, old people strut confidently through dark alleys, and the weak and nerdy are admired for their computer programming abilities. So like us, for as the old saying goes, "Let your children run wild and free."
Homer Simpson, The Simpsons, "Bart vs. Australia"

I don't think this actually demonstrates the trope? It's about nerds stereotypically having skinny and unfit bodies, but the quote doesn't really put a focus on that. In fact nerds are just a part of Homer's overall point, which is about corporal punishment and cultural differences that has nothing to do with the trope. Does anyone else have something that would fit better?

Edited by harryhenry on Nov 25th 2021 at 7:41:59 AM

Orbiting Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
#8421: Nov 24th 2021 at 10:56:51 PM

Best I can think of is from the page's video example:

"No! My weak nerd arms!"
Luz, The Owl House

Either way, the quote should definitely be pulled.

Edited by Orbiting on Nov 24th 2021 at 1:56:59 PM

harryhenry It's either real or it's a dream Since: Jan, 2012
It's either real or it's a dream
#8422: Nov 24th 2021 at 11:07:14 PM

[up] That's perfect, I'll replace it.

Ferot_Dreadnaught Since: Mar, 2015
#8423: Nov 25th 2021 at 2:12:01 AM

Accidental Aesop:

"Aesop's beast fables do not teach us to be wise or honest or kind. They simply show us what will happen if we dick around with talking animals."
Peter Chiykowski, Rock, Paper, Cynic

Accidental Aesop, as stated in the line immediately below this quote, only applies if the work does not have an intended Aesop. Aesop's works have intended messages to the point they're the Trope Namer. So the quote it misused.

Should it be cut or moved somewhere?

Adept (Holding A Herring) Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#8424: Nov 25th 2021 at 6:45:06 AM

[up]The quote doesn't even demonstrate the trope well (it comes of as a deliberate Warp That Aesop), so I'd say pull.

Edited by Adept on Nov 25th 2021 at 6:45:17 AM

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other

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