Damsel in Distress/Quotes

"(While trying to rescue Jean, Bob gets captured too) JEAN: Congratulations. You've just struck a major blow for sexual equality. BOB: Oh. Good?"

- Missing Links, The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob'

""The one being rescued doesn't get to complain! You just act the part and stand around trembling and say 'Oh, save me!""

- Ichigo Kurosaki, Bleach

""Help! I'm being, like, stolen or something!""

- Alison, Totally Rad

"Jack Sparrow: William, tell me somethin'. Have you come because you need my help to save a certain distressin' damsel? Or... rather, damsel in distress? Either one... Will Turner: No. Jack Sparrow: Well, then you wouldn't be here, would you? So you can't be here! Q.E.D. - you're not really here!"

- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

"Sue: This is pretty uninspired. The Big Bad Doctor Doom kidnapping me just to lure us here to your wretched little island.

Dr. Doom: Yes, I'm so sorry to involve you in the time-worn damsel-in-distress cliche, Mrs Richards. I feel the only thing missing is the onrushing train. However, sometimes expediency outweighs originality."

- Fantastic Four 1990s series

""Dawn's in trouble. Must be Tuesday.""

- Buffy, "Once More With Feeling"

""We save April at least once a day.""

- 1987 Donatello, Turtles Forever