Self-Made Orphan/Quotes

"Patricide is a long standing tradition in video games."

—Bass, Two Evil Scientists

"Yes, yes, I killed your father. What is it with you women anyway?! I killed my father too and you don't hear me whining about it!"

—M. Bison to Chun Li, American Street Fighter cartoon

"Cause of parents' death...Got in my way."

—Montgomery Burns, The Simpsons

Cale'anon:"Is there any chance he was the one who killed your father and you were seeking justice so your beloved and missed parent could be at peace in the afterlife?"

Richard:"No, but it does bring to mind the amusing story of the time I murdered my father."

—Looking for Group

Half an hour after making that will, Kurt had bitten Papa's face in half like a piece of fruit.

—The Pilo Family Circus

"I was raised in your shadow. Now you're gonna die in mine. No one will even remember your name."

—Lex Luthor to Lionel Luthor, Smallville

As far as the world must know, "Willy" ceased to exist when you left him in prison. Now, it's your turn.

—Wilson Fisk, Spider-Man the Animated Series

The Dark Lord and I have much in common. Both of us, for instance, had very disappointing fathers...very disappointing indeed. Both of us suffered the indignity, Harry, of being named after those fathers. And both of us had the pleasure...the very great pleasure...of killing our fathers!

—Barty Crouch Jr, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Randy: You're gonna do something for your mom, Catalina?
Catalina: My mother is dead.
Randy: I'm sorry.

Catalina: Oh, it's ok, it was either her or me.

—My Name Is Earl

Chutzpah: That quality enshrined in a man who, having killed his mother and father, throws himself on the mercy of the court because he is an orphan.

—Leo Rosten