Recess (TV Series)

The Break-In (1997)

Ross Malinger: Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler

Quotes 

• Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler : Tomato Surprise. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the lunchroom.

  Spinelli : Last time I ate this stuff, my gut was on fire for a week. It's like acid!

  Gretchen Grundler : Citric acid, actually. And a carbon base electromagnetically heated to create a synthetic compound which has some, admirable qualities.

  Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler : You mean it's okay to eat?

  Gretchen Grundler : No, I mean if you let it age, it can burn a hole in a concrete floor.

  Vince LaSalle : [the soup eats through Vince's spoon]  It doesn't have too far to go right now.

• Vince LaSalle : How're ya holding out buddy?

  Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler : Oh, ya know, keeping busy. But there is one thing I'd like you guys to do for me.

  Vince LaSalle : What's that?

  Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler : [Grabs Vince by the collar]  Get me outta here!

  Vince LaSalle : T.J. please!

  Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler : I'm going crazy in here you guys! I've counted the ceiling tiles 13 times already! There's 1,678. You here me? ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT!