Apparently Kacey & I speak our own language. It generally consists of a plethora of quotes and references to our various pop culture obsessions. Or something that started as mocking ("winning" or "totes") just takes on a life of its own, no matter how much we wish it would stop. Some of these are familiar to a wide audience and some are quite random and obscure. We thought that we would attempt to share with you all the sources of some of the things you are likely to hear if talking with us, or more likely when listening to us talk to each other. This is part 1 of... well, many.
"Cause it would hurt a lot Warren” Source: Empire Records, Lucas says this to Warren (the obnoxious little shoplifter) in response to Warren asking why Joe didn’t shove the CDs up his ass. This is always said in a fairly condescending tone, just like Lucas says a lot of things. It is not always said in reference to something hurting (although usually), sometimes it’s just randomly said.
“Legendary” Source:The one and only Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother, on the off chance that you’re new here). Generally said in the more popular format: it’s going to be legend… wait for it… I hope you’re not lactose intolerant because the next word is… dairy. Legendary.
“Dear tiny baby Jesus” Source: Talledega Nights, spoken by the always amusing Will Ferrell. While we are all big fans of Mr. Ferrell and find him to be hilarious, he’s not someone who usually motivates us to write up blog columns. He is, however often quoted. In addition to this little gem from Talladega Nights (which is often followed by comments of preferring to think of Jesus as a ninja), “I’m kind of a big deal” is quite popular (generally used by and in reference to Sarah, who is kind of a big deal), although like the above noted legendary, not particularly obscure.
“NO TIME!” Source:That 70s Show, in one of our favorite episodes of this show, the parents eat an entire pan of Hyde’s “special brownies.” This results in them having the munchies and this line is spoken when they are searching the fridge for food and find some hot dogs. Kitty says she’ll start boiling the water, to which Red responds adamantly, “NO TIME.” It never fails to make me laugh, and we use this phrase with the appropriate intonations whenever we are pressed for time. Or whenever it seems funny to act like we are pressed for time.
“Lawyered” Source: Another How I Met Your Mother gem, this time from everyone’s favorite lawyer, Marshall Erickson. We are obviously not lawyers, but this is definitely used whenever we are able to logically argue our point.
“You get a _____, and you get a ____, everybody gets a ____” Source: Oprah, duh. Were you born under a rock? Remember when she gave away all those cars and she freaked out as much as everyone else, and then later it was a bit of a fiasco because of taxes and such? Regardless, it is still a memorable moment. Arguably the most memorable in the history of the Oprah show… well, there was that one with the couch jumping, but we don’t talk about that one because it scares Kacey.
“Jesus is okay with it, but don't tell dad” Source: Sheldon Cooper, and not just Sheldon Cooper, but Sheldon on drugs. Wolowitz drugs Sheldon when he is staying over (counting Catwomen and X-men) and returns him to Leonard. Sheldon is supposed to be keeping a secret from Leonard for Penny, but he isn’t very good at it. When Leonard presses Sheldon for the secret, the first one that comes to his drug-addled mind is: “Mom smokes in the car, Jesus is okay with it, but don’t tell dad.” His second secret is the equally hilarious “I’m Batman!” which we also say all the time.
“BAM, said the lady” Source: This is either a Nathan Fillionism or a Castleism, but since I am not sure, let’s just give them both credit, since Nathan plays Castle. (With apologies to the writers if they came up with it). Bonus points for using this in a conversation when Mom is the lady being referenced.
“Really smart” Source: Another Big Bang Theory moment, this time it’s Penny who provides the quotable line. Sheldon teaches Leonard football so that he can fit in with Penny’s friends, however when practiced it doesn’t go so well and Penny’s football loving friends think Leonard is a little bit special. He leaves just before halftime and Penny notes: “so… that’s my boyfriend, he’s… really smart” We use this phrase, mimicking her tone when someone’s actions have not been particularly intelligent.
More to come...
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Coming Soon: Sarah is taking a brief hiatus to study this glossary in an attempt to better understand Kacey & Jamie's conversations. At least that's what she told us, she's probably just watching Dawson's Creek on Netflix.
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