Reggie quotes from Strays (2023)

Reggie

Doug loves me. We have a good relationship. You just don't understand the situation, because if Doug's such a bad guy, [begins to realize] and he... he left me on purpose, and he hurt me on purpose, that would mean... that would mean... Doug doesn't love me.

Reggie

All my life, I felt like I wasn't worth anything unless I heard those words, "Good boy". But they never came. Well, he needs to know he's hurt me. He needs to feel my pain. And he needs to pay for what he did with the only thing he truly loves! I'm gonna bite his dick off.

Reggie

Hey, gnome. I'm your father. It's so good to finally meet you. Even under these strange circumstances.

Reggie

Yeah, well it is kinda awesome not having to hold my pee for ten hours until Doug lets me outside. [He and the other dogs walk away laughing, except for Hunter, who's still peeing.] And I like the sound of "legend" a lot more than "shitbag".

Hunter

Guys, I'm still peeing.

Maggie

Wait, is that really what he called you?

Reggie

And I really don't miss roasting in the car when he stops at a store, and he leaves me with the windows cracked barely enough for me to stay conscious.

Maggie

Wait, what?

Reggie

And I'm just panting, gasping for air and trying to survive until he comes back in 45 minutes. Classic Doug. Too funny. [chuckles and sighs]

Maggie

So, this guy neglects you, throws you on the street, and you still think he's a good guy?

Reggie

Yeah. I mean, if Doug doesn't like me, why does he let me eat his leftover human food?

Hunter

So he doesn't have to buy dog food.

Bug

And why didn't he put a collar and tags on you?

Reggie

Because he doesn't believe in labels.

Bug

Oh, come on, Reg.

Reggie

And the bandana he gave me is way more special than a collar, 'cause he used it for his penis sneezes.

Maggie

Ew.

Hunter

Ew.

Reggie

Doug loves me. We have a good relationship. You just don't understand the situation, because if Doug's such a bad guy, [begins to realize] and he... he left me on purpose, and he hurt me on purpose, that would mean... that would mean... Doug doesn't love me. [short pause] Can, uh, you guys just give me a second?

Maggie

Poor little guy.

Hunter

That is just the classic toxic relationship. I should probably talk to him. I am a therapy dog.

Bug

Nah, give him some space. Kid's been through a lot.

That's what you **** sound like, you piece of shit. [imitates barking] Oh, get off! Get-- Bad dog! BAD DOG! BAD DOG! Worst dog in the **** world.

Maggie

Hey, Reggie. I know you're feeling hurt right now, and it's-- It must be so hard to figure out what to do.

Reggie

I'm going back to Doug's.

Maggie

What?!

Bug

The ****, man? What's it gonna take for you to understand that he's not playing a game with you?

Reggie

And I'm not playing a game with him.

Bug

Okay...?

Reggie

All my life, I felt like I wasn't worth anything unless I heard those words, "Good boy". But they never came. Well, he needs to know he's hurt me. He needs to feel my pain. And he needs to pay for what he did with the only thing he truly loves! I'm gonna bite his dick off.

Maggie

Oh.

Hunter

Wait, did he just say bite?

Bug

Yeah, I'm still a little drunk, but did I just hear you say that you--

Reggie

I said I'm gonna bite his dick off!

Bug

Oh, I'm a hundred percent in for this.

BAD **** DOG!!!

Reggie

You're goddamn right!

Reggie

Yeah, we should probably leave.