65+ Best Edna Mode Quotes From 'The Incredibles' Movies

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 12, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Feb 26, 2021
Edited by Jacob Fitzbright
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The 'Incredibles' was released by Disney in 2004 and produced by Pixar Animation.

Edna Mode is a half German and half-Japanese fashion designer who calls everybody 'dahling'.  Her character is based on Edith Head, the costume designer.

Edna worked closely with Mr.Incredible and Elastigirl, with whom she maintained a strong friendship. When the couple resumed career after 15 years, she gave up her retirement and started assisting both of them.  Her wit, frankness, fearlessness, and innovative thinking make her the best of all other characters.

Here are some Edna Mode quotes from 'The Incredibles.' If you are looking for more quotes, do check out 'The Incredibles' quotes and 'Toy Story' quotes for all Disney fans.

'The Incredibles' Edna Mode Quotes

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Edna was named after e-mode and is the most fun character by Brad Bird. Even though Edna having only supporting roles in the movie 'The Incredibles.' Here are some incredible Edna Mode quotes.

1.“Done properly, parenting is a heroic act. Done properly! I am fortunate that it has never afflicted me.”

-Edna.

2.“No capes!"

-Edna Mode.

3."Go check the electric fence or something!"

– Edna Mode.

4."All was well, another day saved, when his cape snagged on a missile fin! "

– Edna Mode.

5."Do you remember Thunderhead? Tall, storm powers? Nice man, good with kids."

– Edna Mode.

6."Helen who? "

– Edna Mode.

7."Simple, elegant, yet bold. You will die. "

– Edna Mode.

8."They’re all finished, when are you coming to see? "

– Edna Mode.

9."Darling! How are you, it’s been such a long time."

– Edna Mode.

10."He is bright and I am stimulating. We deserve each other."

– Edna Mode.

11."Luck favours the prepared."

– Edna Mode.

12."This is designed by Vincento? Explain yourself! "

– Edna Mode.

13."You need a new suit, that much is certain."

– Edna Mode.

14."Yes, yes, marvelous suit, darling, much better than those horrible pajamas he used to wear."

– Edna Mode.

15."Fine. I will also fix the hobo suit."

– Edna Mode.

16.“And call me when you get back, darling. I enjoy our visits.”

-Edna Mode.

17.“Go! Confront the problem! Fight! Win!”

-Edna Mode.

18..“It will be bold. Dramatic! Heroic!”

-Edna Mode.

19."Well, I'm sure I don't know, dahling; luck favors the prepared. I didn't know the baby's powers, so I covered the basics." -Edna Mode.

20.“I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.”

-Edna Mode.

21." This is a hobo suit, darling. You can't be seen in this."

-Edna Mode.

'The Incredibles' Movie Quotes

'The Incredibles' is the first Pixar film composed by Gianchho. The film premiered on 27 October, 2004. They achieved $633 million worldwide during a theater run. In this film, the family of superheroes Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) and his wife Helen Parr (Elastigirl) shield their powers and want to live a suburban life with their three children.

Here are some of the best 'The Incredibles' quotes from various characters.  This list includes Edna Mode quotes as well.

22."I won't allow it. Fifteen years ago, maybe, but now? Feh!"

-Edna Mode.

23.“Yes, words are useless. Gobble, gobble, gobble.”

-Edna Mode.

24.“I cut it a little roomy for the free movement, the fabric is comfortable for sensitive skin.”

-Edna Mode.

25."November 15th of ’58! All was well, another day saved, when… his cape snagged on a missile fin!”

-Edna Mode.

26.“You can’t! It’s impossible! I’m far too busy. So ask me now before I again become sane.”

-Edna Mode.

27.“No? Well, he'll look fabulous anyway.”

-Edna Mode.

28.“Leave him? Here? I am not a baby person, Robert! I am not cut out for baby’s facilities! I am an artist, I don’t have time for any of this!”

-Edna Mode.

29.“Any solution involving cookies will inevitably result in the demon baby.”

-Enda Mode.

30. "What are you talking about? You are Elastigirl! My God! Pull yourself together! What will you do? Is...is...is this a question? You will show him that you remember that he is Mr.

Incredible! And you will remind him, who you are! Well, you know where he is... Go! Confront the problem! Fight! Win! And call me when you get back, dahling, I enjoy our visits".

-Edna E Mode.

31."Reliving the glory days is better than acting like they didn't happen!"

