Not much gives me more satisfaction than a well-placed movie quote.  I mean, what’s better than using a quote (1) in a situation where the quote is apt (2) with someone who will recognize and appreciate the quote?

I was able to experience this satisfaction recently.  Dad was trying on his new bike helmet, and as he fastened the clip under his chin, he accidentally pinched a little bit of his skin.  He let out a small exclamation, and I was able to use the quote, “Do you hafta klip the schkin?”

What’s that you’re saying?  You don’t know what that quote is from?  Well, gentle readers, if you haven’t watched much Sid Caesar before, it’s time you got started.  Sid Caesar was a comedian and actor from the early days of TV.  He was a cast member on several TV variety/sketch comedy shows which laid the foundation for our modern-day Saturday Night Live and MadTV.  The big difference is that the Sid Caesar stuff is consistently funny, good, and wholesome.

Here’s the sketch that my quote was from: