Movie Quote Draft voting thread

[Umbrella]

First of all, let me apologize for the delays. I started this draft because work was pretty slow, and so of course that meant an unplanned emergency trip to Asia. I think the jet lag is finally gone, so I'm trying to get this going again.

Here is where we will all vote on the winners. It is up to the voter to determine whether a quote fits correctly in the category. Participants may vote, but not for themselves. Please list your top three picks in order. First place votes receive 5 points, second place receives 3 points, third place receives 1 point. Voters may ask participants to explain picks, and participants may preemptively explain picks that they feel the need to.

Link to original draft:
Movie Quote Draft - Front Office Football Central

The categories and time frames are as follows:

Categories:
Action/Adventure
Crime/Gangster
Comedy
Drama
Epic/Historical
Horror
Science Fiction
Sports
War
Western

Time Periods (This is the movie release date. I will use IMDB as the official ruling on dates)
Before 1960
1960's
1970-1974
1975-1979
1980-1984
1985-1989
1990-1994
1995-1999
2000-2007
2008-present

Voting will remain open until midnight pacific time, Friday March 11 (when I should be back home).

[Umbrella]

Picks by drafter (please check your picks, I did this pretty quickly):

DavidCorperial
1.1 - "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" (Gone with the Wind), Drama, Before 1960
2.10 - "I'll have what she's having" (When Harry met Sally), 1985-1989, Comedy
3.1 - "I'll be back" (The Terminator), 1980-1984, Science Fiction
4.10 - "A boy's best friend is his mother" (Psycho), 1960's, Horror
5.1 - "Attica! Attica!" (Dog Day Afternoon), 1975-1979, Crime/Gangster
6.10 - "Hasta la vista, baby" (The Terminator 2), Action/adventure, 1990-1994
7.1 - "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you." (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace), Epic, 1995-1999
8.10 - "Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever" - (The Replacements), Sports, 2000-2007
9.1 - "You probably heard we ain't in the prisoner-takin' business; we in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin'." - (Inglourious Basterds), War, 2008-current
10.10 - "Just what do you consider going too far? Isn't forcible rape in broad daylight a misdemeanor in this town?" (High Plains Drifter), 1970-1974, Western

korme
1.2 - "May the Force be with you." (Star Wars), Epic, 1975-1979
2.9 - "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?" / Dirty Harry, 1970-1974, Action/Adventure
3.2 - "What we've got here is failure to communicate." / Cool Hand Luke, 1960's, Drama
4.9 - "It's alive! It's alive!" (Frankenstein), Horror, Before 1960
5.2 - "I guess it comes down to one choice really. Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'" (The Shawshank Redemption), Crime, 1990-1994
6.9 - "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?" (No Country for Old Men), Western, 2000-2007
7.2 - "I am in a world of shit." (Full Metal Jacket), 1985-1989, War
8.9 - "I just went from six to midnight" - (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Comedy, 2008-present
9.2 - "The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club." (Fight Club), 1995-1999, Science Fiction
10.9 - "Wax on. Wax off." (The Karate Kid), 1980-1984, Sports

Suicane75
1.3. "Bond, James Bond" (Dr. No), Action/Adventure, 1960's
2.8 "You Talkin To Me?" (Taxi Driver), 1975-1979, Drama
3.3 "I am your Father", (The Empire Strikes Back), Science Fiction, 1980-1984
4.8 "Squeal Like A Pig", (Deliverance), Horror 1970-1974
5.3 "I know you are, but what am I"? (Pee Wees Big Adventure), Comedy 1985-1989
6.8 - "Funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you?", (Goodfellas), Crime/Gangster 1990-1994
7.3 - "Badges? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges!", (The Treasure of the Sierra Madre), Western, Before 1960
8.8 - "Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee", (Ali), Sports, 2000-2007
9.3 - "I am not a crook!", (Nixon), Epic/Historical, 1995-1999
10.8 - "Heil Hitler!", (The Monuments Men), War, 2008-Present

