Rocky Quotes

Context

This famous line is spoken by Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky (directed by John G. Avildsen, 1976).

Picture this scenario. David in one corner, Goliath in the other. All bets are on Goliath. But suddenly, David whips out a slingshot and hits Goliath right between the eyes, felling him with a single blow. The crowd goes wild. David is hoisted onto people's shoulders, an instant hero, ready to receive exuberant praise and accolades from the masses for his achievement…

And all he wants to do is find his girlfriend.

Well, that's the story of Rocky Balboa, the underdog who takes on a seemingly unbeatable opponent. But the movie succeeds because it isn't just about that. In fact, it isn't even mostly about that.

Instead, it's about this beautiful love story between a total meathead and the girl who captures his heart. Which is why, in his moment of triumph, all he can think to do is shout "Adrian!" over and over, until she finally meets him in the center of the ring, and they have a chance to hug it out.

Awww.

Where you've heard it

It's one of the most famous final moments in movie history, so you can bet your booty it's had the ever-loving life spoofed out of it.

Jim Carrey has had some fun with it. There are bits spoofing it on Funny or Die, and some pretty bad, homemade ones on YouTube.

You're also likely to hear someone scream Adrian's name whenever they win…oh, any sort of game or sporting match. 

Or at anyone named Adrian. Poor Adrians.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Hardly elitist stuff there.