Every great action hero has their own epic catchphrase, and I firmly believe that "Die Hard’s" John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, has the absolute cream of the crop. I mean, I don’t know about you, but it never fails to invigorate me whenever I call out, “Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker!”
Thus, I am so relieved that this is the signature line from the 1988 action movie classic (and one of the best Christmas movies ever made, whether or not you agree) and not a significantly less badass option that was suggested on set. Before we get into the "Die Hard" detail that could have changed the hit franchise forever, first allow me to explain where the iconic action movie quote came from.
Thus, I am so relieved that this is the signature line from the 1988 action movie classic (and one of the best Christmas movies ever made, whether or not you agree) and not a significantly less badass option that was suggested on set. Before we get into the "Die Hard" detail that could have changed the hit franchise forever, first allow me to explain where the iconic action movie quote came from.
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00:00Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers!
00:24Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers!
00:30Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers!
00:58Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers!