User:QuestJ65/List of catchphrases

This is a list of catchphrases found in the works of Hanna-Barbera. A catchphrase is are short phrase or expressions that are recognized through its repeated usage. These are a staple in various Hanna-Barbera cartoons (mainly their TV shows), with most of them being associated with one character. Because of their often replicable nature, some have become a recognizable part of pop culture.

Flintstones

Catchphrase	Character	Series	First appearance	Notes
"Yabba-Dabba-Doo!"	Fred Flintstone	The Flintstones	1960	Fred uses this popular phrase to express happiness or excitement. According to Joseph Barbera, Alan Reed had ad-libbed the line when he was called to simply shout "Yahoo!" from the script, but felt that "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!" might make it more interesting; Reed based the catchphrase on the slogan "A little dab'll do ya!" from the Brylcreem commercials.
"Wilma!"	Fred Flintstone	The Flintstones	1960	Yelled by Fred to call attention to his wife, Wilma Flintstone. It is notably used in the end credits for the series, when Fred is locked outside of the house by his pet saber-tooth cat Baby Puss.
"Hold it! Hold it!"	Fred Flintstone	The Flintstones	1960	This was yelled multiple times by Fred in several episodes of the series. It is usually said in an annoyed tone.
"Charge it!"	Wilma Flintstone & Betty Rubble	The Flintstones		Said by both Wilma and Betty in several episodes, before they would go out on a shopping spree.
"Bamm, Bamm!"	Bamm-Bamm Rubble	The Flintstones	1963	Initially uttered by Bamm-Bamm as an infant in the series. It is also where his "nickname" comes from.

Scooby-Doo

Catchphrase	Character	Series	First appearance	Notes
"Zoinks!"	Shaggy Rogers	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	A nonsense word said by Shaggy as an exclamation, usually when he is scared and/or surprised. The word is likely to have been similar to the words "yikes" and "yoicks".
"Jinkies!"	Velma Dinkley	The New Scooby-Doo Movies	1972	This nonesense word is synonymous with Velma's character, as she sometimes uses this to signal an important clue that has emerged. She also uses this phrase as an exclamation. It was first said by her in the episode "The Frickert Fracas", although it was techincally Shaggy who initally said the phrase earlier in the episode "Ghastly Ghost Town". In A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, the phrase itself become a running gag for Velma as she says it out loud to make herself heard.
"Jeepers!"	Daphne Blake	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	Said by Daphne when startled or finds a clue. It was originally a euphemism for Jesus, dating as early as 1927.
"Scooby-Dooby-Doo!"	Scooby-Doo	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	A phrase mostly uttered by Scooby - commonly at the end of an episode. It is usually exclaimed in a joyful or celebratory tone, but Scooby has also said it more seriously on occasion. According to Fred Silverman, he came up with the idea of Scooby's name after hearing the Frank Sinatra song "Strangers in the Night", during a red-eye flight back to California.
"Rikes!"	Scooby-Doo	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	As with most of the gang's catchphrases, Scooby says this when he is shocked or frightened. Because of Scooby's unique speech patterns - which substitutes almost all consonants with an "R" sound - this is his attempt to say "Yikes!"
"(It) looks like we've got another mystery on our hands."	Fred Jones	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	Fred says this (or a variation thereof) to signal that another case has yet to be uncovered.
"Let's split up, gang."	Fred Jones	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	Fred says this to signal the gang to solve their case individually or in separate groups. This phrase was also said by other characters in nearly every Scooby-Doo imitation that Hanna-Barbera did, namely Josie and the Pussycats, Jabberjaw, and Speed Buggy.
"Hold the phone!"	Fred Jones	Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated	2010	While Fred originally didn't have a similar catchphrase like the other ones said by the gang, it wouldn't be until Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated that he would begin to say this phrase; sometimes at a moment when he discovers a clue (much like Velma when she says "Jinkies!"). Frank Welker stated that he ad-libbed the phrase.
"Puppy Power!"	Scrappy-Doo	Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo	1979	Frequently uttered by Scrappy as a battle cry, before running towards the villain. It was ad-libbed by Frank Welker during his failed audition for the role. Joseph Barbera thought that it could be the next "Yabba-Dabba-Doo".
"And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"	Various	Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!	1969	This is said by the various villains that the gang encounter after they uncover their crimes. Some variation of the line is also uttered by the villain in question. An early version of the line was first said by Big Bob Oakley in the Where Are You! episode "A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts", when he complains, "Yes, I'd have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for these blasted kids and their dog!" Later in another episode, "Scooby's Night With a Frozen Fright", the gang was first referred to as "meddling kids" by Professor Wayne. In A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, the villain would usually refer to the gang as "pesky kids" instead of "meddling kids".

Snagglepuss

Catchphrase	Character	Series	First appearance	Notes
"Heavens to Murgatroyd!"	Snagglepuss Lion	The Quick Draw McGraw Show	1959	An exclamation used by Snagglepuss in a moment of perpetual surprise, and one of his most famous catchphrases. It is a variant of the phrase "Heavens to Betsy!", and was originated by actor Burt Lahr in the 1944 film Meet the People.
"Exit, stage left/right!"	Snagglepuss Lion	The Quick Draw McGraw Show	1959	A phrase said by Snagglepuss before dashing offscreen, in which he announces his next action in the form of stage directions. In most instances, he would either exit "stage left," or "stage right," but he has also shown to also exit "stage up," or "down".
"[...], even."	Snagglepuss Lion	The Quick Draw McGraw Show	1959	Snagglepuss tends to put the word "even" at the end of some sentences, usually after emphasizing a previous statement ("Somebody hurt! In dire pain, even!"); stating a synonymous phrase ("On account of I must be a little rusty. Stale, even."); in a grammatically correct way, though out of order in the sentence ("I wonder if he knows my telephone number, even."); and as an exclamation ("Heavens to Murgatroyd! A veritabububble frankenmouse monster, even!").

Yogi Bear

Catchphrase	Character	Series	First appearance	Notes
"I'm smarter than the average bear."	Yogi Bear	The Huckleberry Hound Show	1958	A self-explanatory quote used by Yogi to present himself as highly intelligent, as compared to the aforementioned "average" bear. It was first uttered in his first appearance, "Yogi Bear's Big Break", in which at one point he proves his sidekick Boo Boo Bear that he is "smarter than the average ranger." As with most catchphrases, it has seen many variations depending on the scenario.
"Hey, Boo Boo!"	Yogi Bear	The Huckleberry Hound Show		A recurring phrase by Yogi to call attention to his partner Boo Boo.
"Hey-hey-hey-hey!"	Yogi Bear	The Huckleberry Hound Show		Yogi's signature, gleeful laugh. It is often said in a playful manner. It is likely a reference to the inspiration of Yogi's personality, Art Carney, and his role as Ed Norton in the television sitcom The Honeymooners.
"Pic-a-nic basket(s)"	Yogi Bear	The Huckleberry Hound Show		Yogi's way of saying "picnic baskets", due to his unique delivery of speech. It is a trait borrowed from Art Carney's role of Ed Norton, a character played in The Honeymooners known for using a similar speech pattern.
"I'm government property!"	Yogi Bear			A phrase uttered by Yogi as a running gag in some episodes of his cartoons, although unaware (or possibly ignoring) that he is an animal living in Jellystone Park and not running in the wild.
"The Ranger isn't gonna like it, Yogi."	Boo Boo Bear			A recurring catchphrase of Boo Boo, as a sign of warning Yogi of the outlandish schemes he makes, and of him taking defiance to Ranger Smith and Jellystone Park's rules.