Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Be a Clown (1992)

Justin Shenkarow: Jordan

Quotes 

• Jordan Hill : [after Batman breaks free from a straightjacket]  He did it! He got free!

  The Joker : They don't make straightjackets like they used to. I should know.

• Timmy Frye : [Joker holds up a dynamite]  What's that?

  Fake Jekko (The Joker) : It's a candle Einstein, except this one blows you out.

• [Batman is trapped in a water tank] 

  Jordan Hill : He can't get out! What's the trick?

  The Joker : That's just it - there is no trick!

  Jordan Hill : No, he'll drown!

  The Joker : That's why they call it a finale!

• Jordan Hill : How can I get to be a great magician like you?

  Fake Jekko (The Joker) : Well, there are three steps. Step one: Run away. Step two: Find a magician with a great act. And step three: Steal it.

• Jordan Hill : But isn't swallowing a sword dangerous?

  The Joker : Watch.

  Jordan Hill : [he demonstrates]  Hey, how did you do it?

  The Joker : [revealing the illusion]  Easy, kid. It's a trick sword. Now you try it.

  Jordan Hill : Uh-uh. You get could get cut.

  The Joker : Hey, if it wasn't risky, I wouldn't enjoy it.

• Mayor Hamilton Hill : [Walking into Jordan's room]  Jordan, stop fooling with those stupid magic tricks. Your party is starting.

  Jordan Hill : They're not stupid, and it's your party.

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : Nonsense. I've invited some children.

  Jordan Hill : Yeah, your friends' kids. I don't even know any of them.

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : I am not going to argue with you, young man. I'll expect you downstairs in five minutes.

• Jordan Hill : I want to be a magician, like you.

  The Joker : Grrr! You...

  [laughing] 

  The Joker : Well, kid, you got step one right. Come on in! I've been thinking about a protege.

• The Joker : [knocking out Batman]  We bagged a big one this time!

  Jordan Hill : He isn't hurt, is he?

  The Joker : Hurt? Heavens! You wound me to the quick. The enemy merely slumbers, no doubt dreaming of more foul deeds to render upon the fair citizens of Gotham. But his fate is not for us to decide.

• Summer Gleeson : Denying reports of a bomb blast at his son's birthday party, Mayor Hill insists the explosion was caused by faulty electrical wiring.

  The Joker : Yeah, right!

  Summer Gleeson : The mayor declined, however, to confirm that his son Jordan is missing.

  The Joker : Missing?

  Jordan Hill : [coming out from his hiding spot]  It's me, Jekko. I ran away.

  The Joker : YOU DID *WHAT*?

• Jordan Hill : [at the party, unaware that "Jekko" is really the Joker]  Could you show us more, please, Jekko?

  Fake Jekko (The Joker) : Sure, birthday boy. I'm saving the best for last.

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : [spoiling the mood]  Jordan, I've got more guests for you to meet.

  Jordan Hill : But, Dad, Jekko was just going to show us a trick.

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : Sorry, but Mr. Wayne is waiting and...

  Jordan Hill : I don't care about Mr. Wayne!

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : Hush. You'll do what I say. Now come on.

  Jordan Hill : [fed up with this selfishness]  It's always what you want. You! You! You!

  [the guests gasp, and Jordan runs away] 

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : [laughs]  Kids.

  [to his cameraman] 

  Mayor Hamilton Hill : Turn that off!

  Fake Jekko (The Joker) : [disregarding this incident]  Oh! Too bad for birthday boy. This last trick is pure dynamite.