George Sr. Quotes
Quote from the episode A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities
George Sr.: Uh, hey, Billy. I thought you were playing computer games with Sheldon.
Billy Sparks: I got bored so I came out here.
George Sr.: Well, you want me to go get him?
Billy Sparks: No, I'm fine by myself.
Coach Wilkins: Where's my serving bowl?
George Sr.: Uh, hey, Wayne, this is Billy.
Coach Wilkins: Hey.
Billy Sparks: Hello.
George Sr.: His mama's the one Mary took out tonight.
Coach Wilkins: Oh, right.
George Sr.: Billy, you just make yourself comfortable, watch whatever you want and help yourself to the fridge.
Billy Sparks: Thank you.
Coach Wilkins: You can't just leave this kid by himself.
George Sr.: Why not?
Coach Wilkins: His father's gone. He's lonely.
George Sr.: [quietly] Well, what do you want me to do, invite him to play poker? [normal voice] Hey, Billy, why don't you come hang with us?
Quote from the episode A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities
Principal Petersen: Well, I know it's rough, but my old man left when I was around your age. What are you, about 16, 17?
Billy Sparks: I'm 12.
Principal Petersen: Damn.
George Sr.: You know, maybe he doesn't want to talk about this.
Coach Wilkins: Sometimes it's good to get stuff off your chest. My man's been through a lot. And we're here for you.
Billy Sparks: Thank you.
Mr. Givens: I'm gonna raise.
Principal Petersen: On the bright side, you could look after your mom now. That's what I did. Made a man out of me.
George Sr.: You know, Billy, sometimes these things are for the best.
Coach Wilkins: Why would you say that?
George Sr.: My parents had a bad marriage. Honestly, it... it was hard to be around.
Mr. Givens: Full boat, read 'em and weep. Come to papa. Sorry.
Quote from the episode A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips
George Sr.: What are you doing?
Mary: Look at me and tell me what you see.
George Sr.: What? Did you get a haircut? Looks great.
Mary: No, I didn't get a haircut.
George Sr.: 'Cause you don't need one. Looking good, babe.
Mary: Lord. Just tell me what you see when you look at me.
George Sr.: [sighs, mutters] I don't know what's going on, but this feels like a trap.
Mary: I went to the salon to get a haircut.
George Sr.: Knew it, looking foxy.
Mary: But I didn't get one because I don't know what I want.
George Sr.: [quietly] Oh. You know who's got good hair? Charlene Tilton.
Mary: Who?
George Sr.: That little blonde one on Dallas. People make a fuss over Victoria Principal, but Charlene Tilton...
Mary: You're not helping me, George.
George Sr.: I knew this was a trap.
Quote from the episode A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips
George Sr.: That's a lot of fabric.
Mary: Oh, it's not just fabric. I also got pattern books and an accessory kit.
George Sr.: Can I ask how much that all cost?
Mary: Well, it's hard to say, because in the long run I'm gonna save us money.
George Sr.: Well, what did it cost in the short run?
Mary: I don't know, a hundred dollars?
George Sr.: A hundred dollars? What is wrong with you?
Quote from the episode The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
Meemaw: How'd that Daddy-daughter thing work out?
George Sr.: I'm not in the mood, Connie.
Meemaw: I told you not to go in there, but you knew better, didn't you?
George Sr.: I don't need your parenting advice.
Meemaw: Seems like you do.
George Sr.: I'm sorry. How many of your children still talk to you? Oh, that's right. Just Mary.
Quote from the episode The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
Mary: [enters] What's going on?
Sheldon: Missy tore my Professor Proton picture, and now Dad's yelling at me.
George Sr.: You yelled first. He yelled first.
Mary: [sighs] I'll take care of this.
George Sr.: You don't even know what happened.
Mary: Did she tear up his picture?
George Sr.: Well, yeah, she did.
Mary: Honestly, I can't leave this house for five minutes without everything falling apart.
George Sr.: I was handling it.
Mary: Obviously.
George Sr.: [sighs] You yelled first.
Quote from the episode The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
Adult Sheldon: That's the thing with pool balls and people. They are both... unpredictable.
Brenda Sparks: Hi, George.
George Sr.: Oh, hey, Brenda. What brings you out tonight?
Brenda Sparks: Just needed to get out of the house.
George Sr.: [sighs heavily] I hear that.
Brenda Sparks: You want some company?
George Sr.: Sure.
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
George Sr.: And then Missy starts tearing everybody a new one, 'cause her little boyfriend broke up with her.
Brenda Sparks: Poor thing. But good training for when her husband dumps her one day.
George Sr.: [chuckles] I'm sorry about that.
Brenda Sparks: No, you know what, the truth is, it was over a while ago.
George Sr.: It happens.
Brenda Sparks: But, hey, he's got the kids tonight and ladies drink half price, so let's pretend I'm a lady.
George Sr.: [laughs] Yes, ma'am.
Brenda Sparks: Mm. You look like you could use a shot with that beer.
George Sr.: Shots? I got school in the morning.
Brenda Sparks: Oh. I didn't realize we were both here for ladies' night.
George Sr.: Can we get some shots over here?
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
George Sr.: [laughs] You were a cheerleader?
Brenda Sparks: Yeah. I mean, you wouldn't know it to look at me now.
George Sr.: Don't say that. I can totally see you on top of that pyramid.
Brenda Sparks: Oh, I was on the bottom, and you know it. But at least I could fill out a sweater.
George Sr.: You and me both, sister.
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
George Sr.: Oh! I love Skynyrd!
Brenda Sparks: You know what? I saw them play Dallas.
George Sr.: You're kidding. Wh-What year?
Brenda Sparks: I'd just got kicked out of beauty school, so I guess... [sighs] '76?
