played by Mike Smith — who also co-writes Trailer Park Boys. He is often the anchor that keeps his friends Ricky (Robb Wells) and Julian (John Paul Tremblay) grounded. There's something genuine about Bubbles that made him a fan-favorite character, and the best quotes from him demonstrate his many endearing qualities.
While Trailer Park Boys had a solid following in the series' home country of Canada, the boys from the Sunnyvale Trailer Park have extended their fan base immensely since the series and assorted projects were brought to Netflix, resulting in new seasons, films, and live specials starring Ricky, Julian, and, of course, Bubbles. Since he's often the group's conscience, the best Bubbles quotes aren't just funny but also heartfelt and, sometimes, even philosophical. They compete with some of the best 'Rickyisms' from the series due to how memorable they've become to long-term viewers, and showcase moments that explain why Trailer Park Boys is so beloved.
20 "Well, Why Don't You Turn Your F***ing Cell Phone Off, Gary?"
Season 5, Episode 8, "Dressed All Over And Zesty Mordant"
One of Bubbles's joys in life is stealing shopping carts from the local mall. While Bubbles doesn't necessarily go out of his way to make enemies, this hobby of his puts him on a crash course with the mall security guard named Gary (Kim Dunn), who likes to flaunt his authority and attempts to put a stop to Bubbles's theft of the carts.
Gary lectures Bubbles about all the calls he gets about stolen carts and warns Bubbles that he doesn't want to get those calls anymore. However, Bubbles is unsympathetic and suggests for Gary a hilarious alternate solution that shows he has no intention of stopping. He believes Gary should just ignore those calls, which would eliminate the problem.
On the one hand, Bubbles is not wrong. On the other, it is part of Gary's job and Bubbles is committing theft. Part of the fun of this line is the delivery of it though. It's said as if it is the only obvious solution to the problem.
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19 "I Can See You're Being A Bit Of An A***hole Right Now. Give Me My Rig License."
Season 4, Episode 7, "Propane, Propane"
Bubbles can get pretty excited about certain roles he has in the gang's big schemes. He is not always included in some of their biggest schemes, so when he is chosen for a role, his excitement can lead to him doing everything he can to guarantee his involvement. This is especially true when they decide that he will be the best man for the job to get his big rig license to transport their cannabis.
While Bubbles is willing to acknowledge his own flaws at times, he is also unwilling to let people stand in his way when he sets his mind to something. However, it is entirely unsurprising that he fails his license test as the instructor insists he can't see "jack s***." Bubbles, after all, is visually impaired and wears powerful corrective lensese. It's hilarious that it never occurred to Bubbles that this would be an issue as he simply demands his license like a child asking for candy.
18 “I’m Down With Plato And Socrates, And I Like To Get Busy With All The Ladies.”
Season 3, Episode 4, "Who's The Microphone Assassin?"
Bubbles is a relatively shy person in most cases, with his nervous energy and tendency to stick around the people he knows best. That makes it surprising when he takes the stage in the season 3 episode "Who's The Microphone Assassin?". As J-Roc puts on a rap concert to mark the release of his new album, Bubbles decides to debut his own original rap in front of an audience.
They were capped off by Bubbles rambling about cats before beginning to mumble and then trailing off.
After itting to the crowd that he has never rapped in public before, he launches into the freestyle with hilarious lyrics that instantly became some of the best Bubbles quotes in the show up to that point. While some are nonsense, others, like this quote are a pretty good summary of how Bubbles sees himself. They were capped off by Bubbles rambling about cats, clearly his favorite animal, before beginning to mumble and then trailing off completely.
17 "Boys, When the Cops Get Here, Tell Them I Won’t Resist. I’ll Be In My Shed Hyperventilating."
Season 5, Episode 8, "Dressed All Over And Zesty Mordant"
In many ways, it is easy to feel sorry for Bubbles. He wants a quieter life than he gets with the kind of people he hangs around with, and he is just not cut out for a life of crime like Julian and Ricky. He spends a lot of time simply trying to the people he cares about, and that gets him into trouble. He just happens to enjoy a few petty crimes, like shopping cart thefts.
In the same episode where he is finally able to stand up to Gary the mall security guard, Bubbles shows that when the real trouble begins, he doesn't try to act tough at all. Instead, he its he will not deny his crimes when the time comes, but will be anxious while awaiting his fate. It is Bubbles's own way of saying that he has given up and the outlaw life is too much for him.
16 "Julian, I Can't Be Responsible For Every Little Thing That Comes Out Of His Mouth."
Season 4, Episode 5, "Conky"
The episode "Conky" from season 4 of Trailer Park Boys delivers some of the best Bubbles quotes thanks to the appearance of the titular puppet. It revolves around Bubbles reuniting with Conky, a ventriloquist dummy he once had as a child.
