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When Opti-Grab came out, I thought it was the greatest thing ever. And I bought a pair. And this is the result.

7 seconds sound clip from the The Jerk (1979) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:20:53.445 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Mr. Johnson, you've become a millionaire overnight. Who are you?

- Who is Navin Johnson? Navin is a complex personality, as are most of the small breed of modern-day Renaissance millionaires.

- We had planned to show you the entire Johnson interview. However, when we returned to our studio, our news department informed us of a sensational development in the Johnson story.

- It seems that an irate group of citizens led by the celebrity Mr. Carl Reiner, has filed a class-action suit against Mr. Johnson, and his Opti-Grab.

- Here's what Mr. Reiner had to say at a press conference.

- When Opti-Grab came out, I thought it was the greatest thing ever. And I bought a pair. And this is the result.

(ALL GASPING)

- This little handle is like a magnet. Your eyes are constantly drawn to it and you end up cockeyed.

- Now, as a director, I am constantly using my eyes. And this Opti-Grab device has caused irreparable harm to my career.

- Let me show you a clip from my latest film, where my faulty depth perception kept me from yelling 'cut' at the proper time.

(Car tires screeching)

[...]

The Jerk Sound Clip

The Jerk movie poster

Funny and inspirational quotes from The Jerk (1979), with short sound clips.

Actors: Steve Martin (Navin R. Johnson), Bernadette Peters (Marie Kimble Johnson)

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