The practice of dropping the right movie quote to perfectly describe a real world scenario has been around for decades. The response for those of us with the biggest library of classic "muzings" at their disposal can range from a nod of respect to outright applause in the right social situation. We've asked some of the best in the business to contribute to The Muzing Dictionary, to create the world's deepest well of classic movie lines, with the definitions of their proper use. Feel free to borrow liberally from this site when needed, and to add any you feel are missing.
Milk was a bad choice.

Movie: Anchorman
Definition: Drop this as you step outside into the mid-summer heat or are struggling mightily in any athletic event.
Submitted By: Johnny Rodriguez of Mesa, AZ

May 19, 2010 @ 12:01 pm | Have your say »

Whammy!

Movie: Anchorman
Definition: Use this as a point of exclamation, whenever a well intended joke goes awry. Deliver your punchline, quickly asses whether your friends thought it was funny or not, and drop the Whammy on them if it was a bomb.
Submitted By: Martin Jeffery of Portland, ME

Jun 01, 2009 @ 2:10 pm | Have your say »

Time to Musk Up

Movie: Anchorman
Definition: This can be said to anyone in the vicinity, as you put on the finishing touch that is cologne before you go out. Don’t be afraid to say it to yourself, as it’s still funny in this capacity. Perhaps the best usage of this line is when that guy (and there’s [...]

Feb 26, 2009 @ 10:39 am | Have your say »

I have many leather-bound books,and my apartment smells of rich mohagany

Movie: Anchorman
Definition: When someone is in the middle of perpetually building themself up and recounting their own acollades, throw this at them so they know you aren’t so bad yourself!
Submitted By: Matt Kramer of Phoenix, AZ

Feb 15, 2009 @ 10:06 am | Have your say »

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