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Misunderstanding Over a Piece in Hand
Buford T. Justice
Well as you can see, Bandit, I've got my piece in my hand.
[leaning against his car with his gun pointed at Bandit]
Bandit
You've got your WHAT in your hand?
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Consequences of Associating with Bad Company
Junior
You know, Daddy, I don't think the Bandit's really bad. I think the trouble is he just got in with real bad company.
Buford T. Justice
Bad company? Let me tell ya somethin', Junior. When you raid a cathouse, you take the piano player too.
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The Ultimate Game of Chicken Begins
Cledus Snow
Welcome to the biggest game of chicken, boys!
[twenty 18-wheelers are on a crash course with about 50 police cars]
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Pursuit Dynamics Between Bandit and Justice
Buford T. Justice
You ain't getting away from me Bandit, I'm still in hot pursuit!
[over Bandit's CB radio, just after the showdown in the desert]
Bandit
I copy that Buford....but from what I hear your pursuit ain't that hot!
[cuts to Justice's car, which is revealed to be a barely driveable wreck that has been bent in half with no roof]
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Unexpected Comparisons in Family Conversations
Junior
Daddy, look at that big ugly alligator.
Buford T. Justice
That reminds me; I gotta call yo mama tonight.
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A Warning Against Future Embarrassment
Buford T. Justice
Let me tell ya somethin', Junior. If you ever embarrass me like that again, I'm gonna get an ax, and you're never gonna have to open your fly again.
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A Father's Warning to His Son
Junior
You know, Daddy, I like this place. All the gators and snakes and stuff. Why don't we move down here?
Buford T. Justice
Why don't YOU move down here?
Junior
Oh no, Daddy, I ain't NEVER leavin home, that's a promise.
Buford T. Justice
Don't you ever, EVER threaten yo daddy like that again!
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Mysterious Incident Involves Elephants and Confusion
Bandit
Who did it?
[finding out Charlotte's pregnant]
Cledus Snow
Don't look at me.
Doc
Probably another elephant.
Bandit
I know that, when did it happen?
Doc
Long time ago.
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Cledus Shows Compassion Beyond Himself
Carrie
Cledus has a heart, he cares about something other than himself.
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Urgency in a Busy Moment
Junior
Daddy, I got to pee-pee.
Buford T. Justice
Swallow it. I'm busy!
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Race Against Time Continues for the Trio
Taglines
It's another race against time for Burt, Sally and Jackie!
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A Warning About an Unusual Stork
Cledus Snow
Well, I suppose we'd better keep our eyes open.
Doc
For what?
Cledus Snow
For the biggest goldang stork you ever seen!
[laughing]
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Confrontation at the Fairground
Fairground Owner
Sir! I'm the owner of this, of, of... of this mess.
Buford T. Justice
What are you tryin to tell me? I'm in hot pursuit.
Fairground Owner
I would like to say just... one thing... We're closed!
Buford T. Justice
Get in the car, Junior. We're surrounded by a mental case.
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Amazement at Junior's Simple Accomplishments
Buford T. Justice
Ya know if Junior is able to get up in the morning, tie his shoelaces and take a pee, I'm not proud. I'm amazed.
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The Bandit's Return: Bigger and Better
Taglines
The Bandit is back and better than ever!
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A Conversation About Gun Preparedness
Buford T. Justice
Junior! Why didn't you have your gun loaded?
Junior
When I put bullets in it, Daddy, it gets too heavy.
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