World Superman's Charming One-Liners

[rohitiyer]

Superman is strong. He can fly. He has Heat-Vision. We’ve talked about all of this on these boards. Yet there’s one power, or rather one aspect of Superman’s character that we have failed to touch upon…

…His charm.

Simply put, Superman is a model of charm and good nature. With a single line like, “I hope this hasn’t put you off flying, Miss - Stastically speaking, flying is still the safest way to travel”, he’s able to surprise one and all; especially people who are rooted in today’s cynical world.

I started this thread with the idea that we could post our favorite quotes from the comics, movies and TV shows where Superman displays this particular quality.

We could also look at how such lines might be worked into the new movie (For instance, I think there’s a scene with a baker, from what I remember of the Topps cards).

My favorite line?

“Lois – I never lie.” J

 

[Nautica7mk]

From Smallville:

"In the future, let's restrict our conversations to hello and goodbye."

"What just happened?"

"Lois? Well, she, uh, re-recorded our answering machine, uses all the hot water, oh, and she took over my bedroom. She's doing great."

"We don't call him Clarkie." [In regards to Shelby]

"Yeah, well, if you were any nicer, we'd starve." [In regards to Lois's bad cooking]

And my absolute fave from JLA Classified #10:

"I need more coffee. Where's the intern?" - Lois
"The intern went home." - Clark
"I mean the cute boy intern in the cycing shorts?" - Lois
"Incinerated him with my heat vision." - Clark
"Did not." - Lois
"And then I stole his coffee." - Clark
"But did you keep the cycling shorts?" - Lois

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I think superman may find those wont work anymore..the world has moved on..he hasn't.. we shall see.

 

[Superman79]

And my absolute fave from JLA Classified #10:

"I need more coffee. Where's the intern?" - Lois
"The intern went home." - Clark
"I mean the cute boy intern in the cycing shorts?" - Lois
"Incinerated him with my heat vision." - Clark
"Did not." - Lois
"And then I stole his coffee." - Clark
"But did you keep the cycling shorts?" - Lois

LOL...

From Superman #652:
"Sorry about the window folks, I kinda misjudged the landing"

From Superman:TM
Superman: "Don't worry miss, I've got you" (like it's completly normal to be catching a woman and a heliocopter in mid air)
Lois: "You've got me? Who's got you?!?!"

I know I got a couple more...I just ahve to remember them...

 

[Lobo]

Lois: Will i see you around?

Superman: I'm always around

 

[Cinemaman]

STM

Superman: Dont worry miss, I got you.

Lois: You got me? And who got you?

 

[Superman79]

I think superman may find those wont work anymore..the world has moved on..he hasn't.. we shall see.

Yeah, but did you read the article in "Giant" magazine? They made a great point that everytime Superman has come out big (30's, and 70's most notably) it has been at adark time ( the depression/WWII, 'Nam cleanup/Cold War/Iran Contra) and he has been a "light to show them the way" (Jor-El).

Basically, they were saying that even though the world is dark, maybe we need to look to a brighter hero to change our POV, or at least reflect hope and wonderment. I hope Superman keeps the charm despite the changes in the world...because if he doesn't, who will?

 

[Nautica7mk]

Comics

Lois: "Yeah well, don't get all excited, Clarkie-Boy. Denial builds character, and I'm gonna be denying you for a loooonng time."
Clark: "You don't mind, though, if I continue my efforts to wear down your resistance?" - Superman #1

Martha: "It's a ring silly! It's been in the Clark family a long time, and since you're our only child, it's yours now, to give to whomever you decide to marry!"
Clark: "You sure you don't have ESP, Ma?"

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois: "You are low man, I am top banana. And that's the way I like it. Comprende?"
Clark: "You like to be on top. Got it." -- 'Pilot'

Clark: "Hey, Lois, what have we got goin' on tomorrow?"
Lois: "Now, there, you're using that word again, Clark. There is you. There is I. There is no we."
Clark: "Not yet."
Lois: "Not ever."
Clark: "We'll see."
Lois: "How long can you hold your breath?"
Clark: "A very long time." -- 'Neverending Battle'

Clark: "What is that?"
Lois: "It's my word."
Clark: "There is no such word as chumpy."
Lois: "Sure there is. Someone's a chump, therefore, he's chumpy."
Clark: "Try again."
Lois: "Are you challenging me?"
Clark: "You bet your sweet little chumpy I am." -- 'Honeymoon In Metropolis'

