Deborah Chan
The 2005 comedy film Wedding Crashers features a memorable scene involving a motorboat. In the scene, the character Jeremy Grey (played by Vince Vaughn) makes a series of jokes about motorboating, which is a sexual act involving a man moving his head between a woman's breasts. The scene has been described as hilarious and is considered one of the most memorable moments in the film. The film also stars Owen Wilson as John Beckwith, a wedding crasher who meets and falls in love with Claire Cleary, played by Rachel McAdams.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Wedding Crashers |
| Year | 2005 |
| Character | Jeremy Grey |
| Quote | You motorboatin son of a bitch! You old sailor, you! Where is she? She still in the house? |
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What You'll Learn
Jeremy Grey's motorboating quote
In the 2005 film Wedding Crashers, starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, Vince Vaughn's character Jeremy Grey delivers a memorable line that has become known as the "motorboating quote". The full context of the quote is as follows:
> Claire's mom just made me grab her hooters.
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> Jeremy Grey: Well snap out of it! What, a hot older woman made you feel her cans? Stop crying like a little girl.
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> John Beckwith: I wasn't crying like a little girl.
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> Jeremy Grey: Why don't you try getting jacked off under the table in front of the whole damn family and have some real problems, jackass. Hey, what were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or for comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat? Pbbbbt. You motorboating son of a bitch. You old sailor, you. Where is she? She still in the house?
The "motorboating quote" itself refers to the line: "You motorboating son of a bitch. You old sailor, you. Where is she? She still in the house?"
This quote has become iconic and is often remembered as one of the funniest moments in the film. It showcases the comedic timing and delivery of Vince Vaughn, contributing to the overall success of Wedding Crashers as a hilarious comedy.
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John Beckwith crashing weddings to meet girls
John Beckwith is a serial wedding crasher and a bachelor of the highest order. He and his friend Jeremy Grey crash weddings to meet girls, drink for free, and "get with" vulnerable women. John and Jeremy have no issues crashing weddings under false identities until they crash the wedding of the U.S. Treasury Secretary's daughter, which turns out to be a high-profile event.
John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey are best friends and womanizers. They have a fool-proof system that always lands them with beautiful women. However, John's outlook on life begins to change when he meets Claire Cleary, the maid of honor and the bride's sister, at her sister's wedding. He falls in love with her and tries to win her affection so that she will break off her engagement with her fiancé, Sack Lodge.
John and Jeremy's generally negative view of marriage does not diminish their love of weddings and crashing them. John even admits to Claire that crashing weddings to meet girls was "childish and juvenile" but it also led him to her. He also confesses that the person she met at her folks' place was really him, even if the name and the job were not. As John and Claire spend more time together, they end up kissing, which makes their relationship even more immoral since Claire is engaged to Sack.
Throughout the movie, John tries to win over Claire's affection. He even rushes to Jeremy's wedding and professes his love for Claire in front of the congregation. Sack initially mocks John and orders Claire to return to the altar, but she finally tells him that she cannot marry him. After the wedding, John and Claire share a kiss, and the two couples drive away from the ceremony, discussing crashing another wedding together.
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John and Jeremy's conversation about Eleanor Roosevelt
Jeremy Grey: Does anyone know what this here is used for? ... No... Not for... Where'd you learn that? talking at the dinner table about Franklin Roosevelt
Grandma Mary Cleary: But that wife of his, Eleanor... Big dyke! Huge dyke. A real rug muncher. Looked like a big lesbian mule.
Jeremy Grey: Just a couple of kids who like to fk, tryin' to make it honest, I get it...
John Beckwith: Secretary Cleary, I'm John Ryan.
Secretary Cleary: Hi, John.
John Beckwith: I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your position paper on economic expansion in Micronesia. I read it while I was sailing my boat to Bermuda.
Secretary Cleary: A sailor?
The conversation continues with John and Jeremy discussing their crashing of weddings and funerals to meet women, with John ultimately falling in love with one of the women he meets, Claire.
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John and Jeremy's discussion on life problems
John and Jeremy have a discussion about life problems in the movie Wedding Crashers. Here is a reconstruction of their conversation:
John: "Claire! Wait just a second. All I wanted was a second alone with you so I could explain things. But I've never gotten that chance. Maybe I don't deserve it, so here goes. For longer than I care to remember, my business has been crashing weddings. I crashed weddings to meet girls. Business was good. I met a lot of girls. It was childish and juvenile. But you know what? It also led me to you, so it's hard for me to completely regret it. And that person that you met back at your folks' place? That was really me. Maybe not my name, I'm John Beckwith. Or my job. But the feelings we felt, the jokes, the stupid laughs—that was all me. I've changed. I've realized something. I crashed a funeral today."
Jeremy: "Oh Jesus."
John: "Claire's mom just made me grab her hooters."
Jeremy: "Well, snap out of it! A hot older woman made you feel her cans? Stop crying like a little girl."
John: "I wasn't crying like a little girl."
Jeremy: "Why don't you try getting jacked off under the table in front of the whole damn family and have some real problems, jackass. Hey, what were they like anyway? They look pretty good. Are they real? Are they built for speed or comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat? Pbbbbt. You motorboating son of a bitch. You old sailor, you. Where is she? She still in the house?"
John: "What is wrong with you?"
Jeremy: "What do you mean, what's wrong with--? What's wrong with you? You're projecting!"
John: "Drop it."
Jeremy: "No, you drop it! You stop projecting on me! Why don't you go enjoy yourself while I go ice my balls and spit up blood."
John: "Drop it!"
Jeremy: "Team player!"
In this conversation, John and Jeremy discuss their experiences crashing weddings and the resulting life problems they encounter, including awkward interactions with family members and romantic interests. The discussion highlights their contrasting perspectives on handling emotional situations and their unique approaches to relationship challenges.
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John Beckwith's realisation of love
Initially, John's interactions with Claire are driven by his usual motives. He uses a fake identity, pretending to be a member of the wealthy and influential Cleary family, to gain Claire's trust and affection. Despite his deception, John and Claire develop a genuine connection, sharing jokes and laughter.
As the film progresses, John finds himself genuinely falling in love with Claire. He realises that his previous attitude towards love and relationships was flawed and immature. In one scene, he confesses to Claire: "For longer than I care to remember, my business has been crashing weddings. I crashed weddings to meet girls. Business was good. I met a lot of girls. It was childish and juvenile. [...] But you know what? It also led me to you, so it's hard for me to completely regret it."
John's realisation of love is also evident in the way he defends Claire and stands up for their relationship. When Claire's ex-boyfriend, Sack Lodge, tries to intimidate John and win Claire back, John remains steadfast in his love for Claire. He even crashes a funeral to see her, indicating his willingness to go to great lengths to be with her.
Ultimately, John's transformation from a cynical wedding crasher to a sincere and devoted partner showcases his realisation of true love. He recognises that his feelings for Claire are genuine and that she is his "counterpoint," as quoted by Claire during her wedding speech. John's journey serves as a testament to the power of love to transform even the most jaded of hearts.
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Frequently asked questions
The phrase is said by Jeremy Grey to John Beckwith after the latter is caught grabbing the former's mother's breasts.
Jeremy: Why don't you try getting jacked off under the table in front of the whole damn family and have some real problems, jackass. What were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or for comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat? [makes motorboat noises] You motor-boating son of a bitch, you old sailor, you! Where is she? She still in the house?
Jeremy Grey says the phrase to John Beckwith.
The actor who portrays Jeremy Grey and says the phrase is Vince Vaughn.
Jeremy Grey is talking to John Beckwith, portrayed by Owen Wilson.
