Only a Flesh Wound/Quotes

Man: It was a bullet, wasn't it?
Forrest Gump: A bullet?
Man: That jumped up and bit you.
Forrest Gump: Oh, yes sir. Bit me right in the buttocks. They said it was a million dollar wound, but the army must keep that money 'cause I still haven't seen a nickel of that million dollars.

—Forrest Gump

"Yeah, kind of a Easy Company tradition, getting shot in the ass."

—Unknown Easy Company soldier, Band of Brothers

Dr. McNinja: I see. You're refusing to leave without me.
Death: I'm afraid so.
Dr. McNinja: Well, I'm sorry, but all those bullet holes.... They're. Just. FLESH WOUNDS!!!!

—The Adventures of Dr. McNinja

Sophie Western: "Mr Jones, your arm is broken!"
Tom Jones: "Indeed, madame. But I have another, to walk you home."

—Tom Jones

Mal: The leg is good. Lots of bleeding, and we avoid any unnecessary organs.
Guard: I was thinking more of a graze...
Mal: Well, we don't want it to look like you just gave up.

—Serenity

Chief Hubbard: [referring to Foley, who was recently shot in the arm] What is that man doing here?
Axel Foley: Bleeding, sir.

—Beverly Hills Cop

"Flesh wound? Flesh wound? They're all flesh wounds! No one ever says "Ooh look! I've just been shot in the bones, but it missed my flesh completely!"

—Ayatani Zweil considers this trope, His Last Command

"The Others are hardy; one warrior removes his own spine and uses it as a bludgeon. I wondered how he remained standing and had movement in his limbs, but it didn't seem to bother him."

—Roger Ebert, reviewing Night Watch

"Did you actually think a single bullet to the shoulder would kill me? I always thought you were smarter than that..."

—Acastus Kolya after Sheppard expresses surprise at his survival, Stargate Atlantis

Kevyn: Casualties?
Shodan: Sergeant Wenzi and private Ng are stable. No other casualties to report, sir.
Kevyn: Really? What about your arm?
Shodan: I'm currently left-handed.
Kevyn: (frowning) Your right arm is missing.
Shodan: It is not missing. It's fused to a bulkhead on Deck Twelve

— Schlock Mercenary, 21 August 2016

Frank: So you've forgotten how much "fun" you thought the realistic firearms rules from the old "Ccyberpunk" game were, huh?
Shawn: Darth Maul didn't become Darth No-Legs from 2d8 points of damage.

—Full Frontal Nerdity 08/17/2010