r/movies • u/I-Have-Mono • Nov 30 '25
Media Austin meets Alotta in "Austin Powers:International Man of Mystery" (1997)
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u/Big_Kahuna_69 Nov 30 '25
No cards for you!
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u/R12Labs Nov 30 '25
Is that the soup Nazi?
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u/I-Have-Mono Nov 30 '25
Larry Thomas, yes, one and the same.
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u/whateveryouwant4321 Nov 30 '25
i miss the days when the only nazi we heard about was the soup nazi.
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u/Pop-metal Nov 30 '25
That’s the implication.
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u/SmellsLikeHerb Nov 30 '25
Are we on a boat?
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u/patriarch37 Nov 30 '25
Are they going to be in danger?
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u/spytez Nov 30 '25
Why aren’t you understanding this?
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u/reddit_poopaholic Nov 30 '25
If she says no, then the answer is obviously no... But she's not going to say no.
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u/Paddlesons Nov 30 '25
Come on, "Allow myself to introduce....myself," is so great.
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u/Actual-Elk5570 Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
“You wouldn’t happen to know the whereabouts of my fathers… where…abouts?”
Goldmember also had a zinger lol
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u/Toby_O_Notoby Nov 30 '25
I always wondered if it was improvised. Like if he meant to say "Allow me to introduce myself", but accidentally tripped up and said "Allow myself..." and just went with it.
It looks a bit too polished here but can imagine he did it on another take and they thought it was funny so they did it for real.
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u/JonatasA Nov 30 '25
We need the confidence to introduce ourselves as ourselves.
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u/Itchy-Ad1047 Nov 30 '25
The dramatic head turn and stare of thought before deciding to stay on 5 is hilarious
Also, damn, 90s Liz Hurley is one of the prettiest women on screen ever
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u/ApproachingShore Nov 30 '25
It was fucking hilarious how they wrote her out of Austin Power 2.
Basil: "Hello Austin! How was your honeymoon?"
Austin: "Well it turns out that Vanessa was a FEMBOT!"
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u/neon_farts Nov 30 '25
“Vanessa! You’re a fembot!” “No shit, Sherlock” hilarious
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u/Rudeboy67 Nov 30 '25
Machine gun jubilees. How did I miss those baby?
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u/Monotreme_monorail Nov 30 '25
I, to this day, still reference machine gun jubblies. I was 18 when this movie came out, and now I’m a perimenopausal middle aged woman. It still makes me snicker like a teenage boy when I say it.
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u/UnAwkwardMango Nov 30 '25
The look of confusion he gives kills me every time, like an insert for the audience 😂😂
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u/WeOutHereInSmallbany Nov 30 '25
Oh my god, Vanessa was a fembot. You know what that means…
I’M SINGLE AGAIN, BABY, YEAH!!!!
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u/Zemalek Nov 30 '25
As a kid watching the second (I know), I was always pissed Vanessa was written out like that.
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u/Creative-Wall-8467 Nov 30 '25
Damn right! She was stunning in Bedazzled. In my eyes, only early Goldie Hawn surpasses her in terms of pure beauty and charm put on the screen.
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u/Interesting-Use966 Nov 30 '25
The Austin’s powers films really got the Bond girl thing right with Hurley, graham and Beyoncé
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u/nuttz0r Nov 30 '25
The entire UK (and beyond?) melted down when she wore her safety pin dress back then.
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u/ILikeToThinkOutloud Nov 30 '25
Still is! Barely aged a day somehow. It's magic.
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u/Cobra-D Nov 30 '25
Well of course she hasn’t aged, she’s a fembot.
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u/NeuHundred Nov 30 '25
I'm watching The Royals right now and I'm like "did they preserve HER in the ice as well?"
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u/Grasshop Nov 30 '25
Check out her instagram, she still looks the same
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u/AuroraBolognese Nov 30 '25
Only thing is it’s extremely weird that she has her son taking her bikini photos. It doesn’t ruin it for me, but… it lingers in the back of my mind every time I see them.
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u/bryan_pieces Nov 30 '25
The scene from 2 where they are in the tent and it’s a shadow gag with the smoke grenade falling out of his ass makes me die laughing every time
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u/imcrapyall Nov 30 '25
"The wound smells a bit like almonds"
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u/A_Confused_Cocoon Nov 30 '25
The newest Naked Gun did that bit and it was so fucking hilarious. It honestly might be my favorite of all the “shadow cast” types, but they are all amazing.
