Can You Name the Romantic Comedy from a Single Quote?

By: Monica Lee
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5 min
Can You Name the Romantic Comedy from a Single Quote?
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About This Quiz

There are iconic scenes in every romantic comedy film. There is always that point where we think the lovebirds won't get together, and then there’s the car ride to the airport, the dash to break up the wedding, or the boom box that plays the perfect song that changes the heroine’s heart. Although those scenes are always memorable, there are some quotes that will stay with us long after the movie has left the theaters. Ready to remember them all? Then take the quiz now before we give some of the answers away. 


So, what movie do you think of when you hear, “I’ll have what she’s having?” or "Is that... is that hair gel?" If you’re smirking right now, then you’ll love this quiz. It illustrates everything, funny, sad, sentimental and infuriating about love and about finding your soulmate. What were some of your favorite movies? "Pretty Woman," "Groundhog Day," "Knocked Up," or anything with Meg Ryan in it? Well, now is the time to remember them all, and the best lines that came out of each film. Take the quiz by clicking the button below. And then grab a box of tissues and enjoy the show.

"I'll have what she's having."
Sleepless in Seattle
You've Got Mail
When Harry Met Sally
When Sally fakes a risque act while dining at Katz' Deli, an older female customer requests that she get the same meal as Sally. The female customer was played by Rob Reiner's mother.
Pretty Woman

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“You and I are such similar creatures, Vivian. We both screw people for money.”
Notting Hill
Clueless
Forgetting Sarah Marshal
Pretty Woman
The emotionally damaged Edward compares his profession to Vivian's profession. Richard Gere played the role of Edward Lewis. The two have chemistry and have been paired in other romantic comedies such as "Runaway Bride."

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"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
Silver Linings Playbook
There's Something About Mary
Clueless
The Princess Bride
Although the swashbuckling Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) wasn't involved in a romance in "The Princess Bride," he brought a serious yet comedic performance to the screen. The only injury Patinkin had during the movie was a bruised rib due to trying not to laugh when filming with Billy Crystal.

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Jake: "Honey, just cuz I talk slow doesn't mean I'm stupid."
10 Things I Hate About You
Clueless
Sweet Home Alabama
Jake (Josh Lucas), is Melanie's (Reese Witherspoon's) redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. His Southern drawl is very sexy. Charlize Theron was initially cast as Melanie Carmichael.
The Wedding Planner

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"Is that... is that hair gel?"
Say Anything
There's Something About Mary
Because she was mistaken about exactly what the "hair gel" was, Mary's bangs were standing on end for the rest of the date. Matt Dillon and Cameron Diaz were dating in real life during filming.
Ten Things I Hate About You
My Best Friend's Wedding

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"Oh, sorry. I’m a bit chesty to begin with, and, I happened to be knocked up when I wore this."
You've Got Mail
The Proposal
Betty White played the Grandmother to Ryan Reynolds in "The Proposal." She is talking about the fit of her wedding dress with the bride, Margaret. Betty White was 87 years old during the filming of the movie.
Annie Hall
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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"Doc, uh, my brother's crazy; he thinks he's a chicken." And, uh, the doctor says, "Well, why don't you turn him in?" The guy says, "I would, but I need the eggs."
Clueless
Annie Hall
Alvy (Woody Allen) laments about the craziness of being in a relationship ... "and yet somehow you need the eggs, so you stay in it." At another point in the movie, Alvy sneezed into the cocaine accidental​ly. When previewed, the audience laughed so loud that director Allen decided to leave it in.
Love Actually
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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"Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly-sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms."
You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks can make any line sound heartfelt and irresistibly sweet. This sweetheart of a comedy is just one of the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan star vehicles. The other film was "Sleepless in Seattle."
Sleepless in Seattle
Clueless
Pretty Woman

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"Oh, no, we're not asking you to lose weight. That would be illegal. We just want you to be healthy, by eating less. So go home, weigh yourself on a scale, write that down. Then subtract 20 from that number. And weigh that. Yeah."
500 Days of Summer
50 First Dates
40-Year-Old Virgin
Knocked UP
This line was hilariously uttered by Kristen Wig (Jill) when she tries to get on-camera personality Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) to lose weight without directly telling her to lose weight. This film was Seth Rogen's first leading role.