Breeze
1.4 "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." (The Godfather) - 1970 -1974 : Crime/Gangster
2.7 "The stuff dreams are made of" - (The Maltese Falcon) pre 1960 : Drama
3.4 "Good Morning Vietnam!", (Good Morning Vietnam), War, 1985-1989
4.7 "They're here." Poltergeist, Horror, 1980-1984
5.4 - "My Mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." (Forrest Gump), Comedy - 1990-1994
6.7 - "I am Sparacus" (Spartacus), Historical / epic - 1960s
7.4 - "Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?" (The Outlaw Josey Wales), Western 1975-1979
8.7 - "Puny god", (The Avengers), Science Fiction - 2008 to present
9.4 - "Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?" (The Gladiator), 2000-07 - Action/Adventure
10.7 - "Sex and golf are the two things you can enjoy even if you're not good at them." (Tin Cup), Sports - 1995 - 1999

larrymcg421
1.5 "E.T. Phone Home" (E.T.) - 1980-1984, Science Fiction
2.6 "Show Me the Money!", Jerry Maguire, Sports, 1995-99
3.5 "You Can't Handle the Truth!", A Few Good Men, 1990-1994, Drama
4.6 "Gentlemen, you cant fight in here! This is the War Room!", Dr. Strangelove, War, 1960s
5.5 - "Shane. Shane. Come back!", Shane, Western, Pre-60s
6.6 - "Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker!", Die Hard, Action/Adventure, 1985-1989
7.5 - "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.", Chinatown, Crime/Gangster, 1970-74
8.6 - "Everybody knows you never go full retard.", Tropic Thunder, Comedy, 2008-
9.5 - "One does not simply walk into Mordor.", Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Historical/Epic, 2000-2007
10.6 - "It's Halloween. Everyone's entitled to one good scare.", Halloween, 1975-1979, Horror

Surtt
1.6 "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." - THE WIZARD OF OZ - Before 1960 - Action/Adventurer
2.5 "Yo, Adrian!" - ROCKY - 1975-1979 - Sports3.6 "I'm the king of the world!" - Titanic - 1995-1999 - Epic/Historical
3.6 "I'm the king of the world!" - Titanic - 1995-1999 - Epic/Historical
4.5 "Say hello to my little friend!" - Scarface - 1980-1984 - Crime/Gangster
5.6 - "Why so serious?" - The Dark Knight - 2008-present - Drama
6.5 - "Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. " - Patton - 1970-1974 - War
7.6 - "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." (The Princess Bride), Comedy, 1985-1989
8.5 - "Shiny. Let's be bad guys." (Serenity), Science Fiction, 2000-2007
9.6 - "If God didn't want them sheared, he would not have made them sheep." (The Magnificent Seven), Western, 1960's
10.5 - "Hail to the king, baby." (Army of Darkness), Horror, 1990-1994

ntndeacon
1.7 "Here's looking at you, kid" -Casablanca-Before 1960-War
2.4 "If you build it, he will come" - Field of Dreams-1985-1989 -Sports
3.7 "It's a hell of a thing killin' a man. You take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have" - Unforgiven- 1990-1994- Western
4.4 "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." - The Godfather, Part II- 1970-1974- Crime/Gangster
5.7 - "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that" --2001: A Space Odyssey--60s-- Science Fiction
6.4 - "I drink your milkshake" --There Will Be Blood--2000-2007-- Drama
7.7 - "You get hurt, hurt 'em back. You get killed, walk it off." --Avengers: Age of Ultron--2008-present- Action/Adventure
8.4 - "I am not an animal! I am a human being." -The Elephant Man -1980-1984- Epic/ Historical
9.7 - "Do you like scary movies?"--Scream--1995-1999--Horror
10.4 - "Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? --National Lampoon's Animal House. -- 1975-1979 -- Comedy

NobodyHere
1.8 - "You're gonna need a bigger boat." - Jaws - 1975-1979 - Horror
2.3 - "Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!" - A League of Their Own - 1990-1994 - Sports
3.8 "Houston, we have a problem." - Apollo 13 - 1995-1999 - History
4.3 "This is SPARTA" - 300 - 2000-2007 - War
5.8 -"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." - Back to the Future - 1985-89 - Sci Fi
6.3 - "Excuse Me While I Whip This Out" - Blazing Saddles - 1970-1974 - Western
7.8 - "They call me Mister Tibbs!" - In the Heat of the Night - 1960s - Crime
8.3 - "Rosebud" - Drama - pre1960s - Drama
9.8 "...in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole full of worms and oozy smells. This was a hobbit-hole and that means good food, a warm hearth, and all the comforts of home." - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 2008-Present - Action
10.3 - "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley." - Airplane - 1980-1984 - Comedy

