Who said sorry charlie

But it was real-life vanity that created the saying. The commercial is a classic shampoo ad with an achingly '80s LeBrock talking into the camera about the product, but it was that first line that became a phenomenon. And a good thing they did too, as the phrase was an instant classic, spreading into a print campaign, and the larger cultural consciousness.

It sounds like something that might have come from a movie, but the line has its origins in a television commercial for an emergency alert device for seniors—and was not meant to be funny at all. The ad, which first appeared in , was for LifeCall, a system that provided the elderly with an electric button that could instantly call emergency services.

It shows a series of snippets of injured or helpless seniors, one of whom shouts the famous line in an unforgettable Yiddish accent. The phrase quickly spread, and was used and parodied all over the place including TV shows like Roseanne and Family Matters. The line is still well known today, even though the commercial is long gone. It seems to be able to pick itself up just fine. In the commercial, the main character, Charlie the Tuna, believes he has good taste and wants to be caught by the Tuna company.

The phrase is now is commonly used as a response to someone who has experienced a rejection. It can be sometimes be seen as an uncaring response. June 28, Throwback: Mac Tonight January 24, Heather Taylor - June 18, What, exactly, is a Motaur?

Imagine the mystical imagery that surrounds the half-human, half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. September 2, All rights reserved. Heather Taylor - June 13, 0. The quote has gone on to become one of the most popular and recognizable phrases in American pop culture.

Leo gave a call over to his animation friends at DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. They immediately thought of me! Some people think my voice sounds a lot like the actor Herschel Bernardi.

We both sound Brooklyn street savvy with a side of Broadway culture. Animation Controls.