Here are significant quotes from Mr. Waternoose in Monsters Inc., categorized into themes of life, motivational sayings, and funny remarks.
Life – Waternoose quotes
- “There’s nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you!”
- “Leave a door open, and a child could walk right into this factory. Right into the monster world!”
- “Our city is counting on you to collect those children’s screams. Without scream, we have no power.”
- “Of course. M.I. is prepared for the future. With the top scarers… …the best refineries, and research into new energy techniques.”
- “We’re M.I., Monsters, Incorporated. We scare because we care.”
- “Tell that to the board of directors. James, this company has been in my family for three generations. I would do anything to keep it from going under.”
- “Now, before we do anything else, let’s…take care of the child.”
- “Oh, I never thought things would come to this, not in my factory. I’m sorry you boys got mixed up in this. Especially you, James. But now we can set everything straight again, for the good of the company.”
- “It’s yours.”
- “Finally! I never should have trusted you with this. Because of you, I had to banish my top scarer!”
- “Eh, with this machine, we won’t need scarers.”
- “Finish him off!”
- “Get up! There can’t be any witnesses!”
- “When the door lands in this station, cut the power. You’ll have the child, and the criminals responsible for this whole mess.”
- “This has gone far enough, James.”
- “I can’t do that! She’s seen too much. You both have.”
- “I have no choice! Times have changed! Scaring isn’t enough anymore!”
- “I’LL KIDNAP A THOUSAND CHILDREN BEFORE I LET THIS COMPANY DIE! AND I’LL SILENCE ANYONE WHO GETS IN MY WAY!”
- “I’LL KIDNAP A THOUSAND CHILDREN BEFORE I LET THIS COMPANY DIE!”
- “I hope you’re happy, Sullivan! You destroyed this company! Monsters, Incorporated is dead! Where will everyone get their scream now?! The energy crisis will only get worse BECAUSE OF YOU!”
Motivational – Waternoose quotes
- “You’re going in there because we need this!”
- “Our city is counting on you to collect those children’s screams… I need scarers who are confident, tenacious, tough, intimidating. I need scarers like… like… James P. Sullivan.”
- “We’re M.I., Monsters, Incorporated. We scare because we care.”
- “Well, James, that was an impressive display.”
- “Now, that’s my boy.”
- “How many times do I have to tell you? It’s all about PRESENCE! About how you enter the room!”
- “Ah, now, show these monsters how it’s done.”
- “Pay attention, everyone. You’re about to see the best in the business.”
- “Now, give us a big, loud roar.”
- “Come on, come on, what are you waiting for? Roar!”
- “ROAR!”
- “Well done. Well done, James.”
- “I hope you learned a valuable lesson in scaring today.”
Funny – Waternoose quotes
- “There’s nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you!” (Darkly humorous exaggeration)
- “Leave a door open, and a child could walk right into this factory. Right into the monster world!” (Dramatic exaggeration)
- “Oh, kids these days. They just don’t get scared like they used to.” (Relatable, slightly sarcastic generational humor)
- “Oh, not the CDA!” (Comically panicked reaction)
- “An entire scare floor out of commission. What else could go wrong?” (Sarcastic rhetorical question)
- “Oh, what a day.” (Understated reaction to chaos)
- “Well, they stink.” (Blunt and dismissive)
- “Sullivan was TWICE the scarer you’ll ever be!” (Used as an insult, can be seen as funny in its pettiness)
- “No, no, no, no, no!” (Over-the-top denial)
- “What was that?! You’re trying to scare the kid, not lull it to sleep!” (Exasperated and slightly absurd)
- “What, wh-what is this?! What? Who? Huh?” (Comical confusion)
- “B-but…H-How’d you–?!” (Humorous shock and disbelief)
- “What…? Wha…?” (Inarticulate disbelief)
- “W-what are you doing? Take your hands off me! You can’t arrest me!” (Funny denial of reality)