Ricky Bobby Quotes

When it comes to the world of high-speed comedy, one name stands above the rest: Ricky Bobby. Since 2006, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby has been the gold standard for quotable humor, absurd confidence, and the relentless pursuit of being number one. Just as Ricky wants to "go fast," we want your workflow to be the fastest in the industry. To celebrate that spirit of high performance, we’ve rounded up the 60 best quotes from the movie to fuel your drive.

1. Who is Ricky Bobby?

Ricky Bobby, played by the legendary Will Ferrell, is a NASCAR superstar defined by one simple philosophy: "If you ain't first, you're last." Rising from a pit crew member to a world champion, Ricky is the embodiment of the American "win-at-all-costs" mentality. He is confident to a fault, hilariously patriotic, and deeply committed to his "Shake and Bake" partnership with his best friend, Cal Naughton Jr. While he eventually learns that life is about more than just trophies, his journey remains one of the funniest portrayals of professional sports ever captured on film.

2. What Can We Learn from Talladega Nights?

Beyond the slapstick humor and the smell of burning rubber, Talladega Nights offers some surprisingly "agile" life lessons:

• Resilience: Ricky Bobby has to hit rock bottom (literally and figuratively) to rediscover his passion.
• The Power of Partnership: No one wins alone. The "Shake and Bake" duo proves that a great "wingman" is essential for success.
• Speed is Essential: In racing and in business, being slow is the enemy. However, speed without control (or a steering wheel) leads to a wreck.
• Adaptability: When a French Formula One driver (Jean Girard) disrupts the status quo, Ricky has to learn a new way to compete.

3. 60 Amazing Quotes from Talladega Nights

3.1 30 Popular Ricky Bobby Quotes

1. "If you ain't first, you're last." (The mantra that started it all).
2. "I’m just a big hairy American winning machine, you know?"
3. "I wanna go fast!"
4. "I’m not sure what to do with my hands." (During his first awkward interview).
5. "Shake and Bake!"
6. "Here’s the deal—I’m the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I p* excellence."**
7. "Help me, Tom Cruise! Tom Cruise, use your witchcraft on me to get the fire off me!"
8. "I’m Ricky Bobby. If you don't like Big Red then f* you."**
9. "I'm going to climb over that cord like a spider monkey!"
10. "May God be with you, Monsieur Girard, because a dog can’t help you now."
11. "I like to picture Jesus in a Tuxedo T-shirt because it says I want to be formal, but I’m here to party."
12. "Winner, winner, chicken dinner!"
13. "This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons."
14. "I hope that you have sons... handsome, beautiful, articulate sons, who can sit down and have a social drink and not settle for anything less than glory."
15. "Well, let me give you a little mantra that’s helped me through the years. The name on the front of the jersey is way more important than the name on the back."
16. "I'm a man! I'm 40!"
17. "Don't you say that, Wayne. Don't you ever say that."
18. "Wait, I'm on fire! Help me, Oprah!"
19. "I felt like I was in a spaceship."
20. "Go to sleep, or I will put you to sleep!"
21. "One of you is going to have to do it. One of you is going to have to kick my a!"**
22. "What is that? Is that a grammar lesson? I don't need no grammar lesson."
23. "I'm the best there is."
24. "It’s the fastest who get paid and the fastest who get laid."
25. "Man, I can't feel my legs! I'm paralyzed!" (While walking perfectly fine).
26. "I'm gonna sit on the porch and let the dogs bark."
27. "Did that hurt? F* yeah, that hurt!"**
28. "You can't have two number ones."
29. "I'm just a guy who wants to go fast."
30. "I'm Ricky Bobby, and I'm a winner."

3.2 10 Best Ricky Bobby Prayer Quotes

The "Dear Lord Baby Jesus" dinner scene is arguably the most famous part of the movie.

1. "Dear Lord Baby Jesus, or as our brothers to the South call you, 'Jesús,' we thank you so much for this bountiful harvest of Domino’s, KFC, and the always delicious Taco Bell."
2. "I like the Christmas version best and I'm a grown man."
3. "Dear 8-pound, 6-ounce, newborn infant Jesus, don't even know a word yet, just a little infant, so cuddly, but still omnipotent."
4. "I like to think of Jesus as a mischievous badger."
5. "He was a man! He had a beard!" (Ricky’s response to being told Jesus grew up).
6. "I like to picture Jesus as a ninja fighting off evil samurai."
7. "I like to think of Jesus like with giant eagle's wings, and singin' lead vocals for Lynyrd Skynyrd with like an angel band."
8. "Look, I like the baby version the best, do you hear me?"
9. "Dear Tiny Jesus, in your golden fleece diapers..."
10. "Thank you for my two sons, Walker and Texas Ranger."

3.3 10 Talladega Nights Cal Naughton Jr. Quotes

The ultimate wingman, played by John C. Reilly.

1. "Shake and Bake!"
2. "I like to picture Jesus as a figure skater. He can do like a 360-degree spin."
3. "I'm Cal Naughton Jr. and I'm a professional race car driver, but I also like to party."
4. "I’ll slingshot you, Ricky!"
5. "Magic Man... now you see me, now you don't."
6. "I don't know what it's like to be a loser. I'm a winner."
7. "Hey, Ricky, I’m your best friend. I love you."
8. "I'm gonna come at you like a whirlwind!"
9. "I feel like I'm in a cage! I'm a peacock, you gotta let me fly!" (Actually a quote from The Other Guys, but often attributed to the Ferrell/Reilly dynamic).
10. "We’re a team, Ricky. We’re like peanut butter and jelly."

3.4 Additional Famous Talladega Nights Quotes

1. "I will Pepper-on-I your face!" — Reese Bobby.
2. "If you can hear my voice, I’m gathered here today with my family to say that I’m sorry." — Ricky Bobby.
3. "Break it, Pepé Le Pew!" — Ricky to Jean Girard.
4. "My name is Jean Girard and I am a Formula One driver!"
5. "I have come to America to beat you, Ricky Bobby."
6. "You have to say, 'I love crepes.'" — Jean Girard.
7. "Hey, shut up, Susan!" — Reese Bobby.
8. "Work is for people who don't know how to play." — Reese Bobby.
9. "We’re going to the Applebee's in the next town over."
10. “I'm coming for you, Ricky Bobby!”

Summary: Drive Your Career with the Speed of Ricky Bobby

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