Hilarious And Unforgettable
College comedies often don't age well, but Animal House is an exception. Something about those Delta house misfits and their quotes still makes us laugh. Maybe it's because their chaos feels surprisingly real.
"I'm A Zit. Get It?"
John Belushi's background in Chicago's Second City improv troupe prepared him well for this moment of spontaneous grossness. The cafeteria scene was shot at the University of Oregon's actual dining facility. Here, genuine student reactions were captured alongside the scripted responses from actors.
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"That Boy Is A P-I-G Pig!"
The exaggerated spelling out of "P-I-G" followed by the word itself creates a comedic redundancy that perfectly encapsulates the uptight sorority world's theatrical disdain. Martha Smith's character Babs represents everything the Delta house rebels against—proper, judgmental, and utterly lacking in self-awareness.
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“Christ. Seven Years Of College Down The Drain”.
Real-life inspiration for this moment came from writer Chris Miller's experiences at Dartmouth, where he witnessed many kids who had spent excessive time pursuing degrees without success. The economic reality of extended college attendance in the 1960s setting makes Bluto's complaint both funny and poignant.
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“Don't Write This Down, But I Find Milton Probably As Boring As You Find Milton”.
Delivered by Donald Sutherland, Professor Jennings breaks the fourth wall of academic pretense with this refreshingly honest admission about classic literature. Instead of being a stuffy traditionalist, Jennings represents a new archetype of the relatable academic who acknowledges his subject matter's limitations.
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“They're Just Animals, I Guess”.
Verbal irony reaches its peak in this line, as a member of the notoriously wild Delta house calls his attackers "animals" without recognizing the contradiction. The beating sequence was shot during freezing Oregon weather, adding authenticity to Tim Matheson's battered appearance.
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"A Pledge Pin?!?! On Your Uniform?!"
Military precision meets fraternity? Pretty much. Here is an explosive outburst from Metcalf's tyrannical ROTC commander, whose volume increases with each word for maximum intimidation effect. The costume department paid special attention to Neidermeyer's uniform details, ensuring every button and crease reflected his obsessive personality.
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"Greg, Honey, Is It Supposed To Be This Soft?"
Audiences in 1978 weren't accustomed to such innuendos in mainstream comedies, making this line a watershed moment for R-rated humor in Hollywood films. The double meaning works on multiple levels—it's both innocent and completely suggestive, depending on the viewer's mindset and experience.
"If You Mention Extortion Again, I'll Have Your Legs Broken”.
Cesare Danova's portrayal of Mayor De Pasto brings old-world corruption to small-town academia, delivering this threat with the casual menace of someone completely comfortable with violence. The meeting between town and gown representatives takes place in an ornate office setting that emphasizes the mayor's political power.
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"May I Have 10,000 Marbles, Please?"
Furst's cherubic innocence makes this absurd request sound almost reasonable, demonstrating the character's ability to maintain politeness even while participating in elaborate pranks. The specific number "10,000" adds to the absurdity, suggesting the scale of destruction the Deltas have planned.
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“The Time Has Come For Someone To Put His Foot Down. And That Foot Is Me”.
Mr Wormer mangles basic metaphorical language while trying to sound authoritative, developing an unintentionally comic moment that showcases his fundamental incompetence. The dean's office set was designed to reflect institutional pomposity, with oversized furniture and formal portraits that dwarf the petty administrator who occupies the space.
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"Nothing Is Over Until We Decide It Is! Was It Over When The Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell No!"
Historical inaccuracy becomes a comedic weapon in Belushi's hands as he exclaims this rousing but completely wrong motivational speech to his dejected fraternity brothers. The famous error—confusing Germany with Japan regarding Pearl Harbor—wasn't scripted but rather emerged from Belushi's improvisational skills.
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“TOGA, TOGA”.
Two simple words turned into a cultural phenomenon that extended far beyond the movie theater, with real college campuses adopting toga parties as standard entertainment for decades. Belushi doesn't explain what a toga party entails; he simply pounds the table and demands it with caveman-like enthusiasm.
