Young Sheldon (TV Series)
An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo (2018)
Annie Potts: Meemaw
Quotes
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Missy : It's gonna be weird here without Sheldon.
Georgie : Don't you mean less weird?
Meemaw : That's not nice.
Georgie : I wasn't trying for nice.
Meemaw : You sure you're not jealous 'cause your little brother's moving up in the world?
Georgie : Hey, I got plans of my own.
Meemaw : Do tell.
Georgie : Soon as I graduate high school, I'm gonna be a professional male model.
Meemaw : That's hilarious.
Georgie : What? I'm good-lookin'.
Meemaw : No, that you think you'll graduate high school.
Missy : The model thing was funny, too.
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Meemaw : Well, I don't understand how you could turn this down. This place looks fantastic.
Mary : It's 200 miles away, mom.
Meemaw : I know where Dallas is. I used to buy my marijuana there.
George Sr. : Really?
Meemaw : I said "used to". Then I got pregnant with this one and all the fun stopped. All I am saying is that this would be a great opportunity for Sheldon.
Mary : I know. You're right.
George Sr. : Whoa, she's right? I said the same thing in Petersen's office, you looked at me like I was an idiot.
[Mary glares at him]
George Sr. : Yeah, that's the look.
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George Sr. : So, today we found out about a school in Dallas for really smart kids.
Sheldon : When can I start?
Mary : Hold on. Dallas is far away, so you'd have to live with another family.
Sheldon : Do they have a dog?
Mary : Uh... we don't know.
Sheldon : Well, can you make some calls?
Mary : I guess, but wouldn't you miss your mom and dad?
Sheldon : Oh. Yes, I suppose I will.
[Mary smirks confidently]
Sheldon : So, when are you calling about the dog?
Meemaw : You know him so well.
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Meemaw : This necklace has been in our family for generations. It belonged to a Comanche warrior who gave it to your great-great-great-great grandma.
Sheldon : Why'd he give it to her?
Meemaw : Well, according to family lore, she was, uh... a very accomodating young lady and, uh, they hit it off.
Sheldon : That's a bird feather.
Meemaw : Eagle feather.
Sheldon : Doesn't matter. I don't like birds. Birds are filthy.
Meemaw : [taking the necklace and pulling the feather off] Okay. Fine. One featherless family heirloom for you to take with you and keep you safe while you're away.
Sheldon : You don't actually believe this has magic powers, do you?
Meemaw : Oh, for god's sake, just say thank you.
Sheldon : Thank you.
[she gives him a comforting hug]
Sheldon : There's a price tag on it.
Meemaw : [pulling the tag off] No, it doesn't.
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Meemaw : He's gonna come home every Friday night.
Mary : I didn't think I'd have to deal with this 'till he went to college.
Meemaw : You should thank your lucky stars he's not in college now.
Meemaw : I'm still not sure that this is the right thing to do.
Meemaw : Are you worried that he won't like it, or are you worried that he will?
Mary : You're not helping.
Meemaw : Well, that's not my job. I think of myself as a speaker of truth.
Mary : If you're not gonna make me feel better, go away.
Meemaw : I'm sorry, but you are stuck with me.
Sheldon : [narrating as an adult] As you can see, even as a small child, people cherished having me around and wept over my absence.
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George Sr. : Mary, it's been a long day. Can we just have a quiet dinner?
Mary : Sure.
[scoffing]
Mary : "Nice people."
George Sr. : [frustrated] Then why'd we leave him there?
Mary : Because we love him and we want the best for him.
Missy : [awkward silence] This is tense.
Meemaw : Me and the kids had a nice day. Watched a lot of football.
Georgie : You know the Dolphins' helmet has a dolphin on it? And that dolphin is also wearing a helmet. But its helmet doesn't have a dolphin on it. It has the letter "M."
Meemaw : We talked about that for an hour.
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Mary : I'm telling you, this is a terrible idea. This is a terrible, terrible idea.
Meemaw : He's gonna be fine. You'll see.
Mary : I can't believe you're okay with this.
Meemaw : I'm not okay with this! I'm just trying to be strong for you.
Mary : What? You thought him leaving was a good idea.
Meemaw : Oh, I only said that because you thought it was a bad idea. You know how it's always my nature to go the other way. Say "up".
Mary : Up.
Meemaw : Down.
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George Sr. : I'll see you in a bit.
Mary : Where are you off to?
George Sr. : I'm going to Dallas to get Sheldon.
Mary : Really?
George Sr. : Yeah, really.
Meemaw : What about this being a great opportunity for him?
George Sr. : Y'all want me to go or not?
Mary : [simultaneously] Yes! Go!
Meemaw : Yes, and hurry up!
