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idiot box showsfrom all genre have left a mark on pop culture thanks to many elements , including some memorable quotes , and some became so famous that even masses who have never watch the show use them . Many TV show are straightaway recognisable thanks to their characters , who were so likable , relatable , funny , or interesting that they became the image of the show , while others became widely do it for one specific vista that went viral either for its excited billing , suspect elements , or for some mistake caught by the consultation .
Many TV shows have become part of TV history thanks to one quote that had a great impact on the hearing . Some TV show were defined by one specific quotation that became so democratic that even those who have n’t watch over the show hump precisely where it come from and who said it , and even use it in their daily life . In some cases , that one citation became part of pop cultivation , so much so that it ended up defining an entire franchise and has been referenced and even parody in other TV show and motion-picture show due to its legacy .
10The Mandalorian - “This is the way”
Said by Din Djarin
The MandalorianleftStar Warsfans with not just one of the best idiot box show from this universe and the greatness of Grogu , but also with a inverted comma that many now use in different context , irrespective of have it off its full line of descent or not . The bank line that became Din Djarin ’s ( Pedro Pascal ) catchphrase inThe Mandalorianis “ this is the way ” , even though it was first spoken by the Armorer ( Emily Swallow).The crinkle is about what it means to be a Mandalorianand the code of tradition and ideals that come in with being one , though not all Mandalorians follow this nor do they follow “ the way ” as Din and other Mandalorians do .
9How I Met Your Mother - “It’s gonna be legen – wait for it, and I hope you’re not lactose intolerant ‘cause the second half of that word is – dary!”
Said by Barney Stinson
Throughout nine seasons , Barney Stinson ( Neil Patrick Harris ) made certain to pass on fans ofHow I Met Your Motherwith a long list of memorable quotation mark . The most memorable ones are those that let in his now famous “ wait for it ” dramatic pause , but the one that ’s cognise and quoted by fans and those who have never watched an installment ofHow I Met Your Motheris the one where he merge “ legendary ” with “ wait for it ” . The resultant role is a quote that is as funny as it is operational , and even thoughit has germinate to the point where it ’s simply say “ it ’s gon na be legen – wait for it … – dary ” , it ’s stillHow I Met Your Mother ’s most far-famed quote .
8South Park - “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!”
(Mostly) said by Stan
South Parkis pack with fly the coop gags that fit with the show ’s unique and morose gumption of mood . Among them is Kenny being killed in some idiotic way at some distributor point in every instalment , leading one or more of his Quaker to exclaim “ oh my God , they killed Kenny ” . However , after many deaths , Kenny was semi - permanently killed in the episode “ Kenny Dies ” , though he afterwards returned but now in a less recurrent role . South Parkcreators Matt Stone and Trey Parker say they grew tired of finding ways to belt down Kenny in almost every instalment , and that Kenny was too much of a “ airplane propeller ” and was “ not even a case ” ( viaESPN ) , but viewers still loved him .
7The X-Files - “The truth is out there”
Said by Dana Scully
“ The accuracy is out there ” becameThe X - Files ’ tagline and can be seen in the opening credit , in good order before the name of the show ’s Almighty ( Chris Carter ) appear and the show begins . The transmission line is correspond with the show ’s theme of aliens and other supernatural entities being completely real , but Agent Scully ( Gillian Anderson ) gives it another , more personal meaning when she tells Agent Mulder ( David Duchovny ) that “ the trueness is out there , but so are lie ” . ThisX - Filesquote is so usable that it can accommodate in a salmagundi of contexts , though everyone knows its origin are link up to one of the big sci - fi TV show in TV story .
6The Office - “That’s what she said!”
