The Best Abraham "Grampa" Simpson Quotes

Movie and TV Quotes
Updated July 9, 2019 29 items

Abraham "Grampa" Simpson is one of those characters who is the perfect cartoon depiction of the elderly. He yells, complains endlessly, and often has important life lessons to say just when you think he's no longer useful.

From classic lines describing how he feels about his son Homer, like "They say the greatest tragedy is when a father outlives his son. I have never fully understood why. Frankly, I can see an upside to it" to less meaningful quips like "'I'm Santa!? Oh, now I'll never die," let's take a look at the greatest Abe Simpson quotes in Simpsons history, ranked by your votes. 

Whatever your favorite Grampa quotes are, vote them up on the list below so they will climb closer to the top. You can also vote on the list of the best characters on The Simpsons.

  • 1
    11 VOTES

    A Calmative

    Dr. Nick: Hi, everybody! Now, tell Dr. Nick where is the trouble. 

    Grampa Simpson: I'm itchy! I've got ants in my pants! I'm discombobulated! Give me a calmative! 

    Dr. Nick: Slow down, sir! You're going to give yourself skin failure!

     

    11 votes
  • 2
    11 VOTES

    Alcoholic Hippo

    Grampa Simpson: And I created an alcoholic hippo.

    Homer Simpson: You never showed it to me!

    Grampa Simpson: A stupid alcoholic hippo!

    11 votes
  • 3
    8 VOTES

    And Laughed About It

    Grampa Simpson: I can finally win a gold medal. I came close at the 1936 Olympics. I threw a javelin that barely missed Hitler. But I did hit an assassin who was trying to kill Hitler.

    Hitler (memory): What is this, Kill Hitler Day?

    Grampa Simpson: The next time I saw Hitler, we had dinner and laughed about it.

     

    8 votes
  • 4
    8 VOTES

    Travel Back In Time

    Homer Simpson: I've gone back to the time when dinosaurs weren't just confined to zoos! OK, don't panic -- remember the advice your father gave you on your wedding day.
    (Homer remembering)

    Grampa Simpson: If you ever travel back in time, don't step on anything because even the tiniest change can alter the future in ways you can't imagine.

     

    8 votes
  • 5
    17 VOTES

    Fathers Have To Say That

    Homer Simpson: You're cute as a bug's ear. 

    Lisa Simpson: Fathers have to say that stuff! 

    Homer Simpson: Dad, am I cute as a bug's ear? 

    Grampa Simpson: No, you're homely as a mule's butt! 

    Homer Simpson: There, see?

     

    17 votes
  • 6
    7 VOTES

    But Matlock

    Grampa Simpson: I'm an old man. I hate everything but Matlock!

     

    7 votes
  • 7
    7 VOTES

    Perfect Day

    Bart Simpson: He's alive!

    Marge Simpson: And he didn't pee on the floor. 

    Grampa Simpson: For me that's a perfect day.

     

    7 votes
  • 8
    24 VOTES

    Too Much Pie

    Grampa Simpson: Now, my story begins in 19-dickety-two. We had to say "dickety" cause that Kaiser had stolen our word "twenty." I chased that rascal to get it back, but gave up after dickety-six miles… 

    Martin: Dickety? Highly dubious! 

    Grampa Simpson: What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem!

     

    24 votes
  • 9
    12 VOTES

    Brought Down The Corn Prices

    Grampa Simpson: In 1957 I saw him turn the Secretary of Agriculture into the Secretary of the Interior. It was hell on their wives, but it sure brought down corn prices. Built a house out of corn. It was the worst home I ever owned. When it got really hot it smelled like Frito's.

     

    12 votes
  • 10
    12 VOTES

    Dear Mr. President

    Grampa Simpson: Dear Mr. President, there are too many states nowadays. Please eliminate three. P.S. I am not a crackpot.

     

    12 votes
  • 11
    16 VOTES

    Onion Tied To My Belt

    Grampa Simpson: The important thing was that I had an onion tied to my belt, which was the style at the time.

