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Funniest scene?

posted 21 years ago by larrylegend33
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i consider this movie to be one of the funniest of all time for one simple reason... i can watch it over and over again and still laugh uproarously... i've never quoted a movie as much either... to me the two funniest scenes are when he's with the airplane mechanics and the guy goes "i'm always asking him what are you doing down in south america, you doing some stuck line or something" ... the mock laugh Fletch(or gordon liddie) gives there is absolutely priceless... then he snaps back within one second "so what does he say?"... 10 quarts of prestone...no...make that quaker state... the other scene that absolutely kills me is with the guy with the shotgun... after he's rambling about don corleone and moe green being out of the tropicana the guy goes "what did you want under the bed"..."i didn't want to have to do this, but i'll have to pull rank on ya... im with the matress police, there are no tags on these mattresses" the look on the guys face trying to comprehend what the hell he just said might be the funniest moment in movie history... aboslutely kills me every time i see it..."landlord asked me to watch out for the place" "well i commend him on his choice"...this movie is tremendous...what are other people's favorite scenes?

[–] Mr_Chopin 14 years ago

The two funniest for me

(1) The second scene of Fletch at the California Racquet Club. Fletch's limited responses and timing with the server is a perfect encapsulation of the movie.

(2) As Gordon Liddy the airplane mechanic
- "I don't think he's doing too much singing with the Tabernacle Choir."
- "Hehehehehe"

[–] mito0-1 14 years ago

walking up to stanwyk's house.
"what a coincidence. you know i almost bought this house? then i found out hopalong cassidy killed himself here. bow and arrow. very weird."

[–] lsdoxie 14 years ago

"Do you want to look at the reception?"
"No thanks, I'm trying to quit"

[–] 14 years ago

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[–] town_terrier 14 years ago

Nurse:"Can I get you something?"
Fletch:"Do you have the Beatles White album?...Nevermind, just get me a glass of hot fat, and bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia while your out there!"

Hahahahahahaha! The list is endless.....classic, cheers Mr Chase!

[–] SoulTrain75 14 years ago

few of my favs are

moon river

come on ill buy you some more deoderant.

he always gives me that look. you know he's got that look.

im fredas boss. whos freda. my secretary.

[–] duckncvr 13 years ago

At the end, when he and Gail are held at gunpoint by Alan and in walks the chief. Fletch's face is all surprise and he says "Thank God! The... police." Each word has less and less (faux) enthusiasm.

Dainty things never shrink from Lux!

[–] honkeymofo 12 years ago

I don't shower much

[–] zorbaru 12 years ago

My of my favourite bits (that hasnt already been mentioned), is when he is talking with Frank, who is holding a coffee pot and getting so annoyed he starts shaking.

Fletch picks up a foam cup and says "can i help you with that" and starts shaking the cup in front of the pot.

[–] Jon-nel 11 years ago

This movie is loaded with classic funny lines, making it difficult to pick one funniest line.

"Isn't there a children's book about an elephant named Babar?"
"I don't know. I don't have any."
"No children?"
"No, elephant books."

"Mooon Riverrrr... Ever serve time, doc?"

"I'm sorry, who are you again?"
"I'm Frieda's boss."
"Who's Freida?
"She's my secretary."

From Lakers legend Chick Hearn: "Let's take a look at the player. He is actually 6-5, with the afro 6-9."

"Ever seen a spleen that size?"
"No, not- not since breakfast."

"Don't tell me my business, boy. Just checking the luggage. Somebody oughtta clean these windows. There is a tremendous build-up of *beep* all over them."

"O-oh say can you seeee!!!..."

[–] spookyrat1 9 years ago

The convention speech 🐭

[–] jr42602 9 years ago

Can I borrow your towel for a sec? My car just hit a water buffalo.