George Sr.: I was at that show!
Brenda Sparks: Stop it.
George Sr.: Nah. Nazareth opened.
Brenda Sparks: Oh, my God. They did. They did. [chuckles]
George Sr.: Small world.
Brenda Sparks: Yeah.
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
Brenda Sparks: You want to dance?
George Sr.: [chuckles] Me? No.
Brenda Sparks: Oh, come on.
George Sr.: No. There's people here.
Brenda Sparks: Well... then what if we go someplace else?
George Sr.: What do you have in mind?
Brenda Sparks: Herschel does have the kids. [off George's look] Oh, God, I'm sorry. [laughs] That was... That was over the line. [George groans] [George pants] You okay? George?
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
[George's monitor is beeping steadily]
Mary: Hi.
George Sr.: Hey.
Mary: Look who I have with me.
Brenda Sparks: Hey, George.
George Sr.: Brenda. [monitor beeps rapidly]
Mary: Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?
George Sr.: Oh, no. Nah, I was just... excited to see you, hmm? [monitor beeping faster] [rapid beeping] [George pulls of his monitor clip] [alarm beeping] [nervous chuckle]
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
George Sr.: Bad enough they rolled me out in a wheelchair I didn't need. You could've let me drive.
Mary: You got winded getting in the car.
George Sr.: You heard that, huh?
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
Mary: Should we talk about what happened the other night?
George Sr.: What happened the other night?
Mary: Us having that huge fight.
George Sr.: Oh, that, that. Forget it.
Mary: [scoffs] How can I?
George Sr.: It was a bad night. I say best thing is to put it in the rearview mirror.
Mary: [sighs] Oh, I would love that.
George Sr.: Done. The other night never happened.
Mary: Thank you.
George Sr.: [sighs]
Disc Jockey: And up next, we've got a twofer of Lynyrd Skynyrd coming at you.
[As "What's Your Name" starts to play, George turns off the radio]
George Sr.: [chuckles] Could use a little peace and quiet.
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
Brenda Sparks: Psst. George.
George Sr.: What's up?
Brenda Sparks: How you doing?
George Sr.: Hanging in.
Brenda Sparks: So... is it weird, me coming over for dinner?
George Sr.: What do you mean?
Brenda Sparks: You know exactly what I mean.
George Sr.: Brenda, I had a lot to drink that night. You know, I don't remember much.
Brenda Sparks: You don't?
George Sr.: No, I do not. [nods]
Brenda Sparks: Oh. Okay. I guess I don't either.
George Sr.: Great. See you at dinner.
Brenda Sparks: Yeah, mm-hmm.
Quote from the episode One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
George Sr.: Look, I'm-I'm sorry about earlier.
Brenda Sparks: It's okay. I understand.
George Sr.: I just don't want this to be weird. We're neighbors. You and my wife are friends. Your kids aren't here, right?
Brenda Sparks: No.
George Sr.: S-So, we're-we're neighbors. You and my wife are friends.
Brenda Sparks: That's why it's weird, George.
George Sr.: But nothing actually happened. There's no reason to feel guilty.
Brenda Sparks: Okay.
George Sr.: I mean, did we have too much to drink? Sure. Did-did we talk about going home from the bar together?
Brenda Sparks: Okay, I'm sorry about that.
George Sr.: No need to apologize, 'cause we didn't go. All we did was have a nice time in a public place. Mm? Is there anything wrong with that?
Brenda Sparks: Kind of feels like it.
George Sr.: It does feel like it. Why does it feel like it?
Brenda Sparks: [sighs] Maybe... ...'cause it was nice to talk to someone and feel special.
George Sr.: It was.
Brenda Sparks: Mm, maybe you should go.
George Sr.: I should go.
Brenda Sparks: Thanks for stopping by.
George Sr.: Yeah.
Quote from the episode Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
Brenda Sparks: It ain't pretty, but it's private. So, what's up?
George Sr.: Now, don't freak out, but Connie was at the bar asking questions.
Brenda Sparks: What the hell?
George Sr.: It's fine. I handled it. [Brenda sighs] We're all good.
Brenda Sparks: Well, I hope so.
George Sr.: We are. But I think we probably shouldn't go to the bar at the same time for a while.
Brenda Sparks: Okay. You stay home. I'll go.
George Sr.: Why me? That's where I hang out.
Brenda Sparks: I'm single. Who am I gonna meet sitting at home?
George Sr.: I don't know. Mailman? Plumber? I've seen a movie where the pizza delivery boy does pretty well for himself. [both chuckle]
Quote from the episode Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
George Sr.: When you were married, would you have said that Herschel was your best friend?
Brenda Sparks: [scoffs] What married person would say that?
George Sr.: My buddy Wayne.
Brenda Sparks: Does this buddy of yours have kids?
George Sr.: No.
Brenda Sparks: Then what the hell does he know?
George Sr.: He's a very happy guy. It's exhausting. Ooh, I should get going.
Brenda Sparks: Okay. You want to take a chicken for the smoker?
George Sr.: Do I look like a vegetarian?
Quote from the episode Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
Mary: You are finishing high school, end of discussion.
George Jr.: It's my life.
George Sr.: It's my house. If you're don't go to school, you can't live here.
Mary: Hold on, we are not kicking him out.
George Sr.: The hell we're not!
George Jr.: I'll pack right now.
Mary: Stop, you don't have to go.
George Sr.: Yes, he does. My house, my rules.
Mary: It is my house, too.
George Sr.: Oh, really?
Mary: Yes, really.
Quote from the episode Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
George Sr.: Hey. You might want to check in on Sheldon.
Mary: Is he okay?
George Sr.: Well, he was smiling.
Mary: Smiling how? [George mimics Sheldon's strained grin] Oh, boy.
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