Real Genius (1985)

William Atherton: Professor Jerry Hathaway

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• [Discussing how Knight didn't come in to the lab] 

  Bodie : He said he didn't feel like it. And I said, "You'd better!" And he said, "Or what?" And I said, "Or you're gonna be in trouble." And he said, "Jam it."

  Professor Hathaway : That's a wonderful story, Bodie. I noticed you've stopped stuttering.

  Bodie : I've been giving myself shock treatments.

  Professor Hathaway : Up the voltage.

• Professor Hathaway : I want to see more of you around the lab.

  Chris Knight : Fine. I'll gain weight.

• Professor Hathaway : When you first started at Pacific Tech you were well on your way to becoming another Einstein and then you know what happened?

  Chris Knight : I got a haircut?

• Professor Hathaway : You still run?

  Chris Knight : Only when chased.

• Professor Hathaway : What are you looking at? You're laborers; you should be laboring. That's what you get for not having an education.

• Chris Knight : Jerry, if you think that by threatening me you can get me to be your slave... Well, that's where you're right. But - and I am only saying this because I care - there are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market today that are just as tasty as the real thing.

  Professor Hathaway : I'm not kidding, Chris.

  Chris Knight : Neither am I, Jerry.

• Professor Hathaway : What's that smell?

  Chris Knight : [sniffs under armpit]  Must be the dog, sir.

  Professor Hathaway : That's popcorn.

  Chris Knight : Yes sir, I know...

  Professor Hathaway : Well, get it away from me! I hate popcorn! I can't stand popcorn!

  Chris Knight : [Chris drops the bag of popcorn on the steps]  Good. Now I know what to get you for your birthday.

• Old Lady : Tell me, what's Einstein really like?

  Professor Hathaway : Dead.

• Major Carnagle : Where's the laser?

  Professor Hathaway : It's coming.

  Major Carnagle : It's coming? Ha! It's not even breathing hard.

• Chris Knight : Hey how's it going, Jerry?

  Professor Hathaway : What do you want, Knight?

  Chris Knight : World peace, but I don't think this is the time to discuss it.

  Professor Hathaway : Get out!

  Chris Knight : There's something that might interest you, Jerry.

  Professor Hathaway : I'm not interested in anything you have to say.

  Susan : [Coming downstairs in just a rumpled man's shirt]  Dr. Hathaway...

  Chris Knight : [Surprised to see her]  Susan!

  Chris Knight : [Turns back toward Dr. Hathaway who looks guilty]  I solved the power problem, Jerry.

  Susan : Jerry?

  Professor Hathaway : [Turns to Susan]  Take a cab.

  Chris Knight : So you'll hammer later!

• Professor Hathaway : Mitch, there's something you need to know. Compared to you, most people have the IQ of a carrot.

• Chris Knight : You unbelievable bastard.

  Professor Hathaway : Count on it.

• Professor Hathaway : You are of no further use to me!

  Chris Knight : [pause]  Interesting way to begin a conversation...

• Professor Hathaway : Mitch, will you miss your friends?

  Mitch : Well, no. I think I intimidate other kids.

  Professor Hathaway : Good boy.

• Professor Hathaway : [reading his TV script]  Your colon: what does it look like?