     

    16 votes
  • 12
    13 VOTES

    Greatest Tragedy

    Grampa Simpson: They say the greatest tragedy is when a father outlives his son. I have never fully understood why. Frankly, I can see an upside to it!

    13 votes
  • 13
    13 VOTES

    Medium Brown

    Grampa Simpson: Ah, there's an interesting story behind this nickel. In 1957, I remember it was, I got up in the morning and made myself a piece of toast. I set the toaster to three: medium brown.

     

    13 votes
  • 14
    12 VOTES

    Check My Underwear

    Grampa Simpson: Well, whenever I'm confused, I just check my underwear. It holds the answer to all the important questions.

     

    12 votes
  • 15
    9 VOTES

    Your As Dumb

    Homer Simpson: Now son, on your first day of school, I'd like to pass along the words of advice my father gave me. (remembering what his dad told him)

    Grampa Simpson: Homer, you're as dumb as a mule and twice as ugly. If a strange man offers you a ride, I say take it!

     

    9 votes
  • 16
    6 VOTES

    Never Die

    Grampa Simpson: I'm Santa!? Oh, now I'll never die.

     

    6 votes
  • 17
    4 VOTES

    Has A Crappy Ending

    Grampa Simpson: Unfortunately, like all true stories, this one has a crappy ending. 

    Bart Simpson: You have a story with an ending.

     

    4 votes
  • 18
    4 VOTES

    Straight As A Submarine

    Grampa Simpson: I don't ride side-saddle. I'm as straight as a submarine.

     

    4 votes
  • 19
    6 VOTES

    It's Night

    Homer Simpson: Dad, are you sure you're okay to drive at night?

    Grampa Simpson: It's night?

    Homer Simpson: That's it, pull over!

     

    6 votes
  • 20
    8 VOTES

    Someone Brown

    Grampa Simpson: What can I do for you? Eat something green? Vote for someone brown?

     

    8 votes
  • 21
    7 VOTES

    To Paint My Chicken Coop

    Grampa Simpson: I thought I recognized you! I gave you a plate of corn muffins back in 1947 to paint my chicken coop.

     

    7 votes
  • 22
    3 VOTES

    Everything But Raisins

    Marge Simpson: I'm sorry, Maggie, but growing up means giving up the things you love.

    Grampa Simpson: It's true. I had to give up everything but raisins, and the doctor says even those are killing me. Sweet, plump coffin nails they are.

     

    3 votes
  • 23
    3 VOTES

    Cough The Moon Back Up

    Homer Simpson: Sorry, Dad. I was afraid the dragon wouldn't cough the moon back up.

    Grampa Simpson: You idiot! Dragon always coughs the moon back up.

     

    3 votes
  • 24
    3 VOTES

    Got Caught In Your Sheets

    Grampa Simpson: I was sleeping in the dryer and got caught in your sheets.

     

    3 votes
  • 25
    4 VOTES

    You're A Fish Tank

    Grampa Simpson: The television only has one channel.

    Aide: That's a fish tank!

    Grampa Simpson: You're a fish tank.

    Aide: That was hurtful. I wish I was a fish tank, then I could filter out his nasty words.

     

    4 votes
  • 26
    3 VOTES

    Slow Down

    Selma Bouvier: Wanna split a basket of garlic bread?

    Grampa Simpson: Slow down you hussie!

     

    3 votes
  • 27
    3 VOTES

    Grandpa Out

    Grampa Simpson: In a world of thirty-one flavors, we're the cup of water they rinse the scoops in. Grandpa out.

     

    3 votes
  • 28
    5 VOTES

    Hallmark Holiday

    Grampa Simpson: Bah! This is just another Hallmark holiday cooked up to sell cards.

     

    5 votes
  • 29
    4 VOTES

    Open Casket Good

    Grampa Simpson: You two look good... open casket good.

     

    4 votes