12 Best Cave Johnson Quotes That All Portal Players Will Know

Merlyn Mathews
Dec 12, 2023 By Merlyn Mathews
Originally Published on Feb 20, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Cave Johnson is a fictional character from the Portal Puzzle game series.

He was first introduced in 2011 on the Portal 2 series. His voiceover was done by J.K. Simons.

Johnson's voice serves as a guide to the player as they explore the abandoned part of Aperture Science through the pre-recorded messages. He is said to be a billionaire, CEO of Aperture Science company, which was originally known as Aperture fixtures.

He died as a result of moon rock poisoning and left his secretary as the successor Caroline to his company.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best quotes about science, Portal 2, and others. Here we will take a look at Cave Johnson quotes about Science, Portal 2 recordings, and views on life.

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Cave Johnson Quotes About Science

Did you know while Cave Johnson was shown to have somehow transferred himself into a core in lego dimensions, the events that took place in the game are considered non-canon to the Portal series?  Here are some quotes on science from the well known Cave Johnson.

1."Science isn't about WHY It's about WHY NOT!... In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out because you're fired."

-Cave Johnson

2."Now maybe you don't have tumors. Well, don't worry. If you sat on a folding chair in the lobby and weren't wearing lead underpants. We took care of that too."

-Cave Johnson

3."Just a heads up: that coffee you had earlier had fluorescent calcium in it so we can track the neuronal activity in your brain. There's a slight chance the calcium could harden and verify the frontal lobe... Visualizing the scenario while under stress actually triggers the reaction."

-Cave Johnson  

4. "All these science spheres are made of asbestos all the way. Keeps out the rats. Let us know if you feel a shortness of breath, a persistent dry cough, or your heart-stopping.

Because that is not part of the test. That's asbestos...Worst case scenario, you miss out on a few rounds of Canasta, plus you forwarded the cause of science by three centuries. I punch those numbers into a calculator, it makes a happy face. "

-Cave Johnson

5."The lab boys just informed me that I should not have mentioned the control group. They're telling me I ought to make these prerecorded messages..."

-Cave Johnson

Portal 2 Cave Johnson Quotes

Let's take a look at Johnson's quotes from Portal 2.

6. "Those of you who volunteered to be injected with praying mantis DNA, I've got some good news and bad news. Bad news is we're postponing those tests indefinitely.

Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men. Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."

-Cave Johnson  

7. "All right, I've been thinking when life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these?

Demand to see life's manager. Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am? I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down- with those lemons! I'm gonna get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns down your house."

-Cave Johnson, 'Portal 2'

8."I've been notified that one of our test subjects may have angered the sentient cloud by beginning testing early. Now, as you all know, the cloud has banned all camera technology -hates getting its picture taken..."

-Cave Johnson

More Cave Johnson Quotes

Cave Johnson wished for Caroline to talk over and his actions led to the creation of GLaDOS which may have led to the franchise being the bigger bad. Although, it's possible he never intended for GLaDOS to turn evil. Here are some quotes from Johnson.

9."I'm Michigan Slim Cave Johnson. I'm The hobo King."

-Cave Johnson

10."Hey, it's Cave. Someone's not daaaanciiiing. Come on. You know the law- testing is not a dance exemption. Don't make me call the dance police."

-Cave Johnson

11."Greetings, friends. I'm Cave Johnson, CEO of aperture science - you might know us as a vital participant in the 1968 Senate hearings on missing Astronauts. And you've most likely used one of the products we invited but that other people have somehow managed to steal from us..."

-Cave Johnson    

12. "The point is, If we can store music on a compact disc, why can't we store a man's intelligence and personality on one? So I have the Engineers to invent that out right now.

Brain mapping artificial intelligence- we should have been working on it thirty years ago. And I will say this, and I'm gonna say it on tape so everybody will hear it a hundred times a day. If I die before you people can pour me into a computer, I want Caroline to run this place."

-Cave Johnson

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Written by Merlyn Mathews

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Masters of English Literature

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Merlyn MathewsBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Masters of English Literature

As a multilingual content writer, Merlyn's command over multiple languages and her strong academic background in English enhance her writing capabilities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Christ University and a Master's degree in English from the University of Leeds.Her professional journey includes internships at The Lagoon School and The Guardian Newspaper, both in Nigeria, enriching her experience and lending depth to her understanding of diverse work environments. Additionally, her volunteer work with Oxfam and Handout Foundation reflects her dedication to social causes.

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