Our regular video editor, Oliver Noble, was all scabby and raw this week, so he sent in his understudy, Jeff Smith (whom you might remember from “Glove Actually“). I thought it was a great idea because I like people with regular names, American names, such as “Mike Jones,” or “Jeff Smith,” or “John Brown.” Makes a man seem trustworthy, you know? Jeff had an idea for a supercut based around “You just don’t get it, do you?”
I’ll admit, it wasn’t the first bad-movie cliché that sprung to mind for me, but after watching a full eight minutes of it, I realize holy crap, it might be the MOTHER of all clichés. If you can find a more pervasive line than this… make a supercut of it and send it to me, these posts are really easy for me. Anyway, it’s not as cheesy as, say, “We’ve got company!”, but it’s definitely one of those lines where you’re more hearing what a screenwriter wants to get a across rather than something a character might realistically say. “YOU JUST DON’T GET IT, DO YOU? WELL! PERHAPS I SHOULD LAY IT OUT MORE EXPOSITARILY THEN! WOULDN’T THAT JUST BE MUCH BETTER FOR EVERYONE!”
(full list of films used after the jump)




jean-ralphio?
You just don’t get it, do you Jack?
We’ve got company, Rose!
* head explodes *
Do the “I don’t even know who you are anymore” super cut. That would be wicked funny hey, because it’s not as subtle a cliche.
i dont get it
You should do a super cut of funny Seltzer/Friedberg jokes. Haha, just kidding, there’s no footage of that.
Most trustworthy Jeff Smith?
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Most trustworthy Jeff Smith.
How about a supercut of people responding to a joke with, “What does that even mean?” in every comedy ever. Or one of hysterical women slapping men who stoically take it until the woman collapses into their arms. Or that.
Unusually high number of British movies…
Wow, this goes all the way to the top!
Some of those clips are quiet…too quiet
They’re all so crazy they JUST. MIGHT. WORK.
I could go for a good portion of “We need to talk.” Or “Guys, let’s think about this/what we’re doing.”
You just don’t get it, do you?
Close, but no cigar. Far be it from me to belabor the point, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! What kind of man do you take me for? I’d be hard pressed to get bent out of shape over that pint sized second banana.
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Speak of the devil! Time to put up or shut up.
You’re right. I don’t get it. Or do I?
BTW, this may not be as bad but how about a “sarcastic slow clap” montage? I hate that.
We need a supercut for “Are you trying to tell me…” moments where the dumb shits in the audience need one of the characters to explain exactly what’s going on in the film.
There’s been a longstanding meme among screenwriters that the most overused line in cinema history is actually:
“Let’s get out of here.”
That would make for a nice supercut. Not sure whether or not it beats “You just don’t get it, do you?” but it will probably come close.
how about
“What the hell was that thing?!”
from every monster movie of the past 30 years
Glorious
You just don’t get it do you??
Well you’re gonna get it now.
*smooth jazz starts playing*
Get out of there has already been done:
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The video is unavailable so I popped on over to YouTube and did a search hoping to find the video uploaded to another account.
I didn’t find the video I was looking for. I did however find this little gem. [www.youtube.com]
Please someone fix the link…And maybe get this guy a clapboard.
“There’s something/He/She’s behind me, isn’t it/he/she?”
“Spank me HARDER!” is way over used in many movies….
that I watch.
How about, “that’s got to hurt”, in every pg-13 rated comedy..
see also “You’re a genius!” after a sub-character inadvertently mentions a key word to the protagonist, putting all the pieces together
C’mon! Is that all you got!
Ha! This has been driving me crazy for years. But you missed possibly the greatest cinematic “you just don’t get it, do you?” of all! It was delivered by Chris Kattan in “House on Haunted Hill.” It deserves inclusion!
You should list the screenwriter’s name next to each movie title.