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If I'd had the money, I could have been living in a swinging condo instead of with—I'd better not say anything 'til I've had my coffee.
A compilation of Dorothy's funniest and most savage moments from The Golden Girls, showcasing her sharp wit and iconic comebacks.
Key Takeaways
- Dorothy is known for her sharp, sarcastic humor and quick comebacks.
- The Golden Girls uses humor to explore everyday social and personal issues.
- The chemistry between characters is key to the show's enduring appeal.
- Audience reactions highlight the effectiveness of the comedic delivery.
- Dorothy’s character often balances humor with realism and skepticism.
What the video covers
- Dorothy delivers biting humor and sarcastic remarks, often at the expense of her friends.
- The transcript highlights Dorothy's interactions with Blanche, Rose, and Sophia, filled with playful insults and witty banter.
- Themes include relationships, aging, and social etiquette, all approached with comedic irony.
- Dorothy mocks Blanche’s dating history and physical appearance with sharp, memorable lines.
- The humor is enhanced by audience laughter and applause, indicating a live studio setting.
- The dialogue references classic Golden Girls scenarios, such as dealing with superstitions, fears, and social situations.
- Dorothy often plays the role of the realist or skeptic among the group.
- The transcript captures the dynamic and chemistry between the main characters.
- The video is a tribute to Dorothy’s character, emphasizing her role as the show’s sarcastic backbone.
- The tone is lighthearted and comedic, with a focus on quick wit and timing.
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(audience laughs) A slut and a moron. (audience laughs) I'm sorry, it must be decaf.
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(audience laughs) (lighthearted jingle) Oh, come on, Ma. That's superstitious nonsense. You know, step on a crack, break your mother's back.
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It doesn't work. I know. (audience laughs) I tried. (audience laughs)
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- I think I can handle this relationship with Dirk.
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I'm going out with him Saturday night.
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- Was there ever any doubt? (audience chuckles)
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- Momentarily.
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This is strictly off the record but, Dirk's nearly five years younger than I am.
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(audience laughs)
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- In what, Blanche, dog years? (audience laughs)
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- Blanche Devereaux? (audience groans)
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- Just a moment.
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(audience chuckles) (audience laughs and applauds)
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- My God. My rear tires have less pressure in them.
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(audience laughs)
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- What is it? I heard screams, what's happening?
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- Nothing. Everything's fine, Blanche.
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- We never should have watched "Psycho." (audience laughs) For 25 years I have avoided that picture.
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Even when Stan invited me to the Roxy instead of over to his mother's house for dinner.
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And it turned out that my instincts were right. Norman Bates is scarier than my mother-in-law.
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(audience laughs) And a much better dresser.
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- Oh, I never should have watched it either.
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It always upsets me, especially that shower scene. Why it's the reason I prefer not to shower alone.
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(audience laughs)
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- Sure, Blanche. And Goldilocks and the three bears is why you prefer not to sleep alone.
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(audience laughs)
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- Honey, you all right?
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- I'll be fine.
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- Is this about Arnie?
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- No, Blanche, she's upset because they keep changing the taste of Coke. (audience laughs)
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- Oh girls, I'm so sorry to be late.
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I ran out of gas on the way home. It was just horrible. Nobody would stop to help me.
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This could never have happened in the Old South. (audience chuckles) What has become of chivalry?
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When men used to open doors for you, pull out your chair, tip their hat, kiss your hand, help you down outta your carriage.
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Leave calling cards in little silver salvers. (audience laughs)
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- So how far back do you want to go, Blanche?
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I mean, do you still want to be able to vote? (audience laughs)
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- Move it.
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(audience laughs)
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- We're gonna miss our plane. What are we gonna do?
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- Listen girls, I have an idea.
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Now I'm gonna create a diversion by bending over and picking up something seductively. Then the two of you sneak up behind him and give him a karate chop.
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- Blanche, what do we look like, Charlie's Angels? (audience laughs)
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- I have been told I bear a striking resemblance to Ms. Cheryl Ladd.
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(audience laughs) Although my bosoms are perkier. (audience laughs)
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- Not even if you were hanging upside down on a trapeze.
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(audience laughs)
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- Wait, how many boyfriends could a naive farmer's daughter possibly have had?
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(audience chuckles)
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- 56. (audience laughs)
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- Excuse me?
