Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is one of the favorite games of 90s kids. The game is a masterpiece and to our knowledge, there isn't any person who does not love the game. The dialogues of the game have become iconic with time and some of them have become meme material which is widely shared on social media platforms. The dialogues and quotes from the game are funny, full of wit, and emotional behavior. In this article, we have compiled some of the best quotes from the game which will make you feel nostalgic.
1. "All we had to do, was follow the damn train, CJ!" - Big Smoke
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This quote by Big Smoke is one of the most memorable lines from the game. It is one of the famous memes showing frustration on social media platforms. It's from the mission "Wrong Side of the Tracks," Big Smoke is on the back of a dirt bike while CJ is trying to chase down Ballas on a train. The mission is notoriously difficult, and players have often struggled to complete it in a single attempt.
2. "Grove Street. Home. At least it was before I fucked everything up." - Carl Johnson (CJ)
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This quote from CJ expresses his attachment and emotions for his home. He was not in Grove Street and left his family when the family needed him the most. He only returned after a long time of 5 years to attend his mother's funeral. He realizes his mistake which sets the tone of the game that he now means business.
3. "It's 'cause I'm too intelligent for this shit, man." - Ryder
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Ryder is one of the most charismatic character of GTA SanAndreas. He is the childhood friend of Carl. He is also an honorable family member of the Grove Street Family. This quote from Ryder shows his personality and how he is confident in every scenario.
4. "Ah shit, here we go again." - CJ
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In the first objective of GTA San Andreas, CJ says this when he returns to Los Santos. Carl admits that he genuinely knows what will happen. Also, he doesn't want it to be done, but he will have to as there is no other choice. It has become a well-known meme on social networking sites and is typically used to convey intense annoyance.
5. "Now you get this straight. We own you. You're ours. We can shit on you from such a height, you'll think God himself has crapped on you. You understand?" - Officer Tenpenny
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Frank Tenpenny is one of the main villains of GTA San Andreas. He is a corrupt police officer and a person who misuses his power very much. He also controls the various criminals in the city. The conversation between him and CJ clearly states that he is going to manipulate CJ for his profit.
6. "And look at you, you're dressed like a h**ker!" - Sweet Johnson
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Sweet Johnson is CJ's brother and the leader of the Grove Street Families. He is committed to protecting his gang's territory and often clashes with rival gangs. This line shows his love for her sister and his concern for the safety of Kendle.
7. "After five years on the East Coast, it was time to go home." - CJ
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The statement from CJ is the opening line of the game which quickly establishes the theme of the game. I have played GTA San Andreas many times and each time this scene creates the same magic. There is some connection with this scene as most gamers have a good memory of GTA San Andreas as their first game of this genre.
8. "Hey hey hey, it's OG Loc, homie, and I'm gonna kick it a little something like this...Hey yo, when I come through up in the place, You don't want me to call with a gun in your face..." - OG Loc
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One of the funny characters of GTA San Andreas is OG Loc. He is famous for his terrible rhymes and raps. He has a very unique personality and he is not a threatening character. He just wants to be a full-time rapper. This rap scene is by far the funniest rap in the history of gaming. (If you know some other rap please share it)
9. "You picked the wrong house, fool!" - Big Smoke
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This line is spoken by Big Smoke when CJ enters Big Smoke's house and Big Smoke mistakes CJ for a burglar. Every line spoken by Big Smoke is an art. The quote easily is one the famous meme.
10. "I'm a motherfucking genius." - Ryder
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The childhood friend of CJ is killed for betraying the Grove Street family and joining the ballas. Shortly before his death, Ryder spoke these words. This line perfectly captures his eccentric personality.
Conclusion
So, these were the top 10 quotes from GTA San Andreas. Not to mention that apart from these there are countless memorable and iconic lines from the game. The characters in the game clearly have distinct styles which can easily be traced.