10 Napoleon Dynamite Quotes That Will Stick With Us Forever

Napoleon Dynamite is a quirky indie film that not only has a touching story, but contains some of the best dorky quotes in film history.

In 2004, BYU alumni Jared and Jerusha Hess, alongside the acting talents of a young Jon Heder, birthed a quirky indie comedy about a gawky Idaho teenager who donned moon boots and smuggled tater tots into history class. Sixteen years later, Napoleon Dynamite is a cult classic and pop-culture phenomenon renowned for its cast of shockingly genuine characters and ingenious writing.

The script is a stroke of pure comedic genius; insanely hilarious dialogue that isn't tongue-in-cheek is refreshing, especially in today's sea of stale one-liners. The jokes land because they are authentic. Hess was one of six boys living in a small farmhouse in Idaho, and he based the film's plot largely on his experience growing up in Preston (the real town where the film is set). The characters are based on real people, real dorks. And real dorks say some of the most memorable things. Here are ten quotes from Napoleon Dynamite that you'll never forget.

10 "Come On, Give Me Some Of Your Tots."

Few cafeteria tater tots live up to the superb crispiness of Preston High School. High school lunch periods are notorious for being short-lived and way too early. There's a long line to wait in, gross sloppy goops to investigate and forget about finding a decent and socially respectable place to sit. With such a painstaking process, it's no wonder Napoleon takes his lunch to go, hiding delicious tots in his cargo pant's pocket.

While everyone likes to believe Randy is the only bully in this situation, what with him kicking Napoleon and crushing his beloved potato nuggets, Napoleon is not without fault. Don't forget he stole the tater tots from Pedro in a previous scene as the two eat lunch together. Why Pedro wasn't hungry for those golden brown jewels? We may never know.

9 "Your Mom Goes To College."

Nice comeback from the 32-year old man child. How do those off-brand chips your Grandma bought you taste? Kip thinks he's so cool, and honestly, most of his lines kill because he actually believes he's got exceptional wit and matching swagger.

Deb may not be the most fashion-forward teen, but she's a simple sweetheart with delicate feelings. She's so offended by Kip's mediocre (at best) comment that she shoves her handy crafts into Napoleon's arms and runs away. However hurtful, Kip's lame retort is responsible for Napoleon and Deb becoming friends, so it's not all bad...

8 "I'm Pretty Good With A Bo Staff."

Way to flex in front of the new kid. Napoleon is an overtly obvious, unpopular nerd, so it's puzzling why he concerns himself with trying to prove how cool he is. Up until this point, Napoleon seems pretty okay with his geekiness, but this quote is the first glimpse into his insecurity about being the "weird kid." Not only is this humblebrag a complete lie, but it's also entirely unrealistic. It's highly unlikely the frizzy-haired geek clad in moon boots and MC Hammer pants could successfully wield a 6-foot tall staff made of red oak.

7 "But My Lips Hurt Real Bad!"

There's nothing worse than chapped lips and an unlawfully cruel brother who won't bring you the ointment you require. One of the most iconic lines of dialogue is during a phone conversation between Napoleon and Kip when Napoleon asks to go home because he "doesn't feel well."

We've all pretended to be sick in hopes a trip to the nurse's office means going home early. Napoleon marches to the beat of his own very poorly dressed drummer, and his struggle to fit in doesn't end in the schoolyard.

6 “Don’t Be Jealous ’Cause I’ve Been Chatting Online With Babes All Day."

On his best day, we find Napoleon's older brother Kip scouring internet chat rooms for women desperate enough to stomach his stale poetic ramblings. But hey, what can you expect from a middle-aged grandma's boy who's only life goal is to master the art of cage fighting? How's that training coming along buddy?

Kip's intentions are innocuous, but one has to wonder if he was attempting to pull off an elaborate catfishing scam. Either way, the sibling rivalry between Napoleon and Kip is hilarious, and this quote is emblematic of just how frustrating and delusional big brothers can be.

5 "Tina, You Fat Lard, Come Get Some Dinner."

As if Napoleon didn't get exposed to enough mystery meat in the cafeteria, he has to go home and scoop unidentifiable helpings of goop to Tina, the family's llama. Judging by the sound the slop makes as it hits the ground, the casserole could have been a concoction of oatmeal and mashed potatoes with a soggy cornflake topping. Whatever it was, Tina is not having it, and she makes that pretty well known with some well-placed llama scoffs and scowls.

4 "I See You're Drinking 1%... Is That Cuz' You Think You're Fat?"

Napoleon's admiration for Deb is heart-meltingly pure, but he's an awkward teenager so the conversation is about as romantic as he gets. While he's probably really nervous to approach Deb, Napoleon's deadpan delivery hides any high school crush jitters.

His intentions are sweet but what he chooses to say couldn't be more embarrassing. Deb's layer of baby fat is normal, and with so many girls at her school obsessed over the smallest difference in calorie count, it's nice to have a guy show her she's perfect just the way she is.

3 "The Worst Day Of My Life. What Do You Think?"

High school sucks. That's probably the most obvious statement in history, but for kids like Napoleon it's especially true. He's forced into public speaking in front of his class, he's bullied and shoved into lockers, and pretty girls can barely tell the difference between him and a tetherball pole.

Come on, Grandma. You should know better than to ask questions like that. The only thing worse than high school torment is having to relive it at the dinner table, or in Napoleon's case, standing within earshot of his irritating older brother.

2 “You Think Anybody Wants A Roundhouse Kick To The Face..."

While he's wearing those bad boys? Forget about it! Meet Rex, the self-proclaimed master of the Rex Kwon Do dojo and frequent shopper at American Flag prints R'us. Rex teaches an 8-week program for people who want to learn the art of self-defense.

It doesn't seem too hard when you've got a grossly diluted concept of martial arts and yellow safety glasses. Rex doesn't f--- around, and he makes that clear to Kip, Napoleon and everyone else in his intro class during a brief, yet informative preview of the program.

1 “Whatever I Feel Like I Wanna Do, Gosh!”

Perhaps the wisest words spoken throughout the film are uttered in the first scene of Napoleon on the school bus. The kid's question, "What are you going do to today, Napoleon," isn't said with an ounce of sarcasm. It's more like the kid is on a school field trip to the zoo, and he's at the monkey exhibit. Napoleon is a weird specimen to observe, and his response couldn't be more indicative of his individuality. Plus, he just doesn't give a crap what anyone thinks.

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