"statistically, it's the safest way to travel

[kal-el returns]

"statistically, it's the safer way to travel"... a nod to the superman movies...Smallville just keeps getting better!

[curiosity]

OMG, I can't believe he said that! This episode was even better than Instinct. I hope they keep this up. Please tell me Lois is in the next episode.

[theotherJane]

I LOVED this episode!

[Liquid-Prince]

I laughed at that. Awesome nod.

[Aloof]

AWESOME. He was caring about her safety!

[WickedJenn]

Hello SUPERMAN LINE!

Squeeeeeeeeeee!!

[Guidron]

yeah, that was awesome HAHA

[LightSeeker]

Loved, loved, loved the Superman reference. One of my favorite lines of the night

[Skywalker]

Loved that line.

Haven't geeked out during Smallville in a LONG time...

[mistaguitarmasta]

That was this episode's major geek-out moment. Even I LOVED it, and I really didn't enjoy the movies much at all.

[Smallville6]

Can someone tell me what that has to do with the movies please?
I've never seen them (I know! I know!)
Thanks :)

[roccanater]

Awesome line!

[6-Super-Man -5]

Now that was awesome!

[Alexander III]

Didn't know it was Superman's line, I did not know geez!

[cksidekick]

Can someone tell me what that has to do with the movies please?
I've never seen them (I know! I know!)
Thanks :)


whenever Supes saves an airplane from crashing he always makes shure to tell everyone that statistically, it is still the safest way to travel..:)

GREAT anvil BTW!! :cool::cool:

[ginevrakent]

Can someone tell me what that has to do with the movies please?
I've never seen them (I know! I know!)
Thanks :)

This clip might clear things up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwUhTlnOKh8

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

AWESOME. He was caring about her safety!

Hey, this is off-topic, but why does it say you're "New in Town"? You have over 6,000 posts?

[krpto]

whenever Supes saves an airplane from crashing he always makes shure to tell everyone that statistically, it is still the safest way to travel..:)

GREAT anvil BTW!! :cool::cool:

yup said in superman one after saving lois from the helecopter and in superman returns after saving everybody from the space plane.

[skylar]

Tom did a very good job with that line
he made it believeable.

[cksidekick]

off topic, but Bryan singer doesn't even know that Superman parts his hair on the OTHER side...you cannot make as S curl with his part on his right side...:mad:grrr...it just gets my goat...sorry for the rant...:p

[unfocused]

Great line. Thanks Tom.

[silverdragon]

it was a bloody brilliant line and tom delivered perfectly

[RJLCyberPunk]

"statistically, it's the safest way to travel"... a nod to the superman movies...Smallville just keeps getting better!
Indeed that was a really cool nod!:D

[Smallville6]

This clip might clear things up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwUhTlnOKh8

Thanks so much! :D

[zorasuperman]

omgosh forget about hte whole its the safest way to travel lol
the way he held out hte elevator for her to get in was sooooooooo sweet
lol im just kidding everything was really sweet

[you_smell_terrific]

I squeeled really loudly and my mom was like, what O_o? LOL

[Routh]

It was awesome. Gave me chills! I love anything that connects TW with CR, and to an extent BR.

[kal-el_Girl]

This clip might clear things up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwUhTlnOKh8

darn it you beat me to it! I was about to post the same link from youtube! great line, great man (CR)

[vezz801]

THAT LINE WAS AWESOME! I was watching Superman Returns before Smallville was on, and as soon as Clark said that to Lois, i Immediately thought (as I have with other moments this season): SUPERMAN.

[SteveS]

Actually, I did find that line funny and it was from ClarkMan.

[Karafan1]

I must have really been off my game tonight. I didn't even make a connection to the 1st Superman when he said "Statisticly, it's the safest way to travel"!!! I look for Superman movie references all the time in every episode, but somehow that went right over my head! That's pretty embarassing for me since I have the 1st Superman movie dialoge memorized..

[pizzahead2490]

it was funny cause i was thinking omg he is freaking superman.

[Ginx]

Loved the line and the way it was delivered :) Classic

[geminis]

And he looked up after he said it!


Fly, Clark, fly!!!!!!!!!!! You know you want to. You know you can.

[number8]

That was a classic line, with a great delivery by Tom. :D

Awesome.

[Zod_Guy]

At the end when Clark tells Lois that the elevator is "statistically speaking, it is the safest.." This was the same line that Superman told the passengers in the plane that he rescued in Superman Returns.

[Titan27]

That line was the same line Christopher Reeve told Margot Kidder in the original: Superman the Movie. So it all traces back to Reeve's movie. It was just a little different from the SR & original Superman movie.

