The best Dumb and Dumber quotes still have fans laughing 30 years after it was first released. When Dumb and Dumber hit the big screen, it changed the comedy world with a silly story of misadventures and a strangely endearing friendship. Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) embarked on a quest with his best friend Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) in search of true love. Audiences loved director Peter Farrelly's celebration of two guys lacking in brain matter while embracing the spirit of adventure. It also gave rise to some timeless Dumb and Dumber quotes that inspired so many memes.
The movie saw Jim Carrey at the height of his popularity in the 1990s and added in a normally straight-man actor in Jeff Daniels to ham it up throughout the running time. While Dumb and Dumber had a prequel and a sequel, neither came close to the brilliance of the original, which launched the Farrelly brothers into comedy movie superstardom. Even the brothers, who went on to make movies like There's Something About Mary and Me, Myself & Irene, couldn't reach the level of hilarious quotes that their debut movie delivered in its 106-minute running time.
25 "Man, You Are One Pathetic Loser."
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
An aspect of Lloyd's character that becomes the source of a lot of the movie's funniest moments is the fact that he has an elevated image of himself. He doesn't know how dumb he is and actually sees himself as an impressive person. He even sees himself as better than Harry, despite seemingly being the dimmer of the two friends.
At the beginning of the movie, the two men return home and commiserate about their respective bad days. After Lloyd reveals he was fired for leaving the scene of an accident, Harry also reveals he was fired. Seemingly forgetting that he just lost his job too, Lloyd mocks his best friend as pathetic, unintentionally insulting himself in the process. The gleefulness with how Carrey delivers the line suggests that Lloyd doesn't get a lot of opportunities to feel superior to others, even if he is just as pathetic in this case.
24 "No, I Was Just Shaving."
Harry (Jeff Daniels)
Dumb and Dumber helped cement the actor as a worthy comedy partner to stand next to Jim Carrey in this movie. The scene unfolds like a hilarious horror movie with Harry going over to Mary's house, not knowing that a vengeful Lloyd spiked his tea with a laxative. The moment of Harry sitting on the toilet and dealing with the explosive bowel movement is funny enough. However, when Mary knocks on the door and warns him not to use the toilet because it is broken, the scene becomes a classic.
Harry's panicked reaction to this revelation is to explain that he is just shaving, as if shaving in a stranger's home is normal. As Mary keeps coming back to check on him, he continues to throw out ridiculous excuses as he deals with his messy dilemma. It is an unforgettable moment in the movie that is only added to by how poorly Harry handles the embarrassing scenario.
Nicolas Cage turned down the role of Harry Dumb and Dumber to make Leaving Las Vegas, which won him an Oscar.
23 "Maybe You Should Wear These Extra Gloves. My Hands Are Starting To Get Sweaty."
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
While Harry and Lloyd might be one of the best movie friendships of all time, some of Dumb and Dumber's funniest moments are when the two are fighting. After making it to Aspen, the duo fails to find Mary and are stuck out in the freezing cold with nowhere to go. As Harry complains that his bare hands have lost all feeling because they are frozen, Lloyd takes off his extra pair of gloves and offers them to his friend.
Harry starts strangling Lloyd and Lloyd complains, "Harry, your hands are freezing!"
This is another sign of Harry being the smarter of the two by at least a little bit as Lloyd cannot understand how he was being selfish. The scene results in the two getting into an actual fight with it being topped off by the pitch-perfect punchline when Harry starts strangling Lloyd and Lloyd complains, "Harry, your hands are freezing!" Even at that moment, it doesn't seem as if Lloyd has clued into why his friend would be so angry at him.
22 "One Time We Successfully Mated A Bulldog With A Shih-Tzu."
Harry (Jeff Daniels)
The casting idea of Nicolas Cage as Harry in Dumb and Dumber is certainly interesting but there is no denying that Jeff Daniels is perfect for the role of Harry Dunne. Whereas Jim Carrey's Lloyd Christmas is a loud dimwit, Harry is more of a buffoonish manchild which can be almost charismatic at times. There is a certain charm to him that is likely unintentional, but it makes him an easy person for strangers, especially women, to talk to.
When first meeting Mary Swanson, the two start talking about dogs and Harry reveals the unusual breeding he did with a bulldog and a shih-tzu and that they called it a "bull-s***." The way Harry laughs and takes such glee in his own stupid joke is what makes it such a funny moment. It is as if he didn't even care that he was talking to a beautiful woman and was simply excited that he got to deliver such a good punchline.
21 "Hey, You Wanna Hear The Most Annoying Sound In The World?"