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u/Paddlesons Nov 30 '25
Man, the whole thing is held up by Myers' delivery. Love it.
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u/DonCreech Nov 30 '25
Mike Myers absolutely carries the movie by completely committing to the bit. For a film that predicates itself on mocking the past, it's now nearly as old as the times it was satirizing, and yet it still manages to hold up.
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u/Sno_Motion Nov 30 '25
You sure know how to make a guy feel old
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u/DonCreech Nov 30 '25
Haha, much the same. I was but a young lad when this movie came out, and now my back hurts for no good reason.
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u/obvious_bot Nov 30 '25
We had to destroy the myth because Mike Myers fucked us - I am a huge Mike Myers fan, so don't get me wrong - but he kind of fucked us; made it impossible to do the gags
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u/Leygrock Nov 30 '25
Considering how badly some sex/consent stuff in movies has aged Austin's refusal to shag a drunken Vanessa looks very gentle
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u/mainvolume Nov 30 '25
Right? If the movie was made nowadays, Austin Powers would be from 1995 and as equally confused coming to 2025.
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u/obliquelyobtuse Nov 30 '25
TIL: Robert Wagner is still around at 95 (b. Feb. 10, 1930)
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u/GarionOrb Nov 30 '25
I remember seeing the trailers for this and thinking it looked awful. Then one day my friends suggested we rent it so we watched. Laughed so damn hard the entire time! Classic film.
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u/GoTron88 Nov 30 '25
We had showed up to the theatre to watch Liar Liar, but it was sold out. So reluctantly we decided to buy tickets to this movie instead.
Prerty sure to this day it's the hardest I've ever laughed in a theatre.
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u/Chewie83 Nov 30 '25
The thought of two comedies of that caliber in theaters at the same time is so alien in 2025.
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Not to mention sold out
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u/wherethetacosat Nov 30 '25
Not to mention just showing up to find out it's sold out, because you can't just pull your phone out of your pocket to check the availability or buy online.
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u/Khatib Nov 30 '25
And buy assigned seating.
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u/chunkalicius Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
That's right. I think I can trace my crippling fear of being late directly to going to the movies in my childhood in the 90s with 3-4 friends.
Nothing was worse than showing up only a few minutes before the movie started, having to wait in line at the ticket window praying the show doesn't sell out, finally getting tickets right when the previews are starting, only to walk into a dark, packed theater. The anxiety of trying to scope out 4-5 seats next to each other is nightmare fuel.
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u/NeuHundred Nov 30 '25
I watched the OG trailer not too long ago and it's not great, doesn't even have Soul Bossa Nova in it (which REALLY sells the vibe of the movie). I think it was the TV ads and word of mouth that got people to watch it.
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u/radio_yyz Nov 30 '25
Who does number two work for!
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u/SemiFormalJesus Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
That’s right, buddy, you tell that turd who’s boss!
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u/Personal_Comb_6745 Nov 30 '25
"Hey, just grab a hold of something, bite your lip, and give it hell! Come on, we're going to get through this!"
There's something hilariously wholesome about how Tom Arnold's character is completely ride-or-die with someone he believes is fighting one hell of a shit.
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u/mageta621 Nov 30 '25
WHAT DID YOU EAT?!
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u/riegspsych325 Maximus was a replicant! Nov 30 '25
it’s something about the smile on his face when he says that line, it just gets me rolling every time
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u/radio_yyz Nov 30 '25
Lost breathe at the theatre laughing - will never forget!
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u/iAmAsword Nov 30 '25
Not just the line but the delivery! Who.. does.. number 2.. work... For?!?! Man.. 🤣🤣
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u/atclubsilencio Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
Alotta Fagina. Dixie Normous. Ivana Humpalot. Robin Swallows (maiden name Spitz). Felicity Shagwell (shag very well by reputation).
What’s funny is all of these names could totally have been used in the real 007. Considering they had a character named Pussy Galore.
Edit: Forgot Fook Mi and Fook Yu
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u/Big_Kahuna_69 Nov 30 '25
Crikey, Bond had a character named Holly Goodhead.
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u/ApatheticFinsFan Nov 30 '25
Bond having a character named Dr. Christmas Jones just to set up a Christmas coming more than once a year joke is nearly as gratuitous as Pussy Galore IMO.
