The Simpsons (TV Series)
Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? (1992)
Danny DeVito: Herb Powell
Quotes
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Homer Simpson : Herb, this is the stupidest thing I've ever seen. I can't believe we blew two thousand bucks on it, when right now rollers could be kneading my buttocks.
Herb : Homer, could you stop thinking about your ass?
Homer Simpson : I try, but I can't.
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Herb : Let me show you this.
[Herb sets a drinking bird mechanism on the table]
Homer : [amazed] It's drinking the water!
Herb : Take it easy, Homer. Now, this device shows how a product, carefully marketed...
Homer : This is the greatest invention in the world! You'll make a million dollars!
Herb : No, Homer, that invention is out already. Anyway ...
Homer : [chuckling] Heheheheh, it's going back for more!
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Herb : [Herb is telling a bunch of fellow bums about how he lost a successful car company] Life was sweet. Then I found out I had a long lost half-brother. I let him
[Homer]
Herb : design a car that would either make or break my company. Forbes magazine called it "The Blunder of the Century". Little overblown, don't you think?
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Herb : [about to meet Homer again] What do I say to this guy? This is the guy who ruined me! On the other hand, he's family. So many emotions, how do I express them?
Homer Simpson : [Opens the door and sees Herb] Herb?
[Herb punches him across the face, and Homer collapses to the ground]
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Herb : [hugging them] Bart! Lisa! I'm so happy to see you.
Homer : [rubbing his cheek] You weren't so happy to see me.
Herb : I'm sorry. Homer, but I'm still mad at you. Everything you say just makes me want to punch you in the face!
Homer : Well, while you're a guest in my house, could you just kick me in the butt?
Herb : I'll try, but I'm not making any promises.
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Herb : Now, Bart, you know you're too young for that machine gun, but I got you something that'll make sure that when you're old enough, you can still buy one: a membership in the National Rifle Association.
Bart : Wow, the NRA! Can I get armor-piercing, cyanide-tipped bullets, too?
Herb : It's in the Constitution, son.