Summary
That ‘70s Showwas full of hilarious and brilliant quotes that kept audiences laughing for hours after the credits rolled. There were several stand-out quotes from all of the characters inevery season ofThat ‘70s Show, but some were more memorable than others. Characters like Red and Eric were known for their dry and sarcastic humor, for example, whereas others such as Fez and Kelso were remembered for their ditzy but wholesome personalities.
TheEaster eggs inThat ‘90s Show, the spinoff that followed Eric and Donna’s daughter, Leia, also referenced these characters and their iconic lines. However, not every legendary quote from the show was necessarily funny.That ‘70s Showhad some powerful lines of dialogue from its more profound moments, which was a refreshing break from the standard sitcom humor. Point Place was buzzing with life in the ‘70s, and Eric Forman and his friends and family were rather vocal throughout.
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15"You Know What A Funny Word Is? Pickle-Weasel!" - Michael Kelso
Season 2, Episode 12 - Eric’s Stash
While there were plenty of hilarious lines of dialogue between the characters when they were in the circle, Kelso’s remark, “You know what a funny word is? Pickle-weasel!” was one of the best.This moment truly highlighted the ridiculousness of Kelso’s character and his strange thought process,although he and the others being high wasn’t exactly helping. What made it even better, however, was that Eric and Hyde were busy arguing about some missing money, and Kelso was barely paying attention. Hilariously, his comment proved just how disconnected he was from reality, even when he was outside of the circle.
14"Little Red Riding B*tch!" - Donna Pinciotti
Season 4, Episode 14 - Eric’s Hot Cousin
One ofThat ‘70s Show’s best friendshipswas between Donna and Jackie, but when their tanning session went awry, they had one of the most brilliantly funny arguments of the show. After the two fell asleep and got severely burned,they started trading insults and blaming one another,to which Donna called Jackie “Little red riding b*tch!” as they slapped each other’s sore arms. Although their fight wasn’t huge, it did show how quickly the only two girls in theThat ‘70s Showcastturned on one another, despite their sisterly relationship being one of the show’s most interesting dynamics.
13"I Sat Next To God Once On The Bus. He Told Me The Meaning Of Life And Then He Gave Me A Pretzel." - Leo
Season 2, Episode 23 - Holy Crap!
Hyde’s enigmatic friend, Leo, was a hysterical addition toThat ‘70s Showwhen he joined the cast in season 2. It was heavily implied that Leo was also one of Hyde’s suppliers, and he was a hardcore stoner himself.Leo’s stereotypical hippy attitude was amazingly played upeven more when he joined Hyde in the circleand said that he’d “sat next to God on the bus” and that the deity had divulged the secret of life and given him a pretzel. AlthoughLeo disappeared inThat ‘70s Showfor a while, lines like these kept the character incredibly popular.
Season 2, Episode 5 - Halloween
Fez and candy were soulmates
One of Fez’s most memorable character traits inThat ‘70s Showwas his love of candy. As he was a foreign exchange student,Fez was mindblown by the concept of Halloween and trick-or-treating,and he was convinced that Eric and the others were pranking him. Much to the gang’s dismay, Fez forced them to take him door-to-door, wearing a ridiculously tightBatmancostume. When presented with an apple, Fez called the homeowner a “son of a b*tch,” which was brilliantly funny and perfectly encapsulated his sassy attitude. Fez and candy were soulmates, and he frequently voiced this throughout the show.
11"He Likes To Be Tall." - Kitty Forman
Season 5, Episode 22 - You Shook Me
One ofKitty’s funniest quotes inThat ‘70s Showwas very subtle and a throwaway comment, but it was also one of the best moments of the show. Kitty’s dog, Schatzi, was reluctantly bought for her by Red, and while he wasn’t a huge fan of him, he was glad his wife was happy. When Red found Schatzi standing on their kitchen counter and questioned it, all Kitty replied was, “He likes to be tall.”The stupidity and timing of this moment were perfect,especially as the dachshund and his little legs that far off the ground were absurdly comical.
10"I’m So Sorry Things Didn’t Work Out With You And Eric." - Kitty Forman
Season 8, Episode 22 - That ’70s Finale
Kitty’s heartbreaking speech in “That ‘70s Finale” was deeply profound and one ofthe most emotional monologues in a TV showever. As she reflected on the decade with each of her loved ones, she made a point of acknowledging the fallout ofDonna and Eric’s relationship inThat ‘70s Show. Kitty told Donna she was “sorry things didn’t work out” with the pair, which was wholesome but saddening.Kitty was a surrogate parental figure for Donna throughout the show,both as a mother-in-law and a support system when Midge left, and she still loved her even after Eric left.
9"I Heard About This Guy Who Invented A Car That Runs On Water, Man!" - Steven Hyde
Season 1, Episode 1 - That ’70s Pilot
Arunning gag inThat ‘70s Showthat was often referred to was the mysterious “car that runs on water.” This was first mentioned in the very first episode, and it was paralleled again in the last, too.Hyde’s obsession with the government and fighting back against the manwas a core part of his characterization,but the fact that this concept played into the stereotype of his personality made this quote even funnier. Between Hyde’s love for the circle and his consistent interest in the hypothetical motor vehicle, it made sense thatThat ‘70s Showaired out of order.
8"Hello Mother, This Is Your Son Eric. I’m Not Feeling Well" - Eric Forman
Season 2, Episode 2 - Red’s Last Day
In the episode “Red’s Last Day,” Kitty sent Eric to go and pick up his intoxicated father from a bar, although Kitty phrased it as he “wasn’t feeling well.” However, Red got Eric drunk, so they called Kitty. Eric’s attempt to keep himself composed, as he calmly told Kitty the exact same words she’d used previously, was nothing short of stellar. This moment was underrated, especially as Eric felt the need to preface the conversation byreminding Kitty that he was her son.Despite their strained relationship, this was a very rare occasion whenRed was borderline proud of Eric.
Season 3, Episode 11 - Who Wants It More?
Red didn’t care about what the room thought of him
After Red faced a near-death experience in “Who Wants It More?” he started to embrace life and threw a party. However, Red realized his friends annoyed him, and when he made his speech, he announced his funeral plans instead.Red’s iconic catchphrasesalways involved “ass” in some way, so his decision to be“buried face-down so that anyone who [didn’t] like [him] can kiss [his] ass”was very in character. What made this quote even funnier, however, was Red’s lack of tact. Red didn’t care about what the room thought of him; he just wanted everyone out of his house.
6"Look, If I Could Run Across The Beach Into My Own Arms, I Would." - Jackie Burkhart
Season 5, Episode 25 - Celebration Day
Jackie’s relationships were non-stop inThat ‘70s Show. But after weeks of her teasing Kelso and Hyde, Jackie inevitably decided she loved herself the most and that if she “could run across the beach into [her] own arms, [she] would.” It was great Jackie chose herself, andher wording was textbook Jackie and simply hilarious.Jackie’s love interests had their flaws, but it took her too long to realize Fez was a perfect fit for her. AlthoughThat ‘90s Showexplained why Fez and Jackie broke up, it was a shame she didn’t stay with someone who matched this energy.
