Ten Funniest Quotes of 2008

From All Over the Globe

Wendy Brock
In 2008, many famous people made their mark by saying some of the funniest and memorable quotes. From actors to political figures this is the top ten funniest quotes of 2008.

1. "If Jesus came back today, I think he'd throw up." -Former Independent Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in his book Don't Start the Revolution Without Me! Ventura is a retired professional wrestler.

2. "I am allergic to domestic goddesses. Men would prefer a woman with a dirty mind to a clean house." --Kathy Lette, English author and television sitcom writer.

3. "I feel like I am 20 again, but with arthritis." --Sylvester Stallone, veteran actor, on his return as Rambo at the age 61.

4. "It's not allowed for a woman to sit with a strange man and talk and drink coffee together." - This was said by Saudi Arabian officials after a woman was arrested. She was having coffee with her co-worker. Saudi Arabians firmly believe in chaperones on all "dates."

5. "It's a bit like a Travelodge, minus the mini bar and room service." -- Englishwoman Kate Knight on prison life. She was imprisoned because she tried to kill her husband by giving him anti -freeze in his drinks.

6. "You know who I am, right? I'm researching a part - I'm doing this for a part. I've been clean for a long time. Today was the first time I was relapsing, but you guys saved me. Can you let me go?" -- Tatum O'Neill to police officers. The actress began her career in the early 70's. You might remember her as Amanda in Bad News Bears.

7."If I see something sagging, bagging and dragging, I'm going to nip it, tuck it and suck it." -- Dolly Parton on her anti-aging techniques. Parton has always been very secretive about her youthful appearance.

8. "Sugar is responsible for a lot of deaths. Arguably more than crack cocaine." -- Guy Ritchie, film director and husband of Madonna. Madonna released her album Hard Candy in April of 2008. Ritchie reportedly made the sugar comment in July.

9. "I read the script and it's not bad. The message is I'm a dangerous lunatic, and that I'm possessed by monkeys." -- Singer Iggy Pop on a Hollywood movie based on his life.

10. "These new bras represent pioneering work." -- Rudiger Carstens, a spokeswoman for the German federal police, when she introduced the 'bulletproof bra'.

Published by Wendy Brock

Published writer, former NPR affiliate news reporter, textbook editor and proofreader, freelance writer and artist, professional and volunteer actor, and clogging instructor.  View profile

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