Maple Leafs
1.9 - "I love the smell of napalm in the morning." - Apocalypse Now - 1975-1979 - War
2.2 - "I coulda been a contender!" - On the Waterfront - pre-1960 - Crime/Gangster
3.9 - "Heeere's Johnny!" - The Shining - 1980-1984 - Horror
4.2 - "They may take our lives, but they'll never take... our freedom!" - Braveheart - 1995-1999 - Epic/Historical
5.9 - "I'm your huckleberry." - Tombstone - 1990-94 - Western
6.2 - "Take your paws off me, you dam dirty ape!" - Planet of the Apes - 1960s - Sci-fi
7.9 - "Juuust a bit outside." - Major League - 1985-89 - Sports
8.2 - "I was cured, all right." - A Clockwork Orange - 1970-74 - Drama
9.9 - "That escalated quickly." - Anchorman - 2000-2007 - Comedy
10.2 - "I am Groot." - Guardians of the Galaxy - 2008-present - Action/Adventure

Colt Crazy
1.10 - "Go ahead, make my day" - Sudden Impact - 1983 - Action/Adventure
2.1 - "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" - Silence of the Lambs - 1991 - Horror
3.10 - "My precious" - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - 2000-2007 - Epic/Historical
4.1 - "I see dead people." - The Sixth Sense - 1995-1999 - Drama
5.10 - "Game over, man. Game over" - Aliens - 1985-89 - Science Fiction
6.1 - "It's just a flesh wound." - Monty Python and the Holy Grail" - 1975-79 - Comedy
7.10 - "Whoa, take 'er easy there, Pilgrim." - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." - 1960s - Western
8.1 - "Today I consider myself to luckiest man on the face of the Earth." - Pride of the Yankees - Sports - pre-1960.
9.10 - "You don't make up for your sins in church. You do it in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it." - Mean Streets - 1970-74 - Crime
10.1 - "Best job I ever had" - Fury - 2008-present - War

[bhlloy]

Korme - has the strongest top 4 in my opinion, and 2 great picks at the end
Surtt - strong top 3 and 7th rounder might be the best in the entire draft
Suicane - very good top 4 and 6 and 8 are good picks as well

[Marmel]

1) Korme
2) NobodyHere
3) Maple Leafs

A few movies missing that I thought would show up, but I guess with the categories there were bound to be some things that would limit it. I think 2-6th place are a toss up and my picks were based on each of these guys having one of my favorite single quotes each. Korme nailed this though, top to bottom.

[Suicane75]

Why you should vote for me. Everyone else participating in this draft are assholes!~

OK, to be serious. My goal was to pick not just great quotes from movies, but quotes that had infiltrated popular culture, and not just for a summer or a spell, but for forever.

I made a huge mistake in not taking "Life is like a box of chocolates" and I'll forever rue the day. It was on my list, it was available, I just flubbered it up. But I'm happy with all my picks, and yes I know my last 3 picks will probably lose me as many votes as it will gain, but it was always my intent to close out my draft in that fashion, to game the system, if you will, even if I didn't know which quotes they would be exactly.

So yeah, look at every list and you can't argue that mine is not clearly the most world wide, all time, quoted list of quotes. If that's not worth your vote, then get the hell out of my house.

[Buccaneer]

All the quotes and categories are equally good, so those become irrelevant, imo. Top three based on who had more of my favorite movies:

1. Breeze
2. ntndeacon
3. korme

[tarcone]

1. Surtt
2. Korme
3. Suicane

[EagleFan]

Okay, after ranking these quotes in each of the main categories...

1) NobodyHere - 1 top quote and top 3 in 6 of the 10 categories
2) ntndeacon - 1 top quote and top 3 in 5 of the 10 categories
3) Breeze - 2 top quotes and top 3 in 3 of the 10 categories

(for the rest of the list)
4) Suicane75 (1 top quote)
5) larrymcg421 (1 top quote, 3 top 3's)
6) Maple Leafs (1 top quote, 3 top 3's, 3 bottom 3's)
7) korme (1 top quote, 2 top 3's, 3 bottom 3's)
8) Surtt (1 top quote, 3 top 3's, 5 bottom 3's)
9) DavidCorperial (1 top quite, 3 top 3's, 5 bottom 3's)
10) Colt Crazy (1 top 3, 3 bottom 3's)

[Vince, Pt. II]

1. Korme
As has been mentioned before, he really just nailed it top-to-bottom. There isn't a weak quote in there, and he got tremendous value throughout the draft. I really enjoy the run he had from the 5th to the 7th rounds.

