I used to sell beer. But I asked to be transferred to the candy counter.
7 seconds sound clip from the At War with the Army (1950) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:41:20 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Hello. Is Sergeant Puccinelli in?
- Oh no, he out on a bizzwhack.
- Oh that's a shame. How'd it happen?
- Say, haven't I seen you someplace before?
- You might have seen me at the PX. Number 10.
- I used to sell beer. But I asked to be transferred to the candy counter.
- What happened? Did you get hungry?
- Good evening Corporal. Oh hi.
- Aren't you going to introduce us?
- Private Edwards meet a friend. Friend, meet Private Edwards.
[...]