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* [[Fantastic Slur]]: "Cheek-pinchers!" |
* [[Fantastic Slur]]: "Cheek-pinchers!" |
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* [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]]: Dennis talked to Mrs. Wilson about the time his parents "wrestled". |
* [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]]: Dennis talked to Mrs. Wilson about the time his parents "wrestled". |
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** While Dennis and Margaret are arguing over the merits of men over women and vice-versa, they start to debate on how babies are made. This ends when Joey starts [[Evil Laugh|laughing evilly]], saying: "You want to know ''how''?" |
** While Dennis and Margaret are arguing over the merits of men over women and vice-versa, they start to debate on how babies are made. This ends when Joey starts [[Evil Laugh|laughing evilly]], saying: "You want to know ''how''?" |
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* [[Gosh Dang It to Heck]]: George says "G.D." a lot. |
* [[Gosh Dang It to Heck]]: George says "G.D." a lot. |
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* [[Groin Attack]]: Averted, as a canoe fell from the ceiling of Mr. Wilson's attic, barely missed his groin. |
* [[Groin Attack]]: Averted, as a canoe fell from the ceiling of Mr. Wilson's attic, barely missed his groin. |
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** Although he ''does'' end up regretting it, and – upon learning that Dennis has run away and may be in the company of said burglar – even joins in the search. |
** Although he ''does'' end up regretting it, and – upon learning that Dennis has run away and may be in the company of said burglar – even joins in the search. |
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* [[Laser-Guided Karma]]: Towards a bitchy coworker of Alice Mitchell. She forces the latter into going on a business trip in her stead, despite the fact that Alice has a kid to watch over, on the basis that she "[has] a life." The movie ends with said kid, Dennis, getting her stuck in a copier machine. |
* [[Laser-Guided Karma]]: Towards a bitchy coworker of Alice Mitchell. She forces the latter into going on a business trip in her stead, despite the fact that Alice has a kid to watch over, on the basis that she "[has] a life." The movie ends with said kid, Dennis, getting her stuck in a copier machine. |
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* [[Life's Work Ruined]]: The flower that took 40 years to grow and flowers for a few seconds... and no one sees it because of Dennis yelling at ''just'' the right moment. |
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{{quote|'''George:''' Forty years down the drain!}} |
{{quote|'''George:''' Forty years down the drain!}} |
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* [[Montage]]: "Don't Hang Up" |
* [[Montage]]: "Don't Hang Up" |
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Revision as of 23:45, 10 April 2017
In 1993, Dennis the Menace was made into a live-action film produced by Warner Bros. It starred various actors ranging from Walter Matthau, Lea Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, and Joan Plowright.
The movie provides examples of:
- Aside Glance: It looks like Dennis is staring at us while playing dead so he won't be in Margaret's house.
- Ask a Stupid Question
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George: I think the little rat put mouthwash in my nasal spray and toilet cleanser in my mouthwash. |
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- Canon Foreigner: Gunther
- Death Glare: "Don't embarrass me."
- Dramatic Thunder
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Dennis: I bet I know what it is.
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- Fantastic Slur: "Cheek-pinchers!"
- Getting Crap Past the Radar: Dennis talked to Mrs. Wilson about the time his parents "wrestled".
- While Dennis and Margaret are arguing over the merits of men over women and vice-versa, they start to debate on how babies are made. This ends when Joey starts laughing evilly, saying: "You want to know how?"
- Gosh Dang It to Heck: George says "G.D." a lot.
- Groin Attack: Averted, as a canoe fell from the ceiling of Mr. Wilson's attic, barely missed his groin.
- Hey, It's That Guy!: Arnold Stang played the photographer.
- And Doc Brown as the villain, Switchblade Sam.
- Oscar Madison is George Wilson.
- Lorraine McFly, Kathryn Fairly and Beverly Switzer are Mrs. Alice Mitchell.
- I Am Big Boned:
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Martha: Weren't you a fat boy? |
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George (after Dennis told him he's been robbed, and made him miss the moment his flower blossoms): You're a pest. A menace. A spoiled, selfish little brat and I got no use of you. You took something from me that I could never get back. Something that means more to me than you ever will. I don't wanna know you, and I don't wanna see you. Get out of my way! |
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- Although he does end up regretting it, and – upon learning that Dennis has run away and may be in the company of said burglar – even joins in the search.
- Laser-Guided Karma: Towards a bitchy coworker of Alice Mitchell. She forces the latter into going on a business trip in her stead, despite the fact that Alice has a kid to watch over, on the basis that she "[has] a life." The movie ends with said kid, Dennis, getting her stuck in a copier machine.
- Life's Work Ruined: The flower that took 40 years to grow and flowers for a few seconds... and no one sees it because of Dennis yelling at just the right moment.
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George: Forty years down the drain! |
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- Montage: "Don't Hang Up"
- My God, What Have I Done?: George is guilt-stricken when he learns that Dennis ran away because of his tirade.
- Not-So-Innocent Whistle: Dennis when he accidentally spilled some mothballs, on which George accidentally slipped.
- The Password Is Always Swordfish: Switchblade Sam apparently figured out George's combination is his address.
- Sarcasm Mode
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Dennis: You know, Mr. Wilson, you wonder why I'm not crying? If I'm not gonna be around my mom and dad, the only other person I wanna be around is you. |
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- Screams Like a Little Girl: Dennis, when his hair is sucked into the leaf blower.
- Strange Minds Think Alike: Both Mr. Wilson and one of Dennis' friends use their address as their combination for their safe and bike, respectively. Even Switchblade Sam figured it out.
- Thief: Switchblade Sam
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Dennis: You're a robber!? |
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- Title Drop: Sort of.
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George: I can't stand that kid! He's a menace! |
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- Too Spicy for Yog-Sothoth
- Why Do You Hate the Dog?: Poor George.