Do You Remember These?
Before viral videos, Jim Carrey was already delivering the most quotable lines in comedy. His words are lodged in the collective memory of a generation, so do you remember them?
“Alrighty Then”
Jim Carrey’s signature line from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective became a defining soundbite of 1990s comedy. Delivered with manic flair, it punctuates moments of absurd confidence.
“Somebody Stop Me”
This line from The Mask showcases Carrey’s transformation into a human cartoon. The exaggerated bravado, paired with Carrey’s elastic expressions and chaotic energy, turned it into a cultural staple.
Smokin'! Somebody Stop Me - The MASK-The Great Jim Carrey by Spaz Sinbad
“We’re Not Criminals, We’re Just Desperate”
In Fun with Dick and Jane, this line captures the moral decline of two well-meaning suburbanites turned reluctant lawbreakers. Carrey delivers it with a blend of urgency and denial, grounding the comedy in real economic anxiety.
Jim Carrey scams a billionaire for the common good 😭😭 by Boxoffice Movie Scenes
“Like A Glove”
Squeezed into a ridiculously tight parking space, Ace Ventura delivers this line with triumph. It’s a perfect example of how Carrey could turn even minor moments into quotable, character-defining trademarks that lingered in viewers’ minds.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls - Like A Glove by Ralkero
“Do Not Go In There. Woo!”
Emerging from a trashed restroom, Ace turns a gross-out moment into comedic gold. The exaggerated delivery—complete with fake cheer—highlighted Carrey’s ability to use voice modulation and physical presence to exaggerate the obvious.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective: Cannibal Corpse - Do not go in there! by Nizzinny
“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!”
During a breakdown in Ace Ventura, Carrey turns a blue pen into a Frankenstein-like creature in a moment of pure improv. Quoting the iconic horror line with comic intensity, he showcases his talent for self-deprecation.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective: It's Alive It's Alive (Car Scene) by WildMovieClips
“Smokin’”
This exaggerated declaration from The Mask follows a whirlwind dance number and a puff of cartoon smoke in a celebration of confidence. Carrey’s over-the-top turned it into a cultural shorthand for feeling unstoppable.
New Line Cinema, The Mask (1994)
“I Was Way Off”
In Dumb and Dumber, Lloyd guesses “Samsonite” as Mary’s last name based solely on a suitcase. When corrected, he utters this gem with clueless humility.
New Line Cinema, Dumb and Dumber (1994)
“Good Morning. And In Case I Don’t See Ya—Good Afternoon, Good Evening, And Good Night”
Repeated by Truman Burbank in The Truman Show, this line mirrors politeness and entrapment in a manufactured world. Carrey’s restrained delivery shows how charm and disquiet can coexist within a single, deceptively cheerful phrase.
The Truman Show (1998) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
“I’ve Had Better”
This line cuts through pain with brutal sarcasm in Liar Liar. Carrey uses restraint here, letting the absurdity of the situation shine through without needing a wild voice or face—just sharp comedic understatement.
Liar Liar Movie Quote - I've had better by Movie Quote Bank
“Loser!”
Paired with the exaggerated L-shaped hand gesture, this single-word insult from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective became an enduring part of 1990s slang. Carrey’s theatrical mockery gave the insult power.
Ace Ventura - Loser by Ebony Ivory
“B-E-A-Utiful”
In Bruce Almighty, this cheerfully exaggerated spelling becomes Bruce’s way of celebrating his newfound powers and charm. The line’s childlike tone reflects Carrey’s skill in turning wordplay into character flair.
“New Clothes. That’s The Ticket”
This catchphrase from an early Saturday Night Live audition sketch parodies nervous con artists improvising on the spot. Carrey’s offbeat delivery, paired with awkward hesitation, makes the line memorable.
Jim Carrey SNL audition. by Juice Guide
“It’s The Claw”
In Liar Liar, this goofy parenting tactic becomes a running gag. Carrey turns a playful hand into a terrifying “monster,” using voice modulation and exaggerated movements. It resonated with families and became surprisingly quotable.
“We Got No Food. We Got No Jobs Our Pets’ Heads Are Falling Off”
This frantic rant in Dumb and Dumber captures Lloyd’s emotional unraveling in one hilariously absurd escalation. The line’s momentum made it one of the most replayed and quoted from the film, being chaotic and tragically sincere.
New Line, Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
“I’m In Psychoville, And Finkle’s The Mayor”
Delivered during a mental unraveling, this line blends absurdity with revelation. Carrey’s manic energy and rapid speech in Ace Ventura turn a key plot point into dark humor.
“Wanna Hear The Most Annoying Sound In The World?”
Without waiting for consent, Lloyd releases a scream so piercing it disrupts everything. The line itself sets up the joke, but the real punch comes from Carrey’s committed delivery in Dumb and Dumber.
New Line Cinema, Dumb and Dumber (1994)
“It’s Showtime!”
Shouted gleefully in The Mask before chaos erupts, this line serves as a personal curtain call. Though borrowed from Beetlejuice, Carrey’s exaggerated delivery and timing make it his own.
The Mask | Love In This Club | ClipZone: Comedy Callbacks by ClipZone: Comedy Callbacks
“So You’re Telling Me There’s A Chance”
This line from Dumb and Dumber perfectly captures Lloyd’s blind optimism. After being told his odds with Mary are “one in a million,” Carrey’s character clings to hope with a grin.
Dumb and Dumber (1994), New Line Cinema
“I’m The King Of The World”
In Bruce Almighty, Carrey parodies Jack’s line from Titanic while flaunting divine power. It’s not just a spoof—it’s a pointed nod to pop culture excess.
Bruce Has the Power! | Bruce Almighty | TUNE by TUNE - Musical Moments
“SSSSomebody Stop Me From Buying More Of These”
This self-referential twist appeared in promotional content after The Mask’s success. By reworking the original line, Carrey shows how his characters make films something else.
The Mask ( Some body stop meee ) - jim carrey by 1986capy
“I’ve Caught Fire So Many Times, I Can’t Even Feel It Anymore”
In a sketch from In Living Color featuring the Fire Marshal Bill character, Jim Carrey plays a disastrously unlucky stuntman delivering this line with deadpan exhaustion. The absurdity of his repeated injuries turns pain into a punchline.
In Living Color | Fire Marshall Bill (Home Safety) by Vincent Clark
“That’s It. I’ve Had It With This Dump”
This breakdown in Dumb and Dumber marks a comedic turning point. Lloyd’s frustration explodes after a series of humiliations, and Carrey’s performance turns a tantrum into farce comedy.
New Line Cinema, Dumb and Dumber (1994)
“Was That Over The Top? I Can Never Tell”
As Edward Nygma in Batman Forever, Carrey delivers this line with theatrical flair after an exaggerated outburst. It’s a meta-moment that blurs the line between character and actor, playfully acknowledging his own eccentric performance style.
Bruce Wayne meets Dr. Edward Nygma | Batman Forever by Flashback FM
“Behind Every Great Man Is A Woman Rolling Her Eyes”
Spoken in Bruce Almighty, this line underscores domestic monotony and growing awareness of his false reality. Delivered with a light smile, it’s sharp social commentary wrapped in casual humor.
Spyglass Entertainment, Bruce Almighty (2003)
