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17 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Quotes That You'd Really Like To Do Laundry And Taxes With
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Everything Everywhere All at Once is a mind-bending, genre-hopping adventure that deals with fantastical concepts like multiverses, talking raccoons, existential bagels, people with hot dog hands, and irate IRS agents. All of these are noteworthy on their own, but the Oscar-winning absurdist comedy/drama is also celebrated for being one of the most quotable movies in recent memory.
From hilarious zingers to moments of profound wisdom, Everything Everywhere All at Once has lines so good that they’ve inspired viral memes and captured the imaginations of film fanatics around the world. So, without further ado, here are some of the most memorable quotes from the critically acclaimed movie.
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'Right Is A Small Box Invented by People Who Are Afraid. And I Know What It Feels Like To Be Trapped Inside That Box.'
Who said it: Jobu Tupaki
Jobu doesn’t follow everyone else’s rules or agree with traditional ideas about right and wrong. After the supervillain explains that she knows all about having Evelyn as a mother, she tells the worried parent that she understands fear, too.
This might sound like an unpleasant exchange, but it’s a somewhat productive meeting, as Jobu encourages Evelyn to stand up to her father. She then sends her on her way so Evelyn can continue journeying through the multiverse and try to fix her family.
Multiversal quote? - 2
'When I Choose To See The Good Side Of Things, I'm Not Being Naive. It Is Strategic And Necessary. It's How I Learned To Survive Through Everything.'
Who said it: Waymond Wang
The quirky film features plenty of chaotic moments, but regular old Waymond rejects the violent tendencies others display in favor of being nice. Everyone thinks he’s too nice for his own good, but as this moment reveals, his virtues actually resonate with some riotous rascals who are causing mayhem in the IRS office.
What’s more, Waymond preaching the gospel of goodness in the face of danger proves he’s a strong guy. Most people would just run away if they saw a gang of angry people causing havoc, but he stood up for his beliefs and gained some respect in the process.
Multiversal quote? - 3
'No Matter What, I Still Want To Be Here With You.'
Who said it: Evelyn Quan Wang
After Evelyn travels through the multiverse, she realizes that her dull life as a mother and laundromat owner is pretty OK. While she thinks her daughter Joy is overweight and feels bad that she talks to her only when she wants something, Evelyn wouldn’t have it any other way - no other corner of the multiverse is better than the life she knows.
Of course, it takes Evelyn traveling through the multiverse to really understand how much she appreciates what she has. Still, better late than never, right?
Multiversal quote? - 4
'I Know You Have These Feelings, Feelings That Make You So Sad, That Make You Just… Just Want To Give Up. It’s Not Your Fault.'
Who said it: Evelyn Quan Wang
Everything Everywhere All at Once is essentially a story about troubled parent-child relationships, and Evelyn definitely has some issues to work out with her daughter, Joy. In this scene, she tries to save Joy’s soul from the infamous Juju Chewbacca, AKA Jobu Tupaki.
In an attempt to defeat the villain, Evelyn learns that she needs to save Joy and help her overcome her sadness. Obviously, the teen daughter is initially perplexed by the speech, but it all makes sense later on.
Multiversal quote? - 5
'I Wasn't Looking For You So I Could Kill You. I Was Just Looking For Someone Who Could See What I See, Feel What I Feel.'
Who said it: Jobu Tupaki
Jobu’s first appearance in Everything Everywhere All at Once presents her as a merciless savage. However, the scene quoted above reveals that she strongly wishes to talk to someone who understands the misery that pollutes her soul.
This is a crucial moment in helping Evelyn realize that she’s responsible for her daughter Joy's unhappiness, similar to how her own father Gong Gong is the cause of some of her existential woes. As the film reveals early on, Evelyn feels overwhelmed at the sheer mention of her old man, as he doesn’t accept her life choices, husband, or daughter. Unfortunately, it takes a conversation with Joy’s evil multiversal doppelganger to help Evelyn see sense.
Multiversal quote? - 6
'The Only Thing I Do Know Is That We Have To Be Kind. Please, Be Kind. Especially When We Don't Know What's Going On.'
Who said it: Waymond Wang
Waymond doesn’t fully understand what’s happening with his wife Evelyn and the multiversal madness she’s caught up in. That said, despite witnessing her engaged in a brawl with Jobu Tupaki and her minions at the IRS office, he refuses to get his hands dirty. Instead, he tries to encourage everyone to be friendly, no matter what type of situation they find themselves in.
There are times throughout the movie when Evelyn thinks her husband is annoyingly nice and naïve. However, his speech strikes a chord with her, and his profound words make Waymond look like the most sensible person in the room.
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