Day: October 10, 2021

They Live (1988) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Nov 4, 1988

John Nada (Roddy Piper) is a jobless and homeless construction worker who wanders a large American city seeking his next job. He lands a job and a place to sleep, but soon discovers the world isn’t what he thought it was after discovering a pair of sunglasses outfitted with special lenses called “Hoffman lenses,” through ….

Roddy Piper from They Live | PopCultureQuotes.com

I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum.

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By: Roddy Piper
Characters: Nada
From: They Live
Genres: Action | Buddies | Cult Cinema | Science Fiction | Thrillers

Context:
Nada (Roddy Pipper) sarcastically announces to patrons of a bank that his about to shoot anyone he uncovers as alien. Nada is able to see the creatures' true form by wearing a special pair of sun glasses.

Roddy Piper from They Live | PopCultureQuotes.com

Don't wear them glasses too long. Starts to feel like a knife turnin' in your skull.

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By: Roddy Piper
Characters: Nada
From: They Live
Genres: Action | Buddies | Cult Cinema | Science Fiction | Thrillers

Context:
Nada (Roddy Pipper) lets Frank (Keith David) know the effects of wearing "Hoffman Lenses" for extended periods of time. "Hoffman Lenses" are special sun glasses that reveal the true form of aliens disguised as humans.