25 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' Quotes Spanning Three Decades

Besides being Christmas productions targeted at children, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' movies dish out some mature, hilarious quotes that leave the audience, young and old, in stitches. Here are 25 quotes from the movies to remember them by.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' began airing in 1964 on NBC. At that stage, no one involved with the project foresaw their work's massive impact for decades to come. The show has continued to rise in stature and has seen several remakes, including in 1998 and 2001.

Key to the projects is the character of Rudolph, who was born with a unique glowing red nose, which makes it difficult for him to fit in. Therefore, quotes from the shows showcase themes of love, family, and duty, all in the spirit of Christmas.

Yukon Cornelius's quote: “Now, you see how it's done? Wa--hooooo!” | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Quotes from 1964

“Yukon Cornelius: This fog's as thick as peanut butter!

Hermey: You mean pea soup.

Yukon Cornelius: You eat what you like, and I'll eat what I like!” — Yukon Cornelius

“Rudolph: But - But you fell over the side of the cliff.

Yukon Cornelius: Didn't I ever tell you about Bumbles? Bumbles *bounce*!” — Yukon Cornelius

“Mrs. Claus: Eat, Papa, eat.

Santa Claus: How *can* I eat? That silly elf song is driving me crazy!

Mrs. Claus: You're going to disappoint the children. They expect a fat Santa.”— Mrs. Claus

“Now, you see how it's done? Wa--hooooo!” — Yukon Cornelius

“Peppermint! What I've been searching for all my life! I've struck it rich! I've got me a peppermint mine! Wa--hooooo!” — Yukon Cornelius

Yukon Cornelius's quote: “Oh, well, now I'm off to get my life-sustaining supplies: cornmeal and gun powder and hamhocks and guitar strings. I'll give you a lift. Hop aboard, mateys.” | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

“Whoa. Whoaaaaaaaaaaa! Unmush, will ya?” — Yukon Cornelius

“Yukon Cornelius: You're going to stay with me and we'll all be rich with the biggest silver strike this side of Hudson Bay. Silverrrrrrr!

Hermey: I thought you wanted gold.

Yukon Cornelius: I changed my mind.” — Yukon Cornelius

“Oh, well, now I'm off to get my life-sustaining supplies: cornmeal and gun powder and hamhocks and guitar strings. I'll give you a lift. Hop aboard, mateys.” — Yukon Cornelius

“When someday, you return to Christmas Town, would you tell Santa about our homeless toys? I'm sure he will find little boys and girls who will be happy with them. A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.” — King Moonracer

“Rudolph: W - Would you walk home with me?

Clarice: Uh-huh. Rudolph? I think you're cute.

Rudolph: I'm cute! I'm cuuuuuuuute!" — Rudolph

Donner's quote: “There are more important things than comfort: self respect! Santa can't object to you now." | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

"Santa Claus: From what I see now, that will cut through the murkiest storm they can dish up. What I'm trying to say is, Rudolph, with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?

Rudolph: It would be an honor, sir. "— Rudolph

"Head Elf: Why weren't you at elf practice?

Hermey: [pauses his work] Just fixing these dolls' teeth.

Head Elf: Just fixing...? Now listen: we have dolls that cry, talk, walk, blink and run a temperature. We don't need any chewing dolls!" — Head Elf

"There are more important things than comfort: self respect! Santa can't object to you now." — Donner

"Hermey! Aren't you finished painting that yet? There's a pile-up a mile wide behind you! What's eatin' ya, boy? "— Head Elf

Young Zoey's quote: “Look we're under a mistletoe do you know what that means, you have to kiss me.” | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Quotes from 1998

“Slyly the Fox: So uh, what'cha running away from kid?

Grown-Up Rudolph: Who says I'm running away from anything?

Slyly the Fox: Heh, I can read ya's like a book, kid. Your family never understood ya. Your friends, they all turned their backs on ya. You couldn't take it anymore, so ya's upped and ya's left.

Grown-Up Rudolph: Wow, you're good.” — Grown-Up Rudolph

"Do you think we'll still get our promotion? "— Doggle

"Look we're under a mistletoe do you know what that means, you have to kiss me." — Young Zoey

"Well, ya crossed mah bridge. Thanks to you, I get to get to make a storm that'll put Santa out of business for good." — Stormella, The Evil Ice Queen

"Look, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide." — Stormella, The Evil Ice Queen

Hermey the Elf, D.D.S's quote: “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The idea was to dress up as a toy, Hermey. Hermey the Elf, D.D.S: I'm a misfit molar.” | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

"Someday I'll make you proud of me, Pop." — Grown-Up Rudolph

"Stormella, The Evil Ice Queen: what are doing?

Slyly the Fox: stealing the keys to the dungeon, now go back to sleep.

Stormella, The Evil Ice Queen: oh okay, toodles.

Slyly the Fox: [dumbfounded] wanndaya know this truth thing really does work! "— Slyly the Fox

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Quotes from 2001

Hermey the Elf, D.D.S: I'm a misfit molar." — Hermey the Elf, D.D.S

“King Moonracer: Don't tell me I need a root canal.

Hermey the Elf, D.D.S: You need a root canal.

King Moonracer: I asked you not to tell me that.” — King Moonracer

"Hermey the Elf, D.D.S: Looks like rough weather ahead - maybe we should turn back.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: I kind of hate to miss my date with Clarice.

Hermey the Elf, D.D.S: That doe certainly has you head over hooves, doesn't she? "— Hermey the Elf, D.D.S

Doggle: "Do you think we'll still get our promotion?" | Source: facebook.com/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' shows a few distressing quotes but ultimately has a feel-good feeling as the spirit of Christmas is triumphant. Yukon Cornelius and Head Elf give audiences some comic relief.

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