TV Nation

If you're like me, and I know I am, you often encounter personal catchphrases that you've inadvertantly stolen from television (such as the catchphrase in this sentence, stolen from MST3K). When it occurs subconsciously, it always comes as a bit of a shock. Such was the case when I heard Jeff Spicoli utter the phrase, "I know that dude!" on TBS tonight. I've been using that at parties and sidewalk encounters for years. So, my most sincere apologies to the writers of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, "The Simpsons," "The Ali G Show" and When Harry Met Sally. I steal, because I love.