Betty White has the longest-running entertainment career of any woman in history. She was born on January 17, 1922, and will soon turn 100 โ and sheโs still one of the funniest people to grace the screen
White has been in sitcoms and films, has voiced cartoons, and probably done lots of other work we donโt know about.
But one thing is for certain, Whiteโs energy is far from empty. Sheโs said a lot of funny stuff, and her commentary is always witty.
Take a look at a few of our favorite Betty-isms:
1. Betty White really cares
โWell I love Snickers and I thought, โSure thatโd be fun, why not [participate in the commercial for it]?โ So I got over there early one morning and didnโt know I was going to be in theโฆ ice cold muddy water, but all I had to do was just lie down in it. This poor stunt woman took the dive, she went in. And it was a great stunt that she did, and I got the laugh. Now, really, thatโs unfair when that happens. Sheโs probably sticking pins in a little Betty White doll.โ
2. Aging gracefully
โItโs not a surprise, we knew it was comingโmake the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.โ
3. Older men are attractive
โIโve always liked older men. Theyโre just more attractive to me. Of course, at my age there arenโt that many left!โ
4. White, the wise and witty
โIf the guyโs a cutie, youโve got to tap that booty.โ
5. Sheโs not exactly a kitchen person
โI go out to the kitchen to feed the dog, but thatโs about as much cooking as I do.โ
6. White does have hobbies
โVodkaโs kind of a hobby.โ
7. Her wisdom comes naturally
โAll creatures must learn to coexist. Thatโs why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they canโt mate or the mice would explode.โ
8. Betty White is a generous lady
โNothing better than sharing a drink with a fan โ if you see me out at the club, just tell the bartender to put it on my tab #DrinksAreOnMeโ
Nothing better than sharing a drink with a fan โ if you see me out at the club, just tell the bartender to put it on my tab #DrinksAreOnMe
โ Betty White (@BettyMWhite) July 13, 2016
9. Old school is still cool
โIf youโre walking with your lady on the sidewalk, I still like to see a man walking street-side, to protect the lady from traffic. I grew up with that, and I hate to see something like that get lost. I still like to see that a man opens the door. I like those touches of chivalry that are fast disappearing. If I sound old fashioned, itโs because Iโm as old as I am! But itโs just polite.โ
10. The secret to her long life
โIโm a health nut. My favorite food is hot dogs with French fries. And my exercise: I have a two-story house and a very bad memory, so Iโm up and down those stairs.โ
11. Dirty jokes are earned according to her
โWell, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, itโs got to be funny enough to warrant it. You canโt just have it bawdy or dirty just for the sake of being that โ itโs got to be funny.โ
12. Whiteโs got a different take on being โmanlyโ
โ[Itโs strange that] some people say, โGrow some balls.โ Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.โ
13. Whiteโs got it right
โI donโt care who anybody sleeps with. If a couple has been together all that time (and there are gay relationships that are more solid than some heterosexual ones) I think itโs fine if they want to get married. I donโt know how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your affairs, and donโt worry about other people so much.โ
14. White is gracious, humble, and a true star
โI am still to this day star struck. I look out at this audience and I see so many famous faces, but what really boggles my mind is that I actually know many of you. And Iโve worked with quite a fewโฆ maybe had a coupleโฆ and you know who you are.โ
15. Itโs her positive attitude that keeps her going
โI have no regrets at all. None. I consider myself to be the luckiest old broad on two feet.โ
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