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Discussion of Rocky's Character and Appearance
Jack
Me and my wife went to the movies the other day, we saw Rocky. While I'm watching it, I'm thinking This guy has taken some falls you know.
Auto Worker 1
Which Rocky was it? 1 or 2, or 3?
Jack
I don't know. Three I guess. But...
Auto Worker 2
Hey, did the guy have a mo-hawk like Mr. T?
Jack
OK forget Rocky. The point is... when you're down, not not exactly out... I mean, I mean you gotta hang tough... I don't know.
Auto Worker 1
Well Hang tough baby! Do what Rocky would do! He didn't see Rocky.
[Jack walks out]
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Reflections on Marriage and Relationships
Annette
He's married!
[as Jack is driving away from the supermarket]
Joan
So were we once!
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Starting Over After Job Loss
Taglines
Caroline's a rising executive. Jack just lost his job. Jack's going to have to start from the bottom up.
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A Discussion on Effective Methods
Ron
Wow! What did you use? A .38?
Caroline
.38... .39, whatever it took.
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The Journey from Woobies to Bedspreads
Jack Butler
I understand that you little guys start out with your woobies and you think they're great... and they are, they are terrific. But pretty soon, a woobie isn't enough. You're out on the street trying to score an electric blanket, or maybe a quilt. And the next thing you know, you're strung out on bedspreads Ken. That's serious.
[Trying to get Kenny to give up his security blanket]
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Humorous Take on Household Appliances
Jack Butler
Your Mom calls the vacuum cleaner "jaws"?
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Morning Beverage Choices Discussed
Jack
You wanna beer?
Ron
It's 7 o'clock in the morning.
Jack
Scotch?
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Commitment to Excellence
Ron
Yeah? Are you gonna make it all 220?
[about rewiring the house]
Jack
Yeah. 220... 221, whatever it takes.
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Jack's Locations When He's Not Home
Jack Butler
Honey if you call and I'm not home I'll be at the gym or the gun club.
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Historical Homeownership and Family Legacy
Alex
Wow, what a house!
[about Ron's house]
Jack
Yeah, probably mortgaged to the eyeballs.
Caroline
Not this one, his great grandfather - Commander Richardson - built it.
Jack
Eh... hand me down.
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Navigating Parenthood's Confusion and Pride
Jack
My brain is like oatmeal. I yelled at Kenny today for coloring outside the lines! Megan and I are starting to watch the same TV shows, and I'm liking them! I'm losing it.
Caroline
Honey, I know what you're talking about. I've been there myself, alright?
Jack
Well, if you're so unhappy, why don't you say something about it?
Caroline
Because I wasn't unhappy! Look, maybe I was a little confused, maybe I was a little frustrated, but I knew what I was doing was important, because it means something to raise human beings. What saw me through was pride.
Caroline
I've pride in this house, I've pride with my kids, and I've pride being Mrs. Jack Butler! Where are you going?
Jack
I'm goin downstairs to sleep on the fat couch if I can get through the door.
[Eating pizza before going]
Caroline
Yeah, well be sure to take pride in some of that FAT, Porky!
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Reluctant Agreement on Review List
Caroline
Do you want to go over the list one more time?
Jack
No I don't want to go over the list! OK let's go over the list.
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A Father's Warning to Protect His Child
Jack Butler
You yell at my kid like that again, I'm knockin you out!
[to Jinx]
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Desire for Disability Expressed in Dialogue
Jinx
You're not exactly walking out of here empty handed. You got your pension and I'll give you this month's gas money.
[talking about the lay-off]
Larry
There's only one more thing I want.
Jinx
What?
Larry
DISABILITY!
Jinx
Hey keep that sense of humor it'll do you good.
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A Father's Warning to His Son
Jack Butler
Kenny, don't paint your sister!
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Dad's Chaos in Mom's Absence
Taglines
When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!
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Remembering What’s Important in Life
Jack Butler
Honey, you gave me some real good advice once, so let me give you some of my own. It's real easy to forget what's important, so don't.
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Seeking Help in Unfamiliar Tasks
Joan
Can I give you a hand?
[at the supermarket]
Jack
You can give me two I don't know what the hell I'm doing.
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Unexpected Parenting Advice from a TV Repairwoman
Annette
Hello Jack? I'm Annette. You're doing it wrong.
Doris (TV Repairwoman)
Are you crazy? You fed a baby chili!
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Troubles with Horizontal Hold and Communication
Doris (TV Repairwoman)
Butler, you got a problem with your horizontal hold?
Jack
I don't know.
Doris (TV Repairwoman)
Your wife says you do.
Jack
Well, she ought to know... come on in...
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