45. Rufus T. Firefly
Duck Soup
Due to insistence of the wealthy Mrs. Teasdale, Rufus is named president-dictator of the bankrupt Freedonia. Then he declares war on the neighboring nation of Sylvania.
Look, I don't need to tell you why this is on the list. It's fucking Groucho. One of the most infamous wiseasses in film history. His putdowns are just as infamous as his looks.
Here look at this line: "I could dance with you till the cows come home. On second thought, I'd rather dance with the cows till you came home." All Marx Bros. films are full of lines like these. And Duck Soup has the best ones. I easily could have put any other film here, but chose Duck Soup for the hell of it.
Listen all you need to know is that Groucho is awesome and that you should see "Duck Soup" as soon as possible.
Defining moment: Before meeting with the president of Sylvania, he joyfully describes shaking hands. Only to wonder what would happen if the president didn't shake. His thoughts slowly grow more and more negative until the Sylvanian president finally arrives. A now enraged Grouch slaps his face for his imaginary insults and war is finally declared.
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