2. Surtt
He was a step behind Shorty, and it's only because I don't like 'I'm the king of the world!' in the 3rd round. It's a perfectly fine quote, but I think it's too early there. I absolutely love every single other quote on his list, and agree that the Inigo Montoya line was the steal of the draft.

3. Maple Leafs
Although I like both of the quotes, weak entries in the Drama and Action/Adventure categories doomed him to third in my book.

I could honorable mention half of the other candidates here. Suicane, you missed the top three based on Pee Wee - which is incredibly quotable, but terrible value in the 5th - and your bottom three not quite resonating with me. I also feel like the better Bond quote is 'No Mr. Bond - I expect you to die.' I'm aware that I'm wrong about that last one, but I'll live with being wrong.

NobodyHere and Breeze are probably my closest runners-up. NH loses points with me because 'Houston, we have a problem' was a huge quote before it was in the movie, so it doesn't resonate as well with me, and the fact that I haven't seen In the Heat of the Night. I love the Airplane quote as the closer. Breeze lost points from me for his final three picks. None are bad picks per se, but I think there were better options out there.

[ColtCrazy]

Why My Draft is Good: I ended up with 3 really great "quotable" quotes, or quotes you tend to see get repeated in society, shows, etc. (Precious, Go ahead make my day, and Game over man). I got a quote from one of the most quotable movies of all time (It's just a flesh wound). I wouldn't say my draft was the best, but I feel it's worthy of votes.

What I Would Change: I like the Silence of the Lambs quote, and it's certainly one that people remember. However, looking through the rest of round 2, I would have been better served with something else. I think the key to a quote draft is something short, sweet, and memorable. That doesn't fit the bill. I'm honestly not too disappointed in the Mean Streets quote. Early 70s was weak after Godfather and the quote is good, albeit a bit long. I also liked my last quote, though I'm not sure the movie is well known enough for it to be memorable.

Again, any votes were appreciated, but I know it's not the top list.

My vote:
1. Surtt - Seemed he was always a step ahead of me in taking a quote. His top 7 were fantastic. Not big on his bottom 3, but everyone had holes. Can't think of anyone else who had a run like he did.
2. Korme - great top 5 and some nice value picks at the end.
3. DavidCorperial - This was tough. So many good drafts. I specifically liked some of the movies DC picked, so that was the tie breaker.

[CrimsonFox]

I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take this anymore!...that you forgot this quote

[CrimsonFox]

1) Suicane
2) ntndeacon
then it was down to ColtCrazy and MapleLeafs so I took them pount for pound against each other...the winner was:

Spoiler

3) ColtCrazy

miscellaneous kudos and personal notes:
Colt:
Nailed: Action*, Horror, Epic*, Drama*, Scifi, Comedy*

Mapleleafs:
Nailed: War*, Crime, Horror*, Scifi*, Sports*, Action

nobodyhere:
Nailed: Horror*, Sports(maybe a little long), History*, Crime, Drama*,
meh: Western, Action

ntndeadon:
Nailed: War*, Sports*, Crime, Scifi*, Epic*, Horror*, Comedy*

Surtt:
Nailed: Action/adv*, Sports, Epic, Crime*, Drama, Comedy*
meh: Horror

larrymcg:
Nailed: Scifi*, Sports*, Drama*, Action*

Breeze:
Nailed: Crime*, War, Horror*, Historical*

Suicane:
Nailed: Action*, Drama*, Scifi, Horror*, Comedy, Crime*, Western*, Sports*, History*

korme:
Nailed: Epic*, Action*, Drama, Horror, Scifi, Sports

DavidCorp:
Nailed: Drama*, Comedy, Scifi*, crime*, Action*

[Umbrella]

One of the things I was curious about is which quotes got taken from very quotable movies (Princess Bride, Animal House, Anchorman, etc.). There were a few movies I was shocked didn't get picked. I thought Caddyshack would be one of the first sports movies taken. And I thought the Western category would be the toughest, which I think it was, as it was generally the weakest quote in most of the competitors lists.

For me, everyone did really well in the first five rounds. It's the bottom half of the draft where things got separated for me. So here's my top five

5) Suicane75 - For the first seven picks, I thought you were going to win. But the last three picks, while I would agree are great quotes, are not what I consider movie quotes. I had to dock you for that.

4) Breeze - Great top six picks. I thought the ninth round pick was great value, but the other bottom picks didn't resonate quite as much with me.

