by Norce06 October 7, 2020
This line is spoken by Dr. Rumack, played by Leslie Nielson, in the film Airplane!
In one of the film's most famous scenes, former pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) discovers that both the pilot and co-pilot of Trans American Flight 209 have succumbed to food poisoning. Dr. Rumack asks Striker if he can fly the plane and land it. Striker responds, "Surely you can't be serious," prompting Rumack to say, with a straight face, "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
In one of the film's most famous scenes, former pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) discovers that both the pilot and co-pilot of Trans American Flight 209 have succumbed to food poisoning. Dr. Rumack asks Striker if he can fly the plane and land it. Striker responds, "Surely you can't be serious," prompting Rumack to say, with a straight face, "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
Julia seen Sharlene at the party and thought she was Shirley, so she said “Hi, Shirley! Nice hairdo!”. However, Sharlene didn’t take it that well and slapped Julia in the face “Don’t call me Shirley!” she huffed and left.
by elixrramen July 24, 2020
Noun - Just because I’m suddenly upcoming doesn’t mean I dig you or I’m just doing it because I need something in return. Either way it could mean I was controlling all this time and came to a conclusion that you’re worth the second thought or I just found the color of your shoes complimentary to the chair over there and it sparked joy. So I was thankful. (Don’t get me wrong) #vague
Don’t get me wrong, I think we’ll be fine. Then again let’s not go there.
Don’t get me wrong I really wish things were different.
Don’t get me wrong I really wish things were different.
by Curlyfry_3RO August 27, 2019
The Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Rule — This rule is similar to The Slipping into Darkness Rule. If you hear any version of the song Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood in a movie, television show, or documentary, it is pointing to an individual in deep thought and torn between two worlds.
Examples of this song being used include:
The Gifted season 1 episode 1
Nobody
Oz season 1 episode 8
Luther season 1 episode 6
Aquarius season 1 episode 13
Snowfall season 1 episode 1
Training Day season 1 episode 12 Part 1
What Happened to Miss Simone
Titans season 3 episode 7
Examples of this song being used include:
The Gifted season 1 episode 1
Nobody
Oz season 1 episode 8
Luther season 1 episode 6
Aquarius season 1 episode 13
Snowfall season 1 episode 1
Training Day season 1 episode 12 Part 1
What Happened to Miss Simone
Titans season 3 episode 7
The Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Rule applies to the use of a version of the song — either The Animals version or the Nina Simone version — used in a television show, documentary, or a movie to portray the protagonist as struggling and being caught between two worlds.
by Mind Hunter the Profiler February 24, 2023
The best YouTube show, it’s free it’s great and if you didn’t watch it yet. Go get help and then watch it :)
by Dolan_addict64 November 16, 2018
by Dionta April 12, 2019
Don’t make someone haul your emotional BS or your personal problems. Similar to scape goat in a sense.
Girl 1- *unloads a shit ton of whining*
Guy2- don’t make me your Clydesdale, dear… get a therapist or pay me.
Guy2- don’t make me your Clydesdale, dear… get a therapist or pay me.
by Naphtali6890 May 23, 2022