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== Movies == |
== Movies == |
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=== ''[[Alien From L.A.]]'' === |
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* "[[Dull Surprise]]!"-- <ref> A reference to Kathy Ireland's only apparent facial expression in the movie. This is actually a migratory meme, as it is used by the [[Transformers]] fandom when referencing Dreamwave comic book art and similar artwork with dull expressions.</ref> |
* "[[Dull Surprise]]!"-- <ref> A reference to Kathy Ireland's only apparent facial expression in the movie. This is actually a migratory meme, as it is used by the [[Transformers]] fandom when referencing Dreamwave comic book art and similar artwork with dull expressions.</ref> |
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=== ''[[Bride of the Monster]]'' === |
=== ''[[Bride of the Monster]]'' === |
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* "He tampered in God's domain." <ref>Said, somewhat garbled, of Bela Lugosi's scientist character. Became a running gag in other [[ |
* "He tampered in God's domain." <ref>Said, somewhat garbled, of Bela Lugosi's scientist character. Became a running gag in other [[Mystery Science Theater 3000]] movie scenes where other mad scientists would meet their end.</ref> |
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=== ''Cave Dwellers'' === |
=== ''Cave Dwellers'' === |
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=== ''[[The Giant Gila Monster]]'' === |
=== ''[[The Giant Gila Monster]]'' === |
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* "Whenever I sing, I sing." <ref>A lame song that the mechanic main character sings throughout the movie and inexplicably becomes a smash hit. Would be brought up in repetitive music moments in other [[ |
* "Whenever I sing, I sing." <ref>A lame song that the mechanic main character sings throughout the movie and inexplicably becomes a smash hit. Would be brought up in repetitive music moments in other [[Mystery Science Theater 3000]] films</ref> |
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=== ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'' === |
=== ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'' === |
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* MASTER NINJA THEME SONG! |
* MASTER NINJA THEME SONG! |
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=== ''[[Manos |
=== ''[[Manos: The Hands of Fate]]'' === |
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* Fans love to represent the oddly stilted speech of Torgo from ''[[Manos |
* Fans love to represent the oddly stilted speech of Torgo from ''[[Manos: The Hands of Fate]]'' (including Mike Nelson's impersonations of him) bY rANdoMLy cAPitALIzInG lEttErS. |
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* The Master would not approve. |
* The Master would not approve. |
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* The haunting "Torgo Theme". <ref>A incessently repetitive 4 note piece of music.</ref> |
* The haunting "Torgo Theme". <ref>A incessently repetitive 4 note piece of music.</ref> |
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* "There is no way out. It'll be dark soon. There is no way out. ''iT'lL Be DaRk SoOn!"'' |
* "There is no way out. It'll be dark soon. There is no way out. ''iT'lL Be DaRk SoOn!"'' |
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=== ''[[ |
=== ''[[Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders]]'' === |
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* ''[[The Stinger|Rock n' roll Martian! Rock n' roll Martian!]]'' |
* ''[[The Stinger|Rock n' roll Martian! Rock n' roll Martian!]]'' |
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* Also, |
* Also, |
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** YOU shove off! |
** YOU shove off! |
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=== ''[[Santa Claus ( |
=== ''[[Santa Claus (film)|Santa Claus]]'' === |
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* "NO, LUPITA!" <ref>During the movie the devil tries to tempt an aggressively cute girl named Lupita into committing sins. The narrator really doesn't like it.</ref> |
* "NO, LUPITA!" <ref>During the movie the devil tries to tempt an aggressively cute girl named Lupita into committing sins. The narrator really doesn't like it.</ref> |
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* And good old-fashioned Nightmare Fuel. <ref>Said in response to several shots of truly malevolent looking puppets.</ref> |
* And good old-fashioned Nightmare Fuel. <ref>Said in response to several shots of truly malevolent looking puppets.</ref> |
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* You gonna be the WORM FACE! |
* You gonna be the WORM FACE! |
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=== ''[[Teenagers |
=== ''[[Teenagers from Outer Space]]'' === |
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* "TOR-CHAR!!!" <ref>The villain's odd pronunciation of "Torture".</ref> |
* "TOR-CHAR!!!" <ref>The villain's odd pronunciation of "Torture".</ref> |
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=== ''[[Werewolf ( |
=== ''[[Werewolf (film)|Werewolf]]'' === |
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* [[Dull Surprise|This is absolutely fascinating]]... <ref>The female lead doesn't quite add the emotion to the line that you might expect.</ref> |
* [[Dull Surprise|This is absolutely fascinating]]... <ref>The female lead doesn't quite add the emotion to the line that you might expect.</ref> |
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* TUSK! <ref>Over the tribal chants that play during the credits, Mike and the Bots sing an impressive medley of songs that fit the rhythm, tied together by shouts of TUSK!, a reference to Fleetwood Mac</ref> |
* TUSK! <ref>Over the tribal chants that play during the credits, Mike and the Bots sing an impressive medley of songs that fit the rhythm, tied together by shouts of TUSK!, a reference to Fleetwood Mac</ref> |
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=== ''[[Mr. B Natural]]'' === |
=== ''[[Mr. B Natural]]'' === |
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* Uh, Mr. B, what would ''you'' know about dignity? |
* Uh, Mr. B, what would ''you'' know about dignity? |
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* [[Sweet |
* [[Sweet on Polly Oliver|"Mr. B, you're HOT!"]] <ref>The male Mr. B is played by a female. A hot female. It gets confusing.</ref> |
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=== ''[[Gumby]] in: Robot Rumpus'' === |
=== ''[[Gumby]] in: Robot Rumpus'' === |
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* In a more meta sense, the show help popularize the concept of [[MST|MSTing]] itself, though it's been around for years before the show. |
* In a more meta sense, the show help popularize the concept of [[MST|MSTing]] itself, though it's been around for years before the show. |
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** Speaking of which, [[MST|MSTing]] made "The Long March" palatable, and "The Long March" led to its own fountain of memes, such as (X despite the name), in a reference to "Ashley Montagu (Jewish despite the name)". |
** Speaking of which, [[MST|MSTing]] made "The Long March" palatable, and "The Long March" led to its own fountain of memes, such as (X despite the name), in a reference to "Ashley Montagu (Jewish despite the name)". |
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* All over the world! <ref> Joel did this as an homage to standup comedian Michael Floorwax, who himself became a frequent callback on [[ESPN]]'s [[ |
* All over the world! <ref> Joel did this as an homage to standup comedian Michael Floorwax, who himself became a frequent callback on [[ESPN]]'s [[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]-like show ''[[Cheap Seats]]''. M&TB closed the loop by appearing in ''Cheap Seats''' season two premiere and mocking the hosts' dancing abilities.</ref> |
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* Think about it, won't you? Thank you. |
* Think about it, won't you? Thank you. |
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* Push the button, Frank. |
* Push the button, Frank. |