Fans of The Addams Family were excited to watch Jenna Ortega in the Netflix spin-off Wednesday and one of the best things about the show is its funny script. It's not a perfect series and there are reasons why critics and audiences aren't so sure about it, including the lack of true Addams Family vibes. But the character banters like never before and works many hilarious insults and bold opinions into her dialogue, which makes for some memorable scenes.
Whether Wednesday is giving her true thoughts on people who use social media or drink black coffee, or she's referring to a time when Uncle Fester got into big trouble, the character has great quotes that are sure to make viewers laugh.
Wednesday Talks About Social Media
"I find social media to be a soul-sucking void of meaningless affirmation."
Every version of Wednesday from The Addams Family likes to analyze the world around her and if she can poke fun at other people, she definitely won't miss that opportunity. It's hilarious hearing this well-known character talk about social media since fans would guess that she has some strict and bold opinions.
While another character might say that they don't enjoy spending time on social media or they prefer real-life interactions, Wednesday has to go one step further. She can insult anyone, anytime, and Jenna Ortega's Wednesday can't help but look down on those who like sharing parts of their lives online. While it's definitely predictable that Wednesday would hate these platforms, it's still entertaining hearing her take on them.
Wednesday References Uncle Fester
“I could eat Girl Scouts for breakfast. Actually I have an uncle who went to prison for that.”
From Thing to Cousin It and Lurch, there are many favorite The Addams Family characters who fans hoped that they would get a glimpse of in the spin-off. Fred Armisen plays Uncle Fester in Wednesday and Jenna Ortega's character makes a hilarious reference to her family member.
This quote is so funny since it shares that Wednesday is incredibly tough but also that her family is unlike anyone else. Fans love rewatching The Addams Family from the early 1990s because it's always a hilarious surprise to see how Wednesday's relatives are misbehaving. They just can't help but get into mischief, which is what makes them so lovable. Fester has a great appearance in the TV series as he hides out at Nevermore Academy and has such a joy for life that it's easy to love him all over again.
Wednesday Hates Black Coffee
"Drip is for people who hate themselves and know their lives have no real purpose or meaning."
While Wednesday shows that using IP can be a crutch, and it's a not a flawless spin-off, it's still fun to see Wednesday go into town and hang out at the local cafe. While it's entertaining to see Wednesday banter with Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan), especially since they become romantically involved, it's also funny to hear this character insult those who love plain drip coffee.
Wednesday takes any opportunity to position herself as opposite anyone else and she even becomes angry and frustrated when talking about caffeine. Fans love Wednesday because she can't even order coffee without needing to speak her mind.
Wednesday Talks About Being A Writer
"I know I’m stubborn, single-minded and obsessive. But those are all traits of great writers. Yes, and serial killers."
Fans love hearing facts about Wednesday and it's cool to see her writing a book in the Netflix spin-off. She spends a lot of time in her room at Nevermore writing and she shares why she feels confident that she's good at it by comparing herself to a serial killer.
Only Wednesday could speak about slasher villains in such a positive, calm, chill way, and this quote is not only hilarious but lets viewers in on how bold and strong the character is. Wednesday will always do things her own way and she knows that she can accomplish anything that she decides to because she is so rigid and disciplined.
Wednesday Loves A Famous Philosopher
"Sartre said, 'Hell is other people.' He was my first crush."
Jenna Ortega is the Scream Queen of 2022 and her roles have been fantastic, including Wednesday. While Wednesday does like Tyler, and in the past she has dated (like her summer camp romance in The Addams Family Values), she's not exactly a "love sick" character or someone who cares about relationships. That's what makes this quote so perfect.
Wednesday's delivery couldn't be better and if fans had to guess who the character would have crushed on when she was younger, a philosopher with a dark sensibility would be it.