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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Tieno on May 27, 2008, 06:11:53 PM

Title: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Tieno on May 27, 2008, 06:11:53 PM
So I'm almost done with my thesis but I want to put in one of those flashy introductory/starting quotes, though not having any luck finding a suitable one.

My thesis is about human security (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_security), so think about something that somehow has to do/relates to peace, crime, safety, security, etc
Human security refers to an emerging paradigm for understanding global vulnerabilities whose proponents challenge the traditional notion of national security by arguing that the proper referent for security should be the individual rather than the state. Human security holds that a people-centered view of security is necessary for national, regional and global stability.

Preferably a funny one, like something from Arrested Development, The Office UK, Futurama, The Simpsons. Or if you know of a good serious one, have a go at it.

I'm going to bed now so don't make me dissapointed when I wake up next morning.

Help me Evilbore!
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: demi on May 27, 2008, 06:16:05 PM
He who smelt it, dealt it
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 27, 2008, 06:56:06 PM
Remember, it's not a lie if you believe it.
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Bildi on May 27, 2008, 08:39:46 PM
Global security?  smh
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: thekavorka on May 27, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
"If the glove don't fit, you must acquit"
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Brehvolution on May 27, 2008, 10:24:59 PM
Let the people have their voice, it helps weed out the dissension.
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Reb on May 28, 2008, 04:09:12 AM
"You, your children, and your children's children are banned! For 3 months."
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Kestastrophe on May 28, 2008, 07:26:56 AM
 "If you saw Atlas, the giant who holds the world on his shoulders, if you saw that he stood, blood running down his chest, his knees buckling, his arms trembling but still trying to hold the world aloft with the last of his strength, and the greater his effort the heavier the world bore down on his shoulders- what would you tell him to do?"

"I...  don't know. What.... could he do? What would you tell him?"

"To shrug."
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Tieno on May 28, 2008, 07:29:24 AM
Nice one Ketastrophe! I like!
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Pharmacy on May 28, 2008, 08:17:12 AM
"IS NIIIIICE" - BORAT, borat movie

"Everyone has favorite criminals. Mine are pimps. We can all rob a bank; we can all sell drugs. Being a pimp is a whole other thing."

"I don't get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now there's no rehab for stupidity."

Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Raban on May 28, 2008, 09:45:46 AM
"If you saw Atlas, the giant who holds the world on his shoulders, if you saw that he stood, blood running down his chest, his knees buckling, his arms trembling but still trying to hold the world aloft with the last of his strength, and the greater his effort the heavier the world bore down on his shoulders- what would you tell him to do?"

"I...  don't know. What.... could he do? What would you tell him?"

"To shrug."

You don't know how bad I wanna hump you right now. Between the avatar in this post...Fuck it, let's bone! :hump

As for the OP, I dunno. Quote Andrew Ryan.
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Tauntaun on May 28, 2008, 09:58:27 AM
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!  :maf
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: lordmaji on May 28, 2008, 10:40:38 AM
"you can't have any pudding, if you don't eat your meat"
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on May 28, 2008, 10:42:55 AM
What's the deal with airplane food?
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Tauntaun on May 28, 2008, 10:51:12 AM
"I have pop pop in the attic."

"The mere fact that you call it pop pop tells me you're not ready."
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Kestastrophe on May 28, 2008, 11:19:08 AM

You don't know how bad I wanna hump you right now. Between the avatar in this post...Fuck it, let's bone! :hump

Dammit, I'm a man. Not only that, but I just got married a week and a half ago. I just couldn't cheat on my wife.............too soon..............unless we keep it secret..........
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Tauntaun on May 28, 2008, 11:20:47 AM

You don't know how bad I wanna hump you right now. Between the avatar in this post...Fuck it, let's bone! :hump

Dammit, I'm a man. Not only that, but I just got married a week and a half ago. I just couldn't cheat on my wife.............too soon..............unless we keep it secret..........

It's not cheating if it's with a dood. :shh
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Yeti on May 28, 2008, 12:21:56 PM
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

I'm guessing that quote is going to be commonly used in other students' papers, but he also said "Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power," which is kind of the same thing and might look more original in your paper.
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 28, 2008, 01:14:27 PM
"We are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is."
-Dr. Mark Vonnegut

Doesn't really help you, but it's my favorite quote.
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 28, 2008, 01:45:53 PM
"Crom, I have never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad, why we fought or why we died. No, all that matters, is that two stood against many. That's what's important. Valour pleases you, Crom, so grant me one request: grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then the hell with you!"
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Raban on May 28, 2008, 06:18:25 PM

You don't know how bad I wanna hump you right now. Between the avatar in this post...Fuck it, let's bone! :hump

Dammit, I'm a man. Not only that, but I just got married a week and a half ago. I just couldn't cheat on my wife.............too soon..............unless we keep it secret..........

The most important secret ever :shh
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Powerslave on May 28, 2008, 06:20:16 PM
Any quote by me. Just plow through my post history and you will have a hard time picking one out (because all of them own).
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: muckhole on May 28, 2008, 06:21:03 PM
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin


So, "Live Free or Die Hard".  :o
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 28, 2008, 07:34:41 PM
"Crom, I have never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad, why we fought or why we died. No, all that matters, is that two stood against many. That's what's important. Valour pleases you, Crom, so grant me one request: grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then the hell with you!"

Good grief, if you're gonna quote the movie use the best quote!

"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!"
Title: Re: Help me find a funny quote to put in my thesis
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 28, 2008, 10:48:45 PM
"Crom, I have never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad, why we fought or why we died. No, all that matters, is that two stood against many. That's what's important. Valour pleases you, Crom, so grant me one request: grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then the hell with you!"

Good grief, if you're gonna quote the movie use the best quote!

"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!"

Two things:

1. I guess you didn't read the Conan thread.

2. The quote you mentioned is so overexposed, I wouldn't be surprised to hear my grandmother saying it. It's like "Go ahead, make my day" or "Luke, I am you father", using a line like that is not going to earn you any street cred.