MOVIES & TV
Misquoted lines, misremembered scenes, and show details
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
People overwhelmingly remember the Evil Queen saying, 'Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?' in the 1937 animated Disney movie.
Hello, Clarice
An overwhelming number of fans remember Hannibal Lecter greeting Clarice with 'Hello, Clarice' in 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
If You Build It, He Will Come
Many remember the mysterious voice telling Ray, 'If you build it, they will come,' implying a crowd of people.
Luke, I Am Your Father
Many people vividly recall Darth Vader saying 'Luke, I am your father' during the shocking reveal in The Empire Strikes Back.
Dumbledore's Calm Question
A significant portion of the audience vividly remembers Dumbledore furiously yelling, 'HARRY! DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE?!' with intense anger.
Beam Me Up, Scotty
Generations of fans are convinced that Captain Kirk frequently ordered 'Beam me up, Scotty!' during his adventures.
Life Was Like a Box of Chocolates
Many people remember Forrest Gump saying, 'Life is like a box of chocolates,' as a general statement about existence.
Play It Again, Sam
A vast number of film buffs believe Humphrey Bogart's character, Rick Blaine, says 'Play it again, Sam' to the pianist.
What If I Told You...
Many fans distinctly remember Morpheus beginning his explanation to Neo with the phrase, 'What if I told you...'
Kermit the Frog's Collar
Many recall Kermit wearing a plain, pointed collar, similar to a shirt collar, that goes all the way around his neck.
I See Dead People
Many remember the line as a longer, more dramatic statement, perhaps 'I see dead people all the time,' or adding extra details.
Rocky's Post-Run 'Yo, Adrian!'
Many people remember Rocky reaching the top of the steps, raising his arms, and then yelling 'Yo, Adrian!' to her below.
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
Many remember Johnny stating, 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner,' with a slightly different emphasis or a minor word change like 'my Baby'.
Houston, We Had a Problem
Most people recall Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks) calmly stating, 'Houston, we have a problem' to mission control.
It Was a Run-By Fruiting!
Many recall Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire exclaiming, 'It was a drive-by fruiting!'
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
Many remember Chief Brody saying, 'We're gonna need a bigger boat,' after witnessing the enormous size of the shark.
Ursula's Number of Tentacles
Many believe Ursula has eight full tentacles, like a typical octopus, given her visual inspiration.
I'll Get You, My Pretty, and Your Little Dog Too!
Many recall the Wicked Witch saying, 'I'll get you, my pretty, *and* your little dog too!' including an explicit 'and'.
Jules Winnfield's Wallet
Many recall the wallet belonging to Samuel L. Jackson's character, Jules Winnfield, and clearly saying 'Bad Mother F***er'.
Good Morning, Charlie!
Most people remember the Angels answering the phone with 'Good morning, Angels!' or 'Good morning, Charlie's Angels!'
Picture It, Sicily...
Many remember Sophia starting her anecdotes with 'Picture *this*, Sicily, 1922...' or similar phrasing.
I Feel the Need... The Need for Speed
Many remember the line as a continuous phrase, 'I feel the need, the need for speed,' without a pause.
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
Many recall the line as 'Take the cannoli, leave the gun,' implying the delicious pastry was the immediate priority.
Here's Johnny!
People often remember Jack Torrance (Nicholson) bursting through the door with a loud, drawn-out 'Here's Johnny!' as if it were a direct quote from 'The Tonight Show'.
E.T. Phone Home
Many recall E.T. clearly saying 'E.T. phone home' in a single, distinct phrase.
The Grinch's Heart Growth
Many remember the line as 'His heart grew three sizes that day,' specifying the number 'three'.
Rose, You Jump, I Jump
Many remember Jack declaring to Rose, 'Rose, you jump, I jump,' as a standalone promise.
Belle's Blue Village Dress
Many people remember Belle's peasant dress as a vibrant or distinct shade of blue in the animated film.
Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?
Many believe Harry Callahan directly asks 'Do you feel lucky, punk?' as a standalone question.
