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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

Grotadmorv Got a taste for scotch and abusive guys from Felix Hagan City, Family Avenue (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
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#12726: Jul 15th 2024 at 5:18:42 PM

Suggesting a quote for Alphabet Soup Cans:

"When you head to the vampire maze, you get to help a vampire reach his coffin with the help of long division?"

Make it so we never die, and take the pain away
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CompletelyNormalGuy Am I a weirdo? from a place where folks put cream cheese on hot dogs (Oldest One in the Book)
Am I a weirdo?
#12729: Jul 15th 2024 at 6:26:38 PM

[up][up][up]That's good.

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#12730: Jul 15th 2024 at 10:51:32 PM

The quote on Tiger Versus Dragon is rather obtuse, and doesn't really demonstrate the contrast between the two creatures. It also refers to the tiger an "extinct mammal", which may makes things confusing. Cut?

Edited by Adept on Jul 16th 2024 at 12:51:43 AM

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What you see is what you get, just a guy.
#12731: Jul 16th 2024 at 2:40:09 PM

The quote on Literature.The Witches is rather lengthy. May I suggest the first sentence of the book instead. Seems more fitting.

In fairy-tales, witches always wear silly black hats and black cloaks, and they ride on broomsticks.
But this is not a fairy-tale. This is about REAL WITCHES.
The most important thing you should know about REAL WITCHES is this. Listen very carefully. Never forget what is coming next.
Chapter 1: A note about witches

Edited by Tylerbear12 on Jul 16th 2024 at 11:43:20 AM

Lymantria Tyrannoraptoran Reptiliomorph from Toronto Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
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#12735: Jul 17th 2024 at 7:23:54 AM

Is this too long for UsefulNotes.Rishi Sunak, which doesn't currently have a quote?

"On the government benches life comes at you fast. Soon you might be fortunate enough to be tapped on the shoulder and offered a junior ministerial role. Then you’ll find yourself attending cabinet, then in the cabinet. And then when the prime minister’s position becomes untenable, you might end up being called to the highest office. And before you know it, you have a bright future behind you. And you are left wondering whether you can credibly be an elder statesman at the age of 44."

(From Sunak, now caretaker leader of the opposition, in Parliament today)

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 17th 2024 at 3:24:51 PM

ShaiPa Since: Aug, 2013
#12736: Jul 17th 2024 at 11:57:07 AM

It's a bit long, but it's a good quote. Unless there is a pithier contender, I would vote [tup] for now, and we can always reconsider if another contender comes along.

Echidna from Ontario, Canada (Striking Back) Relationship Status: Two-timing
#12737: Jul 17th 2024 at 12:21:36 PM

I do believe this quote would be sufficient enough for the page in my book.

Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Enid Sinclair
#12738: Jul 17th 2024 at 8:30:10 PM

Is it just me or does the quote for Marvel Comics: The Illuminati seem more like bashing/snarky?

>team made of the smartest people in all of Marvel

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#12739: Jul 17th 2024 at 9:01:04 PM

[up]Well from what I have seen of them, it honestly isn't a mischaracterization.

"Us weirdos have to stick together!"
Bullman Enid Sinclair Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Enid Sinclair
#12740: Jul 17th 2024 at 9:02:59 PM

[up]That doesn't mean it is not still complaining and too snarky. Like it really does read like it is there to complain. If this a ymmv page I would be okay with it, but this is a character page and those are meant to be neutral.

Edited by Bullman on Jul 17th 2024 at 11:03:59 AM

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ForgoLight The Ultimate Lifeform Since: Oct, 2022 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
The Ultimate Lifeform
#12741: Jul 17th 2024 at 9:08:24 PM

[up]In that case, would the Illuminati deserve a YMMV page to allow for critiques of them?

"Us weirdos have to stick together!"
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#12742: Jul 17th 2024 at 9:08:24 PM

At the very least, the pothole should be removed. Headline quotes aren't allowed to have any.

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Echidna from Ontario, Canada (Striking Back) Relationship Status: Two-timing
#12743: Jul 17th 2024 at 9:09:34 PM

It sounds like the quote should be removed from the page in my eyes.

CanuckMcDuck1 PEPSIMAN from Japan Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
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#12744: Jul 18th 2024 at 7:08:57 PM

[tup] to removing The Illuminati quote (as funny and accurate as it may be) for being too complainy and adding the Rishi Sunak quote.

Tupac Shakur's page has two quotes, one from himself and fellow rapper Cormega. I think we just keep the first quote since it’s more personal and the message of many of Tupac’s songs.

Do not mess with creatures which you do not understand.
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#12746: Jul 18th 2024 at 7:55:39 PM

Supporting the first as well.

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CompletelyNormalGuy Am I a weirdo? from a place where folks put cream cheese on hot dogs (Oldest One in the Book)
Am I a weirdo?
#12747: Jul 18th 2024 at 9:08:24 PM

Agreed. The first one is better.

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Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#12748: Jul 19th 2024 at 2:37:37 AM

UsefulNotes.Liz Truss currently has:

"We import two thirds of our cheese... that is a disgrace!"

...which seems a bit lacking as a quote. Two other options:

"I think there’s a danger in politics of being too risk-averse. I’ve fallen into that trap in the past and I'm not going to fall into it again."
Or
"Thank you for putting your trust in me. I’m ready to hit the ground from day one."

Neither is entirely positive about her, but nor is her legacy as Prime Minister, and they do sum up the direction it took.

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#12749: Jul 19th 2024 at 4:05:24 PM

I support the second one.

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#12750: Jul 19th 2024 at 4:06:55 PM

[tup] to the second one. Unintentionally funny too.

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