3) larrymcg - This is where it really gets tough to pick. First eight picks were very strong. The last two rounds were where I think you fell behind the top two.

2) korme - I had to pick nits to decide who my winner was. For me, comedy was the strongest category in the draft, and the comedy quote was the weakest in the category. The rest of the draft was outstanding, especially the value in the last two rounds.

1) Maple Leafs - Like korme, there was only one pick which I felt was a weaker one. Like korme, it was in the eight round. It was a tough decision, but I think you edged korme by the narrowest of margins.

[Umbrella]

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take this anymore!...that you forgot this quote

This was one I though was going to go around fourth or fifth round. Very surprised it didn't get taken.

[CrimsonFox]

man I should have entered this

[CrimsonFox]

Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh

[Umbrella]

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh-Nuh

Cinderalla story. You'll get nothing and like it. So I got that going for me, which is nice. It's in the hole. I'll bet you were something before electricity. Well, we're waiting.

Shocked. I don't know if I've ever played a round of golf in my life without someone doing a caddyshack quote.

[CrimsonFox]

[CrimsonFox]

[albionmoonlight]

Surprised that Baldwin's speech from Glengary Glenn Ross didn't get a late round flyer. Might be that the year/category was so strong.

[Coffee Warlord]

1) Surtt
2) NobodyHere
3) Breeze

[Coffee Warlord]

And.

Seriously people. Come ON. You guys missed two perfect Arnie quotes.

"If it bleeds, we can kill it."

"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."

[ColtCrazy]

Early 80s (well, 80s in general) is stacked. I really wanted the Cinderella story quote from CaddyShack, but my Eastwood quote blocked me from it. That's part of the genre thing though. So many good comedy quotes left on the table. It's a deep area.

[NobodyHere]

1. ntndeacon
2. surtt
3. breeze

[britrock88]

1. NobodyHere - Mister Tibbs and don't call me Shirley
2. Surtt - Inigo Montoya
3. Maple Leafs - for concision

[korme]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Surprised that Baldwin's speech from Glengary Glenn Ross didn't get a late round flyer. Might be that the year/category was so strong.

That might be my favorite quote ever. I burned up my categories/year combo before I thought I could steal it near the end - plus, it's hard to pick out a single line from that rant that sticks out.

[Marmel]

Originally Posted by korme

That might be my favorite quote ever. I burned up my categories/year combo before I thought I could steal it near the end - plus, it's hard to pick out a single line from that rant that sticks out.

That whole scene is classic, but the best lines are the simple "Coffee is for closers" and "ABC Always Be Closing"

[korme]

Originally Posted by Marmel

That whole scene is classic, but the best lines are the simple "Coffee is for closers" and "ABC Always Be Closing"

The good news is you're fired.

As you all know, first prize is Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? Second prize's a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.

FUCK! YOU! That's my name!!

Nice guy? I don't give a shit. Good father? Fuck you, go home and play with your kids. [to everyone] You wanna work here? Close!


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See, so arguable.

[CrimsonFox]

Originally Posted by korme

The good news is you're fired.

As you all know, first prize is Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? Second prize's a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.

FUCK! YOU! That's my name!!

Nice guy? I don't give a shit. Good father? Fuck you, go home and play with your kids. [to everyone] You wanna work here? Close!


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See, so arguable.

I think the two best ones are:

"Coffee is for closers!"

and


"Will you go to lunch? Go to lunch! WILL you GO to LUNCH!?!?"

[Karlifornia]

1.ntndeacon
2.larrymcg
3.korme

[Surtt]

1) Korme
2) DavidCorperial
3) Maple Leafs

[timmae]

1. Mapleleafs
2. Coltcrazy
3. Ntndeacon

[B & B]

Mapleleafs
Korme
Nobodyhere

[Breeze]

Nobodyhere
Ntndeacon
Surtt

[Umbrella]

First of all, congrats to everyone. This was an interesting draft, and it showed. Everyone received multiple votes, and seven received first place votes. But in the end, the top five separated themselves from the bottom five.

5th place - Maple Leafs (19 points/3 first place votes)
4th place - NobodyHere (22/3)
3rd place - ntndeacon (23/2)
2nd place - Surtt (28/3)

And the winner of the movie quote draft...

korme - (34/4)

Thanks to everyone who participated and voted.

[korme]

My first win!

Thanks for running it Umbrella. I'm glad the movie snob in me has finally paid off in some fashion...