Big Top Pee-wee (1988) - Quotes

Circus Life's Challenges and Injuries

Andy: You okay, boss?

Mace: Well, my shins are banged up pretty bad. I think my ribs are broke, and it feels like I punctured a major organ, Andy. But I'm circus.

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Misunderstanding George Washington Carver's Legacy

Pee-wee: I'm on my way to a career in agriculture. I hope to be the next George Washington Carver. You know who George Washington Carver was, Mace?

Mace: Yes, I do. First President of the United States.

Pee-wee: [laughs] No. He was a scientist. His research as an agricultural chemist revolutionized farming. He was the father of the peanut. He discovered over 300 uses for it! Instant coffee, soap, and ink, to name just a few.

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Tomato Production and Nutritional Balance Discussion

Vance: Splendid! I'm very satisfied with these results, Pee-wee.

Pee-wee: Me, too, Vance. If we keep going at this rate, people will only have to buy 1 tomato a year.

Vance: We do not wanna end up with a low potassium level.

Pee-wee: Duh, Vance. You'd think I never went to agricultural junior college!

Vance: Sorry.

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Frustration Over Delayed Service in Restaurant

Zelda: [snaps her fingers to get a waitress' attention] Miss. Miss?! MISS! Miss, please, we're starving over here.

Duke: Excuse me. We were here before them.

Zelda: What do we have to do to get served over here?!

Duke: I'm gonna take a bite outta that broad's bazoo if she doesn't get over here now!

Andy: Down, Duke. Don't work yourself into a lather!

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Pee-wee's Sandwich and Pickle Demands

Pee-wee: [shouts impatiently] All I wanted was a measly sandwich! I very nicely explained that I was starving. I'm starving! PLEASE!

Mr. Ryan: [finishes Pee-wee's sandwich] Sorry, ladies. I guess you'll just have to wait. You remember, no one is as important in this community as Pee-wee Herman. All you other shoppers will just have to play second fiddle to Pee-wee. I guess that's just the way things are around here. My whole purpose in life is to serve Pee-wee Herman. And everything else comes second! There's your sandwich. Is there anything else I can do for you, Pee-wee?

Pee-wee: Well, I would like to have a pickle, if it's not too much trouble.

Mr. Ryan: [opens a barrel, knocking over Otis and Deke's chess board; extracts a pickle and hands it to Pee-wee] No! No trouble at all, Pee-wee. Sorry, Otis. Sorry, Deke. Game's over. Pee-wee Herman wants a pickle. Here. Here's your darned pickle. Are you happy now?

Pee-wee: Mmm-hmm.

Sheriff: [enters] Listen up, everybody!

Mr. Ryan: What's up, Sheriff?

Sheriff: I just got a call from Porterville. There's a big storm headin this way. You folks better get on home. Smilie, you start boardin up the store.

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A Request for Quiet During Lunch

Pee-wee: [the students whip out their cameras and take pictures of Pee-wee; poses suggestively] Why don't you take a picture? It'll last longer! AAH! Paparazzi!

Winnie: [laughs] Oh, Pee-wee, really. Now, children, Mr. Herman and I would like to have a quiet lunch. Why don't you play with Vance?

Students: Yes, Miss Johnson.

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