All in the Family Quotes

Context

This line is a famous insult from Archie Bunker, played by Carrol O'Connor, to his son-in-law, Mike Stivic, played by Rob Reiner, on All in the Family (1971-1979).

Archie Bunker has many loves—yelling, using the bathroom, and his favorite chair.

Not on the list are his wife, whom he's always telling to "stifle," and his son-in-law, whom he calls meathead so often, it's easy to forget his real name.

When these things collide, it's not pretty. Archie Bunker doesn't want anyone in his chair, especially not his son-in-law.

Where you've heard it

When should you call someone a meathead? When they're dead from the neck up and when they're in your favorite chair.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

If anyone acts like a meathead on a regular basis, it's Archie Bunker.