Many comedy films live in the moment, and as time goes on the jokes and premises become dated. However such is not the case with Ghostbusters — which celebrated its 30th anniversary a few months back. Ghostbusters remains one of the most truly funny and lasting comedy films around, which would explain why there’s so much interest in doing an all-female reboot in the near future. Until that happens here I’ve gathered all the Ghostbusters quotes you know you’re still repeating.
“We’re ready to believe you.” — The Ghostbusters
Everyday use: When you want to believe.
“Don’t cross the streams.” — Egon Spengler
Everyday use: When no one knows how to do the job.
“Alright, this chick is toast!” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When you’re preparing for battle.
“Back off man, I’m a scientist.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When no one can tell you how to do your job.
“Does anyone wanna play Parcheesi?” — Louis Tully
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWdZ6zkSMkw
Everyday use: When you enter a silent room.
“There is no Dana, only Zuul.” — Dana Barrett
Everyday use: When you want to freak your significant other out.
“Let’s show this prehistoric b*tch how we do things downtown.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When you gotta show off how you do things back home.
“When someone asks you if you’re a god, you say YES!” — Winston Zeddemore
Everyday use: When you choose the wrong time to be humble.
“Ok, who brought the dog?” — Louis Tully
https://youtu.be/yWdZ6zkSMkw?t=4s
Everyday use: When your party is getting out of control.
“See you on the other side, Ray.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When your battle is life or death.
“Listen, do you smell something?” — Ray Stantz
Everyday use: When you’re not sure what’s spooking you.
“I love this plan! I’m excited to be a part of it! Let’s do it!” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When all else fails.
“Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria!” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When you can see into the future.
“You’re right, no human being would stack books like this.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When it’s a bit of a stretch.
“Since I joined these men, I’ve seen sh*t that will turn you white!” — Winston Zeddemore
Everyday use: When no one believes the stress of your job.
“I am the keymaster.” — Louis Tully
Everyday use: When you’re the chosen one.
“This man has no dick.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When the setup is just too easy.
“He slimed me.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When there is more to your opponent than meets the eye.
“We came. We Saw. We kicked its ass.” — Peter Venkman
Everyday use: When you’ve thoroughly dominated the competition.
“I have a radical idea… We’ll cross the streams.” — Egon Spengler
Everyday use: When you realize you’ve been going about it all wrong.