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"It is a truth universally acknowledged that when one part of your life starts going OK, another falls spectacularly to pieces."
Bridget Jones's Diary
If it sounds like the quote is from a page in a diary, it is. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) played the lovable, awkward and hilarious single woman who works in publicity at a book publishing company and fantasizes about her boss. Zellweger gained 30 pounds to play this iconic role, twice!
Notting Hill
There's Something About Mary
The Princess Bride

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Albert (dancing) "Do the Q-tip! Q-tip! Now throw it away! Now, ​what am I doing? I'm makin' a pizza!"
Knocked Up
While You Were Sleeping
Sleeping in Seattle
Hitch
This comes from the best dance scene ever! And Kevin James made up all of the dance moves for the scene. Will Smith suggested Kevin James for the role of Albert because Smith was a fan of "The King of Queens."

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Anna Scott: "And don't forget... I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her."
Harry Met Sally
Notting Hill
Famous American actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) says this to William Thacker (Hugh Grant) a London bookstore owner who falls in love with her. Hugh Grant, when kissing Julia Roberts, was said to have noted, she had "such a large mouth" and "was aware of a faint echo as I was kissing her."
27 Dresses
Sweet Home Alabama

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"As you wish."
Ten Things I Hate About You
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Love Actually
The Princess Bride
Westley, the farm boy would say this to Butter Cup in "The Princess Bride." At the end of the movie, the grandfather reads that "As you wish" really meant "I love you."

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"This is where Dionne lives. She's my friend because we both know what it's like for people to be jealous of us."
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
My Best Friend's Wedding
Clueless
Cher (Alicia Silverstone) says this line about her best friend in this valley-girl-with-a-moral movie. To get the dialogue to be similar to real life, the film's writers sat in Beverly Hills High school classes.
Sleepless in Seattle

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Margaret Tate: "What am I allergic to?" Andrew Paxton: "Pine nuts, and the full spectrum of human emotion."
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Annie Hall
The Proposal
In "The Proposal," Margaret (Sandra Bullock) makes Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) memorize her likes and dislikes to fool the INS into believing they have been dating for awhile. In the movie, Margaret is from Canada, however, In real life, Reynolds is from Canada and Bullock is from the U.S.
You've Got Mail

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"I feel like I just found out my favorite love song was written about a sandwich."
Trainwreck
The Wedding Planner
27 Dresses
Jane (Katherine Heigl) is upset when she learns that Kevin (James Mardsen) who is cynical about love, writes glowing descriptions for her favorite newspaper column, the Vows section. Although Katherine Heigl is actually a few months younger than Malin Akerman, Malin plays her much younger sister.
Something About Mary

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Earl Smooter: "You can't ride two horses with one ass, sugarbean."
Notting Hill
Princess Bride
Sweet Home Alabama
Fred Ward, played by Earl Smooter, is Melaine's Father. He dishes out some Southern advice that is pure gold. Fred Ward won a Golden Globe for the Ensemble Cast in the movie, "Shortcuts."
There's Something About Mary

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"I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
When Harry Met Sally
Harry says this to Sally when he realizes how much he really loves Sally. Albert Brooks turned down the role of Harry Burns.
The Proposal
Annie Hall
Bridget Jones' Diary

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"We have a bleeder."
Something About Mary
A paramedic says this when Ted's (Ben Stiller) prom date with Mary (Cameron Diaz) goes terribly wrong due to Ted's embarrassing injury involving a zipper. Jon Stuart also auditioned for the role of Ted.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Clueless

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[Dragging Matt to the dance floor] Jenna: "Oh for the love of Pete! You taught it to me!"
500 Days Of Summer
Hitch
Sweet Home Alabama
13 Going On 30
The iconic dance scene to the tune of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" made this movie so memorable. Mark Ruffalo's (Matty) first scene was the Michael Jackson: Thriller sequence he was terrified of doing. He recalls that Jennifer Garner's enthusiasm was "very infectious."

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"I'm going to help you rediscover your manhood. Do you have any idea where you could have lost it?"
40-Year Old Virgin
Princess Bride
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) tries to help Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) get his groove back when his wife asks for a divorce. Ryan Gosling did a lot of weightlifting to try and put on muscle for the movie, and we appreciate him for doing that.
While You Were Sleeping

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Waxing Lady: "We gonna need more wax! [pause] And cancel all my afternoon appointments!
Hitch
40-Year-Old Virgin
This iconic scene made most men cringe. Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) get's his hairy chest waxed. This scene used five cameras because it was only going to be shot once. Steve Carell's chest hair was actually ripped out.
Clueless
Pretty Woman

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Mary: "Y'know, 'those who can't do, teach?' Well, those who can't wed, plan."
Bridesmaids
500 Days of Summer
The Wedding Planner
Mary (Jennifer Lopez) says this to handsome pediatrician, Steve Edison (Matthew McConaughey). She is planning his wedding. Minnie Driver was offered the role of Mary, but turned it down.
13 Going On 30

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"I just want you to know, my safe word is 'pineapple.'"
Trainwreck
When Amy goes home with a young co-worker (Ezra Miller), he tells her his safe word is "pineapple," then runs to his mother when Amy hits him too hard. This was Amy Schumer's first time writing a film.
Hitch
As Good As It Gets
Groundhog Day

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"It's so clean out here." "That's because they don't throw their garbage away, they turn it into television shows."
You Have Mail
Bridget Jones' Diary
Sleepless in Seattle
Annie Hall
Annie and Alvy are walking along the streets of California when this hilarious line is said. It's Woody Allen at his satirical best. Annie's outfits which were so unique, became a brief fashion trend, but were Diane Keaton's own clothes.