(Mostly) said by Michael Scott
The Officeis one of the most repeatable sitcoms in TV history , but one line / trick that is known by everyone , even those who have never watched the show is “ that ’s what she say ” . The path to practice this phrase is jolly simple : whenever someone says something that can be render in a intimate way , another person says “ that ’s what she said ” . Of naturally , this joke got Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ) into trouble many time as the gag is targeted at char , which conduct to report about intimate molestation and more . Due to how easily it can be used in a conversation , “ that ’s what she enunciate ” is one ofThe Office ’s biggest bequest , but it must be used responsibly .
5Avatar: The Last Airbender - “All changed when the Fire Nation attacked”
Said by Katara
Not all telly quotes have a funny origin , and “ all shift when the Fire Nation assault ” is one with a tragical backstory . The opening title sequence of the animated TV seriesAvatar : The Last Airbenderhas a voiceover narration by the character Katara , excuse the war between the Nations and how the Avatar , master of the four elements , will be the one to stop the Firebenders . Katara ’s speech include the set phrase “ all vary when the Fire Nation attacked ” , which has now become a meme . What pop out as a tragical part of the story of the universe ofAvatar : The Last Airbenderhas now become a jokeamong fans and those who have never watched the show , but that has also added to the show ’s bequest .
4Game of Thrones - “Winter is coming”
Said by Ned Stark
Game of Thronesis known for its action panorama , tragical and shocking moments , and its characters , but also for the inverted comma / tagline “ winter is get along ” . The line was first spoken in the pilot episode and it was Ned Stark ( Sean Bean ) who enounce it , as a means to warn and cue his family that challenge times were fast approaching . Ned was right , and the Starks face up several obstacles and challenges for year , with “ winter is coming ” also becoming a warning for viewers about more drama and action fare inevery time of year ofGame of Thrones .
3Friends - “We were on a break!”
Said by Ross
Friendshas a special situation in idiot box history and became part of tonic culture thanks to its reference , their most memorable moments ( both funny and deplorable ) , and their catchphrases . ManyFriendsquotes are often used by devotee , perfunctory viewers , and those who have never watched the show , but perhaps the most famous ( or notorious ) one is Ross ’ ( David Schwimmer ) “ we were on a breakout ! ” . When Rachel ( Jennifer Aniston ) farm tired of Ross ’ jealousy , she say they should take a rupture , and that same dark , Ross slept with someone else , but went back with Rachel the following morning without telling her what happened . Rachel finally learned about his one - night stand and what observe was Ross justifying his actions with “ we were on a break”for the rest of the serial .
One of Friends ' most memorable here and now was Ross and Rachel ’s " break " , which funny enough , was n’t planned , but it was necessary that it materialize .
2Doctor Who - “It’s bigger on the inside”
Said by various characters
Doctor Whomight be confusing to those who have never watched it , but everyone knows incisively what “ it ’s self-aggrandising on the inner ” substance . The Doctor ’s time machine / spacecraft , the TARDIS , looks like a constabulary box on the exterior , but inside , it ’s much , much big than that . Every comrade and someone who enters the TARDIS for the first time is shocked at how it can be so big on the inside , with many of them saying the now iconic idiomatic expression “ it ’s big on the inside ” or some variation of it . The first time this telephone line was said inDoctor Whowas in " The Three Doctors " , where the Doctor himself told Sargeant Benton “ are n’t you blend in to say it that it ’s bigger on the interior than it is on the outside . Everybody else does ” .
1Star Trek - “Live long and prosper”
Said by Spock
Star Trekgave the sci - fi genre some of its most famed theatrical role , ships , and stories , along with a phrase that went beyond the worlds of sci - fi and illusion : “ live long and flourish ” . The citation come from the legendary human - Vulcan Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) , and it ’s often accompanied by the also iconic Vulcan salutation . “Live long and prosper ” is now part of pop culture , so much so that it has its own emoji , and though it ’s an important part of Vulcan refinement and the mythology ofStar Trek , it has also become a reverential way of enjoin adios outside the world ofStar Trekand among people who are n’t intimate with the fabled tv set show ( and the franchise ) .
