The Way Way Back 2013 quotes

What are you doing?

Owen

What did I do? Having fun. It's all good. Nobody got hurt.

It's not all good! You can't do that. That is the reason that places like this get shut down.

Owen

Is it me, or is she very sexy right now?

She's certainly got my attention.

Owen

Right... you're an impressive man. I want to be you when I grow up.

I'm so tired of this guy. Aren't you tired? Aren't you sick of yourself? I'm sick of it! I'm sick of who I am around you. I'm sick of having to be this person. I'm not this person.

Owen

Come on, I'm just messing around.

No! That's why...that's why [gestures to Owen and her] this doesn't happen. This is just a job now. I wish this wasn't just a job.

Also, I need you to reorder more mats.

Owen

Did it.

Finish the work schedule for next week.

Owen

Did it.

Change all the filters.

Owen

Done.

You know I'm going to check all that stuff, right?

Owen

Then in that case, I didn't do any of that.

So I'm doing it.

Owen

It's called delegation. I read about it in a book about it.

Owen

Duncan, this is Vladimir, Ismael, and Ming Lee.

Kyle

Those aren't our names!

Owen

Those are the names I’m giving you, Vlady.

Owen

I'm sorry. I'm developmentally challenged. Like bad. Nightmarey, special episode bad. I'm sorry.

It's alright. I was... I was a little frustrated. I mean, I just planned on being here for one summer, you know. And then, next thing you know it's three years. It had a lot to do with you. So... I just don't want to look back and regret that it should have only been one summer.

Betty

Oh, Steph, don't you look cute. [smacking her bottom] That's exactly the kind of suit that got me pregnant the first time.

Steph

That's what I'm hoping for.

Trent

Hey.

Duncan

How long have you been working there?

Owen

Oh, the park? Um, I've always been there. Ever since I was a small Cambodian child. Of course, that was after 'Nam. I was in the shit. Then I joined the circus to become a clown fighter. I know about 46 ways to kill a clown. I hate clowns. I'm kidding, except for the part where I really do hate them.

Duncan

How's the battle going?

Peter

Luke and Leia are hooking up.

Duncan

You know they're brother and sister, right?

Peter

Yeah.

Duncan

Cool.

Duncan

I wish I could stay here forever.

Owen

You're going to love the winters. They're pretty spectacular. Painting houses until it gets too cold, bar backing at some dive, talking to inanimate objects.

Duncan

I'm serious.

Owen

Yeah, so am I. There's a whole world out there for you, Duncan. Don't settle. Not yet.

Duncan

This is the only place I'm happy.

Owen

What's going on?

Duncan

I hate him.

Owen

Who?

Duncan

Trent. My mom's boyfriend. He said I was a three. He asked me what I thought I was on, a scale from one to ten. He called me a three. Who says that to somebody?

Owen

Someone who doesn't know you.

Duncan

I didn't want to have to answer! I shouldn't have to answer!

Owen

Listen to me. That's about him, man. That's all about him. It's got nothing to do with you.

Duncan

Yeah? How do you know?

Owen

'Cause I know, okay? Don't worry about how I know. My dad was the same way. That's why I don't like patterns and rules. And that's why you can't buy into that shit. You gotta go your own way. And you, my friend, are going your own way.

Owen

Please report to the Administrative Offices International. Duncan, please report to the Administrative Offices International. I have to announce it over the PA as my voice won't carry that far. My throat suffered major damage during an intense make-out session with Lewis' mom. She has a forked tongue and a touch of the herpes.

Lewis

I don't have a mom. I have two dads. In your face.

Owen

Hurry, hurry.

Duncan

Hold on a second.

Owen

Please. Hurry up. This is pressing, pressing. Urgent. I can't tell you how pressing. You can't fathom how pressing. [to Duncan] How's it going? What's up? Did you need something?

Duncan

No.

Owen

Who's that, big guy?

Duncan

Just a girl.

Roddy

You stallion, you!

Duncan

I don't know. She's older than me.

Roddy

So... what are you doing over here talking to us and not over there, sealing the deal with that cougar?

Duncan

Well, maybe, Roddy, if you guys hadn't called me over here...

Oooo!

Owen

Return to your lady friend. Duncan, please return to your lady friend. Please let her know that this conversation was entirely about her. In other news, this is very awkward for you.

Owen

I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.

Duncan

What?

Owen

Yeah. You're going to have to take off. We're getting complaints. You're having way too much fun. It's making everyone uncomfortable.

Duncan

Okay. [he gets up to leave]

Owen

Hey. Hey. Whoa. Whoa. I'm just kidding. Wow! That wasn't even my best stuff. Are you for real? Listen, I can tell you're in complete awe of our picnic table. It is one-of-a-kind, except for the 200 other ones here that are exactly like it. There is more to the park to be seen.

Owen

Seriously, when's the last time you bought jeans?

Duncan

My mom buys my jeans.

Owen

Good. Always take things literally. How's that working out for you? Does that get you laid?

Owen

Throw your bike in the back.

Duncan

No. You don't have to.

Owen

Come on.

Duncan

Yeah?

Owen

Yeah.

Duncan

No, it's too much trouble.

Owen

Duncan, we've got to start having faster conversations. Throw your bike in the back.

Owen

I'd help you out, but I got my hands on the wheel. Giving you a ride, I think that's enough. Where did you get that? The princess collection? Hey, easy, easy! The car's just the right amount of shitty.

Owen

You disappoint me, kid. You're late. You planning on making a habit of this?

Duncan

What?

Owen

You're fired!

Duncan

But I just...

Owen

You make a valid point. Welcome back. With benefits.

Susanna

So, where is it you go?

Duncan

Go where?

Susanna

On your sexy pink cruiser?

Duncan

Nowhere.

Susanna

Oh. I see.

Duncan

No I...I just....

Susanna

It's okay. Let it be yours.