A character in Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Master Tigress quotes from Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Master Tigress

Tied for 4th most-quoted character in Kung Fu Panda (2008): in 17 of its 98 quotes
Most scenes with: Oogway (6), Po (4), Mantis (4)

A line from Master Tigress

It is said that the Dragon Warrior can survive for months off nothing but the dew of a single ginkgo leaf, and the energy of the universe.

More lines from Master Tigress

7 quotes
Master Tigress

Master, let us stop Tai Lung. It is what you trained us for.

Master Tigress

Well, if he's going to stay here, he should know.

Master Tigress

Shifu loved Tai Lung like he'd never loved anyone before. Or since.

Master Tigress

We've got to get them all out safely. Viper, gather the southern farms. Mantis, the north. Crane, light the way.

Scenes with Master Tigress

9 scenes
Tigress

One would think that Master Oogway would choose someone who actually knew kung fu.

Yeah, or at least touch his toes.

Or even see his toes.

Tigress

It is said that the Dragon Warrior can survive for months at a time on nothing but the dew of a single Ginko leaf and the energy of the universe.

Po

I guess my body doesn't know it's the Dragon Warrior yet, heh heh. I'mma need a lot more than dew, and, uh, universe juice. (he slurps his noodles, with one hanging over his nose; everyone laughs) What?

Oh, nothing, ...Master Shifu. (everyone laughs again.)
Po (impersonating Master Shifu): You will never be the Dragon Warrior unless you lose 500 pounds and brush your teeth. (The Furious Five, except Tigress, laugh) What is that noise you're making? Laughter? I have never heard of it! Work hard, Panda, and maybe someday you will have ears like mine! (he brings two bowls up to his head to mimic ears; the Furious Five laugh, but stop and see Shifu behind Po) Ears. It's not working for ya? I thought they're pretty good...
Monkey (whispering): It's Shifu!

Po

Of course it's Shifu, who do you think I'm doing? (Monkey points to the door. Po looks and sees Shifu.)

Po

Oh, Master Shifu! Uh.... (Slurps the noodle and accidently presses the bowls to his chest so he looks like he has on a bikini bottom top. The Five laugh.)

(Agrily)

You think this is funny?

Our only hope is the Dragon Warrior.

Tigress

The panda?

Yes, the panda!

Tigress

Master, please! [pushes her chair out] Let us stop Tai Lung. This is what you've trained us for!

No! It is not your destiny to defeat Tai Lung, it is his! [points at Po, then realizes he's not there] Where'd he go? [cut to where Po is running down the stairs, screaming, only to be stopped by Shifu] You cannot leave! A real warrior never quits!

Po

Watch me! [tries to run down the stairs, but Shifu uses the stick to turn Po around] Come on! How am I supposed to beat Tai Lung? I can't even beat you to the stairs!

You will beat him because you are the Dragon Warrior! [pokes Po in his stomach]

Po

Ow! You don't believe that! [Shifu swipes at his hand with Oogway's stick] Ooh! You never believed that! From the first moment I got here, you've been trying to get rid of me! [Shifu knocks him to the ground]

Yes! I was! But now I ask you to trust in your master... as I have come to trust in mine.

Po

You're not my master. And I'm not the Dragon Warrior.

Then why didn't you quit? You knew I was trying to get rid of you, yet you stayed!

Po

Yeah, I stayed. I stayed because every time you threw a brick on my head or said I smelled, it hurt, but it could never hurt more than I did every day of my life just being me. I stayed because I thought if anyone could change me, could make me... not me, it was you! The greatest kung fu teacher in all of China!

But I can change you! I can turn you into the Dragon Warrior! And I will!

Po

Come on! Tai Lung is on his way here right now! And even if it takes him a hundred years to get here, how are you gonna change this into the Dragon Warrior? Huh? How?... How?... How?!?

I don't know!! [sighs] I don't know...

Po
[sighs and frowns sadly]

That's what I thought.

Tigress
[after Tigress lectures Po and he makes a weird facial expression]

Oh, that's it! [about to punch him]

Wait! My fault! I accidentally tweaked his facial nerve! [Po falls over with his back full of needles] ...And I may have also stopped his heart.

Tai Lung (leaning on the bridge): Where's the Dragon Warrior?

