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 – and she’s 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 don’t know about.
But one thing is for certain, White’s energy is far from empty. She’s 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
“Well I love Snickers and I thought, ‘Sure that’d be fun, why not [participate in the commercial for it]?’ So I got over there early one morning and didn’t know I was going to be in the… 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, that’s unfair when that happens. She’s probably sticking pins in a little Betty White doll.”
2. Aging gracefully
“It’s not a surprise, we knew it was coming—make 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.”
3. Older men are attractive
“I’ve always liked older men. They’re just more attractive to me. Of course, at my age there aren’t that many left!”
4. White, the wise and witty
“If the guy’s a cutie, you’ve got to tap that booty.”
5. She’s not exactly a kitchen person
“I go out to the kitchen to feed the dog, but that’s about as much cooking as I do.”
6. White does have hobbies
“Vodka’s kind of a hobby.”
7. Her wisdom comes naturally
“All creatures must learn to coexist. That’s why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they can’t mate or the mice would explode.”
8. Betty White is a generous lady
“Nothing better than sharing a drink with a fan – if you see me out at the club, just tell the bartender to put it on my tab #DrinksAreOnMe”
Nothing better than sharing a drink with a fan – if you see me out at the club, just tell the bartender to put it on my tab #DrinksAreOnMe
— Betty White (@BettyMWhite) July 13, 2016
9. Old school is still cool
“If you’re 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, it’s because I’m as old as I am! But it’s just polite.”
10. The secret to her long life
“I’m 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 I’m up and down those stairs.”
11. Dirty jokes are earned according to her
“Well, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, it’s got to be funny enough to warrant it. You can’t just have it bawdy or dirty just for the sake of being that – it’s got to be funny.”
12. White’s got a different take on being “manly”
“[It’s strange that] some people say, ‘Grow some balls.’ Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.”
13. White’s got it right
“I don’t 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 it’s fine if they want to get married. I don’t know how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your affairs, and don’t worry about other people so much.”
14. White is gracious, humble, and a true star
“I 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 I’ve worked with quite a few… maybe had a couple… and you know who you are.”
15. It’s her positive attitude that keeps her going
“I have no regrets at all. None. I consider myself to be the luckiest old broad on two feet.”
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