Clark: "You are really high maintenance, you know that?"
Lois: "But I'm worth it." -- 'Witness'

Lois: "Come in. I'll just put on a robe."
Superman: "Unless it's lined with lead, Lois, it's a waste of time." -- 'Barbarians at the Planet'

Lois: "I suppose you've kept in touch with all your college friends?"
Clark: "Well, yeah."
Lois: "Well, sure. That's easy when you go to Smallville U, with a graduating class of ten farmers and a cow."
Clark: "Just hate losin' those arguments, don't ya?" -- 'Operation Blackout'

Lois: "I could get into any door in this city."
Clark: "I know, and that worries me." -- 'Resurrection'

Lois: "How do I look?"
Clark: "Appropriately cheap."
Lois: "Just let me do most of the talking."
Clark: "You usually do." -- 'Resurrection'

Quotes from MoonGazing

 

[rohitiyer]

I just hope the movie covers that aspect of Superman well.

It's a very important part of the character I feel.

 

[rohitiyer]

From STM:

"Bad vibrations?"

lol

 

[rohitiyer]

What's that great line that Superman says to the cat burglar in Superman: The Movie...?

Something about the elevator...

 

[rohitiyer]

What do you guys think Brandon Routh might say in SR?

Lois: "Superman will never let you get away with this!"

Lex: "WR--"

Superman: "RRRRRRIGGGHHTTT!!!!"

Just kidding.

 

[Lobo]

what I posted above is form Superman returns

 

[Spider-Steve]

Superman: It's not who i am, but what i do that defines me.

Superman (using his heat vision): Flame on!!!

Steve

 

[Superman79]

Superman: It's not who i am, but what i do that defines me.

Wasn't that BATman...not Superman??

 

[Super_Child]

Wasn't that BATman...not Superman??

He's joking.

 

[Spider-Steve]

He's joking.

Indeed!

Steve

 

[Captain Kirk]

"I expect better manners from my guests, Zod"! - Superman in Superman II

 

[Sarcasm]

Luthor: I'm gonna bust you up!
Superman: Go for it.


Superman: You know what I got for Christmas? A carton of f***in cigarrettes! Old man grabbed me by the neck and said, "eh, smoke up!!"


Superman: ......and I didn't think it was a whale's d*ck honey.


Superman: Stifle yourself!!!


Superman: What'd the 5 fingers say to the face? "SLAP!!"


Luthor: You bleedin man!!
Superman: Ain't got time to bleed.
Luthor: Oh yeah? You got time to duck?



Superman: Yippee-kiyaaaa motherf***er!!!!



Superman: Smell that? Smells like someone died.



Luthor: What the hell are you doin?!!!
Superman: I'm kickin my a$$!!!

 

[Captain Kirk]

Luthor: I'm gonna bust you up!
Superman: Go for it.


Superman: You know what I got for Christmas? A carton of f***in cigarrettes! Old man grabbed me by the neck and said, "eh, smoke up!!"


Superman: ......and I didn't think it was a whale's d*ck honey.


Superman: Stifle yourself!!!


Superman: What'd the 5 fingers say to the face? "SLAP!!"


Luthor: You bleedin man!!
Superman: Ain't got time to bleed.
Luthor: Oh yeah? You got time to duck?



Superman: Yippee-kiyaaaa motherf***er!!!!



Superman: Smell that? Smells like someone died.



Luthor: What the hell are you doin?!!!
Superman: I'm kickin my a$$!!!

WTF?

 

[Nautica7mk]

WTF?

Yeah, that really wasn't funny.

 

[Spider-Steve]

These are more like what Superman never should say...

Steve

 

[Captain Kirk]

"All those things I can do, all thoses powers ,and I couldn't even save him."- Young Clark Superman:the Movie

 

[Sarcasm]

These are more like what Superman never should say...

Steve

It's confirmed, this type of humor works everywhere accept comic book/superhero boards.


Y'all need to undo the bowties and loosen up a bit LOL!!!

 

[Whack Arnolds]

I like Clark Kent's funny comments more, cause he sounds so goofy.

Clark Kent: "Gee, Mr. White, that's terrible"
Parry White: "That is why the call them TERRORISTS, Clark."