Juno Quotes
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Source: Juno
Speaker: Rollo
That ain't no Etch-a-Sketch. This is one doodle that can't be undid, Homeskillet.
Context
This line was spoken by Rollo, played by Rainn Wilson, in the film Juno, directed by Jason Reitman (2007).
When you're a teenager and possibly pregnant, the last person you want to see is a guy played by the same actor as Dwight Schrute from The Office, with the unfortunate name of Rollo. He is the cashier/holder of the bathroom key at the local service station. But being the sassiest teenager in existence, Juno MacGuff rolls off his ribbing with some quips of her own.
Juno is living proof that with support from your family, friends, and heavy helpings of an indie folk rock soundtrack, you can get through any ordeal, even an unexpected pregnancy. And Rollo should mind his own business and just sell cigarettes and soda.
Where you've heard it
This is one of the funnier lines from the movie that got quoted a lot after it came out. Hopefully, you've never said this to an actual pregnant person, unless they're a huge Juno fan.
The late Roger Ebert loved Juno so much that he gave it a perfect score. Two thumbs up indeed!
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.
Unless you want to take a right hook to the jaw from someone who is or might be pregnant, never use this quote.