Austin Powers may be a hilarious character, but the many hilarious Dr. Evil quotes show the villain of the Mike Myers franchise is even funnier. Spoofing 1960s spy movies, including the James Bond franchise, the Austin Powers trilogy showcases the fight between the titular spy and his nemesis Dr. Evil. The trilogy — Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Austin Powers in Goldmember — pokes fun at typical spy thriller tropes. However, while there are tons of great Austin Powers quotes, it's the Dr. Evil quotes that many consider much more memorable.
Both Austin Powers characters are played by Mike Myers, with the comedic actor showing his incredible talent to disappear into both roles. It has been several decades since the third and final Austin Powers movie was released, but many Dr. Evil quotes have stayed with fans as a reminder of one of the greatest comedy movie villains of all time. Whether the villain is being protective of their cat, joking about parenting, or just feeling nefarious, fans of the Austin Powers movies cite the many, many memorable Dr. Evil quotes as the funniest moments in the franchise.
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25 "Just Know That I Have A Whole Bag Of 'Shh!' With Your Name On It.”
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
It's a known fact that many James Bond villains enjoy the sound of their own voice much more than listening to others, and Dr. Evil, as a parody of them, mimics this. However, if there's one person that Dr. Evil really doesn't like listening to more than the rest, it's his son Scotty (played by Seth Green). This becomes apparent from the very first Austin Powers movie, when Dr. Evil proves he is not an evil mastermind who likes to be questioned as he goes on a shushing tirade when his son dares to question his plans.
Dr. Evil even introduces the world to the pre-emptive "shh" which comes before Scotty even starts talking. The scene goes on and on, with Dr. Evil saying things like "www-dot-shh-dot-com" and other hilarious lines each time Scott tries to open his mouth and offer his thoughts. It is a lot of fun seeing an evil genius being so immature, which is a trademark Dr. Evil trait.
24 “You’re The Best Evil Son An Evil Dad Could Ever Ask For.”
Austin Powers in Goldmember
The most hilarious part about Dr. Evil's relationship with his son, Scotty, is that his son loathed him and everything he stood for. However, by the third movie in the franchise, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Scotty has a change of heart and embraces the evil ways of his father and his family name — a moment that fills Dr. Evil with an insurmountable level of pride.
The only time Dr. Evil is proud of Scott is when he does something that is dark, mean, or downright evil.
A seemingly normal, albeit rebellious and angry young man, Scott is also just yearning for his father to stop trying to take over the world and spend a little bit of time with him. It seems the only time Dr. Evil is proud of Scott is when he does something that is dark, mean, or downright evil. One of the best Dr. Evil quotes comes when Scotty finally begins to follow in his father's footsteps, with Dr. Evil proclaiming that Scotty is "the best evil son an evil dad could ever ask for.” Scotty's turn to evil also sets up an interesting plot line for the potential Austin Powers 4.
23 "Why Must I Be Surrounded By Frickin’ Idiots?”
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
James Bond villains have henchmen and minions to carry out their evil plans, so it makes sense Dr. Evil does as well. And, much like the henchmen of the many villains 007 faces, Dr. Evil's own underlings are not very effective. However, while James Bond's adversaries are always too proud or Stoic to vent their frustration with those they hire to do their bidding, Dr. Evil has no such reservations.
Many of the most hilarious Dr. Evil quotes come when he has a tantrum prompted by the incompetence of his minions and henchmen. The irony of his frustration is that he isn't exactly the most intelligent villain. While his team dutifully followed him anywhere, for reasons unknown, they all seemed far more intelligent and logical than him. Yet, Dr. Evil didn't hesitate to call out his crew, throwing out insulting names like calling them "frickin' idiots" when they were all doing their best to help him.
22 “Well, Actually That Was Just Footage From the Movie Independence Day But The Real Laser Would Be a Lot Like That.”
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
While Dr. Evil gets a little confused with jumping through time across the three Austin Powers movies, time travel can benefit him in some big ways. This includes the fact that he can use future knowledge to play mind games with his enemies. After going back in time to the 1960s, Dr. Evil calls the President of the United States and demands he pay a ransom while showing the power of his deadly laser.
This moment of meta-humor in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is made all the funnier when Dr. Evil fully its that he simply showed a scene from a film.
What then follows is a scene that the President in the 1960s has never seen before, but many viewers instantly recognize. The footage is enough to scare the president, but modern audiences immediately recognize it as the iconic White House explosion scene from Independence Day. This moment of meta-humor in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is made all the funnier when Dr. Evil fully its that he simply showed a scene from a film, but that his own weapon of mass destruction will have a similar effect.
21 “Not Really. Kill The Little B******, See If I Care.”
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Dr. Evil is such a hilarious Bond villain parody because he has none of the gravitas and reservedness of 007's various foes, and instead responds to his nemesis, Austin Powers, with a significant level of sass and facetiousness. Dr. Evil is often very flippant, more worried about being in charge and having everyone listen to him than he is about accomplishing anything.
