42 'The Tick' Quotes For Self-Proclaimed Superheroes
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'The Tick' is a fictional superhero that first appeared in comics in 1986.
After first being adapted for television, several people were auditioned but Patrick Warburton played 'The Tick' in the 2001 TV series. Peter Serafinowicz played the lead in the rebooted 2016 TV series.
'The Tick' is known to possess superhuman strength, in time, and if it is your destiny, you could too! As a result, he is capable of lifting heavy objects and is handy in a fight. He is also immune to any injury. So, without further ado, let's take a look at some of the best 'The Tick' quotes.
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Best Of 'The Tick' Quotes
Enlisted below are the best 'The Tick' cartoon quotes that will be enjoyed by any comics fan to keep you sane allow you to live in a crazy world.
1."I am the wild blue yonder. The front line in a trying, never-ending battle between good and not-so-good."
-'The Tick'.
2. "The human mind is a dangerous plaything, boys. When it's used for evil, watch out. But when it's used for good, then things are much nicer."
-'The Tick'.
3. "I am mighty. I have a glow you cannot see. I have a heart as big as the moon. As warm as bathwater."
-'The Tick'.
4. "You know, gang, when you're a superhero, you never know where the day will take you. You may find yourself halfway around the world in the shark-infested waters of true-to-life living."
-'The Tick'.
5. "You know, Arthur, it's really been quite a day. On the outside, oh, sure, we were pursued by Swiss Industrial Spies, trapped in the belly of a whale. But what really pursued us?"
-'The Tick'.
6. "You're pretty uppity for a sidekick, pal. Watch it, or I'll start calling you Artie or... or Something-Lad!"
-'The Tick'.
7. "Destiny dressed you this morning my friend, and now fear is trying to pull off your pants. If you give up, if you give in, then you're going to end up naked with fear just standin' there laughing at your dangling unmentionables."
-'The Tick'.
8. "Well, folks, there you have it. A day in the life of a superhero and his sidekick. It's a very long day, the tights are uncomfortable; I think we covered that before."
-'The Tick'.
9. "And so, may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat plenty of fresh vegetables."
-'The Tick'.
10. "We don't need to look for a bargain; goodness is cheap because it's free, and free is as cheap as it gets."
-'The Tick'.
11. "Well, once again, my friend, we find that science is a two-headed beast. One head is nice, it gives us aspirin and other modern conveniences... but the other head of science is bad! Oh, beware the other head of science, Arthur, it bites!"
-'The Tick'.
12. "We are a justice sandwich. No toppings necessary. Living rooms of America, do you catch my drift? Do you dig?"
-'The Tick'.
13. "Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once. Babies, chum: tiny, dimpled, fleshy mirrors of our us-ness, that we parents hurl into the future, like leathery footballs of hope. And you've got to get a good spiral on that baby, or evil will make an interception."
-'The Tick'.
14. "Wicked Men! Cease your antics, or I may be forced to assault you with the U.S. Postal System!"
-'The Tick'.
15. "I'm good, you're evil. I'm a superhero, you're a sidekick. I'm a woman, you're a man."
-'The Tick'.
Coolest Quotes From ‘The Tick’
Here are some of the finest 'The Tick' live-action quotes.
16. "I don't know the meaning of the word 'surrender'. I mean, I know it, I'm not dumb... just not in this context."
-'The Tick'.
17. "Isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit."
-'The Tick'.
18. "This is what we heroes call the denouement, that's French for when we finish off the super-villains...huh?...huh?...Roof pig, most unexpected."
-'The Tick'.
19. "Arthur, you have no historical perspective. Science in those days worked in broad strokes. They got right to the point. Nowadays, it's all just molecule, molecule, molecule. Nothing ever happens big."
-'The Tick'.
20. "Yes, you know Little Wooden Boy, the worst sin in the world is disloyalty. You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Little Wooden Boy?"
-'The Tick'.
21. "Crime has a Bossa Nova beat. Leap before you look. Remember denouement. Other French words: inconvenient, nonessential... oh... I could go on and on…"
-'The Tick'.
22. "We are superheroes, men, we don't have time to be charming. The boots of evil were made for walkin'. We're watching the big picture, friend. We know the score. We are a public service, not glamour boys."
-'The Tick'.
23. "You know, Arthur, when evil is afoot, and you don't have any arms, you've gotta use your head. And when evil is ahead and you're behind, you've gotta do the legwork. But when you can't get a leg up, you gotta be hip."
-'The Tick'.
24 "Yes my slimy friend, once again slime does not pay! You can't just coat yourself with artificial mucus and slip through the long fingers of the law. It's wrong, and it's gross."
-'The Tick'.
25. "Space, the final frontier, the great black blanket. Man, a guy can get bored out here. Ah...space hurts."
- 'The Tick'.
26. "You know why super-villains are so unhappy, Arthur? They don't treasure the little things."
- 'The Tick'.
27. Don't ever try to swim against the mighty tide of justice.
- 'The Tick'.
28. "Nobody mucks around with the Tick's bodily membranes! Prepare for swift Justice!"
- 'The Tick'.
29. "Gravity is a harsh mistress."
- 'The Tick'.
30. "You're not going crazy, Arthur, you're going sane in a crazy world!"
- 'The Tick'.
Other Characters From 'The Tick'
Here are some of the quotes from other characters from 'The Tick'. Good, bad or looking for a fight, they're all here!
31. "Batmanuel: Herein you see the power of the suit. Women cannot resist the suit. Men cannot resist the suit. Dogs —
Arthur: Yeah, I get it. So you think she's only talking to me because of the suit?
Batmanuel: I am only talking to you because of the suit."
-'The Tick'.
32. "We are the cream of the crop."
- The Champion, 'The Tick'.
33. "Good gosh, man. Didn't you know it was against the laws of nature? Clowns were never meant to be that - big."
- Arthur, 'The Tick'.
34. "Arthur: We are not triumphant! All we did was crank-call an old man and-and give him a heart attack.
Tick: Wasn't Plan A, but it did the trick."
-'The Tick'.
35. "Did you just call your gun Shakira?"
-Dot Everest, 'The Tick'.
36. "Little did Chairface know that the alligator is the cow's natural-born enemy."
-Angus MacGuire, 'The Tick'.
37. "Look, I'll probably be arrested soon... and after that, of course, I'll be dead. But before all that happens, I just wanted to say... hi."
-Arthur, 'The Tick'.
38. "Tick: Gimme that! (snatches the judge's gavel) Who died and made you the cross-dressing king of justice?
Arthur: Contempt of court?!?
Tick: Well, 'contempt' is a strong word. I certainly didn't like court very much…"
-'The Tick'.
39. "The local ninja union has demanded shorter working hours and free dry cleaning."
-News Broadcast, 'The Tick'.
40. "The Doorman: Oh yeah? If you're so evil... eat this kitten!
The Tick: Noooooooo! Eating kittens is just plain wrong, mister! And no one should do it! Ever!"
-'The Tick'.
41. "Tick: Say, you think you could soup him up a bit?
Doctor: Excuse me?
Tick: Maybe give him a metal arm with a laser in it or something."
-'The Tick'.
42. "What does it all mean? Nothing. And where were we all trapped? I'll tell you where, Arthur. In the belly of Love - Love, Chum, Love."
-'The Tick'.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'The Tick' quotes then why not take a look at ['Superman' quotes] and ['Captain Marvel' quotes].
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Moumita DuttaBachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.
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