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STREAM THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ON DISNEY+

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The 10 Most Important The Nightmare Before Christmas Quotes, According to You

December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015

One of our favorite things about The Nightmare Before Christmas is that it’s suitable for multiple occasions. Regardless of whether it’s Halloween, Christmas, or a random Tuesday, there’s bound to be a quote suitable to whip out during a holiday party (or over lunch) to impress your friends. Since the film is filled to the brim with one-liners, we reached out to you, the fans, to find out which The Nightmare Before Christmas quotes are the cream of the crop.

Did your favorite make the cut? Check out the lines listed below!

1. “Since I am dead I can take off my head to recite Shakespearean quotations.” -Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington holding his head in his hand from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


2. “That’s right. I AM THE PUMPKIN KING!" -Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington posing in the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


3. "Kidnap the Sandy Claws, beat him with a stick. Lock him up for fifty years, see what makes him tick!" -Lock, Shock, and Barrel

Lock and Shock holding Barrel upside down in the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


4. "For it is plain as anyone can see, we're simply meant to be." -Jack and Sally

Sally and Jack Skellington standing in front of the moon in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


5. ♫ There’s children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads, they’re busy building toys and absolutely no one’s dead. ♫ -Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington staring at Christmas lights in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


6. "Did anyone think to dredge the lake?" -The Mayor

The Mayor from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


7. "Nice work, bone daddy." -Sax Player

The Sax Player holding a saxophone, from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


8. “There’s only 365 days left until next Halloween!” “364!” -Mayor and Wolfman

The Mayor from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


9. “I sense there's something in the wind, that feels like tragedy's at hand. And though I'd like to stand by him, can't shake this feeling that we have. The worst is just around the bend, and does he notice my feelings for him? And will he see how much he means to me? I think it's not to be.” - Sally

Sally from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


10. “You're jokin', you're jokin'! / I can't believe my ears! / Would someone shut this fella up? / I'm drownin' in my tears!” -Oogie Boogie Man

Santa Claus and Oogie Boogie from the film "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


Want more merry spooky one-liners? Stream The Nightmare Before Christmas on Disney+!

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