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.
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go thru life, son.

Movie: Animal House
Definition: Drop this line at a keg party when a pudgy individual goes over the top.
Submitted By: Ian Hoffman of Tampa, FL

Jun 22, 2010 @ 7:45 pm | Have your say »

My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.

Movie: Animal House
Definition: After convincing your friend to join you on a double date and repeatedly assuring him that the “friend” will peak his interest, drop this after initial introductions when your wingman is clearly furious with you, and let’s just say not enthused about the potential outcome of the evening.
Submitted By: Mike [...]

May 22, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | Have your say »

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

Movie: Animal House
Definition: Use this line whenever you are doing a motivational speech during an event i.e. company softball game, last day of an holiday sale & a halftime sports speech when the team is down by 15 points.
Submitted By: Ian Hoffman of Tampa, FL

Feb 22, 2010 @ 7:50 pm | Have your say »

I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture, be done on somebody’s part .

<strong>Movie:  Animal House</strong>
<strong>Definition: </strong>When driving with friends and another driver pulls a ridiculously absurd move, such as going ten miles under the speed limit while refusing to move it along or into the other lane, declining the free right on red, or the infuriating cut off.
Submitted By:  Ryan Damon of Knoxville, TN

Feb 15, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | Have your say »

We’re willing to trade looks for a certain…morally casual attitude.

Movie: Animal House
Definition: Late in the evening, when you’ve played your last card and have used your best lines, drop this in hopes of salvaging something from the night. After all, you’ve put in a lot of effort, spent too much money, and damaged your liver plenty to just call it a night.
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Feb 05, 2010 @ 4:45 pm | Have your say »

We are not gonna sit here and listen to you badmouth the United States of America! Gentlemen!

Movie: Animal House
Definition: Dignified way to exit an (A) Argument you are losing, AND/OR (B) Conversation where your faults and shortcomings are being accurately thrown in your face.
Submitted By: Scott Carney From Scottsdale, AZ

Feb 04, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | Have your say »

Ramming Speed!

Movie: Animal House
Definition: To be used when trying to urgently catch a yellow light while driving; also can be used when playing demolition derby with golf carts; and for those parents who drive bumper cars with their kids at the amusement park. Can also be used during random acts of wrestling or football [...]

Feb 04, 2009 @ 1:48 pm | Have your say »

Point of Parliamentary Procedure

Movie: Animal House
Definition: An official-sounding preface/phrase that can be used to introduce anything you’d like to say or add to a discussion whether in a business meeting or just talking amongst friends. Your point can be totally germane or totally irrelevant to the conversation–the more tangential the funnier. Said with enough [...]

Feb 04, 2009 @ 1:46 pm | 1 Comment »

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