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Poll: Spoofed Movie Moments

It's often been said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. So basically, if you find one of your own movie scenes the subject of occasional parody, in our books, you've made it.

These are among some of the most iconic scenes in movies that, because of their immense popularity and influence, have been repeatedly parodied in pop culture. These films, and more specifically these scenes, will therefore forever be etched in our hearts.

Which of these oft spoofed movie moments is your all-time favorite?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Results of 2,346 votes:

  1. 1.

    "Psycho"

     
    The shower scene. From Psycho (1960).
  2. 2.

    Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980)

     
    The "Here's Johnny!" scene. From The Shining (1980).
  3. 3.

    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     
    The "I am your father!" scene. From Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

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