We've seen episodes of our favorite black sitcoms over and over. Cable networks play them ad nauseam, to the point where we've seen some of our favorite episodes dozens of time. But now The Root is going to put you to the test. See how many quotes you can match to your favorite shows. Just go to the next slide for the answer.
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"Hey, baby, I noticed you noticing me, and I just wanted to put you on notice that I noticed you, too."
Who said it?
Jamie King, The Jamie Foxx Show
Will Smith, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Answer: Will Smith, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will had all his mack daddy lines ready to go at Bel-Air Prep. But this high school lady, played by Garcelle Beauvais, told the Prince that he better come correct if he's trying to get her attention.
"My mama always told me, if she can't use your comb, don't bring her home!"
Who said it?
Tommy Strawn, Martin
Ron Johnson, A Different World
Answer: Tommy Strawn, Martin
While playing a quick game of questions, Martin (Martin Lawrence) finds out that Gina (Tisha Campbell-Martin) makes more money than he does. And of course, for Martin and his often chauvinistic ways, this was unacceptable. But it was Tommy's (Thomas Mikal Ford) response to a question about interracial dating that garnered the most laughs.
"How come we overcame and nobody told me?"
Who said it?
Florence Johnston, The Jeffersons
Michael Evans, Good Times
Answer: Florence Johnston, The Jeffersons
Louise (Isabel Sanford) was nervous about hiring a maid, but George (Sherman Hemsley) was hell-bent on getting some help around the house. As Florence (Marla Gibbs) was getting ready to leave the apartment, Helen (Roxie Roker) and Diane (Paulene Myers) stopped by. Overwhelmed by two black women with maids in the 1970s, Florence delivered her knee-slapping line to close out the scene.
"His bike got stolen. I told him not to let anybody ride it. So I smacked him into next week. He'll be back on Tuesday."
Who said it?
Uncle Bernie, The Bernie Mac Show
Rochelle, Everybody Hates Chris
Answer: Rochelle, Everybody Hates Chris
Chris' (Tyler James Williams) mom (Tichina Arnold) delivered some classic black-mom lines throughout the series' four-season run. When Chris lets a friend borrow his bike, he worries that he won't ever see it again and contemplates Rochelle's wrath when she finds out he disobeyed her.
"You pseudo-intellectual male with a pseudo-African name spouting pseudo-philosophy about a whole bunch of nothing! In fact, the only thing about you that's real are your green eyes. My brother!"
Who said it?
Khadijah James, Living Single
Kim Reese, A Different World
Answer: Kim Reese, A Different World
Remember when Shazza Zulu (Gary Dourdan) had us swooning over him on A Different World? Well, Kim (Charnele Brown) set him straight after he criticized her for dating a white man at Hillman, a historically black college.
"Look, you're gonna have a hard time finding ‘the one.' You're a snob from the projects! Believe me, that's rare."
Who said it?
Joan Clayton, Girlfriends
Khadijah James, Living Single
Answer: Khadijah James, Living Single
When Regine Hunter (Kim Fields) started dating Daryl (Heavy D), who seemed like the opposite of her type, the crew was a bit confused. After meeting Daryl's friends, she realized they weren't compatible, and Khadijah (Queen Latifah) offered some hard advice for her fickle, materialistic ways.
"Man, I should have known better than to ask the accounting firm of poor, broke and hungry for money!"
Who said it?
Kimberly Ann Parker, The Parkers
Moesha Mitchell, Moesha
Answer: Moesha Mitchell, Moesha
Moesha (Brandy Norwood) started taking more responsibility and paying for a few of her bills. But when it becomes too much, she asks Hakeem Campbell (Lamont Bentley), Niecy Jackson (Shar Jackson) and Kimberly Ann Parker (Countess Vaughn) for a few bucks, and all they can offer are empty pockets.
"I shoulda been born an octopus. You need eight hands to run this house."
Who said it?
Florida Evans, Good Times
Harriet Winslow, Family Matters
Answer: Florida Evans, Good Times
In this episode, Michael Evans (Ralph Carter) tries to diagnose his mother with menopause. (Remember when he tried to say his father had hypertension?) Florida (Esther Rolle) was a tyrant in the house, slamming doors, yelling at the kids, and only Willona Woods (Ja'net DuBois) knew the problem: She's bored.
"Look at you with your stupid do-rag and your clown suit. Lookin' like a Chicago two-step champion!"
Who said it?
Shawn Williams, The Wayans Bros.
Melanie Barnett, The Game
Answer: Melanie Barnett, The Game
In the season 2 premiere of The Game, Melanie (Tia Mowry-Hardrict) finds out that Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) has been cheating on her with Drew Sidora. In an epic breakup fight, Melanie takes Derwin to task for his horrible fashion choices.
"If you don't get it together and drop these macho attitudes, you are never going to have anybody bringing you anything, anywhere, any place, any time, ever. Now, what would you like in your coffee?"
Who said it?
Nell Harper, Gimme a Break
Clair Huxtable, The Cosby Show
Answer: Clair Huxtable, The Cosby Show
This scene is probably one of the most memorable moments in Cosby Show history. Elvin Tibideaux (Geoffrey Owens) had been teetering on Clair's last nerve with his "macho attitudes," so she finally reads him from head to toe after he asks if she "serves Dr. Huxtable."
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