Quotes

[crazyfrog86]

I haven't seen many Brittas episodes, at least not that I can remember but theres a Helen quote thats in an episode which we've still got on an old recording video that I find pretty funny.

I'm not sure what the episodes called, its the one where they have that kids birthday party and Colin's the magician. The kid goes missing and Helens talking to the parents.

She says something like "Whenever one of mine goes missing I always think, oh well I've got two more at home"

LOL. ;D ;D

[sev29]

Hello & welcome!
Helen is always good when she's talking about her children. There's a similar one to that, when she's lost the twins somewhere in Whitbury on their Christening day, and she says " I feel so awful, because today's just the day you need them." Cracks me up every time.
(Just read that back & it doesn't sound funny, but trust me it is!).

[Zusi]

It's the delivery of the line that makes it.

[crazyfrog86]

Yeah ;D

[sev29]

Dec 8, 2008 22:59:36 GMT Zusi said:

It's the delivery of the line that makes it.

That's exactly it. You summed up what took me a paragraph to explain in just a few words. Thank you. That's the case with most of my favourite lines - write them down & they're suddenly not funny ("What did you have in mind Mr Brittas?" or the classic "They've got an elephant!").

[Paul]

One of my favourite Helen quotes is in 'Back from the Dead':

Laura: (after finding out Brittas is dead) Its terrible, isn't it...
Helen: (thinking she's referring to the coffee) Oh, mine's alright. (Twigging on) Oh I see...

Again I think its with the delivery - that sort of deadpan, dry tone - as if being married to Gordon has completely desensitized her to everything.

And there's another good Helen quote in an episode I just watched - but its slipped my mind, I can't for the life of me remember what it is...

[sugarkane]

I have so many favourite Helen moments! ;D

[from off-camera, the sound of a computer being smashed up)
Helen: I've just found out how to delete a file - it's a doddle!

[after being asked about the clothing of the twins]
Helen: I knew *someone* was going to ask about that!

(Carole thinks Helen is talking about the 'death' of Gavin)
Carole: I'm going to miss him, Mrs Brittas!
Helen: Me too. You know, he could always tell when I was feeling a bit low. He'd come over and rub himself up against me!
Carole: What?
Helen: Place his wet nose on my lap!
Carole: Wet nose?
Helen: And his big floppy ears going everywhere!
Carole: Floppy ears? Gavin?
Helen: Gavin? I'm talking about Winston, my pet cocker spaniel.

Helen: I think going abroad will be very good for them [the children].
Brittas: What about the dog?
Helen: We can put in a kennell.
Brittas: For seven years?
Helen: Sell him then!

(reading from a Christmas card that was meant for Brittas)
Helen: "Whenever I need a little prod, you're always there with your great big..." Disgusting! Who'd send this to Gordon? It's from Carole -- the cow!

[talking about Brittas]
Helen: Do you know? He can look a bit like Harrison Ford -- when I'm on the right pills!

Brittas: Only a lunatic would go out in conditions like that!

Helen: Hello, Gordon? Can you let me in?!

[during a foot massage from Linda]
Helen: Argh! That's horrible -- can you do that to this one now?!

Even though it's not quite a 'Helen quote', but when she proves to Laura that she's not pregnant, I love her face when Gavin shouts at her: "For God's sake, Mrs Brittas! Can't you listen to somebody else for a change?!"