This trait leads to some of the best Dr. Evil quotes. It is especially hilarious in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery when he directs that indifference to his son as Austin Powers holds Scott at gunpoint to force Dr. Evil to surrender. Rather than relenting or surrendering to Austin, Dr. Evil shows no interest in saving Scott's life, even throwing in some insulting words while condemning him to death. Interestingly, it is effective as Scott is so upset that Austin simply lets him storm off in anger. However, it is giving Dr. Evil too much credit to suggest that was his plan all along.
20 “Cuz You’re Not Quite Evil Enough.”
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The relationship between Scott and Dr. Evil is responsible for many hilarious moments throughout the Austin Powers trilogy, but one of the funniest comes in the second movie, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. In one of the many Austin Powers cameos, Dr. Evil and Scott go on Jerry Springer's show for a special episode about evil fathers and their sons. It is a moment that continues to explore the complicated dynamic between the father and son with Dr. Evil being hilariously blunt with Scott about why he abandoned him.
It makes for a hilarious way to reintroduce Dr. Evil in the sequel while further strengthening the Dr. Evil and Scott storyline
After telling Scott that he isn't evil enough, Dr. Evil turns to the booing audience and tells them, "well, it's true." It makes for a hilarious way to reintroduce Dr. Evil in the sequel while further strengthening the Dr. Evil and Scott storyline, which is one of the most hilarious running gags in the Austin Powers trilogy.
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19 “Is He Sleeping? Well, That’s Okay. I Guess Mini-Me Won’t Get Any… Chocolate!”
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Dr. Evil's relationship with his son Scott isn't the only familial connection the villain has that creates many hilarious moments throughout the franchise, as interactions with his clone, Mini-Me, create just as many unforgettable laugh-out-loud quotes. Dr. Evil treats Mini-Me like the son he never had, doting over him and using him to do his bidding. Even though Mini-Me is actually a grown man, however, he constantly treats him like a child and Mini-Me is all too happy to oblige.
One of the especially funny Dr. Evil and Mini-Me moment comes in Austin Powers in Goldmember. Mini-Me decides to have a nap when he is supposed to be working, and Dr. Evil uses chocolate to entice him awake — a reward that is bound to wake up most kids from a deep slumber at the mere thought. Their odd relationship one of the funniest aspects of the Austin Powers movies, and seeing Dr. Evil interact with Mini-Me this way is priceless.
18 "You Know, I Have One Simple Request, And That Is To Have Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams Attached To Their Heads!"
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Dr. Evil uses the word "frickin'" like punctuation, which is especially hilarious given that he has no qualms about being immoral when it comes to murder or theft, but seems to have an issue with cursing. While it is funny that a criminal mastermind holding himself back from actually swearing, he uses the word so often, that it highlights his petulant temper. Perhaps the funniest use of the word comes in a Dr. Evil quote that many consider synonymous with the character — when he bemoans the fact that he doesn't have sharks equipped with laser beams.
It's a ridiculous request, but to Dr. Evil, it seems completely logical and his displeasure about it sounds more like a child throwing a tantrum.
In this instance, Dr. Evil's acting as though his demand for laser beams attached to the heads of sharks is incredibly simple and he's baffled about why his team can't oblige him, which makes for one of his most hilarious lines in any Austin Powers movie. Of course, it's a ridiculous request, but to Dr. Evil, it seems completely logical and his displeasure about it sounds more like a child throwing a tantrum.
17 "I've Been Frozen For Thirty Years, Okay?"
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
The time travel in the Austin Powers movies makes for many of the best quotes in the franchise, whether they're from the hero Austin Powers or Dr. Evil. Both the hero and the villain end up being fish out of water in the first movie as they find themselves going from the 1960s to the 1990s. While Austin Powers struggles with the cultural changes of the time, Dr. Evil finds that missing out on 30 years of history has impacted his evil plans.
Upon being thawed out and reanimated, Dr. Evil lays out several plans, including framing Prince Charles for having an affair to blackmail the Royal Family and shooting holes in the O-Zone layer. Hearing that these things had already happened, Dr. Evil angrily tells his minions they need to update him on current events. What makes this Dr. Evil quote especially hilarious is that he believes these events would be world-threatening, but instead, the world managed to carry on despite them.
16 "Doctor Evil! I Didn’t Spend Six Years In Evil Medical School To Be Called 'Mister,' Thank You Very Much."
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Many villains in spy thrillers of the mid-20th century (not to mention comic books and superhero films too) are doctors of some description, though exactly what they hold a doctorate in is rarely, if ever, disclosed. This is why the Dr. Evil quote when he directly brings up his professional title is so utterly hilarious.
Dr. Evil probably isn't an actual doctor, yet he claims to have attended an institution named "Evil Medical School," which in itself is funny to imagine and perfectly fits the spy world of the Austin Powers movies.
Dr. Evil probably isn't an actual doctor, yet he claims to have attended an institution named "Evil Medical School," which in itself is funny to imagine and perfectly fits the spy world of the Austin Powers movies. Possibly because it makes him sound smart even though he's sort of like a bratty child, stamping his feet when he doesn't get his way, and trapped in an adult body. It is another reminder that most of Dr. Evil's image is carefully crafted to appear like an evil genius, yet he doesn't have anything to actually back it up.