[Bane]

At the end when Clark tells Lois that the elevator is "statistically speaking, it is the safest.." This was the same line that Superman told the passengers in the plane that he rescued in Superman Returns.

That line did not originate in "Superman Returns" but I did catch it, and he delivered it perfectly.

[TECHWON]

That line was the same line Christopher Reeve told Margot Kidder in the original: Superman the Movie. So it all traces back to Reeve's movie. It was just a little different from the SR & original Superman movie.

HMM...STILL A GOOD LINE THOUGH

[LexFactor]

I'm not sure how a lift/elevator is safer than stairs but it was a really cool nod to the films.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

Classic!

[Fallen One]

I know SQUEEing is a lady-like thing to do. But I came pretty damn close to doing it when he said this. I covered my mouth and said "ohmygod".

Of all the iconic lines, that one has to be near the top. I never thought we would hear that line on Smallville. And they use the line for an elevator instead of a plane. Genius!


I'm not sure how a lift/elevator is safer than stairs but it was a really cool nod to the films.


A lottt of people get injured falling down stairs. Especially the elderly and the handicapped.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYQQD0esQ0 And thats just the first example I found. She's not elderly or handicapped though.

[LexFactor]

I know SQUEEing is a lady-like thing to do. But I came pretty damn close to doing it when he said this. I covered my mouth and said "ohmygod".

Of all the iconic lines, that one has to be near the top. I never thought we would hear that line on Smallville. And they use the line for an elevator instead of a plane. Genius!



A lottt of people get injured falling down stairs. Especially the elderly and the handicapped.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYQQD0esQ0 And thats just the first example I found. She's not elderly or handicapped though.

I didn't really think of that. But at least they don't break down.

[Titch22]

"statistically, it's the safest way to travel"... a nod to the superman movies...Smallville just keeps getting better!

I loved that he said that. I literally went SQUEEEE!!!

[HornFan02]

Eh, stairs/elevators ... I thought it could have been saved for a more appropriate scene, but it was cool to hear that line

[Superman's Girl]

You know Clark...safety first ;)!

[6-Super-Man -5]

You know Clark...safety first ;)!

:rotfl:

- Hope for Season Nine

[alejandrita439]

i loved that line :D

[geminis]

I didn't really think of that. But at least they don't break down.

But if the elevator were to break down, Clark would be there to protect her. :)

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I know SQUEEing is a lady-like thing to do. But I came pretty damn close to doing it when he said this. I covered my mouth and said "ohmygod".

Of all the iconic lines, that one has to be near the top. I never thought we would hear that line on Smallville. And they use the line for an elevator instead of a plane. Genius!



A lottt of people get injured falling down stairs. Especially the elderly and the handicapped.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYQQD0esQ0 And thats just the first example I found. She's not elderly or handicapped though.

Ohmygod, what a clip!

And I'm proud of you for getting in touch with your feminine side and almost squeeing. BTW, though, non-ladylike ladies squee, too. ;)

[Meteror Freak]

I love that line!!! But a part of me wishes they would have saved it for a helicopter or a plane, something that flies. Not an elevator. But I'm still happy! Yay for nods!!!

[nk_84]

"statistically, it's the safer way to travel"... a nod to the superman movies...Smallville just keeps getting better!

haha I didn't catch onto that! Nice one, for sure that's a nod in the right direction.

[supes0]

This line and the Superman background music were great nods to the movie verse.

[OutlawAdamKnight]

Great line, sort of forced to me though.

I mean: An Elevator is SAFER than taking the Stairs? How?

[4Clana]

When he said that to Lois I thought OMG Superman! Great delivery!

[Billy Jor-El]

Dang right it was the line of the night :) Caught it immediately, and don't forget that Brandon said the same thing in SR.

[alienkinfolk]

I know SQUEEing is a lady-like thing to do. But I came pretty damn close to doing it when he said this. I covered my mouth and said "ohmygod".

Of all the iconic lines, that one has to be near the top. I never thought we would hear that line on Smallville. And they use the line for an elevator instead of a plane. Genius!



A lottt of people get injured falling down stairs. Especially the elderly and the handicapped.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYQQD0esQ0 And thats just the first example I found. She's not elderly or handicapped though.
:rotfl::rotfl:

[Bizarrolover]

I'm not sure how a lift/elevator is safer than stairs but it was a really cool nod to the films.


As someone who fell from a stair, rolled down several steps, hit the rail and then had a two story freefall (I'm not kidding, it really happened to me, I broke an arm and a leg in that fall) I completely agree with Clark. Elevators are much safer than stairs, especially when you are wearing high heels.

Anyway that was such a great nod at the movies that I loved it.

