20 TV Shows That Are Instantly Recognizable from a Single Quote
You don’t need to say ‘Friends’ when you say, ‘We were on a break!’
Iconic TV quotes working their way into our everyday lexicon is usually the hallmark of great writing — or at the very least, memorable writing. It’s something that writers don’t necessarily set out to do, but a catchphrase can end up becoming a cultural touchstone for an entire series. With this in mind, @fasc1nate recently asked the timeline, “Without saying its name, what is a TV show that can be instantly recognized based on one quote?”
A scroll down the replies quickly became a little pop quiz of television quotes. But since most of these lines are so recognizable, the quiz was mostly on easy mode.
The Simpsons
Family Matters
Friends
The Office
Family Guy
Seinfeld
King of the Hill
Modern Family
How to Get Away With Murder
Game of Thrones
Sister, Sister
Desperate Housewives
Avatar: the Last Airbender
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
South Park
How I Met Your Mother
