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22 memorable TV catchphrases you've probably used in real life conversations

Chances are, if you've watched any of these TV shows, then you've probably used one of these catchphrases at some point. Heck, thanks to the internet, you can use TV references without even having watched the show.

So take a trip down memory lane, and remember all those awesome catchphrases from way back when, and compare them to your favourites today.

Are you guilty of using any of these in everyday conversation?

If you’ve watched even one episode of Game of Thrones you’d know the significance of the line: Winter is coming.

Certain lines become so iconic that they are used over and over again to become catchphrases. We’re looking back at TV shows from the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s to bring you some of the favourites.





Arnold - Diff'rent strokes




Basil Fawlty - Fawlty Towers




Homer Simpson - The Simpsons



Michael Scott - The Office



Steve Urkel - Family Matters



Everyone - South Park



Elaine - Seinfeld



Ru Paul - Ru Paul's drag race







Fez - That '70s Show



Homey D Clown - In Living Colour



Barney Stinson - How I met your mother







Stephanie - Full House



Joey Tribianni - Friends



Catherine Tate - The Catherine Tate Show



Sheldon Cooper - The Big Bang Theory



Officer Crabtree - 'Allo 'Allo



Donald Trump - The Apprentice



Jeff Probst - Survivor

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