The film is famous for its endlessly quotable dialogue, much of which became staple pop-culture references. Notable lines include:
: Tommy’s disastrous "Jojo the idiot circus boy" roleplay while trying to sell brake pads to a client. Tommy Boy
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: "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's ass, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". Tommy Boy
: One of Farley’s signature catchphrases from the film.