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Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies

When it comes to great movie lines, it doesn't get any more classic than these babies.
By Sharisse Tracey · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’

Angela Bassett, Regina King and Whoopi Goldberg starred in the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, which was based on Terry McMillan’s novel. A then 27-year-old Taye Diggs made his film debut in the movie.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
02
‘Boomerang’
“Love shoulda brought your ass home last night.” Mic drop.
Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
03
‘Just Wright’

“You’re the bomb.com.” “I ain’t no salad eatin’ chick.” It’s funny because you know someone that would say bomb.com and mean it. The salad line is money in the bank.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
04
‘The Best Man’

“You know, maybe if I had the luxury of getting my ass whooped, I could be calm right now. But I have been drinking tequila shots, my hormones are raging out of control, I’m emotional, I’m horny, and I don’t wanna hear about no goddamn peas! F—- you! Good night!” Don’t let the door hit you on your way out! 

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
05
‘Brown Sugar’

“You are the perfect verse over a tight beat.” Swoons.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
06
‘Love Jones’

“Let me break it down, so it can forever and consistently be broke…” AND “Love ain’t what it is. It’s easy to fall in love, but will someone, please, tell me how to stay there?” Can we just quote this entire movie?

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
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07
‘Jason’s Lyric’
“Sometime’s Heroes have to walk away.” Truth.
Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
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08
‘The Brothers’
“I don’t play, woman, I quit school ‘cuz of recess!” Classically corny.
Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
09
‘Purple Rain’
“How’s The Family?” Talk about kicking a man when they’re down. Ouch Morris! I still feel that one.
Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
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10
‘The Wood’

“What page is 15 on?” Just laugh cause you know it’s funny.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
11
‘Hav’ Plenty’

“Cat’s don’t chew on things you beat them with.” Hmmm. This might take a minute.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
12
‘Madea’s Family Reunion’

“Some men come to restore.” Heart melted.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
13
‘Mo Money’
“What do you want with a job that ain’t nothing but work.” Ah, I feel you bruh.
Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
14
‘Love and Basketball’

“Double or nothing.” Didn’t that just break your heart? It did mine.

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies
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15
‘Two Can Play That Game’

“The CIA ain’t got shit on a woman with a plan!” Amen!

Say That Again! The 15 Best One Liners From Black Romantic Comedies