Phrases You Didn’t Realize Are ACTUALLY Iconic Movie Lines
Ever quoted something or someone only to realize you have no idea the origins of what you're saying? It happens all the time.
So often, in fact, that we're here to reveal to you where some of the most quotable phrases come from! Hint: they're all from movies.
Scroll below to see just 15 sayings from timeless flicks.
Raise your hand if you've ever said this and had no idea Beyoncé wasn't the one to coin it.
"Bye, Felicia."
–Friday, 1995
Have you said this a million times in a deep accent and had no idea why? Here's your answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator.
"I'll be back."
-The Terminator, 1984
(The Terminator via 20th Century Fox)
You've used this line so many times when cheering up a friend haven't you?
"Why so serious?"
-The Dark Knight, 2008
What about this one?
"Here's looking at you, kid."
-Casablanca, 1942
Okay, admit it, you say this at least once a week in your best accent. Knew it.
"You talking to me?"
-Taxi Driver, 1976
How many times have you uttered this as you're saying bye to your fam in the morning?
"Hasta la vista, baby."
-Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 1991
Never knew where this sweet inspirational line was from? We've got you.
"My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
-Forrest Gump, 1994
(Forrest Gump via Paramount Pictures)
When things go wrong, we bet this is your go-to line, right?
"Houston, we have a problem."
-Apollo 13, 1995
Are these words of wisdom you live by? Now you know their origin.
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."
-The Godfather Part II, 1974
Did you know this classic line is uttered by the one and only Gollum?
"My precious."
-The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, 2002
(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers via New Line Cinema)
You'd be lying if you said you've never screamed these words while riding in the car with your parents or cruising on your bike.
"I feel the need… the need for speed!"
-Top Gun, 1986
Did you know you were quoting young Leo when you said this?
"I'm the king of the world!"
-Titanic, 1997
(Titanic via Paramount Pictures)
How many times have you said this when your parents were cashing out your allowance money?
"Show me the money!"
-Jerry Maguire, 1996
You've definitely said this.
"Say hello to my little friend!"
-Scarface, 1983
And finally, did you know this quotable line came from this classic film?!
"There's no place like home."
-The Wizard of Oz, 1939
(The Wizard of Oz via MGM)
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