My mom used to say that my dad’s tradition with each child was to introduce Will Ferrell to us at a rather inappropriate age: my oldest sister watched Anchorman at 5, and my little brother watched Step Brothers as a toddler. Since I was incredibly stubborn and a relentless hater all of my life I watched my first Will Ferrell movie at 10 and my life then changed.
1. Step Brothers
Regardless of Will Ferrell I look at this movie as more of a instructional video on how to navigate step family dynamics
Famous Quotes from this movie:
“Your voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus”
“You know what’s good for shoulder pain? Licking my butthole.”
“As soon as she is of age I am putting her in a home!”
2. Blades of Glory
Conflict, resolution, costumes, pageantry, pure athleticism, and lifelong friendship all mixed in a bowl equals masterpiece.
Famous quotes from this movie:
“You can help yourself to the Mane n’ Tail all you want but don’t even look at the Verticoli”
“Mind bottling, Isn’t it?… You know when things are so crazy it gets your thoughts all trapped, like in a bottle?”
“I’m getting sick; you smell like aftershave and taco meat”
3. Talladega Nights
The most impressive part is that for 2 hours Will Ferrell made everyone a NASCAR fan.
Famous Quotes from this movie:
“If you’re not first, you’re last”
“You just broke my buddy’s arm so you’re about to get tasered”
“As the late great colonel sanders once said, ‘I’m too drunk to taste this chicken.'”
4. Anchorman
4 beautiful souls, 1 newsroom, guaranteed success 60% of the time it works every time.
Famous Quotes from this movie:
“You stay classy, San Diego”
“You are a smelly pirate hooker.”
“You’re just a woman with a small brain. With a brain a third the size of us. It’s science.”
5. Superstar
Even as a supporting actor, when Will Ferrell gets to showcase his dance moves the movie is guaranteed success.
Famous Quotes from this movie:
“Are you aware that you are rubber and I am glue and everything you say bounces off me and sticks to you?”
“I made up a new dance move. It’s called the ‘move on with your life.'”
“You should feel really embarrassed, Evian, because your parents named you after bottled water.”
By putting in the effort and learning and truly understanding Will Ferrell only now can I truly understand my father, and our relationship has never been stronger.