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"Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away."
As Good As It Gets
Hitch
Hitch, a professional dating coach is so smooth, and this line proves it, until he falls in love and gets completely tongue-tied. He falls in love with Sara Melas played by Eva Mendes. Mendes was featured in Will Smith's, "Miami" video.
Something's Gotta Give
Groundhogs Day

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"Isn't it weird, though, when you have a kid and all your dreams and hopes just go right out the window?"
Four Weddings And A Funeral
27 Dresses
Sweet Home Alabama
Knocked Up
In this movie, when Allison (Katherine Heigl) is seeing if Ben (Seth Rogen) is father material, Pete (Paul Rudd) is used as a counterpoint as to why one might not want to be father material. Much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors or fed to them in the moment by Judd Apatow (writer/director/producer) right before a take.

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Helen: [Crying] "Why are you smiling?" Annie: "It's just... it's the first time I've ever seen you look ugly... and that makes me kind of happy."
27 Dresses
Bridesmaids
Annie (Kristen Wig) has been outclassed and outshined by the new friend of her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph). She is pleased this perfect best friend, Helen (Rose Byrne), doesn't always look gorgeous. Rose Byrne is known for being a dramatic actress, however, she impressed the cast and crew with her improvisational chops.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
13 Going on 30

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"Thank you, Daniel, that is very good to know. But if staying here means working within 10 yards of you, frankly, I'd rather have a job wiping Saddam Hussein's arse."
How to Lose a Man in 10 Days
Notting Hill
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget is telling off her old boss (Hugh Grant) who she used to fantasize about. Prior to filming, Zellweger lived in the UK for three months to practice her British accent.
My Best Friend's Wedding

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Lucy: "OK, you can wipe the doe-eyed-Bambi-watching-her-mother-get-shot-and-strapped-to-the-back-of-a-van look from your face."
13 Going On 30
Tough-as-nails Lucy (Judy Greer) is Jenna's (Jennifer Garner's) co-editor and best friend. She tries to get Jenna to snap out of it and act like the ruthless person she normally is. Judy Greer's reputation for being funny was so renown, that If the cast wasn't sure if a situation or line was funny enough, they would ask her.
27 Dresses
Groundhogs Day
The Wedding Planner

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Melanie Carmichael: "You're the first boy I ever kissed, Jake, and I want you to be the last."
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Princess Bride
Love Actually
Sweet Home Alabama
Melanie (Reese Witherspoon), is a New York fashion designer who is engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. Then she comes home and realizes she still loves Jake (Josh Lucas), who she married in high school and who refuses to divorce her. Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas were both in "American Psycho."

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Andy: "Is this shirt too yellow?" Cal: "No."[pause] "Tell me, what's Curious George like in real life?"
Knocked Up
40-Year-Old Virgin
Getting dressed to go out, Andy asks Cal that question. Do you recall the final dance scene? Jonah Hill got heatstroke while filming it.
Something's Gotta Give
You've Got Mail

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"Do you prefer 'fashion victim' or 'ensembly challenged'"?
Groundhogs Day
While You Were Sleeping
Bridesmaids
Clueless
This is said when Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is giving a makeover to klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy). Now this is a fashion statement: There were 53 different kinds of tartan/plaid used in the costuming of the movie.

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"Love is patient, love is kind, love means slowly losing your mind."
27 Dresses
Perennial bridesmaid Jane (Katherine Heigl) is speaking with Kevin who is sharing his cynical views about marriage. The wardrobe department had a hard time designing bridesmaids dresses that would look bad on Heigl.
The Wedding Planner
50 First Dates
Pretty Woman

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"It's as if I've taken love heroin, and now I can't ever have it again."
Notting Hill
William (Hugh Grant) says this to Anna (Julia Roberts) in response to Anna leaving to go back to the states. The shots of Julia Roberts that were used in the movie to establish her celebrity status in the U.S. came from a real TV show, "Entertainment Tonight."
Bridget Jones's Diary
Love Actually
Hitch

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