20+ Roseanne Roseannadanna Quotes From The Hilarious SNL Character

Joan Agie
Dec 12, 2023 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Mar 03, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Remember those Saturday nights snuggled up in front of the TV, waiting for a good laugh from the all-time favorite show, 'Saturday Night Live'? Ah, those were the days!

And who could forget the ever-rambling, ever-hilarious Roseanne Roseannadanna? Created and brought to life by the fabulous Gilda Radner, she quickly became one of SNL's shining stars in its early seasons. Her wacky off-topic tales and catchy catchphrases have left an indelible mark on the hearts of SNL fans everywhere.

Feeling a little nostalgic and want to relive those happy SNL moments? There's a delightful treat here, all wrapped and ready for you!

Dive into these zesty Gilda Radner quotes and relive the laughter of Roseanne Roseannadanna's unforgettable moments. How many of these side-splitting quips can you recall? Embark on this trip down a quote-filled memory lane to find out!

Well-Known Roseanne Roseannadanna Quotes

Remember Roseanne Roseannadanna's hilarious detours into her run-ins with celebrities and personal hygiene tales? Courtesy of the fabulous Gilda Radner, these quips are comedy gold! So, why not introduce some chuckle sessions into your day? Dive into these iconic quotes and get ready for a roaring good time.

1. "But, Jane, even though you yell at me and you say that I make you sick all the time and everything, I gotcha this nice little gift for Christmas."

2. "Bring peace to our fathers, good health to our mothers, and please don't make me sweat like Dr Joyce Brothers."

3. "And I, Roseanne Roseannadanna, learned if you want to stay fit in the Hamptons, you gotta eat a lot of roughage."

4. "Before we ate, we'd bow our heads, bow your head, Jane, come on, bow your head. Bow it. BOW YOUR HEAD!!"

5. "You gotta take the bad with the good."

Roseanne Roseannadanna Quotes: It's Always Something

Who else chuckles every time they hear, "It just goes to show ya! It's always something!"? Ah, the timeless wit of Gilda Radner's Roseanne Roseannadanna from SNL. Ready to sprinkle some vintage laughter into your day? Dive into these iconic zingers and let the nostalgia tickle your funny bone.

6. "Well it just goes to show you, it's always something! You either got a toenail in your hamburger or toilet paper clinging to your shoe."

7. "Well, Jane, it just goes to show you, it’s always something! If it’s not one thing, it’s another! If you can’t get tickets to the tut exhibit or you go to green tom."

8. “It’s like my father always said to me, he said to me, he said, Roseanne Roseannadanna; it’s always something. If it isn’t one thing – it’s another. It’s always something.”

9. "Well, Jane. It just goes to show ya! It’s always somethin’! Either you're depressed at Christmas or you got toilet paper hangin' from your shoe!"

Best Roseanne Roseannadanna Quotes And Sayings

Remember Roseanne Roseannadanna's zany tales of life's hiccups? Those quips had viewers in stitches! If you're craving a dose of classic comedy wisdom, you're in for a treat. Dive into this list of her most memorable and side-splitting sayings right from her wild rollercoaster of life. Buckle up, it's time to relive pleasantly funny memories with these quotes!

10. "So, listen to this. Who do you think is sitting next to me but Dr. Joyce Brothers! ... That very smart pixie lady who thinks she knows everything."

11. "I thought I was gonna die. I mean, what was a toenail doing in my hamburger?"

12. "First of all, I gotta say it’s an extreme pleasure, a thrill, a joy and a real snappy surprise."

13. "Hey! Doctor! Flick that sweat ball off your nose! … What are ya tryin’ to do? Make me sick?!"

14. "... every time I got disappointed I'd remember the Roseannadanna philosophy that says that you shouldn't cry over split milk 'cause if you spill some milk and instead of cleaning it up you just walk over it and start crying, they're gonna put you on lithium."

15. "I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."

16. "Fame changes a lot of things, but it can't change a light bulb."

17. "At first, when they called me six-thirty this morning, thank-a-lot!"

18. "Hey, Princess Lee — what are ya tryin’ to do, make me sick?"

19. "Mr. Feder, you wrote to the right lady. Because, I, Roseanne Roseannadanna went to the metropolitan museum of art, right here in New York to see the ‘Tut Exhibit’ and I really learn a lot in these things."

20. "Mr. Feder, this king has got enough problems being dead, don’t make it worse by making him go to New Jersey."

21. “Comedy is very controlling - you are making people laugh.”

22. "My mouth, it looked like Woodstock. And you know what happened at Woodstock."

23. "Did you ever find a thing between your teeth and you don’t know what it is, you look at it and you play it with your fingers and say, ‘what is this thing?’."

24. "Anyway, they got this sauna there which is a little hot room where you go to sweat like a pig. … So, I go in there but before I sit down, I put this clean towel on the bench 'cause there's a lot of people in there and you don’t know where they been!"

Roseanne Roseannadanna's unforgettable quips from SNL have been nothing short of a comedic delight. While some may find her offbeat humor a tad quirky, there's no denying it offers a delightful escape from the everyday grind.

If you're ever feeling blue or just need a chuckle, circle back to these quotes for a guaranteed smile. And hey, why not share them with a friend? After all, laughter is the best medicine, and sharing a funny quote can brighten anyone's day.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseanne_Roseannadanna

https://jwa.org/blog/risingvoices/laughing-and-crying-compassionate-humor-gilda-radner

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live

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Written by Joan Agie

Bachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

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Joan AgieBachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

With 3+ years of research and content writing experience across several niches, especially on education, technology, and business topics. Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and has worked as a researcher and writer for organizations across Nigeria, the US, the UK, and Germany. Joan enjoys meditation, watching movies, and learning new languages in her free time.

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