Some TV quotes become so memorable that they stop feeling like lines from a show and start becoming part of everyday language. The Simpsons has been doing that for decades, giving fans an almost endless supply of ridiculous one liners, accidental life advice, and perfectly timed insults. Ask someone for their favorite quote, and you are likely to get a completely different answer every time. Reddit recently asked fans to pick the one line they love most, and the responses covered plenty of classic moments, deep cuts, and jokes people still use in real life. Here are 15 favorites that fans could not resist sharing
“Trying is the first step towards failure”
One Reddit user picked this wonderfully pessimistic piece of advice, which perfectly captures Homer’s ability to turn even the most basic life lesson into something completely backwards.
“Everything’s coming up Millhouse!”
For one fan, Milhouse’s rare moment of confidence was the quote that immediately came to mind. It is short, ridiculous and still works whenever something unexpectedly goes your way.
“You don’t win friends with salad”
This musical little warning about the dangers of vegetables remains one of the show’s most bizarrely memorable moments. One Redditor simply chose the line, while another followed up by singing it, proving how easily it gets stuck in your head.
