Best In Show: Funniest Quotes From The Dog Show Mockumentary

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Best in Show, Christopher Guest’s hilarious mockumentary about the eccentric owners of show dogs, isn’t just a classic; it’s a treasure trove of quotable lines. The film’s strength lies in its improvisational style, allowing the actors to flesh out their characters with often absurd and consistently funny dialogue. Here are some of the funniest quotes that have cemented the film’s legacy:

Harlan Pepper (Christopher Guest) and the Nuts: Harlan, a bloodhound owner and owner of a nut company, possesses a folksy charm and a seemingly endless supply of nut-related anecdotes. His conversation with Gerry Fleck (Eugene Levy) is a masterclass in awkward small talk.

Quote: “You know, that’s why they call me Harlan Pepper. ‘Cause I love nuts.”

Quote: “And it’s not just peanuts, although I love peanuts. Why, I’ve been known to go through 25 pounds of peanuts in a week! Mmm, that reminds me… I gotta order some more peanuts.”

Gerry and Cookie Fleck (Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara): This couple’s dysfunctional yet loving relationship provides a constant source of comedic gold. Cookie’s past is a source of endless embarrassment and amusement for Gerry.

Quote (Cookie): “We used to be able to finish each other’s…” Quote (Gerry): “…sandwiches. That’s what I was going to say.”

Quote (Cookie): “I used to sleep with a lot of guys. I did drugs, I drank… I was very unfulfilled.”

Quote (Gerry): “She slept with, like, 300 guys.”

Meg and Hamilton Swan (Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock): These yuppie Weimaraner owners are obsessed with their dog, Beatrice, and their own neurotic tendencies. Their frantic energy and penchant for self-absorption make them endlessly entertaining.

Quote (Meg): “We’re very busy. We’re constantly creating.”

Quote (Hamilton): “It’s our job, you know, to create.”

Quote (Meg): “We’re under a lot of stress.”

Sherri Ann Cabot (Jennifer Coolidge): Sherri Ann, the sugar-baby wife of a much older man and the owner of Rhapsody in White (a poodle), delivers deadpan humor with unparalleled timing. Her interactions with her handler are particularly memorable.

Quote (Sherri Ann): “I just know that if I wasn’t allergic to shell fish, I’d be downing lobsters every day.”

The commentators, Buck Laughlin (Fred Willard) and Trevor Beckwith (Jim Piddock): These two provide running commentary during the dog show, often completely missing the point and offering wildly inappropriate observations. Buck’s cluelessness and Trevor’s attempts to maintain professionalism are hilarious.

Quote (Buck): “Looks like he’s off to a good start… although he’s not a happy camper.”

Quote (Buck): “You know, I think I could win this with my own dog. I’ve got a beagle at home. Granted, he’s not groomed, and he’s not trained, and he’s not a show dog. But he’s a great dog.”

The genius of Best in Show is that the humor comes from recognizable human flaws amplified to absurd levels. The characters are so deeply committed to their passions, no matter how ridiculous, that their quotes become instantly iconic and endlessly quotable.

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