31 quotes
The Illusion of Wealth in The Abyss
Catfish De Vries
Triple-time sounded like a lot of money, Bud. It ain't.
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Questioning the Nature of the Encounter
Lindsey Brigman
So raise your hand if you think that was a Russian water-tentacle.
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Maintaining Calm in a Crisis
Lt. Coffey
Everybody just stay calm. The situation is under control.
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Warning of a career-altering decision
Lindsey Brigman
Schoenick, your Lieutenant is about to make a real bad career move.
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Depths of the Bottomless Pit
Catfish De Vries
This here's the bottomless pit, baby. Two and a half miles, straight down.
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A Call to Fight Against Adversity
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
Goddamn, you bitch, you never backed down from anything in your life! Now, fight! Fight! Fight! Right now! Do it! ( inhales ) Fight!
[''trying to revive Lindsey'']
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Balancing Projects and Personal Relationships
Lindsey
I had over four years invested in this project.
Bud
Yeah, you only had three years invested in me.
Lindsey
Well you have to have priorities.
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Celebration of a Successful Landing
Lindsey Brigman
Touchdown, and the crowd goes wild.
[''after Cab 3 has landed in the water'']
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Unexpected Discovery in Unusual Circumstances
Catfish De Vries
Huh. Damn rat's breathing that shit. That is no bullshit, hands down, the goddamnedest thing I ever saw.
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Unexpected Encounter with a Powerful Presence
USS Montana Captain
60 knots, no wave lines; the Reds don't have anything that fast.
Bendix
Oh no, look who's with them. It's Queen Bitch of the Universe.
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Challenge and Provocation in The Abyss
Lt. Coffey
Sniff something? Well did ya, rat boy?
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A Reminder to Stay Composed Under Pressure
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
Keep your pantyhose on.
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Expression of Love for a Spouse
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
LOVE YOU WIFE
[''typing'']
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Naming Hurricanes: A Gender Debate
Leland McBride
Well, it's official, sports fans. They're calling it Hurricane Fredrick, and it's going to make our lives real interesting in a few hours.
Bud
Fred, huh? I don't know,man, I think hurricanes should be named after women, don't you?
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The Challenge of Toughness and Discipline
Lindsey Brigman
It's not easy being a cast-iron bitch. It takes discipline, years of training... A lot of people don't appreciate that.
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Unpleasant Comparison to Tax Audits
Lindsey Brigman
These guys are about as much fun as a tax audit.
[''about the Navy SEALS'']
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Perception of Threat in The Abyss
Lt. Coffey
It went straight for the warhead, and they think it's cute.
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Two Candles in the Dark
Lindsey Brigman
I know how alone you feel... alone in all that cold blackness... but I'm there in the dark with you. Oh, Bud you're not alone. You remember that time, you were pretty drunk, you probably don't remember... but the power went out at the old apartment, the one on Orange Street... and we were staring at that one little candle, and I said something really dumb like that candle is me, like every one of us is out there alone in the dark in this life... and you just lit up another candle and put it beside mine and said "No, see? That's me. That's me..." And we stared at the two candles, and then we... well, if you remember any of it, I'm sure you remember the next part. Bud, there are two candles in the dark. I'm with you. I'll always be with you, Bud, I promise that.
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Luck Is Not a Factor in Exploration
Lindsey
Explorer, this is Cab 3, starting the descent along the umbilical.
Finler
Roger that, Cab 3. Good luck.
Lindsey
Luck is not a factor.
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Perseverance in Difficult Situations
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
When you're hanging on by your fingernails, you don't go waving your arms around.
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Perception Shapes Our Understanding of Reality
Lindsey Brigman
We all see what we want to see. Coffey looks and he sees Russians. He sees hate and fear. You have to look with better eyes than that.
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A Distraction in a Critical Moment
Finler
Bud, you know your hand is blue?
Bud
Finler, why don't you just shut up put your gear on?
[and]
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Reflecting on Relationship Choices
Bud
God, I hate that bitch.
Hippy
Probably shouldn't've married her, then, huh?
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The Hammer: A Name from the Past
Catfish De Vries
See this? They used to call this The Hammer'.
[''to Hippy''; ''puts up fist'']
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A Humorous Insult from Lindsey Brigman
Lindsey Brigman
Virgil, you wiener.
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Experiencing the Unfamiliar: A Personal Insight
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
FEELS WEIRD. YOU SHOULD TRY THIS.
[''typing'']
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Trust Issues and Necessary Actions
Lt. Coffey
We don't need them. We can't trust them. We may have to take steps. We're gonna have to take steps.
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High Anxiety in a Challenging Situation
Alan "Hippy" Carnes
I got to tell you, I give this whole thing a sphincter-factor of about 9.5.
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Reflecting on Past Questions and Curiosity
Catfish De Vries
There was a time that I would've asked why
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Introduction of M.I.R.V.
Alan "Hippy" Carnes
Heeeeeeeeeeere's M.I.R.V.!
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Responsibility and Divine Power in Crisis
Virgil "Bud" Brigman
When it comes to the safety of these people, there's me and then there's God, understand?
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