Batman (TV series)/Awesome
Campy? Always. Awesome? Sure!
- In "Give 'Em the Axe" when Batman disarms Riddler of his sword in the museum and holds him effortlessly in a hand lock, "Didn't your mother tell you not to play with knives?" Then while Batman is forcing Riddler into one of the torture devices to secure him, twisting his hand painfully all the way, the villain learns how pissed off Bats can get. "Let me give you one last word of advice: give up your evil ways! When you've paid your debt to society, and pay it you will, start life anew as a respectable citizen!"
- Which has become something of a Canon Immigrant, as Riddler's done just that in the main comics.
- In "Flop Goes the Joker", Alfred proves that he is literally Batman's Batman. The Joker invades Wayne Manor, gun and hostage in hand, and casually dubs Alfred an "Anglo-fink". Alfred just as casually disarms him with a fireplace poker:
Aunt Harriet: Alfred, be careful! The Joker's an arch-criminal!
Alfred: I know, madam, but a very poor fencer.
He then chases him through the house until the Joker enters the study. Thus begins the Joker's Humiliation Conga.
Batman: Alfred, what's happened?
Alfred: Joker accidentally tripped the batpole switch and mistook this for a secret passage.
Robin: Then he's down in the Batcave!
Alfred: Joker didn't quite make the Batcave, Master Robin.
Robin: Then, where is he?
Alfred: I believe he should be arriving presently.
Batman: The Emergency Batpole Elevator Lift. Fast thinking, Alfred.
Alfred: Thank you, sir.
Joker: (At the top of the poles) Somebody get me off this crazy dumbwaiter! I can't breathe!!
Batman: Alfred, Joker says he can't breathe. Why don't you give him some breathing space?
Alfred: With pleasure, Sir. (Presses the down button)
Joker: Oh no! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! (Slides back down)
Aunt Harriet: By the way, where is Joker?
Robin: Right now, Joker's having his ups and downs.
Batman: You might say that.
Joker: (At top of poles exhausted) Alfred ol' pal, have pity!
Alfred: We Anglo-finks have a long memory. (Pushes Down Button)
Joker: Oh no!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! (Slides back down)
Alfred: One shouldn't take pleasure in another creature's misfortunes. But, occasionally, one may be forgiven for a slight twinge of satisfaction.
- The Movie, while for the most part cheesy, has Batman's stunning rebuke, "You. FILTHY. CRIMINALS!" He puts so much hate into that one line it puts Christian Bale to shame.
- Alfred again. When Batman and Robin become hopelessly trapped and unable to save the city, Gordon and O'Hara call on "that mysterious voice that sometimes answers the Bat Phone."
- "The Joker gets his paintings switched." Batman manages to totally undermine the Joker's robbery spree while also delivers a few zingers.
- The Two Part Crossover with Batman and The Green Hornet. Robin Vs Kato played by Bruce Lee... 'nuff said.
- In "The Wail of the Siren", Robin was so angry at the Siren for nearly killing Bruce Wayne (she hypnotized him with her voice and ordered him to jump off a building), that when Siren stumbles and is desperately holding on to the edge of the roof, he threatens to let her fall. Keep in mind that normally this Robin Wouldn't Hit a Girl. He sternly agrees to pull her up in exchange for her removing her spell from Bruce.