Adventures in Babysitting (1987) - Quotes

Negotiating Babysitting Rates

Chris: I don't think your parents will ever ask me to babysit again.

Brad: If they do, I'd ask them for a buck more an hour.

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Unexpected Visitor at the Door

Chris: Who was at the door?

Brad: Stray dog.

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Friendship Tensions and Relationship Struggles

Brad: [to Mike] You're such a loser.

Daryl: Here we go again.

Brad: I can only dream about having somebody like Chris as a girlfriend, but you've got her, and you treat her like this?

Mike: Don't waste your time, half pint. Her legs are locked together at the knee.

Brad: [grabs him by the collar] I'd love to hit you. I'd love to pound on your face!

Mike: Yeah? Go ahead.

Brad: But I won't. You're so slimy, I won't sink to your level.

Daryl: [kicks Mike in the rear, sending him crashing onto a table] I will.

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Babysitting Blues Sung by the Characters

Chris: ♪ I've got the... babysitting blues. ♪

Sarah, Brad, Daryl: ♪ Baby, baby. ♪

Chris: ♪ Babysitting blues. ♪

Sarah, Brad, Daryl: ♪ Baby, baby. ♪

Chris: ♪ Babysitting blues. ♪

Albert Collins: ♪ Now, there're nights ♪

Chris: ♪ You swear you were born to lose. Yeah! ♪

Albert Collins: ♪ Like tonight. ♪

Chris, Albert Collins: ♪ And you wish your feet were walking in someone else's shoes. ♪

Albert Collins: ♪ Some guys are out to get em. And the girl's probably dead. She ain't got a nickel. ♪

Sarah, Brad, Daryl: ♪ And we should be in bed! ♪

Albert Collins: ♪ And you're outta luck. ♪

Chris: ♪ Out of luck watching these guys. I've got the...babysitting blues. ♪

Everybody: ♪ Baby, baby. ♪

Chris: ♪ Babysitting blues. ♪

Everybody: ♪ Baby, baby. ♪

Chris: ♪ Babysitting bluuues. ♪

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Confrontation Between Babysitter and Gang Leader

Gang Leader: Don't...fuck...with the Lords of Hell.

Chris: Don't fuck with the babysitter!

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Embracing Danger for Financial Gain

Daryl: Did you steal all of these cars?

Joe Gipp: Yeah. It gets me some good money.

Daryl: Isn't it kind of dangerous?

Joe Gipp: Hey, I like danger, all right?

Chris: You should try babysitting.

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Navigating Safety in an Unfamiliar Neighborhood

Chris: [to Joe Gipp] Sir, would you please take us to the next corner, and drop us off?

Joe Gipp: [chuckling] In this neighborhood? Hey... I wouldn't even get out of the car in this neighborhood.

Brad: Could you drop us off at the nearest mall?

Joe Gipp: A mall"? Where do y'all think we're at, Boise, Idaho? Shoo!

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Chaos in the Car: A Teen Debate

Daryl: The chick is losing it.

Chris: I am not!

Sarah: [to Daryl and Brad] You guys want some candy?

Chris: Brad, no chocolate! Your acne! Sara. It is time for your cough syrup. Daryl, fasten the seat belt!

Sarah: She's definitely losing it.

Chris: I am not losing anything, I am still in control here! Got it?!

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Mistakes and Responsibilities in Babysitting Adventures

Chris: Don't worry. We'll get home. This has all just been a big mistake.

Sarah: What about Brenda?

Brad: That was her parents mistake.

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Unexpected Compliments Amidst Loneliness

College Girl: I'm so lonely!

Daryl: How could a righteous babe like you be lonely?

College Girl: That's the sweetest thing anybody's ever said to me!

Daryl: Really?

College Girl: Want to go to bed?

Confusion Over a Name in Conversation

Daryl: Mike what?

Chris: [confused] Mike what" what?

Brad: [equally confused] Mike what, what" -- what're we talking about?

Daryl: What's his last name?

Chris: Todwell. Are you writing a book?

Daryl: Mike Todwell?! Do you know him?!

Brad: [Shrugs at Daryl, who goes back to asking Chris more questions] They go out.

Daryl: He drives a red Camaro, right?

Chris: [Brad snorts] Oh gee, Daryl, are you a gearhead AND a sex fiend? Anyway, a lot of guys drive red Camaros.

Daryl: [raises both thumbs in an exaggerated manner; Brad bursts out in laughter while Chris smiles] Yeah, but do they all have the license plate... "SO COOL"?

Chris: That's Mike.

Daryl: He's the guy who beat me up last summer for touching his car, which I didn't do.

Brad: Oh, that was him?!

Daryl: That was him!

Chris: Mike wouldn't do that.

Daryl: Yes, he would.

Chris: No, he would not!

Daryl: Yes, he would; he DID! He kicked my ass! You wanna see the footprint?

Chris, Brad, Sarah: [firmly and in unison] NO!

Threats and Frustrations in Babysitting

Chris: Now, boys. If either of you give me any grief over the next 60 minutes, I swear to God I'll kill you. Dead, murdered, stabbed.

Daryl: Raped?

Chris: I'm too old for this crap.

Unexpected Encounters in a New Neighborhood

Brenda: Chris I'm begging you, it's really scary here. I've just seen three people shoot up, a bald Chinese lady with no pants on, and there's this old guy outside who wants his bedroom slippers!

Old Man: [banging on telephone booth] Get out of my house!

Brenda: [kicks out a small box and the guy's slippers] You just moved!