I've seen the clip for this but it cut off the "decaf" part. With it, the scene's not as funny: w/o it it makes it looks like "slut" and "moron" was the nicer thing Dorothy could have said if she had continued before her coffee. ...just my thought, carry on
Blanche: Dorothy, your husband is here. Dorothy: I don't have a husband, call the police. Stan: Your ex-husband! Dorothy: Then I'll call the police! Blanche: Can you imagine your son going into his 60s always going to you for help with no life and a job. (Doorbell rings and Dorothy gets up to open the door.) Dorothy: No, I can't. (She opens it to find Stan in front of her) Dorothy: Yes, I can!
I love how they were all so savage on this show. Dorothy was savage in a calculated way. Blanche was savage on impulse. Rose was accidentally and unknowingly savage. And Sophia just had no filter at all.
you can always tell when Dorothy is going to unleash a zinger. she gets quiet, stares and then out it comes! and it's always funny! she was the master!!
Not to mention is spans generations. Young women, middle aged women, old women, even men. We can all enjoy it even if we can't relate to the characters
lol I once used the insult she gave Stan stating that he was 1 chromosome away from being a potato. I was dealing with a customer who tried dragging a mobile jumper cable from the front when the wheels were in the back.
I grew up watching this show and I think that's where I got my sarcasm from. Here's an original line from me: “you could get shot with an arrow and miss the point.”
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There’s a meme of her that I shared of her that says, “you ever make a facial expression and think, ‘whoa I didn’t mean to make that face out loud’?” 😂
My mom was watching this in her last days of cancer. You could even hear a slight chuckle or laugh even after she stopped communicating. ❤ So it holds a special place for me in my heart.
I remember I used to watch this show with my mom off and on, when I was a teenager in the '80s , I couldn't get it that much I was a young buck.. now I am in my mid '50s, l watching the re-runs, and actually now these close to their age when they started the show understand them more and laughing more... Good old days. Rip girls
I love that she was in the military, she was in the Marine Corps during WWII. This explains her death stare. Lol. She really was something else. God rest her soul
I’ve been watching them since high school and even then I related to almost every situation they issued. Dorothy was my favorite but all deserve respect.
@@ThatRedhedd Doesn’t even come close to these ladies…I was in my 20s and college when I watched a rare episode and it just cracked me up (I have an aunt who is just like Dorothy…know it all and superior to the other 2). Three’s Co. is not about the lives of 50- 60yr olds and of course the senile (?) Ma’.
“Step on a crack, break your mother’s back, it doesn’t work.. I know… I tried.” 🤣 I love facial expressions when she’s sarcastic or when Sophia says something
I loved the timing here. The long pause and meaningful look before she said: "..................................................................I tried."
Stan: Dorothy, we've got a stack of papers to go over before the surgery. Dorothy: Surgery?! Sophia: Finally going through with that hair transplant. Stan: Sophia, not everyone know this isn't real. (pointing to his toupee) Dorothy: Oh please! Stevie Wonder could tell that's a rug! Blanche: Dorothy, your husband is here. Dorothy: I don't have a husband. Call the police. Stan: Your ex-husband, Stan. Dorothy: I'll call the police! Dorothy: That didn't sound right on our honeymoon and it doesn't sound right, now! Dorothy: Rose, you work in Grief Counseling. What do you expect, comedians?! Dorothy: I used to think Stan would take care of me. I mean, we didn't have much saved, but he was a darn good novelty salesman. Sounds naïve to think I've placed my hopes on the future to a bald pinhead, with the morals of a maggot who made a living selling plastic dog doo. But at least, I'm not bitter.
I remember when Dorothy was yelling at Rose about "condoms" in the drugstore, the clerk behind the counter said, "Take it easy lady! Did you just get out of prison?"
Rose: "It's true, Charlie was the only lover I ever had. My first time was on our wedding night" Blanche: "Get out of here!" Dorothy: "Oh back off Blanche! Not all of us are classified by the navy as a friendly port!"
Dorothy Blanche have you seen the latest ads, join the Navy, see the world sleep with Blanche Devereaux. Join the army be all you can be sleep with Blanche Devereaux. The Marines are looking for a few good men who have not slept with Blanche Devereaux!!!
She mastered facial expressions. That’s why, while the others moved around, she ALWAYS had the centre seat at the kitchen table. It was so we could see her facial expressions play out.
Ok, I am gonna say it: the dress looked better on Dorothy. It actually makes Blanche looker shorter and heavier, and the color makes her look washed out. Blanche looked better in more tailored dresses and prints. Dorothy’s height and coloring were made for more flowing fabrics and pastels.
Many people don’t realize the writers of these shows are the real geniuses. Actors take credit for their whole careers from something they didn’t create. William Shatner for instance. I actually felt a little bad when he announced that he never has been to outer space 🪐.