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“I'll Write You A Note. I'll Say You're Too Well To Attend”.
Allen's dry wit shines through this beautifully crafted reversal of the typical sick note excuse, delivered with the kind of sophisticated humor that elevated Animal House. The conversation between Boon and Katy occurs in a quieter moment, serving emotional depth amidst the film's more chaotic sequences.
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“You're Talking About Delta, Sir”.
Greg Marmalard says this line with the smug satisfaction of someone finally getting to officially condemn his rivals after pretending to be diplomatic. Screenwriter Harold Ramis probably framed this moment to show how institutional power relies on eager collaborators who mistake temporary authority for actual respect.
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“Fat, Drunk And Stupid Is No Way To Go Through Life, Son”.
The character emphasizes each adjective with increasing disgust, as if he's diagnosing a particularly distasteful medical condition rather than addressing a student's behavior. Wormer's most quoted line is said to deliver brutal honesty wrapped in paternal condescension.
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"No More Fun Of Any Kind!"
Totalitarian impulses masquerade as educational policy in this ultimate warning. We see the characters’ righteous fury reserved for serious crimes rather than college pranks. The escalating list of punishments builds to this climactic declaration that proves how personal the conflict has become for the frustrated administrator.
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"Wormer, He's A Dead Man! Marmalard, Dead!"
Revolutionary merges with loyalty in Bluto's declaration of war against the establishment. John Belushi's performance shifts from comedic buffoon to inspirational leader in this pivotal moment, as the Deltas decide to fight back against their persecution. The list of targets expands as his anger builds.
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“Otter, Don't Flatter Yourself. It Really Wasn't That Great”.
Some call this a well-timed deflation of male ego, delivered by Mary Louise Weller with the kind of casual cruelty that only stems from genuine disappointment. The line occurs during a post-romantic encounter that subverts usual movie expectations about seduction and satisfaction.
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"Ramming Speed!"
The phrase comes at the film's action-packed conclusion where all the built-up tension finally breaks into elaborate revenge against the establishment. McGill's character represents the intersection of military training and fraternity chaos, using his ROTC knowledge to plan and execute the Deltas' most ambitious prank.
"Well, As Of This Moment, They're On Double Secret Probation!"
Academic bureaucracy reaches its absurd pinnacle in another invented disciplinary category that sounds official while being completely meaningless. Wormer is behind this declaration. The concept of "double secret probation" satirizes how academic administrators sometimes develop arbitrary punishments when existing disciplinary measures prove inadequate for their vendettas.
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“My Advice To You Is To Start Drinking Heavily”.
Bluto's solution to life's problems cuts through all pretense with refreshingly direct honesty. He offers the kind of counsel generally avoided by responsible adults but secretly considered by many. The advice comes during a moment when conventional wisdom would suggest studying harder or seeking academic help.
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“What A Shame That A Few Bad Apples Have To Spoil A Good Time For Everyone By Breaking The Rules”.
Tim Matheson's Eric Stratton demonstrates masterful manipulation disguised as reasonable concern. The quote is said during a sequence where Otter attempts to deflect blame from the Delta house by positioning them as victims rather than perpetrators, displaying the character's deep understanding of public relations and damage control.
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"They Confiscated Everything, Even The Stuff We Didn't Steal!"
The logical impossibility of this complaint makes it weird and reasonable at the same time, within the Delta house's warped moral universe. Robert Hoover's character serves as the Delta house's connection to conventional morality. This makes his outrage over administrative overreach especially effective.
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“Food Fight!”
While Bluto is the catalyst, it’s his sudden shout of “Food fight!” that officially ignites the madness, converting a routine meal into outright pandemonium. It all takes place in the college cafeteria, where Bluto mischievously stuffs his mouth with mashed potatoes and then launches it.
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“I Anticipate A Deeply Religious Experience”.
Here we see Otter's capability to make any situation sound more refined than it actually is through careful word selection. The quote appears as the Deltas prepare for what they hope will be a night of debauchery. Still, Otter's phrasing suggests spiritual transcendence rather than physical gratification.
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