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Some Like It Hot - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Well, nobody's perfect.
— Osgood Fielding III
Context:
In the final scene, Jerry, dressed as Daphne, is in a boat with Osgood, trying to break off their engagement. After a list of excuses fails, Jerry exasperatedly rips off his wig and exclaims, "I'm a man!" Osgood simply smiles and delivers this iconic line.
Meaning:
This is arguably one of the most famous closing lines in cinema history. It's a comedic punchline that also carries profound thematic weight. It signifies ultimate tolerance and unconditional acceptance. Osgood's nonchalant response to the revelation that his fiancée is a man suggests that love and connection are more important than gender or societal norms. It was a remarkably progressive statement for its time and perfectly encapsulates the film's playful subversion of identity.
Story of my life. I always get the fuzzy end of the lollipop.
— Sugar Kane
Context:
On the train to Florida, Sugar shares a bottle of bourbon with the other girls in the band. She confides in them about her weakness for saxophone players and how her romantic relationships always end in heartbreak, summing up her experiences with this metaphor.
Meaning:
This quote perfectly encapsulates Sugar's character: her vulnerability, her history of being mistreated in relationships, and her somewhat cynical yet still hopeful outlook on life. It's a poignant and memorable line that makes her instantly sympathetic to the audience and to "Josephine" (Joe), giving him the insight he needs to craft his seductive "Junior" persona.
But you're not a girl, you're a guy. And why would a guy want to marry a guy?
— Joe
Context:
After a night of dancing the tango with Osgood, Jerry (as Daphne) excitedly announces to Joe that he's engaged. A stunned Joe asks who the lucky girl is, to which Jerry gleefully replies, "I am!" This leads to Joe's bewildered questioning.
Meaning:
This exchange between Joe and Jerry highlights the absurdity of their situation and the film's playful exploration of gender and sexuality. Joe's pragmatic question is met with Jerry's surprisingly modern and comedic answer: "Security." The line is a humorous jab at traditional marital motivations and was quite daring for its time, hinting at same-sex partnership as a practical, if not romantic, arrangement.
Look at that! Look how she moves! That's just like Jell-O on springs.
— Jerry
Context:
As Joe and Jerry wait on the train platform in their full drag as Josephine and Daphne, they see Sugar hurrying to catch the train. Despite being disguised as women, their male instincts take over as they watch her walk.
Meaning:
This is a classic example of the film's witty and descriptive dialogue. Jerry's observation of Sugar Kane walking on the train platform is both a hilarious objectification and a moment of genuine awe. It perfectly captures Sugar's magnetic physical presence and the immediate effect she has on the two men, even before they've formally met her.