My favorite line” Dorthy guess whose here?” “My date” “No,your husband” “I don’t have a husband call the police” “Your ex husband” “ I’ll call the police” 😂 straight gold Edit: this was my personal favorite line 😂
My favourite line she says to Stan is when his brother visits she hugs him and Stan says "what about me babe" and she snaps back "Go hug a landmine" 🤣🤣🤣
Stan: Dorothy, we've got a stack of papers to go over before the surgery. Dorothy: Surgery?! Sophia: Finally going ahead with that hair transplant. Stan: Sophia, not everyone know this isn't real. (pointing to his toupee) Dorothy: Oh please! Stevie Wonder could tell that's a rug! Stan: Dorothy, try to control yourself, it's been a while and I need some rest. (Gets kicked off the bed by Dorothy) Stan: What the hell is that for?! Dorothy: You're not getting in this bed, Stanley!!!!! Stan: Then, where am I supposed to sleep?! Dorothy: On the floor like any dog!!!! Stan: Oh, Fine. Fine! Stan Zbornak doesn't need to beg a woman to get into bed. Women come to Me! Dorothy: Yeah, right after they get the approval numbers on your MasterCard! Stan: Good Night! Dorothy: Oh, Shut Up! Dorothy: That didn't sound right when you said it on our honeymoon and it doesn't sound right, now.
3:50 Rose is absolutely right, you can have a boyfriend without going all the way. I had three and stayed a virgin until I married. Why don't people believe that?
Now that all of you have brought it up, I'm sure someone will "make it so!" Obviously, the male alternative will be Patrick Stewart, for totally different reasons!!
The glacial stare. The built up tension from those 1sec-too-long-pauses. The deadpan delivery of those deliciously witty come backs that could cut glass. Dorothy Zbornak was one of a kind.
My favorite zinger from Dorothy is when Blanche walks in upset and say's "I've never been so embarrassed in my life." Then Dorothy responded with, "What about that time you lost the keys to your handcuffs and you had to go with that guy on his mail route." 🤣😂 That one does it every time for me..
"They were probably looking for drugs." "We have Maalox and estrogen. How many junkies have gas and hot flashes?" The only thing funnier than Dorothy's cutting remarks are her absolute deadpan stares. Bea Arthur doesn't even need to say anything to get laughs.
“How did she die?” “You know we’re not sure. One night, she left in her wheelchair and never came back. The next day, the neighborhood kids had a go-cart, with two really big back wheels.” Gets me every time lol
All the cast of Golden Girls are reunited in heaven: Estelle Getty ((1923-2008)) Beatrice Arthur ((1922-2009)) Rue McClanahan ((1934-2010)) Betty White ((1922-2021))
Rue, Bea, Betty and Estelle made me look forward to the weekends with my grandparents. My mum and dad had an unbelievably violent relationship, but Friday nights I escaped the chaos to sleep at my grandparents where I'd watch the Golden Girls every weekend. Whenever I see re-runs it always takes me to a happy place, and for that I'll always be grateful to these 4 amazing ladies and the best grandparents I could every have wished for.
Dorothy was my favorite. Bea Arthur had perfect comic timing (not even if you were hanging upside down on a trapeze :D). Her facial expressions said it all. Rest in Peace to all of these lovely Golden Girls.
Truly talented. I love how they all made fun of her looks and never having a lot of dates, but she was the one to get married in the end. She got the last laugh. Perfect ending imo.
The way Dorothy gives her look and burns them with her savagery is unmatched. Blanche just laughs and keeps going about her business 😂 Dorothy, queen of savage
I love her character. She's intelligent, brilliantly sardonic, lovingly witty and a strong moral force for her sisters. I think it's sheer genius of the writers to create idiosyncratic characters that have their individual charm and yet do not obscure one another.
Seriously had some talent. Sitcoms can be stale as hell sometimes. I wasn’t even born yet when this show aired, and never have been a fan of older television comedies I always thought they were too outdated and unfunny but this series…..❤ the dialogue and delivery by these four. It’s iconic. Bea was always my favorite
Her expression and tone at 9:26 kills me each and every time and the little sigh before she says "at least I'm not bitter" Bea Arthur's timing and delivery was always so spot on
I’m a 32 year black male American 🇺🇸. Born in 1991. Me and my brothers (who were ball players and hip hop) urban kids loved this show! It would come on late on Nick @Night. We would watch everything else and stay up for that. My parents would be like they like that too?! 🎉😂 🤍
Can’t believe they forgot to add the time when Dorothy and Stan go see a therapist bc he can’t get over her and the therapist says “ Stan, why would you want to be with a woman who so clearly doesn’t want to be with you?” And Dorothy says “ I think I can answer that doctor, there’s no other kind” 😭😭😭 it’s one of my favorite Dorothy lines of all time.
