“Blazing Saddles” is an iconic American comedy film co-written and directed by the legendary Mel Brook. Released in 1974, the movie became famous for its unique humor and numerous memorable lines. These quotes not only brought hearty laughter, but also include some thoughtful notions about racism, human hypocrisy, and general aspects of life. Below are the top 20 most popular quotes from this film.
Most Popular Quotes from ‘Blazing Saddles’
- “What did you expect? ‘Welcome, sonny?’ ‘Make yourself at home?’ ‘Marry my daughter?’ You’ve got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know… morons.” – Jim, The Waco Kid
- “Pardon me while I whip this out.” – Sheriff Bart
- “My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention.” – Hedley Lamarr
- “Mongo only pawn in game of life.” – Mongo
- “You use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar whore.” – Taggart
- “It’s not Hedy, it’s Hedley. Hedley Lamarr.” – Hedley Lamarr
- “Oh, it’s twue. It’s twue. It’s twue, it’s twue!” – Lili von Shtupp
- “I’m tired, tired of being admired, tired of love uninspired. Let’s face it, I’m tired.” – Lili von Shtupp
- “A wed wose. How womantic.” – Lili von Shtupp
- “Somebody’s gotta go back and get a shitload of dimes!” – Taggart
- “Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges.” – Mexican bandit
- “Oh Lord, do we have the strength to carry on this mighty task in one night? Or are we just jerking off?” – Reverend Johnson
- “Son, you’re on your own.” – Howard Johnson
- “Don’t just lay there getting a suntan, ain’t gonna do you any good up on the shelf anyway.” – Buddy Bizarre
- “These things are defective. ‘Course I had the silly thing pointed right at you.” – Harriet Johnson
- “We’ll work up a Number 6 on ’em.” “Number 6? I’m afraid I’m a bit rusty on that one.” “That’s where we go riding into town, a whampin’ and whompin’ every living thing that moves within an inch of its life.” – Hedley Lamarr and Taggart
- “You said rape twice.” “I like rape.” – Hedley Lamarr and his gang
- “Boy, is he strict.” “You bet your ass he is.” – Gabby Johnson and an Elderly Townswoman
- “I’m your pawnbroker. I may not have your guns or your liquor, but by God, you can’t put a price on a good piece of ass.” – Lili von Shtupp
- “Please, sir, don’t whip me this way. I promise, sir, I won’t make noise any more.” – Bart
Each of these quotes reflects the witty and satirical essence of “Blazing Saddles.” The movie’s dialogues continue to entertain audiences, making it a timeless classic in the world of comedy movies.