“Bowties are Cool”: Top ‘Doctor Who’ Quotes from Series 5

When I tell someone I’m ridiculously excited for a new “Doctor Who” episode coming out Saturday, I usually get blank looks accompanied by a “What?” or, my favorite, “What’s/Who’s ‘Doctor Who?’”

Well, here’s a crash course for those unaware (and definitely an inadequate explanation, since I could never fit in a summary of “Doctor Who” in 5 pages, let alone a blog entry):

A 900+ year old alien called The Doctor travels through the universe with his time traveling machine (the TARDIS, which resembles a police box). With it, he goes on amazing adventures, ranging from protecting the human race and saving/defeating other alien races. On these wonderful journeys, he takes human friends known as companions who get to experience the magnificent universe with a time-traveling alien who, in his current incarnation, wears a bow tie and eats fish fingers with custard.

Whew! The amazing part is that since this show has been running since the 60s, the show has gone through ELEVEN actor changes. This means that when an old actor leaves, a new actor can take his place and the explanation is that the Doctor goes through a regeneration process that leaves him with a new body and personality.

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Still with me? Don’t worry, if you start watching Series 5 (known here in the USA as Season 5) you’ll be able to catch up because that’s when actor Matt Smith took his place as the Eleventh Doctor. He’s doing a terrific job as a Doctor who is quirky and hilarious but has that dark side that shows he’s seen and done so much during his very long life.

Now, for all of those who already know about “Doctor Who,” fantastic! If you’re like me, you’ve already been quoting it left and right, confusing non-Whovians. In honor of Matt Smith being the Eleventh Doctor, I complied a list of my favorite eleven quotes (in no particular order) from him. Since I could easily list eleven favorite quotes from the first episode, I’ll make it over Series 5 and then have a follow up of my favorites from the current series, Series 6. Remember – these are better when actually watched because Matt Smith makes the funniest and most awkward hand gestures and facial expressions while saying them.

WARNING: There might be very small spoilers below.
1. “Bowties are cool.” (5×01 and other episodes)

2. After the Doctor scans the mysterious crack: “Oh, that’s bad. That’s extremely very not good.” (5×04)

3. “Amy Pond, there’s something you better understand about me ’cause it’s important. And one day your life may depend on it. I am definitely a mad man with a box.” (5×01)

4. After seeing what was on Jeff’s laptop: “Blimey. Get a girlfriend, Jeff.” (5×01)

5. Inside the Star Whale’s mouth: “If this is just a mouth I’d love to see the stomach! (loud grumbling noise) Though not right now.” (5×02)

6. After River Song pushes the blue stabilizers on the Tardis, making it stop from shaking: “Yeah. Well, just boring now, isn’t it? They’re borings. They’re blue borings!” (5×04)

7. The Doctor is cross: “Oh this is bad! I don’t like this! {kicks the console}. Never use force! You just embarrass yourself. Unless you’re cross. In which case, always use force! “ (5×07)

8. “ Oi! Don’t diss the sonic!”(5×08)

9. After Craig tells the Doctor to give him a hint if he ever wants to be left alone with a date: ”Oh I will. I’ll shout. Yes. Something like, “I was not expecting this!” (5×11)

10. Trying to distract the Cyberman: “Look at me! I’m a target!” (5×12)

11. About to fall: “Say wheeee!” (5×02)

Honorable Mentions:
1. After sliding down a chimney like Santa Claus: “Ah. Yes. Blimey. Sorry! Christmas Eve on a rooftop. Saw a chimney, my whole brain just went ‘What the hell!’” (Series 5 Christmas Special)

2. “It’s a Fez, I wear a Fez now. Fezzes are cool.” (5×13 – RIP Fez)

So, I know I didn’t include all the brilliant quotes (dang limit!). Which ones did I miss?

Preview of Part 2 – “I’m being extremely clever up here, and there’s nobody standing around looking impressed!” (6×01)