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Friends are important, dontcha think? Hmmm? I think so…

“Friends are important, dontcha think? Hmmm? I think so. The way I see it, you got friends, and you got your best friend, big difference. To me, a friend's a guy who will help you move. A best friend's a guy who will help you move a body. That's how I look at it.” quote by Dave Attell
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“Friends are important, dontcha think? Hmmm? I think so. The way I see it, you got friends, and you got your best friend, big difference. To me, a friend's a guy who will help you move. A best friend's a guy who will help you move a body. That's how I look at it.”

Dave Attell

About This Quote

Source Stand-up Comedy: Dave Attell's routine, 2000s

Friends provide support; best friends go beyond ordinary help, even in extreme situations.

In simple terms: Friends help; best friends help more.

Key Takeaway

Value true loyalty.

Themes

friendship loyalty support humor trust

Mood

playful reflective

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • moving houses
  • emergency help
  • confiding in friends
  • crisis support

Key Concepts

social bonds altruism extreme loyalty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you distinguish between casual friends and deep allies?
  • How far would you go for a friend?
A Different Perspective

Not all friendships are that intense; risk of enabling harmful behavior.

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