I always loved Dorothy's deadpan looks. And Sofia just felt like she knew she was old enough to have earned the right say anything and get away with it! They all def had their distinct personalities and were all lovable.
Blanche: [unamused, steals pork chop] Dorothy, you're out of the club. Meeting is adjourned. Thank you, ladies. See you next week. [other members depart] Well, I hope you're not too upset over this, Dorothy. Dorothy: I've just been thrown out of an unauthorized Elvis fan club. I'll try to pick up the pieces and go on with my life. I mean, there must be a support group for people like me. Rose: We're sorry, Dorothy, but the bylaws clearly state that any derogatory remarks about the King are grounds for immediate expulsion. Blanche: Maybe you ought to join an organization that is a little less fanatical in its devotion, honey. Dorothy: Oh, like what, Blanche, the PLO?
The Golden Girls aired in 1985 through 1992. It's been 38 years since the first show. One of the best comedies of all time. Dorothy is my favorite character. Her zingers are hilarious ! She actually became prettier as the years went by, I think she's the prettiest of them. So funny when she would say something nice to Stan, and then slam the door in his face !
She was always my favorite her delivery on these lines were what made this show so iconic. It’s a shame that her Betty didn’t get along as much. I always felt they had the best presence on the show
One of my favorite Bea lines was when she appeared on “All in the family” as Maude. Maude says to Archie, “You can either come to the table and eat, or you can lie there and feed off your own fat”😄
At the dance marathon/competition--Blanche: "I have more stamina". Dorothy: "Blanche, we are not dancing on our backs." When they're auditioning for "Cats"--Dorothy: "I could never compete with you, Blanche. You've given some of your finest performances in back alleys."
Or this one: "Lest we forget the 1964 Tokyo Olympics." I thought of it because the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have finally started. When I heard the news that Tokyo had won the rights to host the 2020 Olympics; I was extremely happy because it would be the first time since 1964 that Tokyo has hosted the Summer Olympics and the fourth time overall that Japan has hosted either the Summer or Winter Olympics. Sapporo, Japan hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics and Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics.
When I was young I never got why my parents laughed so much. The jokes went over my head. Glad as an adult I revisited it. Dorothy is actually my favorite. 😂😂 “my rear tire has less pressure”
I was born in the 70s, so this show is a staple in my childhood . So many nights I would fall asleep watching my girls. I loved this show and still do 💜
Yes! That was her best look. Also the hair. Much more natural and charming than the perm she had in the first scene here. I also agree about 11:11. To tall Dorothy, the dress with the horizontal folds was flattering, to curvy Blanche, not so much.
Blanche "This is strictly off the record but Dirk is nearly five years younger than I am" Dorothy "In what Blanche? Dog years?" That deadpan delivery is priceless and cracks me up everytime 🤣
I forget who Dorothy was referring to, but I love her inflection and ' 2 really big back wheels' gesture, implying that she'd been killed and the wheel chair stolen .....
I became a fan of "The Golden Girls" because when I was little, I would stay with my grandma Betty- "Grammy" as I called her- after school and she was a big fan of both "The Golden Girls" and "I Love Lucy." Watching these shows nowadays makes me feel as though Grammy is still alive and sitting next to me on my living room couch. Grammy died when I was fifteen; I miss her a lot, but I'm doing okay.
I watched this show when I was in middle school. It still makes me laugh. The chemistry between all four women is undeniable. The one-liners make me laugh every time. Bea Arthur could deliver a line with just her eyes and face. Estelle Getty had the cruelest lines but got away with it like no other. This is a great show.
10:58 - 12:12 should have been extended Blanche: This dress only belongs on the most devastatingly beautiful body. Dorothy: And who are you going to give it to, Kim Basinger? Blanche: What does that supposed to mean? Dorothy: Why don't you think about that as you inhale your next cheesecake? And they totally left out this classic "Dorothy to Blanche" shade: "Blanche, have you heard the latest ad campaigns? 'Join the Navy, see the world, sleep with Blanche Devereaux?' 'Join the Army, be all you can be, and sleep with Blanche Devereaux?' 'The Marines are looking for a few good men WHO HAVE NOT SLEPT WITH BLANCHE DEVEREAUX!'"
Why don't I wear a sign that says "Too ugly to live" Lmfao! Anyone can relate when you ask anyone a simple question on how you look, and all you get is the negative remarks.
"Can't you see the chain accentuates the many folds of that turkey like neck?" "But the pearls draw attention to the non existent bosom" "YES but the chain hangs lower to that HUGE spare tire! Jutting out over those square manly hips!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
