- The Tick: You can't let your sister talk you into this 'normal' thing.
- Arthur Everest: Please, just stay away from me, okay? Stay away from me.
- The Tick: Oh, come on, chum!
- Arthur Everest: Chum? Chum is the meat that they chop up and throw to the sharks.
- The Tick: And also a good, good friend.
- Arthur Everest: What were you thinking, Tick?
- The Tick: Oh, I always let destiny do the melon work, friend. Thought it not my area of expertise. Goodness, no.
- [throws his head back and laughs heartily]
- The Tick: [to Arthur] The world owes you a hug, small soldier. And I'm the one that's gonna give it to you...