A lot of rumors about this guy's death popped up. Drug overdose, car accidents, etc. it's a bunch of bunk Anyway, I saw this movie with a bunch of my friends back when no one had heard of it. We saw a sneak preview in Chicago a couple weeks before it was released, it was great. We got all of our friends to see it when it came out, they loved it too. The bad part is, it became HUGE and very pop-culture. Me and my friends were hoping it be a little indie movie. Anyway, everyone started quoting it. I'd like to officially state that me and my friends were quoting it long before any of those pop culture punks did! Rant over
lol! It's definatly one of the most quotable films ever made! Has anyone seen him on an american tv show going through 10 ways you know your the school loser?
Ya, I think it was Letterman. And to the best of my knowledge the actor that plays Napolean, Jon Heder (sp?) I think, is still alive and is working on two other movies. He was on Leno or one of the other Late Night shows about 2 weeks after the rumour of his death came out. I knew I heard this somewhere, this is why I think it's not true http://www.snopes.com/movies/actors/heder.asp
I've seen it, some guys on my ship own it. Its a funny movie in a crazy kind of way. I like the sceene when him and his brother go to take martial arts lessions
Sorry to pee on everyones paradie, but I thought I had just wasted two hours. It was slowly and boring. The only part I thought was funny was Rex talking about a roundhouse to the face with those pants.
im a member of rex kwaun do and let me tell you, its definatly not a rip off... gosh did you know the guy from the white stripes sang the opening song. sweeet
This is real... ]]]] LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ]]]] Fifty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE 1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2 STATING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND COMMENDING JARED AND JERUSHA HESS AND THE 3 CITY OF PRESTON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOVIE "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE." 4 Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: 5 WHEREAS, the State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity 6 of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and production of "Napoleon Dyna- 7 mite"; and 8 WHEREAS, the scenic and beautiful City of Preston, County of Franklin and 9 the State of Idaho are experiencing increased tourism and economic growth; and 10 WHEREAS, filmmaker Jared Hess is a native Idahoan who was educated in the 11 Idaho public school system; and 12 WHEREAS, the Preston High School administration and staff, particularly 13 the cafeteria staff, have enjoyed notoriety and worldwide attention; and 14 WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's 15 most famous export; and 16 WHEREAS, the friendship between Napoleon and Pedro has furthered 17 multiethnic relationships; and 18 WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics; 19 and 20 WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air qual- 21 ity and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transporta- 22 tion; and 23 WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights a long- 24 honored Idaho vacation destination; and 25 WHEREAS, Rico and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour 26 shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns; and 27 WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha is an example of the 28 importance of the visual arts in K-12 education; and 29 WHEREAS, the schoolwide Preston High School student body elections foster 30 an awareness in Idaho's youth of public service and civic duty; and 31 WHEREAS, the "Happy Hands" club and the requirement that candidates for 32 school president present a skit is an example of the importance of theater 33 arts in K-12 education; and 34 WHEREAS, Pedro's efforts to bake a cake for Summer illustrate the positive 35 connection between culinary skills to lifelong relationships; and 36 WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce and 37 Idaho's technology-driven industry; and 38 WHEREAS, Kip and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy 39 marriages; and 40 WHEREAS, the prevalence of cooked steak as a primary food group pays trib- 41 ute to Idaho's beef industry; and 42 WHEREAS, Napoleon's tetherball dexterity emphasizes the importance of 43 physical education in Idaho public schools; and 44 WHEREAS, Tina the llama, the chickens with large talons, the 4-H milk 2 1 cows, and the Honeymoon Stallion showcase Idaho's animal husbandry; and 2 WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the 3 Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent 4 resolution are "FREAKIN' IDIOTS!" and run the risk of having the "Worst Day of 5 Their Lives!" 6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session 7 of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and the 8 Senate concurring therein, that we commend Jared and Jerusha Hess and the City 9 of Preston for showcasing the positive aspects of Idaho's youth, rural cul- 10 ture, education system, athletics, economic prosperity and diversity. 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the House of Representa- 12 tives and the Senate of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your 13 heart, and thus we eagerly await the next cinematic undertaking of Idaho's 14 Hess family. 15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representa- 16 tives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this 17 resolution to Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Mayor of the City of Preston and the 18 Principal of Preston High School. Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Impact REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT REPRINT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE RS 15236 The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jared and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho. FISCAL NOTE There is no fiscal impact to the general fund. Contact Name: Representative Larry Bradford Representative Max Black Phone: (208) 332-1000
oh dude, at least you didn't go to a university when dave chappelle did that rick james skit... oh my god talk about annoying. hearing a bunch of stupid white kids (i'm white ) yell across campus "i'm rick james...you know the rest". but yeah i'm tired of people quoting napleon dynamite too. though i'm sure you heard the whole dave chappelle crap too, seeing how your in high school. what an aweful time to grow up in huh? btw, i didn't bump this thread first.
I liked it - a little different but definitely funny. I started out disliking alot of the characters but then ended up sympathising with them. Did everyone see the wedding bit at the end? I think my mate fancies Deb.
One of my friends likes her too. It's very cool that the whole 80s fashion thing is making a comeback.
Yeah me too. Never thought it would though. Sorted of started to with the whole Wedding Singer thing - great film!
