Aside from excellent acting, TV shows and series have given countless unforgettable moments. The lines used in these scenes have become so popular that they’ve found a place in our daily lives and vocabulary. People use some of these lines without knowing it was originally from a TV show. These are the five most memorable TV quotes of all time.
“No soup for you!”
If you’ve seen the show, you know The Soup Nazi’s famous quote. In “Seinfeld,” Larry Thomas, who played the role of Yev Kassem, made this funny statement. Airing from 1989 to 1998, “Seinfeld” gave viewers lots of memorable phrases.
In an episode, Yev Kassem firmly uttered the line whenever someone broke the rules of his soup stand. The expression of denying someone something in a funny way made the line iconic. People still use the phrase to deny others something today playfully.
“How you doin’?”
This line most likely reminded you of “Friends,” the TV show from 1994 to 2004. Matt LeBlanc, who portrayed the character of Joey Tribbiani, uttered the phrase. Joey said the line in a carefree manner to flirt with women and friends.
The phrase has become so versatile over the years. From asking someone how they are to opening a pot to see if the soup has cooked, people say, “How you doin’?” in almost every situation. The bottom line is it’s always hilarious.
“D’oh!”
You might be surprised that the famous “D’oh!” came from an animation. The phrase came from “The Simpsons,” a series of short animations that has aired since 1989. In its first episode, Homer Simpson used the word for the first time.
The phrase is memorable because it has become an everyday language to scold oneself playfully. In 1998, The Oxford Dictionary of English included the famous line, incorporating it into common vernacular. People continually use the word to express displeasure for something they did.
“The truth is out there.”
The phrase came from the TV show “The X-Files”, which aired from 1993 to 2002. It was initially a tagline until people started using it continually. David Duchovny, who played the role of Fox Moulder, used the line many times throughout the show.
Fox and Dana, an FBI agent, captivated the audience with several conspiracy and extraterrestrial discoveries. Associated with Fox’s man-on-a-mission character, the line became famous. Today, people still use the line to joke or refer to a real conspiracy.
“Winter is coming.”
You probably know where this line came from already. In the hit series, “Game of Thrones,” Ned Stark used the line for the first time. Although it’s House Stark’s motto and many characters used it in the show, the line first came from Ned Stark.
It is an iconic line that characters often use to express the anticipation of something. Today, however, people use the phrase to signify the approaching colder season, winter. We can’t ever forget the line, as long as winter is still a season.
