Famous Airplane Movie Quotes You Should Know

1. "I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue."

This is the most famous quote from the Airplane movie. It was said by Ted Striker (played by Robert Hays), the ex-fighter pilot who was struggling with a fear of flying. He was trying to get his bearings when he realized he had made a mistake. It's a classic line that is still quoted today.

2. "Don't call me Shirley"

This is another classic line from Airplane, uttered by the air traffic controller Steve McCroskey (played by Lloyd Bridges). McCroskey was trying to help Striker, who was having a hard time staying on course, when he called him "Shirley". Striker didn't appreciate the joke and quickly shot back with his signature line.

3. "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley"

This is the follow-up line to the previous quote. After Striker's initial response, McCroskey asked if he was serious. Striker replied with this line, which has become another popular quote from Airplane.

4. "Surely you can't be serious"

This is another quote from McCroskey. It was said after Striker told him he had to fly the plane despite his fear of flying. McCroskey was incredulous and asked if Striker was serious, to which Striker responded with the classic line.

5. "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking"

This is another classic quote from Ted Striker. It was said after he found out he was the only one who could fly the plane. He was trying to cope with the situation when he realized he had made a mistake. It's a humorous line that has been quoted many times since.

6. "I am in a glass case of emotion!"

This is another famous quote from Airplane, uttered by the air traffic controller Steve McCroskey (played by Lloyd Bridges). McCroskey was trying to help Striker, who was having a hard time staying on course, when he called him "Shirley". Striker didn't appreciate the joke and quickly shot back with his signature line.

7. "I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you"

This is a quote from the captain of the plane (played by Peter Graves). He was trying to encourage Striker and the co-pilot Roger Murdock (played by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) as they were about to take off. It's a motivational line that has been quoted many times since.

8. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog"

This is a quote from the co-pilot Roger Murdock (played by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). He was trying to encourage Striker to get back in the cockpit and take control of the plane. It's a motivational line that has been quoted many times since.

9. "Surely you can't be serious, I am serious. And don't call me Shirley"

This is a combination of two famous lines from the Airplane movie. It was said by Ted Striker (played by Robert Hays). It's a funny line that is still quoted today.