House-isms #1
Over at Fox, where House is produced, they have an ongoing list of what they are calling House-isms. I’m going to list a few of them here now, and I’ll probably list some more at another time too.
Here’s a few for you to ponder:
“Is this an intervention? You’re a little late, since I’m not using drugs anymore. I am, however, still hooked on phonics.”
Episode - Cane and Able
“The kid is having nightmares. Only happen at night. It’s right there in the name.”
Episode - Cane and Able
“She was being metaphorical. She was trying to sound like me. I have no idea what you meant, but I could smell what the Rock was cooking.”
Episode - Cane and Able
“Why don’t I have high-def in my office? I’m a department head.”
Episode -Cane and Able
Cuddy: “Why did you.”
House: “Why does a dog lick its workplace-acceptable euphemism for testicles?”
Episode - Meaning
“Oh, I stuck that primo! How rad am I?”
Episode - Meaning
Cameron: “You’re lucky he didn’t die.”
House: “I’m lucky? He’s the one who didn’t die.”
Episode - Meaning
Can you remember any more good lines that Dr. Gregory House has pulled off this season? How about the other docs? They get a few zingers in every now and then.
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