Mel Horowitz You mean to tell me that you argued your way from a C-plus to an A-minus?
Totally based on my powers of persuasion. You proud?
Mel Horowitz Honey, I couldn't be happier than if they were based on real grades.
Played by Dan Hedaya 
Clueless (1995) · 85 quotes
Clueless (1995) · 85 quotes
5th most-quoted character in Clueless (1995): in 8 of its 85 quotes
Most scenes with: Cher Horowitz (7), Josh Lucas (3)
Scenes with Mel Horowitz
8 scenes Mel Horowitz Mel Horowitz Mel Horowitz Cher, do you know what time it is?!
Daddy, a watch doesn't exactly go with this outfit.
Mel Horowitz Where the hell are you?
At a party.
Mel Horowitz Where? Kuwait?
Is that in the Valley?
Mel Horowitz What did you do at school today?
Well, I broke in my purple clogs.
Mel Horowitz I'd like to see you have a little bit of direction.
I have direction.
Yeah. Towards the mall.
Mel Horowitz Josh, are you still growing? You look taller than you did at Easter.
I don't think so.
Mel Horowitz Cher, doesn't he look bigger?
His head does.
Daddy, did you ever have a problem that you couldn't argue your way out of?
Mel Horowitz Tell me the problem, and we'll figure out how to argue it.
I like this boy....
Mel Horowitz Yes
And he likes someone else.
Mel Horowitz How could that be?
I don't know, but I feel wretched!
Mel Horowitz Well, obviously this boy is a complete moron. You are the most beautiful girl in Beverly Hills. And to tell you the truth, I'm not sure I want you with a stupid fellow like that.
Mel Horowitz You drink?
Christian
No, thanks, I'm cool.
Mel Horowitz I'm not offering. I'm asking if you drink. You think I'd give alcohol to teenage drivers taking my daughter out?
Christian
Hey, man! The protective vibe. I dig.
Mel Horowitz What's with you, kid? You think the death of Sammy Davis left an opening in the Rat Pack?
You're not letting her go out like that?
Mel Horowitz Cher, get in here!
What's up, Daddy?
Mel Horowitz What the hell is that?!
A dress.
Mel Horowitiz
Says who?
Calvin Klein.
Mel Horowitz It looks like underwear, go upstairs and put something over it.
Oh duh, I was just going to.
Mel Horowitz (talking to Christian)
Hey you, anything happens to my daughter I've got a .45 and a shovel. I doubt that anyone would miss you.
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