My Top 20 Firefly Quotes
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'Kay, it's no secret...I love Firefly. One of my favorites, if not my favorite, television shows of all time. And one of the reasons it's so is 'cause it's got more witty dialouge than a classic, comedic...comedian, packed to the rim with laughable laughs and quotable quotes that make a Joss Whedon show. So I have attempted to do what n'others (save for half the Browncoats on the internet) have ever attempted before! Here are my top 20 Firefly quotes, each'th a reason, and an origin. Enjoy!
20) "I'll be in my bunk."
Origin: Jayne, War Stories
Probably the most quotable quote of all, used hilariously by Jayne whenever he sees Inara and her female client. It's incredibly funny, but there are so many amazing Firefly quotes it just reaches the bottom of the list.
19) "I must say, lady. You're my kinda stupid."
Origin: Mal, Heart of Gold
The first hint of an attraction between Mal and Nandi that eventually makes Inara leave Serenity. Mal's utter sincerity played gorgeously by Nathan Fillion bumps it up quite a notch.
18) "But...psychic, though? That sounds like something out of science fiction." "You live in a spaceship, dear."
Origin: Wash & Zoe, Objects in Space
Though i'm not usually into meta stuff (dunno why), it's Wash, so it has to be brilliant. It basically explains why psychic is allowed in this universe...because the future is always gonna be science-fictiony. That's how it works.
17) "Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower. Somewhat less attractive now that she's all corpsified and gross."
Origin: Wash, Shindig
However, I am a fan of both black humor and friendly banter. "Shindig" is an episode full of classic lines, and it's just further proof to why Wash and Zoe are the best couple in television history. Why, Serenity? WHY?
16) "Also? I can kill you with my brain."
Origin: River, Trash
In a nutshell?: Jayne gets owned. Seriously owned, and after Ariel, it's really fun to watch. First, his ego is trampled by Simon's incredibly kind reaction, and then his fear is heavily brought up by this classic.
15) "Well, my days of not taking you seriously are coming to a middle."
Origin: Mal, Our Mrs. Reynolds
A highly regarded quote from my favorite comedy episode, Firefly is known for twisting cliches and making them into something much more enjoyable. This turns an overused quote into something that'll have all viewers chuckling.
14) "I've been in a firefight before. Actually, i've been in a fire. Actually I was fired, from a fry cook opportunity."
Origin: Wash, War Stories
This quote just embodies, if one sees the rest of the episode, how much development Wash recieves in War Stories. He goes from knowing nothing about fighting to leading a full-on attack on Niska! Bastard didn't get days.
13) "Couldn't buy an invite with a diamond the size of a testicle, but I got my 'ands on a couple." *sniggering* "Of invites!"
Origin: Badger, Mal, and Jayne, Shindig
Hey, even if you're a war-hardened captain of a ship who shoots first, takes money later, you can still be childish. And Mark Sheppard is fun to watch, no matter what he says.
12) "You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here!"
Origin: Jayne, The Train Job
I don't know what it is about this line. It's not particularly well-written (well, in Firefly standards), it's just that Adam Baldwin is so funny at the hapless Jayne this line just makes me burst out laughing every time. *wipes eye*
11) "Mercy is the mark of a great man." *stabs* "Guess i'm just a good one." *stabs* "Well, i'm alright."
Origin: Mal, Shindig
In comparison, Mal is a much better man than Atherton. He cares about others than himself, and Atherton is such a low-down, dirty jerk that seeing
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"I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar."
Would have put it in the top 5 or so.
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Wow ... one whole day on FFF and already an expert. Amazing!
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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Wow ... one whole day on FFF and already an expert. Amazing!
Well, i've been a Firefly fan for a lot, lot longer...Thanks!
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#3 of the OP.
"Well now, that has an effect on the landscape" Mal, BDP Serenity.
"My Turn" River, BDM Serenity. I don't think I ever would have fully understood this no matter how many times I saw the film, until I saw Firefly for the background.
"Didn't she shoot you?" Everybody, BDP Serenity
"Wasn't no choice to make" Mal, to Sheriff, The Train Job.
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"Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund: Coins and Dinosaur toys accepted."
"Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund: Don't stay on the ground. Be a leaf on the wind."
"Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund: We'll always love him, no matter how corpsified and gross."
"Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund: If you don't donate, you are a jackass."
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Originally posted by LEAVESONTHEWINDMUSIC:
Perfect timing on these quotes! We'll be busking our Firefly songs down outside Comic Con this weekend and I was hoping to make up a couple of protest-type signs with fun Firefly quotes or references on them.
These will give me a great starting point, thanks for sharing!
If anyone has more suggestions, I'd definitely love to hear them! (Also looking for clever phrases for the tip jar - I'm thinking of "Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund" but it's just a little too depressing!)
"You could just pray for him, and not tell him. I always do" Inara, to Book, The Train Job
"Yep, definitely my sister" Simon, to River.
"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?" Wash, on Jayne, The Train Job.
"Mal. Don't tell them what I done." Jayne, Ariel
"I was hoping to get an ear" Jayne, BDP Serenity.
"Those doctors are killing him" River, to Simon, Ariel.
"OH, Grandpa..." Kaylee, seeing a strawberry, BDP Serenity. (Could have an image of a strawberry, unbelievably red)
"Always a fuss" Mal, BDP Serenity, regarding being shot by Patience.
"Lessee. Nothing, times nothing, equals..." Jayne, BDP Serenity.
"At least somebody's making an honest living" Mal, fades to Inara... BDP Serenity.
"What?" Jayne, suited up as superspacecowboy, War Stories.
"Oh, Hey. Wife soup." Jayne, War Stories.
"Oh, yeah, we should check on them. Somebody might need help." Jayne, Bushwhacked.
"I bunk with that one." Jayne, Out of Gas.
"She is a witch" The Patron, Safe.
"It's the engine, makes her hot." Bester, Out of Gas.
"See? It's right where I'm pointing." Kaylee, to Bester and Mal, Out of Gas.
"Every time, right in the middle of a heist, gotta call my name" Mal, on Lilac in BDM Serenity.
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Yeah that was good. Not sure what my favorite is but you didem justice.
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:
Originally posted by LEAVESONTHEWINDMUSIC:
Perfect timing on these quotes! We'll be busking our Firefly songs down outside Comic Con this weekend and I was hoping to make up a couple of protest-type signs with fun Firefly quotes or references on them.
These will give me a great starting point, thanks for sharing!
If anyone has more suggestions, I'd definitely love to hear them! (Also looking for clever phrases for the tip jar - I'm thinking of "Hoban Washburne Memorial Fund" but it's just a little too depressing!)
"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?" Wash, on Jayne, The Train Job.
"Mal. Don't tell them what I done." Jayne, Ariel
"OH, Grandpa..." Kaylee, seeing a strawberry, BDP Serenity. (Could have an image of a strawberry, unbelievably red)
"Lessee. Nothing, times nothing, equals..." Jayne, BDP Serenity.
"Every time, right in the middle of a heist, gotta call my name" Mal, on Lilac in BDM Serenity.
These are some great ones!
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