-Bob Parr.

32."And it can also withstand a temperature of over 1000 degrees. Completely bulletproof."

-Edna Mode.

33.“Your boy’s suit I designed to withstand enormous friction without heating up or wearing out, a useful feature. Your daughter’s suit was tricky, but I finally created a sturdy material that can disappear completely as she does.

Your suit can stretch as far as you can without injuring yourself, and still retain its shape. Virtually indestructible, yet it breathes like Egyptian cotton.”

-Edna Mode

34." Men at Robert’s age are often unstable… prone to weakness."

-Edna Mode.

35.“My God, you’ve gotten fat.”

-Edna Mode.

36.“Milan, darling. Milan. Supermodels. Heh! Nothing super about them… spoiled, stupid little stick figures with poofy lips who think only about themselves. Feh! I used to design for gods!”

-Edna Mode.

37."Meta-Man. Express elevator. Dynaguy, snag on takeoff. Splashdown, sucked into a vortex."

-Edna Mode, 'Incredibles'.

38."Stratogale! April 23rd, '57. Cape caught in a jet turbine."

-Edna Mode, 'Incredibles'.

Edna Mode Quotes From 'The Incredibles 2'

The 'Incredibles 2' is known to be the sequel to The Incredibles (2004). The National Board of review gave a statement that it was the best-animated film of 2018.

Here are some quotes by Edna mode from 'The Incredibles 2.'

39." Although I have doubtlessly exceeded your expectations for a single night’s work. the suit and device contain a few more features we need to discuss."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

40."Oh, pish-posh, darling. Your bill will be covered by my fee for being Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone’s exclusive designer throughout the known universe and until the end of time. But babysitting this one, I do for free, darling."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

41."Blended kevlar with carbide for durability under duress and comfort also. Interwoven with these fabrics, are a mesh of tiny sensors that monitor the baby’s physical properties."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

42." Yes, I’m sure your gratitude is quite inexpressible. Don’t ask me to do it again, darling, my rates are far too high."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

43." I understand your lack of sleep is confusing you, Robert. Babies can be anything, and your child is no exception. Shows unlimited potential, Robert. That’s why I worked in a creative fever. Auntie E has stayed up all night, making sure you look fabulous in your uniform."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

44."I often work to music, and I noticed the baby responds to it as well. Specifically Mozart."

-Edna Mode,'The Incredibles 2'.

45."T-Today..."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

46."Jack-Jack widened his eyes to make them shaped like mine and grows hair that looks exactly like my hairstyle. "

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

47."Oh... My... God. "

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

48."The fire retardant is blackberry-lavender, darling. Effective, edible, and delicious."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

49."Of course you can leave the baby overnight. I'm sure filling in for Helen is challenging, and you are very tired, and the other children need you and miss you, and you must go to them. Auntie Edna will take care of everything, so drive safely and goodbye. I enjoy our visits."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

50."You come in one hour darling, I insist, okay? Okay, bye-bye."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

51."You push too hard, darling! But I accept! "

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

52."This is Edna. "

– Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

53."Yes, I know, dahling."

– Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

Quotes About Edna Mode

Edna is a very talented artist. She wants to create new things. She has uncontrollable ideas like, when Bob asks her for a simple alteration in the old suit she assumed it as 'Hobo Suit' and replaced it immediately.

54. "Combustion imminent? What does that mean?"

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

55."Something classic, like Dynaguy! Oh! He had a great look! Oh, the cape and the boots..."

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

56."Thunderhead was not the brightest bulb."

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

57."Listen, E..."

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

58."Isn't that my decision?"

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

59. "What are, you’re putting him in…"

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

60."You need to be more… flexible."

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

61."You’re the best of the best, E."

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

62.“E, you can’t generalize about these things…”

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

63."A fire! We’re close! Yeah, baby!"

-Bob Parr, 'The Incredibles 2'.

64."I am not a baby person, I’m an artist! Done properly parenting is a heroic act."

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

65.'Helen: What on earth do you think the baby will be doing?

Edna: Well, I am sure I don't know, darling. Luck favors the prepared.'

- 'The Incredibles 2'.

66.“Fascinating! Are-Are you seeing this Robert?”

-Edna Mode, 'The Incredibles 2'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Edna Mode quotes, then why not take a look at 'Big Hero 6' quotes, or ['Monsters Inc' quotes].

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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