Grey's Anatomy and Quotes: The Peculiar Wisdom of Meredith Grey

buddytv · 11-15-2006, 01:58 AM

For some reason, people demand quotes. From anywhere. Groups of friends recite the same quotes from movies and TV shows over and over. Why? I suppose that if a group of people share common knowledge of a quote and its meaning, then the use of said quote can feel exclusive. If you understand the meaning of a quoted phrase, as well as its place of origin, you're in a club.

But, there are other reasons for people needing quotes. "Grey's Anatomy Quotes" is a hugely sought-after phrase here on the Internet; just ask Google. This is a little startling. Not because Grey's Anatomy isn't well-written, but because people don't usually seek quotes from shows that aren't particularly known for their one-liners. So, why on Earth are fans clamoring so hard for quotes from Grey's Anatomy?

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11-15-2006, 01:58 AM	#1
buddytv Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11,778,731	For some reason, people demand quotes. From anywhere. Groups of friends recite the same quotes from movies and TV shows over and over. Why? I suppose that if a group of people share common knowledge of a quote and its meaning, then the use of said quote can feel exclusive. If you understand the meaning of a quoted phrase, as well as its place of origin, you're in a club. But, there are other reasons for people needing quotes. "Grey's Anatomy Quotes" is a hugely sought-after phrase here on the Internet; just ask Google. This is a little startling. Not because Grey's Anatomy isn't well-written, but because people don't usually seek quotes from shows that aren't particularly known for their one-liners. So, why on Earth are fans clamoring so hard for quotes from Grey's Anatomy? To read the rest, click here.