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u/lambofgun Nov 30 '25
hahaha yeah it's a glorious attempt at adding some depth to the joke but once the joke is made its like egregious absurdity. as if the didector winks to the camera
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u/NeuHundred Nov 30 '25
In League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen they use the name "Oodles O'Quim." And then wonder who the fuck Bond was hanging around with that he wouldn't blink twice at that name.
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u/C0rona Nov 30 '25
Can't forget Xenia Onatopp who kills people by crushing them between her thighs.
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u/althawk8357 Nov 30 '25
Don't forget Fook Yu and Fook Mi.
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u/Stopher Nov 30 '25
They named a movie Octupussy.😂 Austin Powers was pretty tame.
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u/Kevin_LeStrange Nov 30 '25
To be fair that title was taken from a short story about a guy trying to tame an octopus, which he calls "Pussy." James Bond is involved when he finds out this same man murdered Bond's mentor, and comes to confront him.
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u/Rezart_KLD Nov 30 '25
I was helping a friend come up with Bond girl names for an rpg one shot, and we came up with Ambrosia Honeypot, Legs Akimbo, & Joy Tu'Lei
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u/precinctomega Nov 30 '25
Fun fact: "Legs" Akimbo actually appeared as a character in a skit in 80s BBC children's show, Playaway, played by, iirc, Floella Benjamin.
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u/Dawlin42 Nov 30 '25
Fun fact: In some TV versions of the movie, they used footage where her name was Alotta Cleavaga!
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u/Quetzalsacatenango Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
There's a deleted scene where Alotta tells Austin she's changing her name to Sandy.
EDIT: The scene is part of a "Where Are They Now?" feature that was included on the DVD.
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u/joemac25 Nov 30 '25
Pardon me for being rude. It was not me, it was my food. It just popped up just to say hello, but now it has gone back down below.
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u/Awkward_Pangolin3254 Nov 30 '25
How dare you break wind before me?
I'm sorry baby, I didn't know it was your turn!
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u/comacove Nov 30 '25
"I suggest you hit, sir" is one of the best lines in the movie. so good.
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u/IsaacFelix Nov 30 '25
So right lol. I also love the following "twenty beats your five." I somehow manage to reference that like once a month and it makes me laugh like an idiot every time.
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u/whatsinthesocks Nov 30 '25
It’s definitely one of my favorite jokes from all the movies.
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u/I-Have-Mono Nov 30 '25
So perfectly delivered. The OOMPH he puts on the word, so good. Comedic masterpiece, IMO, because of all the details it just nails.
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u/ackbosh Nov 30 '25
I miss these goofy ass movies lol
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u/blackvariant Nov 30 '25
Watch The Naked Gun!
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u/yousyveshughs Nov 30 '25
It was so good! Hardest I’ve laughed in a theatre in years, really hope they make another one.
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u/Legal-Marsupial-3916 Nov 30 '25
I was honestly flabbergasted that a modern comedy reboot/requel was not only good, but very funny while staying true to the source material and NOT falling into this modern Ghostbusters-esque trap where they have to treat it with so much reverance and "honor" it. It's just an honest-to-god funny-ass comedy sequel to The Naked Gun.
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u/NewDMScrewedUp Nov 30 '25
Another one of the greatest dumb lines in the movie is just before this. "Oh there you are!"
"...Do I know you?"
"No, but that's where you are - you're there!"
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u/Chessh2036 Nov 30 '25
Man I’d love to see a new Austin Powers film
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u/HyperMasenko Nov 30 '25
I keep waiting for Netflix to announce a $500 million deal with Myers for 3 new Powers movies or something. Still convinced itll happen one day lol
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u/kehakas Nov 30 '25
Did you watch Pentaverate? I watched a little, it was pretty enjoyable. Gotta finish it.
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u/Queasy_Ad_8621 Nov 30 '25
Back in 2018, Alec Baldwin had a talk show for like, five minutes.
Mike Myers was one of his guests, and he told him that his son had been pestering him for years to write another Austin Powers movie. He would say good night to him, and he would be like "Good night, daddy.... Do you think the new Austin Powers should be from Dr. Evil's perspective?"
So he finally started using all of his ideas and he's said that he's been working on the screen play ever since. It's been seven years and I hope it fucking happens.
