You know them, you love them. If
not, study this list. I’ve added tips on how to use them in everyday
life.
1. /Thumb up, salute/ - I’m not sure if a hand gesture can
technically be a quote, but this one deserves it. All purpose, it can be used
to signal “You’re looking good”, “Everything’s fine with me”, “See you later”, or
“Good job”, along with any other positive messages.
2. “Talk to me Goose.” - The ultimate conversation starter.
3. “Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.” - Say this any
and every time you reply in the negative.
4. “Below the hard deck does not count.” - Can be used any time
you don’t agree with a decision or outcome. The only possible rebutle is “hard
deck my ass”. Feel free to experiment with where you put the emphasis.
5. “Maverick’s supersonic; I’ll be there in 30 seconds.” - The
obligatory response any time someone asks for your ETA.
6. “God damn it Maverick!” - A general use rebuke.
7. “Up there we gotta push it. That’s our job.” - Function as a
motivational line or a reason for why things got carried away. It can also make
your employment sound interesting. You’ve got options.
8. “I’m holding on too tight. I’ve lost the edge.” - Use this
any time you make a mistake in a clutch situation. The more absurd or bathos
inspiring the better.
9. “That son of a bitch cut me off.” - Works equally well for traffic
or conversations or any time anybody cuts you off.
10. “We went like this, he went like that. I said to Hollywood,
'Where'd he go?' Hollywood says, 'Where'd who go?' " – Use it
to explain anything that gets lost, screwed up, or confused.
11. “Bogeys like fireflies all over the sky.” - It’s the paprika
of similes. It’ll spice up any story.
12. “It’s not good, it doesn’t look good.” - For when things
don’t look good.
13. “Come on Mav, do some of that pilot shit.” - Nobody will
fail you if you implore them with that line.
14. “Your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash.” - If
you’re worried someone is about to be overcome by their own hubris, use this to
rein them in.
15. “Great Mav, real slick.” - Say it too yourself after a
blunder. Referring to yourself as Mav can only help to raise your spirits back
up.
16. “They were abused children.” - Add it any time people walk
away from a group conversation.
17. “Gutsiest move I ever saw.” - A compliment that works in any
situation.
18. “No man, it was a really great move. He was inverted.” - Bust
this out if someone questions the actions of a friend, regardless of whether
inversion was involved or not. Can also be used as a defense of number 17.
19. “That’s right Ice… man, I am dangerous.” - In case your
loose cannon status is ever in questions.
20. “There’s two O’s in Goose.” - Slip it in if anyone asks you
to correct their spelling
21. “You can be my wingman any time.” - for when you want to
establish a new best friend. If they reply “Bullshit, you can be mine” then you
know it’s for real.
22. “Hollywood, you’re looking good. I’m going after Viper.” -
If you ever want to leave a situation early, use this as your excuse. That or “I
need to take a shower”.
23. “Maverick has the ball.” - Works for any time you assume
control or authority.
24. “I want some butts!” - All-purpose angry outburst, or
possibly sex proposition.
25. “This gives me a hard on.” - Don’t be afraid to share your
feelings.
26. “Slider *sniff* you stink.” - If you ever need to insult
someone but nothing specific comes to mind. You don’t have to call them Slider,
but it helps.
27. “The simple fact is that you feel responsible for Goose, and
you have a confidence problem.” - If a friend is worrying about a past mistake,
use this to straighten them out.
