220...221 Whatever It takes
To this day, I use that line to describe a situation that I know nothing about.
sharegaffer-16: That is a good line. I had forgotten it.
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"To this day, I use that line to describe a situation that I know nothing about."
me too!
i also like to make an exit with the line, "if you can't find me, i'll be at the gym . . . or the gun club."
I love that line and use it often.
And don't forget about the often overlooked Young and the Restless dream sequence when Caroline shoots Jack and Ron asks "What did you use? A 38?", to which she replies, "38, 39; whatever it took!"
One of my other favorite lines is "Kenny! Don't paint your sister!"
i use it too...
i also use "you want some chili" ... no matter what i am cooking.
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What about that time I found you naked with that bowl of Jell-O?
Hahhahah.... I thought I was the only one, but I use that line a lot too! :)
shareI use this line myself! People sometimes look at me like I've lost my mind, and then I have to explain, but it makes them curious about the movie all the same!!
shareHaha!! I know what you mean. To this day, whenever I see my dad getting ready to do some housework, even if it's non-electrical, I'll say, "You gonna use 220?" and he'll go "220, 221. Whatever it takes." LOL!!!
sharecount me in, I use this line all the time
shareI also liked the one where she shot Jack and she was asked what she used a 38 and she said 38 39 whatever it took. LOL
shareIt's referring to electricity and power outlets. Homes are either wired at 110 volts or 220 volts. Therefore, saying "yeah, 220, 221, whatever it takes" shows that Jack knows nothing about "redoing the whole wing".
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That line has really entered the vernacular. I've heard people use it who have no idea where it originated. (Not that that's a bad thing.)
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We are doomed.
I get the joke, but can anyone explain the original question that sets up the joke? "Are you going to do the whole thing in 220?" What kind of question is that? Here in America I have never heard of anyone doing a whole house or a whole portion of a house in 220. 220 is for the washer/dryer or some other specific appliance, not a whole portion of a home. Right?
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Thank you. You give me a reason to watch it again.
shareRon was testing Jack to see if he knew anything about remodeling.
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