Tropic thunder is a hilarious action comedy film released in 2008 and starring ben stiller, robert downey jr., jack black and more. The film follows a group of actors who set out to make a war movie but find themselves in the middle of an actual war zone. From the outrageous characters to the iconic one-liners, tropic thunder is packed with memorable quotes that have become part of pop culture. Here are some of the most memorable tropic thunder quotes.
Funny Tropic Thunder Quotes
🛣 “I don’t read the script. The script reads me.” — Kirk Lazarus
“Or are you a dude who has no idea what dude he is and claims to know what dude he is? ” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 “What do you mean? Writers don’t always tell the truth.” — Four Leaf Tayback
🛣 “I’m like a child who plays with himself whenever he’s scared.” — Kirk Lazarus
🛣 “What, Alpa Chino? He’s like ten girls deep, 24/7.” — Kevin Sandusky
🛣 “I am playing a role within a role within a role so I know who I am.” — Kirk Lazarus
🛣 “The universe… is talking to us right now. You just gotta listen.” — Les Grossman
🛣 “I don’t get out of my character until the DVD is done.” — Kirk Lazarus
🛣 “I was wrong! Blow the bridge! Blow the f**k**g bridge.” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 “I just corn syrup you guys! Blood flavored… corn syrup.” — Tugg Speedman
Tropic Thunder Quotes About Being Emotional
🛣 “You know what the problem is, Damien. Not to get into his business, but if I’m feeling emotional, does Osiris have to be emotional too?” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 Tugg Speedman: “You can be emotional too.”
Kirk Lazarus: “Thanks for the permission.”
🛣 “It went badly. Lazarus got emotional. When he was crying, he started spitting, which wasn’t needed because the script didn’t call for it.” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 “You need to man up. It doesn’t matter if Lazarus is more talented than you. If he’s being emotional, you be even more emotional. Didn’t you have a sick dog when you were younger? You should think of that while you’re acting.” — Rick Peck
🛣 “An actor’s job is no different from anybody else’s job. I just have what it takes to show emotion.” — Kirk Lazarus
“I can see why you’re upset, but I have to deal with a bunch of divas. Tugg can’t be emotional. He’s not able to cry.” — Damien Cockburn
🛣 Kirk Lazarus: “Are we finishing this scene or does everyone have to be emotional?”
Damien Cockburn: “We’re not cutting the scene. We all have to be emotional.”
Tropic Thunder Quotes About Filming A Movie And Being An Actor
🛣 “That actor that played the part of Rain Man looked like something was wrong with him, but there wasn’t anything wrong. He was able to do different things, but he didn’t have anything wrong with him. When Tom Hanks played Forrest Gump, he was considered slow and perhaps mentally ill. He had braces on his legs, but he was able to get along with the President and won a competition. He wasn’t mentally unstable. The character Peter Sellers played in the movie, Being There, was immature, but he didn’t have anything mentally wrong with him. You should never act completely crazy. If you don’t believe that, talk to Sean Penn. In the movie, I Am Sam, he went completely crazy and didn’t get the Oscar.” — Kirk Lazarus
“As for why I’m in this movie, maybe I just knew I had to represent. Cause they one good part in this movie for a Black man and they gave it to Crocodile Dundee.” — Alpa Chino
🛣 “I know who I am! I’m a dude playing the dude, disguised as another dude!” — Kirk Lazarus
🛣 “This is insane. Are you really going to abandon this movie? We’re supposed to be a unit!” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 “Don’t take this personally, Kirk. I know you’re a big star, but I have done more movies like this than you have. I think I can tell when I see a fake head. The blood you guys think you see is fake. The corn syrup tastes like blood. It’s all pretend. This is an old trick Hollywood has been using in the movie business.” — Tugg Speedman
🛣 “I want to admit something to everyone. People keep insulting me. They have the nerve to say that my project was just about bodily functions. That project was about family togetherness. F*** You! Don’t try to do the things I do.” — Jeff Portnoy
🛣 Tugg Speedman: “Are you trying to mess up these takes?”
Kirk Lazarus: “There ain’t gonna be no takes. There ain’t gonna be no movie.”
Tugg Speedman: “Are you sure about that?”
Kirk Lazarus: “Yes, I am.”
🛣 Kevin Sandusky: “Any movie the director backs is usually a big hit, but every PlayStation has a blue-ray DVD player in it.”
Kirk Lazarus: “Who are you talking to?”
Kevin Sandusky: “I thought I was talking to the person listening to me.”
Final Thoughts
Tropic thunder is a classic comedy that stands the test of time. Its witty and clever quotes have become part of pop culture and are still quoted today. The characters and situations in the movie are hilarious, and the movie is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Whether you are a fan of comedy or simply looking for a good laugh, tropic thunder is a must watch.