It's a Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood
Many fans recall Mister Rogers singing 'It's a beautiful day *in the* neighborhood' as he changes into his sweater.
C-3PO's Silver Leg
Most people remember C-3PO as entirely gold from head to toe in all of the original Star Wars films.
We're All Mad Here
Many recall the Cheshire Cat stating, 'We are all mad here,' or 'All of us are mad here.'
I Didn't Kill My Wife! / I Don't Care!
People recall a more dramatic or lengthy back-and-forth, with Harrison Ford's character desperately pleading his innocence and Tommy Lee Jones' character giving a cold, dismissive reply.
Fly, You Fools!
Many recall Gandalf shouting 'Run, you fools!' or 'Go, you fools!' as he sacrifices himself to save his friends.
They're HEEEERE!
Many remember Carol Anne saying 'They're here!' as a short, stark statement.
Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn
Many remember Rhett Butler delivering the line as 'Frankly, my dear, I *just don't* give a damn,' or 'Frankly, my dear, I *really don't* give a damn.'
I'm Not Bad, I Was Just Drawn That Way
Many fans recall Jessica Rabbit's famous line as, 'I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way,' using a present tense 'I'm'.
Toto, I've a Feeling We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Many remember Dorothy simply stating, 'We're not in Kansas anymore,' or 'I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.'
Pure Imagination Lyrics
Many people sing the opening line as 'Come with me *and* you'll be in a world of pure imagination.'
Gene Wilder's Initial Walk/Fall
Many recall Gene Wilder's Wonka dramatically falling forward and then performing a perfect somersault or dramatic recovery to impress the crowd.
Buzz Lightyear's Helmet Button
Many recall Buzz Lightyear having a specific button on his suit that would automatically open and close his helmet's clear visor.
Statue of Liberty Reveal
People recall a more dramatic or drawn-out reveal of the Statue of Liberty, with more focus on its ruined face or a wider panoramic shot.
Man Is in the Forest!
Many remember the urgent cry as 'Man is in the forest!' with emphasis on 'in'.
Fred Flintstone's Car Roof
Many remember Fred Flintstone's car as having a complete, open-top roof, similar to a convertible, or a solid, enclosed roof.
Run, Forrest, Run!
Many recall Jenny simply yelling 'Run Forrest, run!' as a direct, imperative command.
Zero's Nose Color
Many fans distinctly remember Zero's nose being red, much like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as it guides Jack through the fog.
Shaggy's Adams Apple
Many remember Shaggy having a noticeably prominent or exaggerated Adam's apple, befitting his thin neck.
Olive Oyl's Dress Color
Many people distinctly remember Olive Oyl's dress being consistently red or a vibrant color.
Mufasa's Cloud Face
Many remember Mufasa's face in the clouds being a very clear, distinct, and fully formed image, almost like a direct portrait.
Miss Piggy's Necklace
Many recall Miss Piggy almost always wearing a distinctive, long pearl necklace as part of her signature style.
Darth Vader's Chest Plate
Many people remember Darth Vader's chest plate having a consistent color scheme or a different arrangement of lights and buttons.
Dumbo's Magic Feather
Many recall Dumbo holding onto the 'magic feather' for a longer period, perhaps even through multiple flights, before realizing he doesn't need it.
Nelson Muntz's 'Haw-Haw!'
Most people remember Nelson's iconic laugh as 'Ha-Ha!' or 'Hah-Hah!', with two distinct, separated syllables.
The Planeteers' Glowing Rings
Many remember the Planeteers' rings prominently glowing and pulsating with their respective elements as they activate them to summon Captain Planet.
The Wicked Witch's Death (Wizard of Oz)
Many remember the Wicked Witch melting more dramatically and graphically, perhaps with more visible goo or a more agonizing scream.
Dr. No's Hands
Many recall Dr. No having metallic, bionic, or visibly robotic hands due to his radiation exposure.
The Flintstones' House Door
Many recall the Flintstones' house having a traditional, hinged stone door that Fred would open and close.