The X-Files (TV Series)

Humbug (1995)

Michael J. Anderson: Mr. Nutt

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• [after correcting Mulder's assumption that he was a circus performer] 

  Fox Mulder : I'm sorry. I meant no offense.

  Mr. Nutt : Well, why should I take offense? Just because it's human nature to make assumptions about people purely on the basis of their physical appearances? Why, I've done the same thing to you, for example. I've taken in your all-American features, your dour demeanor, your unimaginative necktie design, and concluded that you work for the government... an FBI agent. But you see the tragedy? I have unconsciously reduced you to a stereotype, instead of regarding you as a specific, unique individual.

  Fox Mulder : But I am an FBI agent.

• Mr. Nutt : Just because I'm not of so-called average height does not mean I must receive my thrills vicariously. Not all women are attracted to overly tall, lanky men such as yourself. You'd be surprised how many women find my size intriguingly alluring.

  Fox Mulder : You'd be surprised how many men do as well.

• [to his dog, after The Conundrum drops off Dr. Blockhead's check] 

  Mr. Nutt : So tell me, Commodore, why are the weirdos the only ones who pay their rent checks in advance?

  [Commodore starts barking at the door] 

  Mr. Nutt : I warn you, you tattooed cretin, I have a licensed firearm and am more than eager for an opportunity to use it!