The Tick follows the adventures of a blue-clad superhero whose childlike enthusiasm and unwavering moral compass guide him through battles against evil in The City. The series explores themes of justice, friendship, and the absurdity of heroism through its protagonist’s unique blend of wisdom and naivety.
This collection showcases the most memorable quotes that capture The Tick’s philosophy and the show’s satirical take on superhero mythology.
Isn’t sanity really just a one trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you’re good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s philosophical take on madness versus rationality, embracing unconventional thinking
You’re not going crazy. You’re going sane in a crazy world!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Reassuring Arthur that his perspective is actually the rational one in chaotic circumstances
SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN!!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s iconic battle cry, turning an eating utensil into a symbol of justice
Not baked goods, Professor; baked bads
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: A classic Tick pun that showcases his ability to find wordplay in dangerous situations
Destiny’s powerful hand has made the bed of my future, and it’s up to me to lie in it. I am destined to be a superhero
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s acceptance of his heroic calling, mixing profound destiny with domestic metaphors
The human mind is a dangerous plaything, boys. When it’s used for evil, watch out. But when it’s used for good, then things are much nicer
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Simple yet profound observation about the duality of human nature and mental power
I am mighty. I have a glow you cannot see. I have a heart as big as the moon. As warm as bathwater
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s self-description combining physical strength with emotional warmth and cosmic imagery
And so, may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat plenty of fresh vegetables
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Classic Tick sign-off mixing heroic proclamation with practical health advice
Eating kittens is just plain… plain wrong! And no-one should do it, ever!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s moral outrage over villain’s threat, showing his protective nature toward innocents
Gravity is a harsh mistress
Episode Details: The Tick (2001 Live-Action Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Philosophical observation about physical laws, delivered with typical Tick gravitas
I am the wild blue yonder. The front line in a never-ending battle between good and not-so-good
Episode Details: The Tick (2001 Live-Action Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s heroic self-introduction, acknowledging that evil isn’t always absolute
We don’t need to look for a bargain; goodness is cheap because it’s free, and free is as cheap as it gets
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Economic philosophy of heroism, suggesting virtue requires no material cost
Don’t ever try to swim against the mighty tide of justice
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Warning to villains using oceanic metaphor for the inevitability of righteous victory
Evil, chum, is ever-green
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Recognition that the fight against evil is eternal, using nature imagery
I hate broccoli, and yet, in a certain sense, I am broccoli
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Existential paradox about identity and self-acceptance, mixing personal taste with philosophy
Destiny dressed you this morning my friend, and now fear is trying to pull off your pants
Episode Details: The Tick (Comic/TV Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Metaphorical encouragement about facing fears, using clothing imagery for vulnerability
When you get into bed with evil incarnate, it always takes the covers
Episode Details: The Tick (Comic/TV Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Warning about compromising with evil, using domestic metaphor for moral corruption
Justice is here and it’s wearing udders!
Episode Details: The Tick (Comic/TV Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Bizarre battle cry that exemplifies The Tick’s ability to find heroism anywhere
I’m betting that I’m just abnormal enough to survive
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Self-aware acknowledgment that his uniqueness is actually his greatest strength
Arthur, you have no historical perspective. Science in those days worked in broad strokes
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: The Tick’s surprisingly insightful commentary on scientific methodology through history
Well, once again, my friend we find that science is a two-headed beast
Episode Details: The Tick (Comic/TV Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Philosophical observation about technology’s dual nature for good and evil
Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Touching reflection on universal human experience and the passage of time
And that’s just it, Doc – my mind has always been my Achilles’ heel!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Rare moment of self-awareness about his mental processes and vulnerability
I’m taking off the kid gloves, and putting on the very mad gloves
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Escalation of conflict using glove metaphor, showing The Tick’s righteous anger
Let’s hang ten for justice!
Episode Details: The Tick (1994-1997 Animated Series)
Speaker: The Tick
Context: Surfing metaphor for heroic action, combining beach culture with crime-fighting enthusiasm
