Adam West’s Batman from the 1960s is one of the most unique and hysterical takes on the Batman character. Rather than leaning into the darker elements of the character, this series focussed on the humor. As a result, the show was camp, light, and hilarious. Naturally, one of the main points of comedy came from the dialogue and quotes from the characters, with Robin’s classic ‘holy’ proclamations being particularly memorable.
This article will list the 10 best quotes from Adam West's Batman in the 1960s TV Series.
Not You, Robin. They Have Strict Licensing Laws In This Country. A Boy Of Your Age Is Not Allowed In A Drinking Tavern.
One of the funniest elements of Batman's character in the 1960s series was his 'boy scout' attitude. When investigating a villain requires to enter a bar, Robin gets out of the Batmobile to head into the bar with Batman, only for the Caped Crusader to give him the above quote.
This is hilarious as it brilliantly exposes the strange thinking in Batman's mind. He is perfectly fine with Robin risking his life fighting crime, but not in bars until he is of age.
Good Grammar Is Essential, Robin.
One of Batman's main goals with Robin is to educate him. This doesn't mean Batman only aims to make Robin a better crime fighter, but also that he wants to make Robin a better and more intelligent person.
What better time to do this than correcting his grammar in front of Catwoman. As Catwoman is about to escape, Robin says that Batman will 'catch her easy'. Batman then points out he should have said 'easily'.
Some Days You Just Can’t Get Rid Of A Bomb
One of the most famous scenes in the Batman 1966 movie was the scene in which Batman was trying to get rid of a bomb. Everywhere he intends to throw the bomb has either people or animals there, preventing him from getting rid of it.
After failing to get rid of the bomb, Batman then proclaims 'some days you just can't get rid of a bomb' a quote and scene that has become one of the most famous from Adam West's Batman.
Maybe Your Mind's On That Cute Little Teenager Who Waved To You On The Way Across Town, Eh?
One of the first rules of crime-fighting is to always stay focused. If you're not focused on your enemy and their plan, then you're probably likely to make mistakes.
Batman, then, tried to point this out to Robin when his mind appeared to be elsewhere. Not only is this hilarious, but it also shows a side to their dynamic we rarely see.
A Good Driver Always Observes The Speed Laws, It's The Best Way To Stay Out Of Trouble.
Obeying the speed limit is one of the most important rules of the road, so it is naturally good that Batman decided to explain this to Robin.
However, what is so funny about this is the complete hypocrisy behind Batman's statement. Batman is always driving his Batmobile at top speed, even in this TV series.
Hand Down The Shark Repellant Bat Spray
Much like the bomb scene from the 1966 movie, this scene is another that has gone down in history to be one of the most hilarious and memorable Batman movie scenes of all time.
After a shark grabs him while on his Bat-Copter's ladder, Batman asks Robin to hand him the shark repellant Bat Spray, one of the best sentences ever spoken.
Robin, You Haven't Fastened Your Safety Bat Belt!
One of the main themes of this list has been Batman's love of the law and his insistence that Robin is brought up in such a way that he will follow the law, even if doing so makes his crime fighting more difficult.
However, these legal lectures from Batman are largely related to small mistakes Robin makes. In this case, Robin doesn't want to wear his seat belt as 'they're only going a few blocks', but Batman insists he wears it.
This Money Goes Towards Building Better Roads, We All Must Do Our Part.
After parking the Batmobile, Batman jumps out of the car and reaches into his utility belt for a coin so that he can pay the parking meter. Robin, however, rightly points out that no one is going to give the Batmobile a ticket.
Batman then gives Robin another lesson in doing the right thing, pointing out that this money will build roads and it is their civic duty to pay for parking. Can you imagine Christian Bale's Batman doing this?
That Single Statement Indicates To Me The First Oncoming Thrust Of Manhood, Old Chum.
Batgirl was introduced to the series in order to freshen it up and attract a new audience to the show. However, the introduction of Batgirl also led to a new dynamic in the Robin character, with the Boy Wonder saying that Batgirl looked attractive.
After Batman heard this, the Caped Crusader said that Robin's statement indicated the 'oncoming thrust' of adulthood, which is certainly a euphemistic way of putting it.
Even Crime Fighters Must Eat. Especially You Robin, You're A Growing Boy And You Need Your Nutrition.
When sitting at a burger t, Robin says that he is hungry and asks to eat, to which Batman gives the above response. If Robin is introduced into the new Batman movie at some point, we need to see similar dialogue to this!
What makes this even funnier is that Robin clearly isn't a 'growing boy', in fact, the actor who played Robin (Burt Ward) was cast as Robin at age 19.
