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.
Big Gulps Huh?

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: For some reason, you feel the need to strike up a conversation with a perfect stranger, however, immediately after your opening salvo you realize that person wants no part of a dialog with you. This phrase is typically used when a pick-up line has no effect on a [...]

Got Room for One More if You Still Wanna Go to Aspen

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Use whenever you’re trying to squeeze one more person in an already packed vehicle, i.e. 5 people in a cab, or 3 people in a 2 seater convertible.
Submitted by: MJSims of Scottsdale, AZ

Our pet’s heads are falling off!!

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Use this line anytime you think that nothing worse could happen, that you are at the end of your rope and cant take one last thing…
Submitted By: Terrell Brown of Scottsdale, AZ

Might want to hold on to that one.

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Straightforward advice to a friend who has just been met with an unexpected surprise… could be the kid throwing them for a curve bringing home an A laden report card or maybe they’ve managed to lock up an out-of-their-league lady.
Submitted By: Greg Carey of Hermosa Beach, CA

I don’t know, I wasn’t really paying attention.

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: When a friend is prying for the details of a conversation – maybe a break up or colleague confrontation – drop this letting them know admittedly, you don’t know remember.
Submitted By: James Henderson of Santa Fe, NM

Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose.

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: When a grandparent surprisingly comes through with a decent gift or whips up a favorite recipe in the kitchen, drop this in appreciation of the effort.
Submitted By: Jeff Long of Providence, RI

Wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: In any awkward or uncomfortable moments of silence, drop this to break the ice.
Submitted By: Kyle Grant of Seattle, WA

Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this… and totally redeem yourself!

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: When a friend who routinely lets you down and continually proposes idiotic ideas, finally, albeit it to your shocking surprise, comes up with a wise suggestion.
Submitted By: Mike Doane of Seattle, WA

Hmmm California, Beautiful!

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Uttered nonchalantly in response to one’s disclosure of making the trek to a destination in which you have no clue of its geographic location. Best to be walking away from said conversation when used, leaving the other quite confused.
Submitted By: Mike Doane of Seattle, WA

Pills are good!

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: To be used when feeding a reluctant infant a bowl of any mush like substance…or when ingesting that first beer or any nourishment after a long day at work or after hrs of hard labor
Submitted By: M. Dimond of Scottsdale, AZ

Just shaving…

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Drop this anytime you are asked what you are doing, and the answer is too embarrasing to say out loud, just replace your answer with this little nugget and the person asking the question will totally understand.
Submitted By: Terrell Brown of Scottsdale, AZ

I was just shaving

Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition: Loosely defined as: “When the unexpected happens and you have been caught with your pants down.” This can apply to work (boss walks in, “What are you doing on that website?”), at home (significant other wakes up, “What are you doing still up at 11:30pm watching late night HBOEast?”) [...]

So You're Telling Me There's a Chance?

Muzing: So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance?
Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Definition/Use: When you are presented with overwhelmingly bad odds, and chance of success seems impossible, lighten the mood with this nugget from Dumb and Dumber. After all, being too stupid to be afraid of poor odds could lead to never giving up and eventual victory.

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