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Jerk Quotes

From bad behavior to a beloved comedy classic.

Half of these lines are about the 1979 Steve Martin film, and half are candid self-Judgment, admitting to being a jerk from time to time.

I loved 'The Jerk.' That was my favorite movie.

Quotes by Will Forte

From time to time, I'm a jerk.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

I really like the movie 'The Jerk' with Steve Martin.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

My high school coach was a bit of a jerk.

Quotes by Keith Hernandez

Emotion Quotes

Any jerk can have short-term earnings. You squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, and the company sinks five years later.

Quotes by Jack Welch

Hemingway was a jerk.

Quotes by Harold Robbins

Writing, for me, is very inspiration-dependent. And inspiration can be a jerk.

Quotes by Gene Luen Yang

Maybe I am just a jerk.

Quotes by Dan Harmon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this page about the word 'jerk' or the movie 'The Jerk'?
Both — two quotes reference genuine affection for the 1979 Steve Martin comedy, while the others use 'jerk' as a personal character description.
Does anyone here actually admit to being a jerk?
Yes, one quote is a plain, unqualified admission of being a jerk occasionally, delivered with self-aware honesty rather than shame.
Is a coach called a jerk in these quotes?
Yes, a high school coach gets remembered as somewhat difficult, though the tone stays affectionate rather than bitter.
Why do two different quotes mention the same movie?
Because 'The Jerk' clearly left a mark — both speakers name it as a favorite, showing how a comedy can shape someone's Identity as a fan.
What's the overall tone of these jerk quotes?
Light and self-aware rather than harsh — even the Emotion behind calling someone a jerk here comes across as more amused than angry.

A tough coach gets remembered fondly despite the label, proof that calling someone a jerk isn't always pure Negativity.