Owen It's called delegation, baby. I read about it in a book about it.
Most-quoted character in The Way Way Back (2013): in 14 of its 20 quotes
Most scenes with: Duncan (8), Caitlin (3)
Water Wizz Waterpark. Built in the summer of '83, it's the last bastion of everything that period stood for. In fact, it was decreed by its creator that this place shall never age. On his deathbed, he said "I don't want this place re-painted or updated I don't even want it brought up to code. And the minute somebody tries, it needs to be destroyed."
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12 scenes Owen I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.
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.
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?
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.
Owen [chuckling]
Come on.
Yeah?
Owen Yeah.
Owen Duncan, we've got to start having faster conversations. Throw your bike in the back.
Owen [Duncan starts moving pink-colored girl's bike into back of car]
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.
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.
Owen You disappoint me, kid. You're late. You planning on making a habit of this?
What?
Owen You're fired!
But I just...
Owen [sticks out his hand]
You make a valid point. Welcome back. With benefits.
Owen [over the PA system, as Duncan is talking to Susanna]
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 [annoyed]
I don't have a mom. I have two dads. In your face.
Owen Hurry, hurry.
Owen [Susanna nods. Duncan approaches Owen and Roddy] [over the PA system]
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?
No.
Owen Who's that, big guy?
Just a girl.
Roddy [Owen and Roddy chuckle]
You stallion, you!
I don't know. She's older than me.
Roddy [Owen and Roddy are even more impressed]
So... what are you doing over here talking to us and not over there, sealing the deal with that cougar?
Owen, Roddy
[chuckle]
Oooo!
Owen [Duncan returns to Susanna] [over the PA system]
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.
This is the only place I'm happy.
Owen What's going on?
I hate him.
Owen Who?
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'm serious.
Owen Yeah, so am I. There's a whole world out there for you, Duncan. Don't settle. Not yet.
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.
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 [laughing]
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 [to teenager Malcolm]
Is it me, or is she very sexy right now?
Malcolm
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.
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.
