Memorable Quotes from Jim Rome
1 quoteMiscommunication During a Road Trip
Stan Podolak
Aw, I'm really sorry it took so long.
Michael Jordan
Don't worry about it.
Stan Podolak
That exit on 65 wasn't clearly marked.
Michael Jordan
Hold up, hold up, right here.
Stan Podolak
What, here?
Michael Jordan
Yes.
Michael Jordan
Thanks for the ride, Sherm. I appreciate it.
Stan Podolak
It's Stan, Mike.
Michael Jordan
Sorry.
Stan Podolak
But that's all right, you can call me Sherm if you want to because I've followed your whole career and I think you're the greatest athlete that's ever lived.
Michael Jordan
Stan. Stan. Stan. How do I get outta here? The door doesn't work.
[Trying to get out of the car]
Stan Podolak
Oh! I'm sorry. I-I- I forgot to tell you it's a classic. It's a classic, but it's got a few peccadilloes. Hold on just a second.
[Gets out of the car; Taps the car door and opens it]
Michael Jordan
Huh, a few, huh? It's smoking too, man. You need to get that checked.
[Gets out of the car]
Michael Jordan
Thanks for the ride.
[Takes the bag from the car]
Stan Podolak
Oh. Oh, this is nice. This is a nice house. Oh, that is a beauty. What is that, Colonial?
[Looking at the house]
Michael Jordan
No, it's a nice house.
Stan Podolak
If you need anything done around the house, I'd be more than happy to help you out.
Michael Jordan
Oh, no. I'm fine, thanks.
Stan Podolak
Anything you need.
Michael Jordan
Nah. You gave me a ride. I appreciate it.
Stan Podolak
Okay, sure.
Michael Jordan
Tomorrow, I'ma drive, so I don't need the ride. But thanks, though.
Stan Podolak
Oh. Why? Too conspicuous?
Michael Jordan
Yeah.
[Smiling]
Stan Podolak
All right. All right.
[Chuckling]
Michael Jordan
Thanks, though.
Stan Podolak
All right. Tomorrow!
[Gets in his car]
Michael Jordan
See you tomorrow.
Michael Jordan
Come on, dog. No, not today. Oh!
[Seeing his dog]
Michael Jordan
Dog, get off me! Your breath!
Jordan's housekeeper
Mr. Jordan, are you okay? Get off of him, Charles! Come on!
[Runs out and sees Michael; To Charles]
Michael Jordan
Bad dog! Git! Oh!
Jordan's housekeeper
Come on, Charles! Get off of him! Pooch, stop it! Get off of him before I cook you! Come on, come on, come on, baby, come on.
[Grabs Charles by the collar, pulling him away]
Juanita Jordan
Come on, you guys. Get out of the car!
Kids
Bye, Mr. Jordan.
Michael Jordan
Bye, kids.
Little League girl
Hey, good game.
Michael Jordan
Hey, Jeff. You okay?
[Concerned]
Michael Jordan
How was your game?
Jeffery Jordan
I don't wanna talk about it.
Marcus Jordan
Hi, dad!
[Running past him]
Michael Jordan
Hey, hey, hey.
Passengers
Bye Michael!
[Driving by and waving to Michael]
Jasmine Jordan
Daddy! Daddy!
[Happily running up to him]
Michael Jordan
Hi, how you doing?
[Picks her up and hugs her]
Juanita Jordan
Hey.
Michael Jordan
Hey.
Juanita Jordan
Ooh! You're all covered up with drool, baby.
[Kisses him]
Michael Jordan
That's your dog.
Michael Jordan
What's the matter with Jeff?
Juanita Jordan
Well, he went 2 for 5 and lost 32 points in his batting average.
Michael Jordan
Is that all?
[Shocked]
Juanita Jordan
Yeah, so that puts him at, like, uh, 685 or something.
Michael Jordan
He's batting what?
Juanita Jordan
Mmm, smells good in here. Whatcha cooking?
Jordan's housekeeper
Chicken.
Jordan's housekeeper
Chicken and collard greens.
Michael Jordan
Good. I'ma need a good meal tonight.
[Housekeeper chuckles and Michael feels sad]
Juanita Jordan
Is everything okay?
[Concerned]
Michael Jordan
Boy, I stunk up the place. I hope this baseball's thing is a good idea.
Jim Rome
It was another career day for Michael Jordan at Barons Field this afternoon. Let's face it. This baseball...
Michael Jordan
What are you guys watching?
[He goes into the living room and sees the news on TV, and sits down to watch]
Jim Rome
Today he went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts.
Michael Jordan
Is this the only thing on TV?
Jim Rome
That brings his batting average down to an anemic .214, which also happens to be his playing weight. Baseball bat? Get this guy a tennis racket!
Jeffrey Jordan
Did everyone get mad at you?
Michael Jordan
No, worse. Everyone was real nice about it.
Jim Rome
Michael, I know golf is your sport, but not here.
Jeffrey Jordan
I think you should open your stance a little. It might make you more aggressive at the plate.
Michael Jordan
Oh, you think so? I'll try to remember that.
Jim Rome
Watching this hurts me more than it hurts you. What is that?
Michael Jordan
What are you guys doing watching that stuff? It's bad for you.
[Picks up the remote]
Michael Jordan
There you go, Road Runner. Beep-beep, here. Looney Tunes.
[Gets up and goes into the kitchen]
Road Runner
Beep beep!
Porky Pig
Stop this cartoon! We got an emergency cartoon character union meeting to go to.
[Jumps in front of the screen, stammering; Panting to Wile E. and Road Runner, stammering; Jeff sighs]
Road Runner
Beep-beep!
[Running off]
Porky Pig
Hey, wait for me! Hold your horses!
[Running after him]
Marcus Jordan
Dang. Where'd they go?
Jasmine Jordan
Oh, no.
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