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Americathon Quotes

"The ultimate spectacle is now a movie."

PG 1979 · 1h 24m
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8 quotes
Patriotism and Personal Gain in Crisis
Sam Birdwater God knows I am a patriot. I loaned the country 400 Billion. And I want my 400 Million back. Does that make me a bad guy? I've got to eat too, you know! So I'm giving the President until the end of September this year to pay me back, or I'll be forced to foreclose. What can I do? I've got to eat too, you know! Does that make me a bad guy?
[''in a press conference'']
Morning Radio Announcement and Weather Report
Morning Radio Announcer ...and we're going to have a complete report right here on K-BOB at 11:00 tonight! And now the weather. Beautiful beach day if you can get there! Freeway condition's heavy. This report brought to you by Magic Seat! The bicycle seat that fits you like a glove, and grabs you like a friend! And now, here they are, still going strong after 40 years, the Beach Boys!
[''in an overly cheerful voice''; ''leads into "A Beautiful Day" by the Beach Boys'']
The Consequences of Ignoring an Energy Crisis
Narrator What you're looking at is downtown Pittsburgh, one million B.C. Those two big guys are fighting for a parking space. This is where our story begins. If they could have just learned to live together like decent human beings, they'd still be around and there never would have been an energy crisis. But they died out, and what was left of them turned into fossil fuel... Oil. See, it's not cute when eleven tons gets cranky. Their problem was they were all teeth and no brain... ...which brings us to this guy. ] was President of the United States when everybody started to notice we were running out of dead dinosaurs. No more gas to run our cars. Fights at the pump. People getting nozzle-whipped. So what was his solution? He made a speech.
[''opening sequence; two dinosaurs fighting''; ''shot of President Jimmy Carter''; [Jimmy Carter]
Jimmy Carter The energy crisis has not yet overwhelmed us. But it will, if we do not act quickly.
Narrator We didn't. When America finally ran out of gas, an angry mob broke into the White House and lynched him. Along with three or four of his snottier cabinet members.
Unconventional Campaign Promises in Americathon
Narrator President Roosevelt was a successful graduate of EST, Scientology, TM and Primal Grope Therapy. And he was elected on a platform unique in American political history: "I'm not a schmuck!" Even though that was Chet's only campaign promise, it looked like it would be a tough one to keep.
A Chaotic Encounter at the White House
Lucy Hi! United States of America!... No, this is Lucy... Oh! Yes, Mr. Ambassador! I'll tell him you called!
[''answering the phone at the Western White House'']
Panhandler Excuse me? Sir? Can you spare $25.00 for... for a cup of coffee?
Western White House Tour Guide All right, people. Let's move it! Please, ma'am. No spitting in the hallway!
Mouling Jackson Don't you ever say "No" to me / Listen, I'm a lady. Period. / Classy, too. / Won't you come over here / And I'll prove it to you / And then if you still don't think / I got style and grace / I'm going to oh, so gracefully / rip the lips off of your face!
[''singing'']
The Ultimate Spectacle Becomes a Movie
Taglines The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
Uncertainty Surrounds Rumor of Presidential Assassination
News Reporter Mr. Vanderhoff, would you care to comment on the rumor that President Roosevelt has been assassinated?
Vincent Guys, how am I supposed to know that? I haven't been upstairs yet. Excuse me.
[''to the assembled reporters'']
Telethon Viewership and Its Unexpected Consequences
Narrator Everyone all across the country was watching the telethon. From what was left of New York, to the first all-gay state, North Dakota. All eyes were glued to their sets... ...which in some cases, ruined a lot of good shoes.
[''shot of men at stand-up urinals watching television'']