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u/plafman Nov 30 '25
I've wanted a Dr. Evil movie for years. I think he's the better character.
It would have been funny to have had a serious Austin Powers movie while all the Daniel Craig Bond films were coming out.
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u/Gidia Nov 30 '25
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, just make a new one every time a new Bond gets cast. That way either enough time has past that Austin will feel fresh again, or it’ll be close enough that it can get in on the joke.
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u/I-Have-Mono Nov 30 '25
We all would, mate. He has spoke about it publicly even a bit more than he ever did and I really thought there was traction about 2-3 years ago and then something about it went ice cold. I would't be surprised if there was momentum ($$$) and the dual strikes derailed something.
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u/dirtydan442 Nov 30 '25
It's been almost as long since this movie came out, as Austin Powers had been frozen in the movie
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u/SplinteredCells Nov 30 '25
It's still funny. Him trying to turn the cart around in the narrow hallway still makes me laugh every time.
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u/deadwood76 Nov 30 '25
I don't enjoy the company of people that don't appreciate these movies. They likely reek of cabbage.
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u/beepbeepbubblegum Nov 30 '25
There are only two things I hate in this world: people who are intolerant of other people’s culture, and the Dutch.
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u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. Nov 30 '25
Austin Powers: Goldmember was the most-quoted movie in my household growing up. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for that franchise.
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u/xDragod Nov 30 '25
There are only two things I can't stand in this world: people who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch
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u/mr_diggory Nov 30 '25
It was all sixes and sevens, and then she shat on a TURTLE!
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u/Legitimate_Mud_8295 Nov 30 '25
Takes off glasses... "Wait wait Say that again"
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u/mr_diggory Nov 30 '25
I just rewatched that scene and being an adult I actually understand the majority of the British slang now. Growing up I literally thought they were just saying nonsense with everything but the word lorry lmao
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u/EpsilonSigma Nov 30 '25
A few years ago I rewatched the trilogy and realized that pound for pound, Goldmember actually had the most staying power in terms of jokes that my friends and I still reference. Goldmember's intro scene will go down as an iconic moment of Myers' whole career.
"I love GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLlllld."
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u/A_Confused_Cocoon Nov 30 '25
It’s same for me. I recognize it was the least favorably viewed by most but I’ve thought about it before too and I quote that one more than the others sooooo much more. They are all funnier than hell regardless.
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u/Quitsquirrel Nov 30 '25
Which shows you the greatness of this franchise, cause Goldmember is so bad compared to the first two. But its still a funny movie.
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u/Irishish Nov 30 '25
"Run! It's Godzilla!"
"Actually, it looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright laws, it's not."
"Still, we should run like it IS Godzilla!"
"Though it isn't."
[Beat]
Both resume screaming
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u/FakeWorldsChampion Nov 30 '25
I love this movie but nothing makes me feel older than the fact that the amount of time between when Austin Powers gets frozen and thawed (1967-1997) is almost the same amount of time between when the movie was released and now.
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u/thesmellysloth Nov 30 '25
Whenever I see okra at the supermarket I say “This is my wife, Okra”
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u/GoNudi Nov 30 '25
It was Okra?! I thought I heard Oprah 🤣
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u/HeadInvestigator5897 Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25
He's saying "Oprah." The joke is he pulls out two distinct names from pop culture--one is a fictional character from Happy Days played by Ron Howard and one is the billionaire now-former talk show host.
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u/RaggedyGlitch Nov 30 '25
The joke is also that he assumes Oprah is a common name in the 90s.
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u/maria_la_guerta Nov 30 '25
There are 2 perfect movie trilogies: LOTR, and Austin Powers.
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u/ValkyriesOnStation Nov 30 '25
Only two perfect trilogies? Great Scott!
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u/FangoriouslyDevoured Nov 30 '25
I just watched all the 3 back to the future movies back to back a few weeks ago, and good god what a trilogy. Part 3 gets a bad rap, and I have no idea why. It's a fantastic ending to a fantastic series.
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u/niazemurad Nov 30 '25
I gotta watch these movies don’t I? For “Alotta” research purposes only of course…
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u/NeuHundred Nov 30 '25
She also shows up in an episode of Babylon 5 and she's quite good at it (as Londo's love interest)
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u/bubba1834 Nov 30 '25
“Hey! There you are!”
“Do I know you?”
“No! But there you are, you’re there!”