“BoJack Horseman,” an American animated tragicomedy sitcom, defied convention to become a defining series of the late 2010s. Known for its dark humor, scathing social commentary, and earnest exploration of mental health, the show left an indelible mark on pop culture. A significant part of its success comes from its clever, insightful, and often profound dialogue. Here, we’ll delve into some of the most memorable and impactful “BoJack Horseman” quotes and examine their significance.
BoJack Horseman Quotes
- “It gets easier… Every day it gets a little easier… But you gotta do it every day — that’s the hard part. But it does get easier.” – Jogging Baboon, Season 2
This poignant quote encapsulates a central theme of “BoJack Horseman” – the struggle of self-improvement and the need for persistence. While life’s hardships may seem unending, the show asserts that consistent effort can gradually lighten the load.
- “You know, it’s funny; when you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags.” – Wanda Pierce, Season 2
Wanda’s quote astutely illustrates how our perceptions and emotions can cloud our judgment, especially in relationships. It’s a reflection on how we sometimes ignore glaring issues out of infatuation or love.
- “I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast!” – BoJack Horseman, Season 1
The titular character, BoJack Horseman, delivers this line, highlighting his struggle with personal responsibility and self-worth. It’s a comedic but painfully relatable expression of his difficulty managing his life and happiness.
- “The key to being happy isn’t a search for meaning. It’s to just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense, and eventually, you’ll be dead.” – Mr. Peanutbutter, Season 1
Mr. Peanutbutter’s character, who often juxtaposes BoJack’s existential dread with his blissful ignorance, provides this startlingly bleak perspective. It’s an example of the show’s ability to blend humor with thought-provoking insights about life.
- “That’s the thing. I don’t think I believe in ‘deep down.’ I think that all you are is just the things that you do.” – Diane Nguyen, Season 4
Diane, the show’s moral compass, delivers this line that cuts through excuses and intentions to underscore the importance of actions. It’s a compelling reflection on the concept of inherent goodness and the reality of our behavior’s impact.
- “Sometimes life’s a bitch and then you keep living.” – Diane Nguyen, Season 6
Diane’s statement captures the essence of resilience. Regardless of how challenging life can get, it’s about pushing through, moving forward, and continuing to live.
- “I don’t understand how people… live. It’s amazing to me that people wake up every morning and say, ‘Yeah, another day, let’s do it.’ How do people do it? I don’t know how.” – BoJack Horseman, Season 6
- “I don’t want to be around me, and I don’t have a choice in the matter.” – BoJack Horseman, Season 2
- “I need to go take a shower so I can’t tell if I’m crying or not.” – BoJack Horseman, Season 1
- “There’s always more show. Until there isn’t.” – Princess Carolyn, Season 4
- “I spend a lot of time with the real me and believe me, nobody’s gonna love that guy.” – BoJack Horseman, Season 1
- “You are all the things that are wrong with you. It’s not the alcohol or the drugs or any of the shitty things that happened to you in your career or when you were a kid. It’s you.” – Todd Chavez, Season 3
- “Not understanding that you’re a horrible person doesn’t make you less of a horrible person.” – BoJack Horseman, Season 4
- “It takes a long time to realize how truly miserable you are, and even longer to see that it doesn’t have to be that way.” – Cuddlywhiskers, Season 3
- “I’m not gonna stop you from jumping, but the view is better up here than it is down there.” – Secretariat, Season 1
- “The universe is a cruel, uncaring void. The key to being happy isn’t a search for meaning. It’s to just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense, and eventually, you’ll be dead.” – Mr. Peanutbutter, Season 1
- “But isn’t the point of art less what people put into it and more what people get out of it?” – Diane Nguyen, Season 1
