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That money was just resting in my account before I moved it on!
— Father Ted · 1995
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Ted's best excuse is the line that gives him away: nobody leaves money resting in an account for years without noticing. Fans use it as the all-purpose defence for any dodgy handling of funds, usually in Ted's pained, over-reasonable voice.
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In context
Spoilers for Father TedShow the scene
In "Old Grey Whistle Theft" (Series 2, 29 March 1996), the island is in uproar over a stolen whistle and Ted is trying to teach Dougal right from wrong. Dougal tires himself out listing murder, swearing and lying, and then Ted adds stealing. Dougal points out that Ted is allowed to, meaning the Lourdes money, the reason Bishop Brennan sent Ted to Craggy Island. Ted gives his defence, and Dougal says it was resting a long time.
Sources (3)
- Wikiquote: Father TedSeries 2, Old Grey Whistle TheftReference checked
- Father Ted Wiki: Old Grey Whistle TheftStory and infoboxReference checked
- Father Ted Wiki: Ted CrillyBiographyReference checked
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