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
While Joe Mentalino (Mike Starr) hitches a ride with Harry and Lloyd, he knows he's in for a ride with a pair of dumb individuals. However, he may have underestimated just how dumb these two are. For example, at one point, Lloyd asks Joe, "Hey, you wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?" Now, thanks to Lloyd, viewers can still hear to this day the occasional "EEEEEEEEEEE!" screech.
The sheer randomness of the moment has made it one of the most famous and popular scenes in the movie. It immediately becomes clear that this is something Harry and Lloyd have done in the past, somehow taking a lot of joy in being able to be severely annoying. The fact that Joe is there to kill these two and he has to put up with them like he is a father on a road trip with his hyper children is a hilarious scenario.
20 "Why Don't You Eat Up And We'll Tell Ya."
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
As if the experience of sharing a ride with Harry and Lloyd wasn't bad enough, Joe is also forced to share a meal with the two childish men. Joe gets some small relief from the two when he dares them both to eat some hot peppers, taking glee in how in pain they are as a result. However, this proves to be his undoing when Joe goes to make a phone call and Harry and Lloyd decide to sneak some of those peppers into his burger as a prank.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels perfectly portray excited children as they try to maintain a straight face while bursting with giddy anticipation. Carrey pressuring Joe to take a bite of his burger while stifling a laugh is one of the funniest moments. It is so obvious, in fact, that it is a surprise Joe didn't pick up on their obvious antics, which would have saved his life as the peppers caused the hitman's ulcer to flare up, leading to his death.
19 "Unless You Wanna Work 40 Hours A Week."
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
As fun as it is to watch Harry and Lloyd's shenanigans, it doesn't seem realistic that these comedy movie characters could actually function in the real world. This becomes apparent within the first few minutes of Dumb and Dumber when Harry and Lloyd both lose their jobs and start searching for new ones, suggesting they bounce from job to job quite regularly. It is not just that they are incompetent, but also that they don't seem to have any motivation to work.
After returning from a day of job-hunting, Harry complains that there are no jobs available anywhere with Lloyd scoffing at the idea that 40 hours a week is not a reasonable request. While the rest of the Dumb and Dumber franchise has been a disappointment, this line suggests it might have been best to make Harry and Lloyd's adventures into a series, following them from job to job similar to the Three Stooges.
18 "According To The Map, We've Only Gone 4 Inches!"
Harry (Jeff Daniels)
While Harry and Lloyd can turn just about every situation into a hilarious disaster, it is especially fun watching them attempt to navigate the challenges of a road trip, especially in the era before GPS apps. Harry makes this wacky comment about a physical map while the duo drives. What's surprising about Harry's ridiculous comment isn't the fact he has no clue the map's measurements are scaled down; it's that he doesn't have any semblance of an idea about how to use a map.
While people born after 2000 have likely never used a real map, this remains one of the best Dumb and Dumber quotes because Harry takes it that one step further in his ignorance. It is embarrassing that Harry made such a mistake, but the fact that Lloyd did not think twice about the statement shows that these friends truly are two of a kind.
17 "I'm Going To Hang By The Bar. Put Out The Vibe!"
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
When thinking of male heartthrobs from the '90s, most people likely think of Brad Pitt, John Stamos, or George Clooney. However, there is one who thinks he stands above the rest — Lloyd Christmas. Despite a lot of evidence to the contrary, Lloyd sees himself as a real catch for women and assumes that there is a lot more interest out there for him than there actually is. When at a fancy party, Lloyd decides his best way to woo Mary Swanson is by simply hanging back and letting her come to him.
It is a completely oblivious moment for the awkward gentleman. It is made even funnier by the fact that he is unaware of what kind of vibe he might be putting out with his bright orange suit. However, it is also hilarious in how it gives some possible insight into Lloyd's insecurities. It could be that he was only putting on a show of confidence to avoid having to actually go talk to Mary.
Lloyd's chipped tooth in the movie is real, the result of a schoolyard fight when Jim Carrey was younger.
16 "Why Are You Going To The Airport? Flying Somewhere?"
Lloyd (Jim Carrey)
Dumb and Dumber remains one of Jim Carrey's best movies and finest performances because of how much he commits to Lloyd's oblivious nature. When Lloyd was working as a limo driver, he became smitten with his new client, Mary Swanson, and dropped this hilarious icebreaker. It is not just out of his own awkwardness that he asks the question, but rather that he genuinely thought this was a worthwhile way to strike up the conversation.
Not only was he oblivious to the silliness of the question, but he also failed to notice that Mary was unimpressed with it. While she tried to keep up a friendly tone, she asked somewhat sarcastically how he was able to come to that conclusion. Lloyd carried on embarrassing himself by saying:
"Well, I saw your luggage. Then when I noticed the airline ticket I put two and two together."
The self-assured way he said it, as if it was the most perceptive thing he could pick up on, adds to the hilarious exchange.
