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Verbal Abuse: Matriculate

“There had been abuse in my family, but it was mostly musical in nature.”—Terry Bohner, right before things get a little weird.

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Using colons

“I can clean out your colon faster than one of those burritos with extra guacamole sauce!”—Damon Wayans, rivalling Shakespearean prose, as Major Payne

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Passive Voice

“You know, this is the ’80s, Mr. Miyagi. You can’t be so damn passive!”—Ralph Macchio, with words of advice that transcend a mere decade.

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Double Negatives

“Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.”—Air traffic control, foolishly trying to keep Maverick from doing his thing

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Subject-Verb Agreement

“Marge, we had an agreement. Your sisters don’t come here after six, and I stop eating your lipstick.”—Homer driving a hard bargain, as always


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