Darkwing Duck's 50 Most Hilarious Introductory Lines

Cynthia Griffith
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Darkwing Duck was one of the most underappreciated television shows in the history of animation. It was riddled with pop culture references and witty little one liners. It shared capes with comic book characters and sounded off on some of the most relevant pop culture topics of yesteryear. Who could forget the classic characters, the ones who were brave enough to be flawed in a cartoon network that all too often embraced stereotypes and impossible realities? There has only ever been one Darkwing. His daring will forever be remembered.

While there were several shining moments that made this cartoon great, none were quite so memorable as the intro lines from Darkwing Duck. The way the masked crusader introduced himself was always different, yet always the same. His famous, “I am the terror that flaps in the night,” followed by a beloved anecdote that only Darkwing himself could concoct will forever be remembered. Some of the lines he used were reflective of the times. Others were reflective of the episode itself (see the one about the flying saucer). All of them were classic Darkwing - wit, humor, sarcasm and a side of current events.  

Scrolling through these brainy one line Darkwing Duck introduction captions is guaranteed to be a nostalgic experience. Does anyone else remember back when there was a cash line and a check line? Can anyone else recall a time when people wore trousers and musicians had a hit parade? Here are some flashback Darkwing Duck theme phrases guaranteed to jog your memory. Which ones are your favorite?

  • I Am The Batteries That Are Not Included.
    1
    350 votes

    I Am The Batteries That Are Not Included.

  • I Am The Wrong Number That Wakes You At 3 A.M.
    2
    281 votes

    I Am The Wrong Number That Wakes You At 3 A.M.

  • I Am The Low Rating That Cancels Your Program.
    3
    280 votes

    I Am The Low Rating That Cancels Your Program.

  • I Am The Weirdo Who Sits Next To You On The Bus.
    4
    266 votes

    I Am The Weirdo Who Sits Next To You On The Bus.

  • I Am The Check Writer In The Cash Only Line.
    5
    254 votes

    I Am The Check Writer In The Cash Only Line.

  • I Am The Stain That Can’t Be Rubbed Out.
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    187 votes

    I Am The Stain That Can’t Be Rubbed Out.

  • I Am The Fast Food That Comes Back To Haunt You.
    7
    216 votes

    I Am The Fast Food That Comes Back To Haunt You.

  • I’m The Neurosis That Requires A $500 An Hour Shrink.
    8
    253 votes

    I’m The Neurosis That Requires A $500 An Hour Shrink.

  • I Am The Ingrown Toenail On The Foot Of Crime.
    9
    233 votes

    I Am The Ingrown Toenail On The Foot Of Crime.

  • I Am The Repair Man Who Tells You Your Warranty Has Run Out.
    10
    189 votes

    I Am The Repair Man Who Tells You Your Warranty Has Run Out.

  • I Am The Bubble Gum That Clings To Your Shoe.
    11
    148 votes

    I Am The Bubble Gum That Clings To Your Shoe.

  • I Am The Zit That Forms When You’ve Got A Really Big Date.
    12
    178 votes

    I Am The Zit That Forms When You’ve Got A Really Big Date.

  • I Am The Chill That Runs Up Your Spine.
    13
    206 votes

    I Am The Chill That Runs Up Your Spine.

  • I Am The Grade Curve That Gives You An F.
    14
    224 votes

    I Am The Grade Curve That Gives You An F.

  • I Am The Auditor Who Wants To Look At Your Books.
    15
    172 votes

    I Am The Auditor Who Wants To Look At Your Books.

  • I Am The Rhinestones On The Jump Suit Of Justice.
    16
    191 votes

    I Am The Rhinestones On The Jump Suit Of Justice.

  • I’m The Surprise In Your Cereal Box.
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    160 votes

    I’m The Surprise In Your Cereal Box.

  • I Am The Jailer Who Throws Away The Key. I Am… Feeling Really Stupid. Boy I Hate It When I’m Early.
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    172 votes

    I Am The Jailer Who Throws Away The Key. I Am… Feeling Really Stupid. Boy I Hate It When I’m Early.

  • I Am The Raspberry Seed You Can’t Floss Out.
    19
    140 votes

    I Am The Raspberry Seed You Can’t Floss Out.

  • I Am The Pin That Will Burst Your Bubble.
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    156 votes

    I Am The Pin That Will Burst Your Bubble.

  • I Am The Widget Missing From The Easy To Assemble Swing Set.
    21
    164 votes

    I Am The Widget Missing From The Easy To Assemble Swing Set.

  • I Am The Combination Lock On The Vault Of Justice.
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    144 votes

    I Am The Combination Lock On The Vault Of Justice.

  • I Am The $10 Service Charge On All Return Checks.
    23
    133 votes

    I Am The $10 Service Charge On All Return Checks.

  • I Am The Single Career Man All Women Want To Date.
    24
    139 votes

    I Am The Single Career Man All Women Want To Date.

  • I Am The Hair In The Lens Of Your Projector.
    25
    126 votes

    I Am The Hair In The Lens Of Your Projector.

  • I Am The Cloud That Rains On Your Hit Parade.
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    127 votes

    I Am The Cloud That Rains On Your Hit Parade.

  • I Am The Flea You Cannot Flick.
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    111 votes

    I Am The Flea You Cannot Flick.

  • I Am The Editor That Leaves You On The Cutting Room Floor.
    28
    116 votes

    I Am The Editor That Leaves You On The Cutting Room Floor.

  • I Am The Principal You Were Sent To See.
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    108 votes

    I Am The Principal You Were Sent To See.

  • I Am The Butter That Burns In Your Pan.
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    115 votes

    I Am The Butter That Burns In Your Pan.