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Mr. Simpson, get the hell outta my store. Please come again.
— The Simpsons • 1989
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
It is the catchphrase turned inside out: the shopkeeper's politeness is so ingrained that it survives being furious. Fans quote it as the Simpsons joke of customer service as reflex, and as a template for any rude send-off that still ends with a pleasantry. The plain 'Thank you, come again' is the more famous half, but this is the version people reach for when someone has overstayed.
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In context
Spoilers for The SimpsonsShow the scene
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon runs the Kwik-E-Mart, the Springfield convenience store where Homer buys his Squishees, and his signature sign-off to every customer is "Thank you, come again." This line is that catchphrase with the politeness worn thin: Apu orders Homer out of the shop, then tacks the sign-off on anyway, out of reflex. The sign-off became one of the show's best-known catchphrases, so the joke lands on anyone who knows the store.
Sources (1)
- Wikipedia: Apu Nahasapeemapetilonlead paragraphReference checked
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