Summary:
"Airplane!" is a timeless classic that expertly combines slapstick humor with memorable one-liners. Released in 1980, this comedic masterpiece captivates audiences with its deadpan delivery and fast-paced gags, standing as a relentless parody of the disaster film genre. The characters, portrayed with perfect comedic timing, deliver zingers that have transcended decades, becoming cultural staples that continue to be quoted in today’s pop culture. This article explores some of the most iconic quotes from "Airplane!" organized into 10 categories that highlight its sheer brilliance and enduring impact.
Classic One-liners Quotes
"Surely you can't be serious." "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley."
"It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"I haven’t felt this awful since we saw that Ronald Reagan film."
"It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now."
"You’d better tell the captain we’ve got to land as soon as we can. This woman has to be gotten to a hospital.""A hospital? What is it?""It’s a big building with patients, but that’s not important right now."
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue."
"The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone."
"We have clearance, Clarence." "Roger, Roger. What’s our vector, Victor?"
"There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight."
"I am serious, and don't call me Shirley."
"Well, it's a good thing he doesn't know how much I hate his guts."
"No, thank you. I take it black, like my men."
Hilarious Aviation Quotes
"I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you."
"There's no reason to panic now, nothing to worry about."
"First the Earth cooled, and then the dinosaurs came."
"Jim never has a second cup of coffee at home."
"The cockpits are almost intrinsically safe."
"Just hang loose, blood. She gonna catch ya up on the rebound on the med side."
"Roger, Murdoch! Request vector, over!"
"Remember when you had the fish for dinner?"
"Buckle your seatbelt, Dorothy."
"Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear."
"What did he have, doctor?" "It’s a big building with patients."
"You ever been in a cockpit before?"
Memorable Doctor Quotes
"What can you make out of this?" "This? Well, I can make a hat, or a brooch, or a pterodactyl..."
"You'd better tell the captain we need to land as soon as we can."
"We're going to have to draw straws to see who sacrifices himself to save the plane."
"Air traffic control's been seized by a gang of radicals."
"My orders came through. My squadron ships out at 0600. We're bombing the storage depots at Daiquiri at dawn."
"I can't tell you that, this is our survival kit!."
"This plane has four engines. It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"We're ready for takeoff now."
"It was all caused by a bird strike."
"The last thing I remember is feeling very relaxed and calm."
"That’s impossible! They’re on instruments."
"Doctor Rumack: Can you fly this plane, and land it?"
Romantic Dialogue Quotes
"We’re going to make it. You know what they say, if you can survive the 7th grade, you can survive anything."
"When Kramer was in those cages, it made all the difference."
"It was out of this world!"
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop drinking."
"Because of my mistake, six men didn't return from that raid.",".
"Love means never having to say you're sorry."
"I would forgive him, if he would just once say he was wrong."
"But, what about our future, together?"
"Elaine: That's the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me."
"Elaine Dickinson: I remember everything."
"The adrenal glands, near the kidneys."
"Elaine Dickinson: They bought their tickets, they knew what they were getting into."
Cockpit Chaos Quotes
"Never before, in the history of aviation, has the workload faced by a flight crew been so demanding."
"Alright, now everybody, get in crash positions!"
"The cockpit? What is it?"
"It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"I love pretending they’re changing training times."
"Kramer: I’ll take it. I’m a flyer, remember?"
"I can't tell you that, that's classified."
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines."
"Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?"
"I just want to tell you both good luck, we’re all counting on you."
"Flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle. Just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes."
"Uh, we’ll come back 'round to that clearance later, Clarence, once round’s clear."
Passenger Panic Quotes
"Flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle."
"I gotta get out of here."
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue."
"Mayday! Mayday!"
"Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"
"You ever watch such a broad?"
"I've never seen anything so frightening!"
"By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
"It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"The last thing he should have told me was, 'Good luck, we're all counting on you.'"
"You can let yourself out right now!"
"You ever been in a cockpit before?"
Reassurance Quotes
"It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"Relax, I'm a doctor."
"We'll handle this VC-10, take it easy and get some rest. Won't be long now."
"By the way, isn’t there anyone onboard who knows how to fly a plane?"
"Elaine, hold it steady! I need to take him into town for a second!."
"I take it black, like my men."
"Flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle. Just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes."
"Is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
"Get ready for the takeoff."
"First, the earth cooled, then the dinosaurs came."
"There's no way we can land safely!"
"Just got to hang on until we land."
Romantic Dispute Quotes
"If you don't want to go out with me, at least let me know!"
"Love means never having to say you're sorry."
"That's because I think you’re the greatest."
"Let's begin with what he did at that bar in the plant nursery."
"And that's the time I finally got him to say he was wrong!"
"I’d say finally, but you really are the greatest!"
"My orders came through. My squadron ships out at 0600."
"Looks like the wrong week to stop being rude."
"Remember, the only way to win is not to play."
"By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
"I love you, even if I can't say it aloud."
"The last time I felt nervous was during our first date!"
Humor in Dire Situations Quotes
"There’s no reason to become alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of the flight."
"But yet it’s bad luck to be superstitious!"
"You know what they say when you assume?"
"That’s when I developed a drinking problem."
"You’ve got to put the mask on the person next to you before yourself."
"There's nothing to be afraid of!"
"No doubt that this is the worst flight ever!”
"Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines."
"I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you."
"Mayday? What doesn't happen in May stays in May."
"Just got to enjoy every moment!”
"Relax, I’m an experienced flyer!”
Timeless Comedy Quotes
"Looks like every mistake I've ever made was during takeoff."
"Roger that, we've cleared the airways."
"There’s only one thing we can do to avoid disaster."
"It’s an entirely different kind of flying, altogether."
"Let's wait for a clear zone before panicking."
"The only thing we can do now is laugh.”
"We're running low on motivation."
"And you thought we’d only have turbulence."
"The last thing you want to hear is noise in the cockpit!”
"I understand that you don’t like flying, but I love it!”
"Well, folks, things could be worse… so let’s not think about that!”
"Remember, we can laugh about it tomorrow!”
Final words
"Airplane!" is a comedic gem that brilliantly merges absurdity with razor-sharp wit, leaving an indelible mark on the comedy genre. Its timeless quotes, many extracted from seemingly mundane situations, elevate the film's humor to levels that continue to inspire laughter and admiration across generations. The carefully crafted one-liners easily transition from the screen to everyday conversation, testament to the enduring charm of its dialogue. Whether through its pun-filled scripts or dynamic character interactions, "Airplane!" provides an endless source of entertainment that transcends era and culture. The film not only delivers a memorable satire but also celebrates the boundary-breaking creativity of its creators, ensuring its place as a beloved classic in cinematic history. Its quotes that blur lines between disaster and comedy aptly remind us of the art of laughter amid chaos and remain as relevant today as they were upon its release.
Dive into over 100 hilarious and memorable quotes from the classic comedy film 'Airplane!' Explore the wit and humor that have made these lines unforgettable and perfect for any occasion.
