Memorable Quotes from Jonathan Banks
8 quotesConfronting Racism and Identity in Mississippi
Pappy McAllan
I don't know what they let you do over there, but you're in Mississippi now, nigger. You use the back door.
Henry McAllan
Go on, son. Son, we don't want no trouble here. Go on. Go on.
Ronsel Jackson
You know what? You're absolutely right. When we was overseas they didn't make us use the back door. ] put us on the front line. Yes, sir. You know what we did? We kicked the hell out of ] and them Jerries! While y'all at home, safe and sound...
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Questioning the Concept of Kidnapping
Detective Hatcher
Who said anything about kidnapping?
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Discussion on Gremlins' Nature
Sheriff Frank
Gremlins, huh?
Billy
Yes.
Sheriff Frank
Little monsters?
Billy
Right.
Sheriff Frank
Hundreds of them?
Billy
I don't know, maybe thousands. Look, I know it sounds crazy. I know it does, but in a matter of hours, this town's going to become a major disaster area! You have got to warn people!
Sheriff Frank
You think the kid is drunk?
Deputy Brent
No, but you are!
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Detective Hatcher's Frustration with the Trio
Detective Hatcher
(after recognizing the trio in the car chase) Goddamn it! It's those idiots. (only in the extended version) I knew I never said anything about kidnapping.
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Perception of Bert's Character by Others
Detective Hatcher
(only in the extended version, about Bert) You're very forgiving. Because almost everyone I've talked to thinks he's an asshole.
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Transformation of a Creature Explained
Sheriff Frank
Tell me something, Billy. How does a cute little creature like this turn into a thousand ugly monsters?
Billy
Well, this is before it enters the pupal stage.
Deputy Brent
The pupal stage?
Billy
Yeah, right. Plus it multiplies with water.
Deputy Brent
Aw, Christ!
Sheriff Frank
Brent, why don't you give the kid some water?
Billy
I wouldn't do that, sheriff.
Sheriff Frank
Sheriff's office. Yeah, speaking... What?... Oh no... Yeah, we'll be right over.
Deputy Brent
Who was that?
Sheriff Frank
The Futtermans. Something about a snowplow, a freak accident...
Billy
It's the creatures! The creatures are making it look like an accident! Sheriff! WILL YOU LISTEN TO ME?!
Sherriff Frank
You listen to me, kid! Go on home, take little Gizmo, sit by the fire and open your Christmas presents, okay? Atta boy!
Deputy Brent
Let me drive.
[as he and Frank leave]
Sheriff Frank
No, you're drunk.
Deputy Brent
You always get to drive!
Sheriff Frank
Cause I'm the sheriff, asshole!
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A Demanding Plea in a Hostage Situation
Detective Hatcher
(while being held hostage by Rex) You shoot this prick! You shoot this prick right now!
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Unexpected Encounters in a Festive Setting
Sheriff Frank
My god, Frye, that was Mrs. Deagle.
Deputy Brent
Jesus, Frank, that's Dave Morris! He does Santa every year!
Sheriff Frank
Yeah, but what the hell is he doing now? What's that stuff he's got all over him?!
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