“An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an "Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order" sign, just "Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience."Mitch Hedberg
American - Comedian|February 24, 1968 - March 30, 2005

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Mitch Hedberg Quotes
Read 50 of the funniest Mitch Hedberg quotes and one-liners about escalators, food, dogs, everyday life and wonderfully weird observations from the cult stand-up comedian.
“My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.”Mitch Hedberg
“I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later.”Mitch Hedberg
“My friend asked me if I wanted a frozen banana. I said, "No, but I want a regular banana later, so... yeah."Mitch Hedberg
“A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.”Mitch Hedberg
“Fettuccine alfredo is macaroni and cheese for adults.”Mitch Hedberg
“I like refried beans. That's why I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time. You don't have to fry them again after all.”Mitch Hedberg
“Spaghetti... I can't eat spaghetti, there's too many of them. No matter how hungry I am, 1,000 of something is too many.”Mitch Hedberg
“Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.”Mitch Hedberg
“Bologna is a deli meat for people with eyes.”Mitch Hedberg
“I like Kit-Kat, unless I'm with four or more people.”Mitch Hedberg
“I want to get a vending machine, with fun-sized candy bars, and the glass in front is a magnifying glass. You'll be mad, but it will be too late.”Mitch Hedberg
“I wanted to buy a candle holder, but the store didn't have one. So I got a cake.”Mitch Hedberg
“When someone hands you a flyer, it's like they're saying, "Here, you throw this away."Mitch Hedberg
“This shirt is dry clean only. Which means... it's dirty.”Mitch Hedberg
“My belt holds my pants up, but the belt loops hold my belt up. I don't really know what's happening down there. Who is the real hero?”Mitch Hedberg
“I wear a necklace, 'cause I wanna know when I'm upside down.”Mitch Hedberg
“I bought a seven-dollar pen because I always lose pens and I got sick of not caring.”Mitch Hedberg
“I recently took up ice sculpting. Last night I made an ice cube. This morning I made 12. I was prolific.”Mitch Hedberg
“I once saw a forklift lift a crate of forks. And it was way too literal for me.”Mitch Hedberg
“Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool opotamus?”Mitch Hedberg
“I'd like to get four people who do cartwheels very good, and make a cart.”Mitch Hedberg
“I remixed a remix, it was back to normal.”Mitch Hedberg
“I saw a human pyramid once. It was very unnecessary.”Mitch Hedberg
“I know a lot about cars, man. I can look at any car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming.”Mitch Hedberg
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About Mitch Hedberg
American - Comedian | February 24, 1968 - March 30, 2005
Mitch Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He began performing in Florida in the late 1980s and became famous for his surreal, deadpan one-liners, delivered in a slow, laid-back voice, often with long hair, sunglasses and his eyes closed.
Hedberg's 1996 appearance on *Late Show with David Letterman* made him a cult favourite, and he went on to release the comedy albums *Strategic Grill Locations* and *Mitch All Together*, with *Do You Believe in Gosh?* released after his death. He also wrote, directed and starred in the independent film *Los Enchiladas!*. He died at the age of 37, but his offbeat jokes are still widely quoted. Here are 50 of the funniest Mitch Hedberg quotes.
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Quick answers about Mitch Hedberg and these famous quotes.
Who was Mitch Hedberg?
Mitch Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal, deadpan one-liners and laid-back delivery. He became a cult favourite in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
What was Mitch Hedberg's comedy style?
Hedberg told short, absurd observational jokes about everyday things like food, escalators and animals. He often performed with long hair, tinted sunglasses and his eyes closed, partly to cope with stage fright.
What are Mitch Hedberg's comedy albums?
He released *Strategic Grill Locations* (1999) and *Mitch All Together* (2003). A third album, *Do You Believe in Gosh?*, was released in 2008, after his death.
How did Mitch Hedberg become famous?
His big break came with a 1996 appearance on *Late Show with David Letterman*, which led to many return visits, Comedy Central specials and a loyal following.
What is Mitch Hedberg's most famous joke?
Some of his best-known jokes include the escalator that "can only become stairs," the fake plants that died because he didn't pretend to water them, and the "frozen banana" bit.
Did Mitch Hedberg make a film?
Yes. He wrote, directed and starred in the independent comedy film *Los Enchiladas!* (1999), about workers at a Mexican restaurant.