33 Buster Bluth Quotes for Those Who're Tired of Adulting

If anyone were a perfect representation of Peter Pan syndrome, it would be Buster Bluth, who can't seem to grow up. Read 33 of his quotes below.

Buster Bluth is one of the main characters of "Arrested Development," which is an apt title for this individual who can not seem to escape from under his mother's wing, no matter how much of an adult he is; on a technical level, of course.

Bluth joined the army in one attempt to escape this unhealthy situation, which proved disastrous and ineffective. Instead, his talents lie in "scholarly pursuits," as he refers to it, with a pointed interest in cartography. Read 33 of his quotes to learn more about him.

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “...curl up in a ball and remain motionless when confronted.” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

Buster Bluth Funny Quotes

“Wow. We're just blowing through nap time, aren't we?” — Buster Bluth

"We have unlimited juice? This party is going to be off the hook!" — Buster Bluth

"Obviously, the blue part here is the land." — Buster Bluth

"No, she's happy. She's just mean all the time." — Buster Bluth

“...curl up in a ball and remain motionless when confronted.” — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “Wow. We're just blowing through nap time, aren't we?” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"I was made to understand that there were grilled cheese sandwiches here." — Buster Bluth

"Oh, I love soup. If the only thing I could do was lay in bed all day and eat soup, I'd be happy. I wouldn't even have to taste it. I could just take it through a tube. That would actually be better 'cause I wouldn't even burn my mouth. [soft laugh] Never let me die." — Buster Bluth

"When I miss your lips, I'll put a fig in my mouth...do they have figs over there?" — Buster Bluth

"You can stay in this box that Uncle/Father Oscar left behind." — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth Quotes about the Army

"The army had half a day." — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “I can’t do it. I can’t do it! I can’t make my bed, and I can’t do this either!” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"These are my awards, Mother. From army." — Buster Bluth

“They do allow some nervous crying, but you can tell they don’t like it.” — Buster Bluth

“I can’t do it. I can’t do it! I can’t make my bed, and I can’t do this either!” — Buster Bluth

Triggered Buster Bluth Quotes

"You lied to me! You said my father was my father, but my uncle is my father. My father is my uncle!" — Buster Bluth

"Well, right now, I'm staring at a hundred years in the face!" — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “Will someone please have the decency to punch me in the face?" | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"I'm a monster!" — Buster Bluth

"I don't want no part of your tight [expletive] country club, ya freak [expletive]!" — Buster Bluth

“Will someone please have the decency to punch me in the face?" — Buster Bluth

"It walked on my pillow!" — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: "I'm a monster!"| Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"Come on, you [expletive]; we're all on the same team!" — Buster Bluth

"That's what you do when life hands you a chance to be with someone special. You just grab that brownish area by its points, and you don't let go no matter what your mom says." — Buster Bluth

"And her nausea's gotten really bad, too. It's really been difficult on us. It's definitely taking its toll." — Buster Bluth

More Buster Bluth Quotes

"I'm a scholar. I enjoy scholar pursuits." — Buster Bluth

“You guys are so smart.” — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “It's like she gets off by being withholding.” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"I don't really want to be Adam this year." — Buster Bluth

"Those guys did a pretty good job. But there's still...you know..." — Buster Bluth

"Nothing. Gob was just teaching me how to hit it with a hammer." — Buster Bluth

"Yes, I was flying. But a little too close to the sun." — Buster Bluth

“It's like she gets off by being withholding.” — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “You guys are so smart.” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

"It-it's for my girlfriend. She's sick." — Buster Bluth

"You see, light drizzle will just annoy you, but thunder will f you up." — Buster Bluth

"This is going to be the most [expletive] fast bike in all of Orange County." — Buster Bluth

Buster Bluth, with his quote: “They do allow some nervous crying, but you can tell they don’t like it.” | Source: youtube.com/arresteddev

Buster Bluth is played by Tony Hale, alongside other well-known performers such as Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, and Charlize Theron.

The series has been highly successful, having taken home 6 Primetime Emmys.

Nick Miller from "New Girl" shares some similarities to Bluth in that he struggles to grow up, but we watch him blossom over the seasons. Read 40 of his quotes.