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Oh, behave!
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A mock-scold that means the opposite: Austin tells the world to behave while doing everything he can to have it misbehave. It is his most reusable catchphrase, a light, flirty and slightly naff tag that works as a reply to a compliment or a cheeky comment. The sequels keep using it, a video game even took it as a subtitle, and fans say it in the same camp tone.
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In context
Spoilers for Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryShow the scene
In 1967, Austin Powers is introduced as a swinging-London fashion photographer, his cover as a spy. After the film cuts away from Dr. Evil's lair, Austin is shooting models and coaxing them with 'Come on, babies. Work with me, people. Show me love,' then delights in the pictures with 'Oh, behave.' Moments later he greets Mrs. Kensington with 'Why don't you ever model for me?' and, when she mentions Mr. Kensington, 'Oh, behave' again. Basil Exposition then turns up with word that Dr. Evil has set a trap at the Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers' Club.
Sources (3)
- Springfield! Springfield! script: International Man of MysteryOpening 1967 scenesReference checked
- Wikiquote: Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryAustin Powers section, first linesReference checked
- Austin Powers Wiki: Austin PowersBiography and QuotesReference checked
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