A scene from Dirty Dancing 1987
Johnny Castle

[about Neil]

That little wimp. He wouldn't know a new idea if it hit him with the pachenga. He wants some new ideas, I could have told him some new ideas.

Frances "Baby" Houseman

Well then, why did you let him talk to you that way?

Johnny Castle

What do you mean, fight the boss man?

Frances "Baby" Houseman

You tell him your ideas. He's a person like everyone else.

Johnny Castle

Look, I know these people, Baby. Thye are rich and they're mean. They won't listen to me.

Frances "Baby" Houseman

Why not fight harder? Make them listen.

Johnny Castle

Because I need this goddamned job lined up for next summer. My dad calls me today. "Good news," he says "Uncle Paul can finally get you in the union."

Johnny Castle

House Painters and Plasterers Local Number 179 at your service.

Lisa Houseman

[They hide from Baby's father without being seen]

I've been thinking a lot about the Domino Effect. Now, if Vietnam falls, does that mean China's next?

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