Jack Burton, the iconic character from the 1986 cult classic film “Big Trouble in Little China,” has become known for his humorous and memorable quotes. Played by Kurt Russell, Jack Burton is a truck driver who finds himself in the middle of a supernatural battle in San Francisco’s Chinatown. His hilarious one-liners and over-the-top personality have made him a beloved character among fans of the movie. In this article, we will explore some of the most memorable Jack Burton quotes from the Pork Chop Express.
1. “I’m a reasonable guy. But I’ve just experienced some very unreasonable things.”
2. “You know what Jack Burton always says? ‘What the hell!'”
3. “When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol’ Jack Burton always says at a time like that: ‘Have ya paid your dues, Jack?’ ‘Yessir, the check is in the mail!'”
Read these Jack Burton Pork Chop Express quotes
“This is Jack Burton in the Pork Chop Express, and I’m talkin’ to whoever’s listenin’ out there.”
“You people sit tight, hold the fort, and keep the home fires burnin’. And if we’re not back by dawn… call the president.”
“Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.”
“I’m not saying I’ve been everywhere and done everything, but I do know it’s a pretty amazing planet we live on here, and a man would have to be some kind of fool to think we’re alone in this universe.”
“You can go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave.”
“When you’re in a hurry, don’t take shortcuts.”
“We really shook the pillars of heaven, didn’t we, Wang?”
“I’m not afraid of you. I’m not afraid of anything.”
“You leave Jack Burton alone! We got a nice, quiet little town here, and I aim to keep it nice and quiet.”
“Just remember what ol’ Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big old storm right square in the eye and he says, ‘Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.'”
“I’m a reasonable guy, but I’ve just experienced some very unreasonable things.”
“You know what ol’ Jack Burton always says at a time like this? ‘Who?'”
“Ol’ Jack Burton always says… what the hell?”
“You know what Jack Burton always says? ‘What the hell!'”
“We may be trapped.”
“If we’re not back by dawn… call the president.”
“You just listen to the old Pork Chop Express, and take his advice on a dark and stormy night when the lightning’s crashin’ and the thunder’s rollin’, and the rain’s coming down in sheets thick as lead. Just remember what ol’ Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big old storm right square in the eye and he says, ‘Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.'”
“You can go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave.”
“It’s all in the reflexes.”
“You know what Jack Burton always says? ‘What the hell!'”
“I’m a reasonable guy. But I’ve just experienced some very unreasonable things.”
These quotes from Jack Burton on the Pork Chop Express capture the essence of his character – a fearless, yet often clueless, hero who always manages to find himself in the middle of trouble. Whether he’s facing supernatural creatures or engaging in witty banter with his friends, Jack Burton’s quotes are sure to bring a smile to your face.
So, the next time you find yourself in a tough situation, remember what ol’ Jack Burton always says: “Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it!”
