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Has There Been An Iconic Quotable Comedy Movie In The Last Decade?

Author Cort Freeman
Has There Been An Iconic Quotable Comedy Movie In The Last Decade? (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Comic Relief US )

Has there been an iconic quotable comedy movie made in the last decade? I’ll give you a minute to think.

I don’t think there has been. I want there to be. Honestly, I hope I’m wrong, but can you think of one? I’m not talking about a comedy that made you laugh or made money in the box office. I’m talking about a classic, iconic movie that everyone could quote and you knew what they were talking about. I can’t think of one in the last 10 years–can you?

What Was The Last Quotable Comedy Movie?

What do you think was the last quotable comedy movie? Let’s see here, Step Brothers was filled with lines we were all quoting constantly. “Did we just become best friends?” and quotes about the Catalina Wine Mixer just to name a couple. However, that was back in 2008. The Hangover had some pretty popular quotes. I feel like anything Alan said during the movie became an instant quote. Unfortunately, that was 2009. Bridesmaids had some lines we were quoting, especially from the infamous bathroom and airplane scenes. That was 2011, though.

I can’t think of a quotable comedy movie in the last decade. There have been quotes from TV shows. I know Larry David has us all dropping “pretty, pretty, pretty good” and some of his other favorite lines from Curb Your Enthusiasm. I know there were also some lines from Silicon Valley on HBO that had many people quoting about “this guy.” However, not movies. There have even been TikTok videos and Instagram Reels we could quote–but not a movie.

Am I just missing the movie? Is it slipping my mind? It’s driving me crazy and I am now fearing that the comedy movie might be a thing of the past. Could I just be showing my age and maybe I’m not hearing all of the quotes? I don’t think so. I feel like I would know if a must-see instant-classic comedy movie has come out in the last 10 years. It seems like we aren’t living in the age of the comedy star like we had in the late 90s when Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler were dropping hit after hit in the box office. Can you name a quotable comedy movie that was released in the last 10 years? Let us know! What can you think of? I feel like it’s been since Bridesmaids in 2011 but I really hope I’m wrong (and I don’t say that often). See my take below!

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What’s the most recent iconic quotable comedy movie? I don’t think there’s been one in the last 10 years. Please, prove me wrong. #ComedyMovie #Quotes #Funny #ProveMeWrong

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Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

Are These The 5 Funniest Sitcom Characters Of All-Time?

Who are the five funniest sitcom characters of all time? There are a lot to choose from, but for the sake of this list, we’re sticking with five. Who are you picking?

Understandably, everyone will have their own list of the funniest sitcom characters of all time. We all find different things funny and can relate to different characters and the wild situations they find themselves in. However, I’m sure there are many that we can all agree on.

Who Are The Funniest Sitcom Characters Ever?

Just like we all find different things, people, and situations funny–we probably all watch different shows. If you have an older sibling, they might have a different list than you because they grew up watching different sitcoms. I’m sure our parents would have different people on their lists that wouldn’t make it onto ours.

Usually, I like to consider the greater population when making these best of lists. I don’t want it to be characters or shows that I consider to be the best of all time; I want it to apply to everyone. However, this time around, I’m mixing it up. I’m not stating these are the funniest sitcom characters ever; I’m just saying that these are the five I would put on my list. If you disagree, you’re more than welcome to reach out and let me know your feelings. I can be found at @CortFreeman on Twitter (er, X, whatever).

I’m certain that at least one of these characters will make your list. Some of these cannot be argued and are solidified as one of the funniest sitcom characters ever. Others are definitely up for debate and you might be surprised to see them on the list. Spoiler Alert: you might disagree with number 5 but I stand by him being one of the greatest TV characters ever. I wish we were given more of him.

Before we get to the list, I should highlight some honorable mentions. I’m a huge fan of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, but it’s one of those shows where all of the characters are equally funny. I don’t know if I could choose who’s funnier: Charlie, Dennis, Frank, Mac, or Dee? You can’t pick one! Likewise, I’m a huge fan of Modern Family but even Phil Dunphy couldn’t rise above and make the final five. Characters from Parks & Rec, Arrested Development, and 30 Rock also were considered but ended up on the cutting room floor.

Now, let’s get to the list! Are these the five funniest sitcom characters of all-time?

  • George Costanza - "Seinfeld"

    https://youtu.be/jVJ7Vs3Y10w?si=mpq93-S7TxXYXNdX You had to have seen this coming. I don’t think George Costanza is one of the funniest sitcom character of all-time, I think he is the funniest. How he reacts in the situations he finds himself in is nothing short of gold. It’s not always the best decision, but it always leads to more problems–which is hilarious. No character can compete with George.

  • Michael Scott - "The Office"

    https://youtu.be/IBJJrZ5LAVQ?si=VkVMo_vqEdJ5RUfJ Don’t think Michael Scott belongs on the list? Just check out the episodes and seasons without him on The Office. You’ll change your mind pretty fast. He carried the show and we’ve never seen a character quite like him. How he straddles that fine line between being likable and unlikable is beyond me. He tried hard and wanted to be liked, and that might have been his biggest flaw.

  • Larry David - "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

    Is having Larry David on the list like having George Constanza on it twice? Probably. However, it’s deserved. If you weren’t aware, the character of George on Seinfeld was based on Larry David. Some of the things that happened to George even happened to Larry in real life! The main difference, I believe, is that George wants to be accepted into society and Larry wants to shun it. Long live Larry!

  • Joey Tribbiani - "Friends"

    My friends say I’m a Ross, but I still have to acknowledge that Joey is one of the funniest sitcom characters ever. Sure, his solo spin-off flopped. However, that’s not on the character! He did all he could. Watching Joey try and fail as an actor was always hilarious. As they say in the South, “bless his heart.” If Joey was in the scene, you could be confident that a laugh was coming. Yes, Chandler was “the funny one” in their group of friends but Joey was the funniest to the audience.

  • Erlich Bachman - "Silicon Valley"

    https://youtu.be/imf0cd7Pnj4?si=PLersE70RNP74C86 This one might come as a surprise, but I absolutely stand by it. T.J. Miller’s performance as Erlich Bachman will go down as one of the best ever. Nobody else could have done what Miller did in that role. I strongly believe he will go down as one of the best TV characters ever. His back and forth with Jiang-Yang is great every time. The show was different once he left and I will forever be left wondering what could have been.

    I understand that Elrich might not be as familiar of a character compared to others on the list, so allow me to take a second to introduce him. Essentially, he’s everything wrong with people in Tech. He’s brash, obnoxious, and thinks he’s above everyone when in reality–he’s not what he thinks he is. He likens himself to Steve Jobs and visionaries, but probably skews closer to the people these icons knew and left behind years ago. Erlich had one good idea that he scored a lot of cash with, and now he thinks that he’s elevated to a new level. However, he’s kind of like the Quarterback in High School who’s still talking about it 15 years after graduating. While I would never want to be friends with Erlich, I greatly enjoyed watching him. If you haven’t watched the show, you can stream it on Max. It’s well worth your time.

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