The Cosby Show (TV Series)
Bonjour, Sondra (1984)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Theo Huxtable
Quotes
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Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Alright. Now, one more chance.
[brings a cabbage out of the refrigerator]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Here is your turkey carving practice cabbage.
Theo Huxtable : Dad, that's a cabbage.
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [animated] Right! You're *brilliant*!
[pause]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : You know, I watched you last night and what you did to that chicken. You see, a long time ago before you were born, I prayed that God would give me a son to carry on the family name. And you were born, and I've watched you do things. And many times, I wanted to ask you not to tell anyone who you are. And, last night was one of those times.
[chuckling]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Son, what you did with that chicken you might as well have taken three cherry bombs, put them inside the bird, let it go off, bloom, and we all take whatever piece is there! You're supposed to respect the food. You understand? Slice it in an appetizing manner. Now,
[picks up utensils and begins to impersonate Julia Child while slicing the cabbage]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : let me explain to you how you should slice the turkey properly. You take the blade gently in your hand, and you slice ever so gently following the brain, going along the contour of the bird.
Theo Huxtable : Dad?
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Yes?
Theo Huxtable : Why are you talking like that?
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [still talking like Julia Child] I have no idea, except it just makes me feel more secure when I'm in the kitchen. Now try it, my boy.
[gives utensils to Theo]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : And talk it through.
Theo Huxtable : [also starts talking like Julia Child and begins to slice the cabbage] So, along the contour of the bird and to follow the grain of the fowl.
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Yes.
Theo Huxtable : While it does slice..
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Yes.
Theo Huxtable : And..
Clair Huxtable : [comes with Sondra partway through the kitchen door] Excuse me, boys.
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable , Theo Huxtable : [together, both talking like Julia Child] Yes?
[Clair and Sondra both begin laughing]
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Sondra Huxtable : [Sondra and Cliff are at odds over whether she should spend the summer in Paris] Well, can I call a family forum?
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : No, you can't do that. Only a parent can call a family forum.
Clair Huxtable : Oh well, in that case I'm calling it. DENISE!
[she and Sondra leave the kitchen]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [turns to see Theo is amused and trying to hide it] Go ahead, you can laugh if you want to.
Theo Huxtable : [chuckles uncontrollably] Come on dad. Family Forum!
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Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable , Clair Huxtable : [family is voting on the dispute] Theo?
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [to Theo, under his breath] Brawk buck buck!
Clair Huxtable : What was that, Cliff?
Clair Huxtable : [Cliff acts innocent] Okay. Theo?
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [quietly] Braaawk.
Theo Huxtable : I pass.
Clair Huxtable : No, no, you cannot pass.
Theo Huxtable : Mom if I vote the way I really feel, dad won't let me carve the turkey.
Vanessa Huxtable : Theo, you have to be honest.
Theo Huxtable : I think she should go.
[slides out of his father's reach]
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : [holding his throat] Braaaawk!