Good thinking Batman 1

[gizmo1973]

Where did this phrase come from?
Obviously the series/film Batman but I don't seem to remember this is a catchphrase as such, not like "gee willickers" etc
I have noticed a lot of my age group (30 something’s) use this phrase when a good idea is formulated.
Are my colleagues and I the only ones who use this phrase or has anyone else noticed this?


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[tsdragon]

I don't recall the phrase being all that common in the show either. I think someone(s) just took the Robin "style" (e.g. "Let's go Batman!") and paraphrased it.

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[sleipnir214]

It would not suprise me if Robin actually uttered that line in the live-action 1960s TV series. I seem to recall that line, but it may be such a probably line that if the character never said it, he should have at least once.

Robin uttered my all-time favorite line from that series in the episode where he and Batman were about to be dipped head-first into a vat of boiling butter: Holy oleo, Batman!




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[Sheco]

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[GlenJohnson]

Holy butterballs, Batman

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[Grenage]

You aren't alone, we say is here too!

 

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[DonRight]

In fact, "Good thinking Batman!" was uttered several times throughout the 60's series by none other than Commissioner Gordon.

 

[AnotherHiggins]

I don't use this expression myself but when I've heard it, it is generally said sarcastically - not as a compliment. I think of it being akin to "No s***, Sherlock."

But maybe I'm just too cynical....

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[SantaMufasa]

...we say is here too!

Since my screen is not equipped with "remote GPS", I cannot see where "here", Grenage, you'll need to give me a hint...Where is "here" for you?

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[SkipVought]

Could this have been a reflection of the transition from the "Leave It To Beaver" & "The Rifleman" type of moralistic entertainment, to the irreverant, poke-fun-at-society entertainment that emerged in the 60's?

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[Grenage]

My apologies for both the spelling and being unspecific

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[GlenJohnson]

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[DPlank]

I have heard the saying and also the less popular "Where'd you park the squad car, Dick Tracy?".

Although this is far more derogatory in general..


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[bisawest]

Holy Guano, Batman
Guano being bat poo...

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[elanor]

A well-placed, sarcastic "Good thinking, Batman" is one of life's little pleasures. I also like "Danger, Will Robinson," "My spidey senses are tingling," "Skiiiiiipppppperrrrrrr!" and the classic "...and I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids." I'm sure there are many, many more - I've never heard the Dick Tracy one, so thanks, DPlank!
And yes. I did watch WAY too much TV as a child!
Thanks!
Elanor

 

[jsteph]

...our favorite tv/movie phrase around here is from Cheech & Chong's Up In Smoke.

When someone asks something like "How long with this take?"
The reply is
"A week...a day...a weekday!"
--Jim

 

[ttmac]

Slightly off topic but maintining the Batman and Robin theme...

There are a series of one liner jokes which are referred to as northsider jokes in Ireland one of which asks: -

Q. Whats the difference between a Northsider and Batman?

A. Batman can go into town without Robin.

 

[DPlank]

elanor,

You and me both...

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[elanor]

I just thought of another one (well, I just used it in an email and thought "Hey...that's one of those phrases!) that I've used (and heard others use) when I've exhausted all of the regular channels, without success: "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobe, you're my only hope."
I guess it proves I watched too many films, too.
Thanks!
Elanor