It’s been nearly two decades since The Castle soared onto screens, but it’s still not unusual to find some of its iconic one-liners dropped into everyday conversation.
The beloved 1997 comedy introduced us not only to the blue-collar Kerrigans, but their profound words of wisdom, including “tell ’em to get stuffed” and “how’s the serenity?”.
Here are our top ten quotes from the movie.
1
“Tell him he’s dreamin'”
Translation: What to tell the bloke from the Trading Post asking way too much for jousting sticks or ergonomic chairs.
2
“We’re going to Bonnie Doon. We’re going to Bonnie Doon”
Translation: The repetitive song you should sing when driving to Bonnie Doon.
3
“How’s the serenity? So much serenity”
Translation: What to say when you’re feeling calm and content. Or you just like saying the word serenity.
4
“Dale dug a hole. Tell ’em Dale”
Translation: Dale dug a hole. His dad was pretty proud.
5
“Suffer in your jocks!”
Translation: A scornful phrase to tell another person after victory. E.g. Perfect for saying to the opposing counsel after winning a court case.
6
“It’s not a house. It’s a home”
Translation: When a property is built with more than bricks and mortar – it’s built with memories and love.
7
“It’s the vibe of it. It’s the Constitution. It’s Mabo. It’s justice. It’s law. It’s the vibe and ah, no that’s it. It’s the vibe. I rest my case.”
Translation: How not to win a court case.
8
“What do you call this?” “Chicken.”
Translation: The excited phrase to say at the start of every meal, regardless of what’s in front of you.
9
“Dad reckoned that fishing was 10% brain and 95% muscle. And the rest was just good luck”
Translation: Pretty self-explanatory. If you don’t get it, maybe you’re missing out on the 10% brains part.
10
“This is going straight to the pool room”
Translation: I’m so chuffed with this thoughtful present, I’m putting it on display for all to see.
