42 Quotes from ‘Friday’ Movie: Perfect One Liners from This Timeless Comedy

For many of us, Friday is one of the best days of the week. However, for one pair of companions, it came with only fear and anxiety. Read the 41 quotes below to learn more about the film "Friday."

"Friday" is about two friends struggling to find $200 by 10:00 p.m. on that Friday or risk the wrath of a dangerous man, namely, Big Worm. To make it worse, they learn this information on the day they owe the money, giving them only 16 hours to complete the impossible task. Chris Tucker and Ice Cube play these friends; the latter also wrote the screenplay alongside DJ Pooh.

The movie, released in 1995, was a box office hit, making a whopping $28 million globally. On top of this, it has since become known as a 1990s comedy classic. Delve deeper into this timeless film by reading the 41 quotes below.

Mr. Jones’ quote: "Every time I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen... eating up all the food. All the chicken. All the pig feet." | Image: AmoDays

The Defensive Craig Jones' Quotes

"We ain't got no sugar." ― Craig Jones

"For most people, Friday's just the day before the weekend. But after this Friday, the neighborhood never be the same." ― Craig Jones

"If I had a job, I wouldn't need to borrow any money." ― Craig Jones

"I ain't trying to be no dog-catcher!" ― Craig Jones

"Man, it's the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice." ― Craig Jones

Craig Jones’ quote: "For most people, Friday's just the day before the weekend. But after this Friday, the neighborhood never be the same." | Image: AmoDays

"You call that game?" ― Craig Jones

"I'm a man without it." ― Craig Jones

"I don't even like dogs!" ― Craig Jones

"What do you know about game? I got all the game." ― Craig Jones

"I didn't go to the show last night." ― Craig Jones

Craig Jones’ quote: "Look what you did to my curtain! You better watch whose window you be sneaking in before you get blasted on." | Image: AmoDays

"Me and Smokey... I got to walk Smokey down to his house." ― Craig Jones

"Bye, Felicia." ― Craig Jones

"You know how it is around here." ― Craig Jones

"Look what you did to my curtain! You better watch whose window you be sneaking in before you get blasted on." ― Craig Jones

The Chaotic Smokey's Quotes

Smokeys’ quote: "Why don't you tell your daddy to comb his… hair? Look like some spiders is having a meetin' on his head." | Image: AmoDays

"Take advantage, man, take advantage." ― Smokey

"…'cause it's Friday; you ain't got no job... and you ain't got [expletive] to do." — Smokey

"Look, why don't you go down the street and get something to eat? I know you hungry." ― Smokey

"I can't. I'm on probation." ― Smokey

"No sugar?... Y'all ain't never got two things that match. Either y'all got Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger." — Smokey

Smokeys’ quote: "Take advantage, man, take advantage." | Image: AmoDays

"I be quiet. But when he leave, I be talking again." ― Smokey

"Why don't you tell your daddy to comb his… hair? Look like some spiders is having a meetin' on his head." ― Smokey

"Remember it. Write it down., Take a picture; I don't give a [expletive]." ― Smokey

The Elderly Mr. And Mrs. Jones' Quotes

"Don't nobody go in the bathroom for about 35, 45 minutes. Somebody open up a window." — Mr. Jones

"Protection? Protection from who?" — Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones’ quote: "Don't nobody go in the bathroom for about 35, 45 minutes. Somebody open up a window." | Image: AmoDays

"Now your father... he has game." ― Mrs. Jones

"Oh, no, son, that's not the way it is. You kids today are nothin' but punks. Sissified." — Mr. Jones

"Every time I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen... eating up all the food. All the chicken. All the pig feet." — Mr. Jones

"Craig, you know what your problem is? You have no game." — Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones’ quote: "Craig, you know what your problem is? You have no game." | Image: AmoDays

"Aw, man. Your mother and I never woulda moved to this neighborhood if we had known you need a gun to walk down the damn street. " — Mr. Jones

"Craig, I wouldn't feel comfortable lending you money without a job." — Mrs. Jones

'Friday' Movie Quotes to Get You Ready for the Weekend

"Deebo? Deebo! Man, you shoulda been bobbin' and weavin'! Look 'it at ya! Get up! Since you ain't, maybe I'll take these shoes!" — Ezal

Mrs. Jones’ quote: "My pops told me to ask for my bike back... you know I wouldn't trip." | Image: AmoDays

"Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions, Smokey." — Big Worm

"I had to warn you too many times about my money, Smokey. You see, it's the principle of the whole thing. There are principalities in this." — Big Worm

"It ain't even wet over here. Damn." — Janitor

"My pops told me to ask for my bike back... you know I wouldn't trip." — Red

"Bye, Felicia." ― Craig Jones

Big Worm’s quote: "Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions, Smokey." | Image: AmoDays

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"How ya doin', Brother Craig? How ya doin'?" — Pastor Clever

"Man, why y'all didn't help me?!" — Red

"Are you prepared for Jehovah's return? 'Cause if you're not, we've got a pam..." — Old Lady

"What you say, honey?" — Mrs. Parker

"Um, say, um, by chance, is Sister Jones in?" — Pastor Clever

Craig Jones’ quote: “Bye, Felicia” | Image: AmoDays

"Friday" received five nominations and, funnily enough, won one award for The Most Quoted Movie at the 2016 All Def Movie Awards. The success of this film led to sequels, namely, "Ice Cube: Next Friday" and "Friday After Next" Christmas in the Hood.

The franchise also branched into animation; The cartoon series "Friday: The Animated Series follows the two protagonists' adventures in their Los Angeles neighborhood.

Ice Cube, the one protagonist has 89 acting credits, and next to "Friday," another film he is widely associated with is "Ride Along."In this film, he co-starred next to comedian Kevin Hart. Explore another classic film by reading these 86 quotes from "Glengarry Glen Ross."