25 The Jerk Quotes From the Classic Comedy Movie That Will Have You Laughing

Fans of comedy movies or anyone who could use a good laugh will love these The Jerk quotes!

The Jerk is a comedy movie released in 1979 and stars actors Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, and Jackie Mason, among others.

The movie was directed by Carl Reiner and produced by David V. Picker and William E. McEuen.

The movie is considered a classic comedy and received good reviews from critics.

It also performed great at the box office, bringing in $100 million against a $4 million budget.

The movie’s plot follows the life story of Navin Johnson, a homeless person sleeping in a Los Angeles stairwell when the movie starts.

Take a look at these The Jerk quotes to learn more about this hilarious movie that will leave you laughing.

Best The Jerk Quotes from the Film

Here are some top lines from the movie for fans of The Jerk.

1. “I’m hitchhiking.” — Navin

2. “I am not a bum. I’m a jerk.” — Navin

3. “I am not a bum. I’m a jerk.” — Navin

4. “But sir, I don’t even work here.” — Navin

5. “Give me a bite of that corn dog.” — Patty

6. “A cosmetologist? That’s unbelievable.” — Navin

7. “He hates these cans. Stay away from the cans.” — Navin

8. “Navin, I’d love you if you were the color of a baboon’s ass.” — Mother

9. “For one dollar, I’ll guess your weight, your height, or your sex.” — Navin

10. “Oh, this is the best pizza in a cup ever. This guy is unbelievable.” — Navin

The Jerk Quotes

These quotes will take you right back to the film.

11. “OK. As long as we have a voucher.” — Navin

12. “Sir, there are charity people here to see you.” — Hobart

13. “Why are you crying? And why are you wearing that old dress?” — Navin

14. “I don’t care about losing all the money. It’s losing all the stuff.” — Marie

15. “Lord loves a working man; don’t trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.” — Navin

16. “Navin, it’s your birthday, and it’s time you knew. You’re not our natural-born child.” — Mother

17. “Navin, you have taken in fifteen dollars and given away fifty cents worth of crap, which gives us a net profit of fourteen dollars and fifty cents.” — Frosty

The Jerk Quotes from Navin

These quotes give you a good glimpse into one of the iconic characters played by Steve Martin.

18. “I always call a gang ‘she.’ It’s like when you call a boat ‘she’ or a hurricane ‘she.’” — Navin

19. “Page 73: Johnson, Navin R.! I’m somebody now! Millions of people look at this book every day!” — Navin

20. “I’m gonna bounce back, and when I do, I’m gonna buy you a diamond so big it’s gonna make you puke.” — Navin

21. “The most exciting game on the midway! Imagine the thrill of getting your weight guessed by a professional!” — Navin

22. “I know we’ve only known each other four weeks and three days, but to me, it seems like nine weeks and five days.” — Navin

23. “First, I get my name in the phone book, and now I’m on your ass. You know, I’ll bet more people see that than the phone book.” — Navin

24. “Ah, yes. I have my temporary driver’s license and my astronaut application form… I didn’t pass that, though, I failed everything but the date of birth.” — Navin

25. “You look so beautiful and peaceful; you almost look dead. And I’m glad because there’s something I want to say that’s always been very difficult for me to say.” — Navin

What Happens in The Jerk?

Navin sets out to live his life by leaving his adopted family in Mississippi.

He encounters many hilarious troubles along the way.

He had finally reached the pinnacle of success, only to be sued and left homeless after arguing with his wife.

However, his adopted family finds him and brings his wife and dog along for a happy family reunion.

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