Catchphrase quiz challenges you to remember which stars made sayings popular

31 August 2023 , 12:22

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How good is your catchphrase knowledge? (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

The English language has thousands of famous catchphrases for a multitude of different scenarios, and many of them were first popularised by a character on a TV show or a film, or even a real-life celebrity who's known for saying one particular string of words when the moment calls for it. These catchphrases can become so ingrained in our daily lives that many of us will drop them into our own conversations without even realising it, and some may pick them up from friends without knowing their origins.

So do you know where some of the most famous catchphrases come from? We've put together a fun quiz that's designed to test your brain to work out whether you really know your stuff when it comes to some of the catchphrases that are most ingrained in our minds. The answers range from fictional characters to companies to real people, so you'll need a wide scope of general knowledge to get them all right!

The following 15 catchphrases were all made famous by a person, character, or brand, make a note of who you think popularised each one and then check out the answers below!

1. How YOU doin'?
2. To me, to you
3. What's occurring?
4. We're going out-out
5. Bazinga!
6. On that bombshell
7. Because I'm worth it
8. Aha!
9. Should've gone to Specsavers
10. I don't believe it!
11. Lovely jubbly!
12. Does my bum look big in this?
13. Oh my God, they killed Kenny!
14. Hasta la vista, baby
15. I am your father

How many do you think you got right? We're about to give you the answers, so if you're still trying to work one or two of them out, don't scroll any further!

Answers

1. Joey from Friends
2. Chuckle Brothers
3. Nessa from Gavin and Stacey
4. Mickey Flanagan
5. Sheldon from Big Bang Theory
6. Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear
7. Loreal
8. Alan Partridge
9. Specsavers
10. Victor Meldrew

11. Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses

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12. Arabella Weir from The Fast Show

13. Stan Marsh from South Park

14. Terminator/Arnold Schwarzenegger

15. Darth Vader in Star Wars

How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments!

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