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- I had about 56 boyfriends.
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Of course, that was before I knew Charlie. I probably would've had more, but I wasn't allowed to start dating till I was a senior.
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(audience laughs)
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- 56? 56?
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- Oh God, stand back, she's gonna blow!
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- What do you mean you had 56 boyfriends?
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You told me you were a virgin until you got married.
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- Hey, you can have a boyfriend without having to go all the way!
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- You cannot. (audience laughs) If that were true, Rose, that would mean you were a slut.
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- Oh, come on, Blanche. How can you say that? So the woman had 56 boyfriends in one year?
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She's not a slut.
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- Thank you, Dorothy.
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- She is the slut. (audience laughs) She is the Grand Poobah of slutdom.
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(audience laughs) She is the easiest woman in this room.
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- Dorothy Zbornak, you take that back.
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(audience laughs)
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- The slut is dead, long live the slut. (audience laughs)
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- 98 pounds.
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I can't remember the last time I weighed 98. Probably college.
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- Where'd you go to college, Blanche?
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The University of Jupiter? (audience laughs)
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- Dorothy, do you realize it's only two weeks till Phyllis Strickler's Memorial Day beach party?
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That and there's only two weeks till we have to get back to our bathing suits again.
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Well, I just slipped into last year's bikini, and I think I look pretty good, but you give me your honest advice.
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Can I still pull it off?
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- Right now I'd be surprised if you could cut it off.
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(audience laughs)
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- Dorothy, come look at these old pictures. I think I must've been about 10 years old in this one.
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Big Daddy just taught me how to ride a horse. (chuckles)
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- You were quite a little porker back then, weren't you?
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(audience laughs)
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- I was a little chunky, that's all.
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- Blanche, the horse's eyes are crossed.
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(audience laughs) (Dorothy laughs) You were fat!
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- Every little girl goes through that ugly stage.
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- Yeah, ugly, yes, but this is ugly and fat! (laughs) (audience laughs)
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Rose, why don't we just show Mr. Vaughn around the theater?
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- Well, why don't I just do that myself? Since I've had the most experience performing here.
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- Blanche, the parking lot doesn't count, I'll do it. (audience laughs)
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- They were probably looking for drugs.
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(audience laughs)
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- We have Maalox and estrogen. (audience laughs)
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- I'll make it up to you, Dorothy, I promise.
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Listen, if there's ever a night where you can't sleep, I'll come to your room and sing "Kumbaya." (audience laughs)
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- Rose, I don't know what to say. (chuckles)
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Yes, I do. (audience laughs) Don't ever do that. (audience laughs)
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- I just had a thought.
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- Congratulations.
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- Way to go. (audience laughs) (Rose screams) (Dorothy screams) (audience laughs)
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- Oh, Dorothy, what do you mean sneaking up on me like that?
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You scared me half to death!
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- I'm sorry, Rose. Next time I walk into a dark room in the middle of the night, I'll send a mariachi band ahead of me.
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(audience laughs)
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- Mrs. Zbornak.
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- Mrs. Petrillo. (audience laughs)
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- Oh good, you two are talking.
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(audience laughs)
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- We're not talking. I'm still furious with Ma for hooking me up with that matchmaker.
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- That reminds me of a story about St. Olaf's most famous matchmaker.
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- Oh please, Rose!
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Spare me the endless inane details of how Heidi Flugendugelgurgenplotz successfully matched a bull with a duck.
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(audience laughs) And how their daughter was a bull-duck who ran a small tattoo parlor in Carmel.
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(audience laughs)
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- Dorothy, Sophia, I told the news director I was interested in the reporter's position.
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And guess what he did?
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- A Danny Thomas spit-take? (audience laughs)
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- We have everything we need for the cruise.
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- Girls listen, maybe we don't have everything we need.
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- What, what are we missing?
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- Well, we are going away for a romantic weekend at The Bahamas with Jeff and Rich and Randy.
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In this day and age, it might be a good idea to take along some protection.
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- What kind of protection? (audience chuckles)
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- Two armed Pinkerton guards. (audience laughs) No, Blanche is talking about...
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- A Nestle's Crunch? (audience laughs)
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- One over.
Topics:Dorothy ZbornakGolden GirlsTV Landcomedysarcasmwitty banterclassic sitcomBlanche DevereauxRose NylundSophia Petrillo
