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Rat Race Quotes

"563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!"

PG-13 2001 · 1h 52m
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63
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30 quotes
Hopeful Anticipation in a Competitive Setting
Enrico Polinni It's a race! It's a race! I hope I win!
Identity and Perception of Names
Enrico Polinni I am Enrico Polinni. Now I know what you are thinking, Enrico is a girl's name. No pun intended.
[Introducing himself]
Celebrating Victory in a Competitive Race
Enrico Polinni Is a race! I am winning, I am winning!
[slows down and falls asleep standing up in the middle of the hotel lobby]
The Race Begins: A Quick Overview
Donald Sinclair Theoretically, you have been racing for about 40 seconds now, and so far, Mr. Schaefer is winning, because he's nearest to the door!
Embracing Eccentricity and Freedom of Choice
Donald Sinclair I can do anything I want Nick. I'm eccentric! Go!
[to Owen; growls like a tiger]
Unexpected Identity in Rat Race
Kimberly Pear Look dad, I'm Mrs. Hitler!
Race Begins with Enthusiasm
Donald Sinclair And, they're off!
Humor in Directness and Anticipation
Donald Sinclair You haven't missed much, we're just cutting to the chase "Cutting to the chase" Eh, you'll all laugh later.
[Chuckles; Laughs hysterically, then sees everyone else is silent]
Commentary on Attitudes of Certain Individuals
Randy Pear They're always pissed, honey. They're Nazis, it's like it's their job.
Feeling Goosebumps in Excitement
Enrico Polinni I am getting goose pimples.
Timing of Good and Great Things
Nick Schaffer My grandfather used to say that good things take time, but great things happen all at once.
The Significance of a Commemorative Coin
Owen Templeton It's really a commemorative coin.
[Talking about the coin he used to flip at the Super Bowl]
A Son's Plea for His Mother's Memory
Blaine Cody Duane, Mom's watching ou from eaven righ now. Wha would he doo? For starving children, Duane. O it for mom.
[To Duane]
Recognition and Frustration in Rat Race
Vera Baker I knew I recognized you, you're the referee, the bonehead!
[to Owen]
Rejection of Home Depot Employment
Randy Pear I do NOT want to work at Home Depot!
Confusion About Airport Location
Duane Cody Where the hell is the airport?!
[Looking at a map, a plane lands behind him]
Embracing the Excitement of Deception
Vera Baker Oh good! A scam!!
Identity Confusion and Desperation
Owen Templeton I AM NOT A BUS DRIVER!!! I DO NOT WORK FOR THE BUS COMPANY!!! ALL RIGHT?!!! I--I NEEDED A RIDE TO NEW MEXICO, SO I STOLE THIS UNIFORM!!! SEE THIS JACKET?!! THIS IS NOT MY JACKET!!! REMEMBER MARTY, THE BUS DRIVER?!! HUH?!! THIS IS HIS SHIRT!!! I STOLE IT!!! AND THESE PANTS, YOU THINK I'D WEAR THESE PANTS?!!! THESE AREN'T MY PANTS!!! THESE ARE MARTY'S PANTS!!! I STOLE THEM!!! I AM NOT...a bus driver!
Plans for returning the vehicle and Vegas
Randy Pear You drink these up, then we're gonna return the Nazi-mobile. And then we'll get the van fixed and we'll go back to Vegas and see ]! Yay!
[[w:David Copperfield|David Copperfield]
Character's Confusion and Frustration
Blaine Cody WHEY DA FU AR WEY?!
[When he and Duane accidentally drive into the middle of a monster truck rally]
Questioning Sanity Over a Car Situation
Randy Pear Are you insane?! This is ]'s car!
[[Hitler; the bikers continue to attack the car and force it off the road, causing it to crash into a Veterans' gathering. Randy's philtrum collides with the wheel and smears itself with its paint, making it look like Randy has Hitler's mustache, much to the shock of the veterans]
Misunderstanding of bathroom urgency
Kimberly Pear Dad, I don't have to pee, it's number two!
The Odds of Winning Explained
Donald Sinclair Now, as you all know, the odds of winning the state lottery or a jackpot at one of our casinos are astronomical, I mean, millions-to-one; the average sensible person doesn't even bother. However, today you have the chance of playing a game where the odds of winning are one-in-six. One...in...six. That's one throw... of the dice.
[Tosses a dice onto the table]
A Daughter's Expression of Distress
Kimberly Pear Dad, it's been a living hell.
Excitement Over a Coin and Beautiful Room
Enrico Polinni Am I too late? Look I won a coin! A gold coin! Uh, isn't this wonderful? Look at this room. What a beautiful room! Have you seen this room?
[Entering room; looks around]
A humorous expression of urgency
Kimberly Pear Dad, I'm prairie-dogging!
Regret Over a Missed Squirrel Purchase
Vera Baker We should've bought a squirrel.
Urgent Call to Action Amidst Chaos
Randy Pear Bev, Bev, wake... Come on. Wake up. Wake up. Bev, wake up. Wake up. Third Reich's here. Come on. Get down. You wanna have a nice life. Okay, okay. Think. Think. SS in the parking lot.
Bunker Plans Amid Impending Catastrophe
Donald Sinclair Excuse me. Thank you all for coming. I'm Donald Sinclair, I own this hotel. We don't have much time. There's a meteor the size of North Carolina heading straight for Earth. The impact is going to kill every thing and everyone on this planet. I built a bunker in the basement to this casino strong enough to withstand the blast. There's room enough for eight people. I have chosen the seven of you, plus me. When this is over, it'll be up to us to repopulate and re-civilize the planet. I'm sorry. I couldn't resist!
[Everyone looks shocked for about five seconds, before Sinclair begins laughing hysterically]
Unconventional Expression of Affection
Randy Pear Hi! I really like you dike- bike.
[to the biker; his tongue slips; he tries to laugh it off, but the biker whistles behind her, and several other bikers appear, ready to attack]