Hilariously, it is revealed in the episode that Julian and Ricky had to steal the dummy when they were younger because Conky had begun to take over Bubbles' personality. It makes for an unforgettable dynamic when the process resumes in the present, with the adult Bubbles doing whatever Conky the puppet tells him. Julian even warns Bubbles about Conky's annoying remarks, but Bubbles is convinced he has no control over the puppet at all.
Plenty of shows and movies have featured the idea of a puppet having their own personality or the person using them not believing they are controlling the puppet themselves. While the idea is not new, Trailer Park Boys makes it work with the unique personalities present in the show.
15 “Have A Nice Day, And Go F*** Yourself!”
Season 2, Episode 5, "The Bible Pimp"
Bubbles is one of the kindest characters in the series. For fans who are not familiar with the series, it might be surprising to discover that this particular quote is essentially his catchphrase. He has a big heart, but like his close pals in the trailer park, he is not afraid to let it be known when someone is annoying him.
Bubbles has used a few different versions of one of the most recognizable Bubbles quotes, including repurposing it as an answer to a question in "The Bible Pimp" (Season 2, Episode 5), and it was even used as the title for the Christmas special "Dear Santa Claus, Go F**k Yourself!" It is a sure sign of when this big-hearted guy has been pushed too far. Despite how kind-hearted Bubbles is, his pseudo-catchphrase includes an expletive, and the phrase is absolutely a fan-favorite that has been used on all kinds of unofficial merchandise for the show.
14 "I'm Not Running Over A Kitty To Save Your F****** Dope, Ricky!"
Season 2, Episode 7, "The Bare Pimp Project"
Bubbles is first and foremost an animal lover, especially of the various kitties he takes care of around the trailer park. The well-being of those felines is his top priority over everything else, and he proves that he isn't willing to hurt a kitty, even if it interferes with his friends' plans for early retirement.
While the boys are attempting to escape the police with Bubbles at the wheel, a cat darts out in front of the vehicle, and Bubbles is forced to swerve. Despite the act of mercy ruining everything for them, Bubbles has no regrets and insists the life of that kitty is more important than their latest criminal scheme.
It's actually one of the most endearing aspects of the series. Many of the characters, despite the trouble they get into and how mean they can be to one another, have a soft spot for animals. They are often willing to risk their own lives and success in favor of helping a cute animal.
13 "I Ain't Never Been So Frisky Before In My Whole Life!"
Season 2, Episode 7, "The Bare Pimp Project"
J-Roc (Jonathan Torrence) always has a number of his own schemes going, just like Ricky and Julian. However, his business plans tend to be a lot grosser, like when he attempted to film an adult movie in his mother's trailer, or sometimes in the woods. In season 2, he even recruited Bubbles to star in the movie once again after their first attempt was interrupted.
Being unable to contain his excitement on the way led to one of the best Bubbles quotes in Trailer Park Boys, especially thanks to his use of the word "frisky". It seems to be an appropriate descriptor for someone who spends so much time taking care of felines. As he previously revealed, that type of physical relationship didn't happen for Bubbles that often, so he was feeling pretty energized by the prospect.
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12 "Should I Be Getting Baked For This, Boys?"
Season 7, Episode 1, "I F******g Miss Cory And Trevor"
Bubbles certainly enjoyed his own share of the cannabis smoked during the series. However, he also usually had a good head on his shoulders and knew that it was important to stay sober for special occasions and events that demanded his full attention. Unfortunately, he's also best friends with Ricky, who doesn't always give him the best advice.
A good example of exactly that is when Bubbles questioned his sobriety levels after trying Ricky's new strain before a meat-stealing operation in season 7's "I F******g Miss Cory And Trevor". Bubbles is like the little brother of the group, constantly worrying about getting in trouble but going along with the schemes nevertheless because he knows Ricky and Julian are doing it. It's partly why Bubbles is such a sympathetic character who it's easy to empathize with despite his negative traits.
11 “One Time I Was Making A Model, And I Glued The Wing Of A B-17 Bomber To My Bird By Accident.”
Season 4, Episode 5, "Conky"
It makes sense that when a show runs for several seasons and keeps the main cast intact, that many different aspects of those characters, including hobbies, would be explored. Hobbies help to flesh out the personalities of long-running characters and provide sub-plots for the show. From taking care of kittens to collecting shopping carts, Bubbles has a lot of hobbies that keep him busy at the trailer park and creates plenty of sub-plots.
As it turns out, another one of his hobbies was building model airplanes, which is something that he would get so engrossed in that he would occasionally have an accident. Bubbles hilariously recalls an unfortunate mishap with model glue while using the bathroom. This quote also highlights Bubbles' extreme honesty with both his friends and the documentary crew filming the residents of Sunnyvale Trailer Park. He is more than willing to share his secrets.