Tigress

How do you know you're not looking at her? (Tai Lung laughs)

You think I'm a fool? I know you're not the Dragon Warrior. None of you. (the Furious Five) I heard how he fell out of the sky on a ball of fire. That he's a warrior unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Po?

So that is his name. Po. Finally! A worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary!

Tigress
[as Po bounces down the palace steps]

If he's smart, he won't come back up those stairs.

But he will.

He's not gonna quit, is he?

He's not gonna quit bouncing, I can tell you that.

There's no words.

No denying that.

I don't understand what Master Oogway was thinking. The poor guy's just gonna get himself killed.

[mocking Po's lack of skills; sarcastically]

He is so mighty! The Dragon Warrior - fell out of the sky in a ball of fire!

When he walks, the very ground shakes.

Tigress
[The Furious Five laugh, except Tigress]

One would think that Master Oogway would choose someone who actually knew kung fu.

Yeah, or could be at least touch his toes.

Or even see his toes.
[The Furious Five laugh again. The camera turns to Po, having heard their insult about him.]

Po
[Trying to get to his room without waking up the Five, Po tiptoes through the hallway, only to trip and walk into Crane's room]

Oh, hey. Hi, you're, uh...you're up.

Am now.

Po

I was just...Some day, huh? That Kung Fu stuff is hard work, right? Your biceps sore?

[looks at his arms awkwardly]

Uh...I've had a long and rather disappointing day. So, yeah. I should probably get to sleep now.

Po

Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.

OK, thanks.

Po

It's just-Man, I'm such a big fan! You guys were totally amazing at the Battle of the Weeping River. Outnumbered 1001, but you didn't stop. And you just- [tries Kung Fu, only to accidentally kick a hole in the wall, leading to Monkey's room; Po peeks into the hole to see Monkey, who is now glaring at him] Oh, sorry about that.

Uh, look, you don't belong here.

Po
[sighs in disappointment]

I know. I know. You're right. I don't have-I just-my whole life, I've dreamed of-

No, no, no. I meant you don't belong here. I mean, in this room. This is my room. [softly taps his bed with his foot] Property of Crane.

Po

Okay. Right, right. So, yeah, you wanna get to sleep, and I'm keeping you up. We get big things tomorrow. All right. You are awesome. Last thing I wanna say. Bye-bye. [leaves, but remains outside the door]

[sighs in annoyance]

.

Po
[peeks his head in]

What was that?

I didn't say anything.

Po

Okay. All right. Good night. Sleep well. [closes the door and Crane puts his foot on his head] Seemed a bit awkward. [tries to get to his room despite the creaking noise; Tigress opens her doors, annoyed] Master Tigress. Didn't mean to wake you. Just, uh-

Tigress

You don't belong here.

Po

Uh, yeah, yeah, of course. This is your room.

Tigress

I mean, you don't belong in the Jade Palace. You're a disgrace to Kung Fu, and if you have any respect for who we are and what we do, you will be gone by morning. [slams her doors closed]

Po
[Po, clearly hurt by her words, gropes for a response] [weakly]

Big fan.

Focus.

Po

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Read it, Po and fulfill your destiny. Read it and become the Dragon Warrior.

Po

Whoa, it's impossible to open. Okay, come on baby, come on now. Thank you. I probably loosened it up for you, though. Okay, here goes. [starts unrolling the scroll, and once he's finished, he screams in terror, startling the Five] ... It's blank.

What?

Po

Here, look.

No, I forbid to look upon...! [stops himself; looks at the scroll] Blank. I don't...I don't understand.

Po

Okay. So, like, Oogway was just a crazy old turtle, after all.

No. Oogway was wiser than us all.

Po

Oh, come on! Face it, he picked me by accident. Of course I'm not the Dragon Warrior. [sits on the floor; disappointed] Who am I kidding?

Tigress

But who will stop Tai Lung?

He'll destroy everything and everyone.

No. Evacuate the valley. You must protect the villagers from Tai Lung's rage.

Tigress

What about you, Master?

I will fight him.

Po
[shocked]

What?

I can hold him off long enough for everyone to escape.

Po

But, Shifu, he'll kill you.

Then I will finally have paid for my mistake. Listen to me, all of you. It is time for you to continue your journey without me. I am very proud to have been your master. [salutes Po and The Five and they salute in return]

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