It seems to be stuck in reverse.
5 seconds sound clip from the Some Like It Hot movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:17:07 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- It's the thought that counts.
- Hmm. I seem to be out of gas.
- It's sort of funny, you being out of gas. I mean, Shell Oil and everything.
- It seems to be stuck in reverse.
- I just got this motorboat. It's an experimental model.
- It seems like they're on the wrong track.
- Do you mind riding backwards? It may take a little longer.
- It's not how long it takes. It's who's taking you.
- Yes.
- It looked so small from the beach, but when you're on it, it's more like a cruiser or a destroyer.
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