[queenelizabeth]

Ya that was a very nice line- I love how concerned Clark is about Lois!

[Liquid-Prince]

Top notch delivery by Tom.

[oqllcksmallville]

i've been going on about this line , since thursday !
- I ABSOLUTLEY LOVED THAT LINE !
.. and the fact that it wasn't used to just anyone ,
it was used to Lois Lane. <3
- that made it all the more better .
THAT LINE IS A LEGEND .
&& , the fact that Smallville used it ..
THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST SEASON OF SMALLVILLE .
- Tom Welling WAS THE BESST , when he delivered this line .
For Sure going to be a season 9 ; if things keep going this way !

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As someone who fell from a stair, rolled down several steps, hit the rail and then had a two story freefall (I'm not kidding, it really happened to me, I broke an arm and a leg in that fall) I completely agree with Clark. Elevators are much safer than stairs, especially when you are wearing high heels.

Anyway that was such a great nod at the movies that I loved it.
awwwwwwwwwwwww , <3
- oh crap , broke an arm and a leg ?
.. i'd be a LOSER ! , and try to sue . = P
LOOOLLL , haha !
Elevators RULE . = )

[Khyla]

...
A lottt of people get injured falling down stairs. Especially the elderly and the handicapped.
... She's not elderly or handicapped though.

But on Smallville, it seems that elevators are a lot more hazardous. :lol: :\

[oqllcksmallville]

in Smallville almost everything is . ^ :lol:

[Alicia Chipy]

Loved it.
Can't wait for Lois to ask Clark:"Do you like pink?"

[Mr. Clark Kent27]

Clakr really said...

Stastistically, this is the safer way to travel.

[KelterDai]

"statistically, it's the safer way to travel"... a nod to the superman movies...Smallville just keeps getting better!

Is this the first time SV has Clark doing a Superman reference? I don't remember any others coming from Clark, but this one was great. I totally grinned when he said that.

So awesome!:D

[flying_girl]

AWESOME. He was caring about her safety!

omgosh forget about hte whole its the safest way to travel lol
the way he held out hte elevator for her to get in was sooooooooo sweet
lol im just kidding everything was really sweet

You know Clark...safety first ;)!

Ya that was a very nice line- I love how concerned Clark is about Lois!

clark did not say that to lois because he cared about her safety, he was just trying to get her in the elevator because she had been avoiding him and he wanted to make her uncomfortable about saying she loved him. he finally got a chance to talk to her about it so hes taking it.

[kryptonian13]

when he said this i couldn't belive it. i only believed it when i rewatched the episode.i never, ever imagined that clark would ever say that in smallville. ( i just hope that later in this season they put up more superman references)

[kal-el_Girl]

I must have really been off my game tonight. I didn't even make a connection to the 1st Superman when he said "Statisticly, it's the safest way to travel"!!! I look for Superman movie references all the time in every episode, but somehow that went right over my head! That's pretty embarassing for me since I have the 1st Superman movie dialoge memorized..

you should be ashamed of yourself!! LOL JK ;)
Like you saids you had an off day, you're forgiven, specially since I missed it too! :rotfl:

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in Smallville almost everything is . ^ :lol:

exactly like in "whisper" when clark went to a jewerly shop and ended up blind... ups. :eek:

[LoisL]

Tom, delivering that classic Movieverse Superman line, was every bit as perfectly Superman as he was perfectly Clark-y when he wore those thick glasses for 2 seconds in Apocalypse/Noir. :)

That line pleased me immensely - especially that it was being appropriately used on Lois (wouldn't have felt quite the same observed to anyone else).

[Schmidter]

what was already written... A long time since I geeked out about Smallville, but with last episode I did some, but with this I did ALOT!

GREAT to see smallville back at it's fullest!!! :)

[Sweetie]

It though it sounded familiar :D

A classic superman's quote.He's becoming the man of steal more and more this season.Keep it up the good work,Tom;)

[Hopefulsuicide]

i think it was stuck in a little sloppily just because they know the fans will love it...

it was nice, but i could have done without it, cause i just kept thinking a) since when does Clark have an opinion and any information on the statistics of elevator travel b) since when is is statistically safe than stairs anyway?

[BULLITT]

Dreaming is likely the safest way to travel.

[curiosity]

i think it was stuck in a little sloppily just because they know the fans will love it...

it was nice, but i could have done without it, cause i just kept thinking a) since when does Clark have an opinion and any information on the statistics of elevator travel b) since when is is statistically safe than stairs anyway?

He was just trying to get Lois in the elevator, so it was probalby a joke or something on his part. It fit completely he would say that, since he says it in the future about planes. IMO.