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.
Lighten up, Francis.

Movie: Stripes
Definition: Best used whenever someone is taking themselves too serious. Could be an overly competitive game of Golden Tee, a hard elbow in a pickup game at the park, or more recently witnessed to, drop this when near fisticuffs ensue at your fantasy football draft.
Submitted By: Wally Frior of Papillion, NE

Feb 26, 2010 @ 12:40 pm | Have your say »

Barnicke? Barnicke?! He still owes me money!

Movie: Stripes
Definition: Perfect for anytime you realize or remember someone owes you money or is considered ‘bad paper’
Submitted By: Milan Kosanovich

Mar 16, 2009 @ 10:23 am | Have your say »

Now, if we were in Germany…..

Movie: Stripes
Definition: If you hear this phrase, listen-up: Don’t believe a word you’re about to hear as you’re on the verge of getting taken on a ride of complete and utter B.S.

Feb 04, 2009 @ 1:42 pm | Have your say »

How's it goin' Eisenhower?

Movie: Stripes
Definition: Used to greet anyone dressed in a suit. more effective when this person is a close friend, even more effective when said friend is rarely seen in public wearing clothing other than grease-stained jeans, Carhardt sweatshirts, and backwards fitted Red Sox hat.
Submitted By:Mupp from Medway, MA

Feb 04, 2009 @ 11:41 am | Have your say »

Aunt Jemima Treatment

Movie: Stripes
Definition: Artfully utilized either preceding or during a seemingly innocent act of frivolity, this well-placed line could afford you considerably more latitude romancing the ladies than a bungling attempt of outright groping.

Feb 03, 2009 @ 5:08 pm | Have your say »

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