Golden Girls - Dorothy's Paper Bird

[@SunBunz]

This is probably my favorite Dorothy monologue in the entire show. It’s just so shamelessly sarcastic, dry, spiteful and HILARIOUS. Bea was always my favorite.

[@desertrose1226]

Bea was the main star tbh.

[@kepo364]

@@desertrose1226 well she is

[@katerinadicamella]

As a kid I used to like rose more but now I absolutely adore Dorothy, she's my champ in the show❤

[@DeeCarroll-vl1qi]

Same here,, brilliant

[@JessicaMerrick13]

@@katerinadicamella Me Too ❤

[@cjc42191]

I love how Rose is so hesitant to ask, she looks like she's really trying to figure it out

[@phoenixnyc]

+cjc42191 And Dorothy's response--"Good question!"--is probably the only time in the entire series she says that to Rose!

[@scarlett6015]

+phoenixnyc you're probably right

[@partyguy101ify]

+phoenixnyc That's probably why Rose was hesitant to ask. She was afraid she would be chastised for asking a dumb question (i.e. sarcasm and a hit on the head with a newspaper).

[@edwardgradidge9612]

And failing miserably

[@greg.pridgen85]

"So you can imagine my heartbreak when one morning I find it dead" I'm in tears every time

[@Heavenzvoice]

Yes the sound of her voice at " dead" . The delivery and timing this woman had was incredible.

[@tomgallowitz]

Tami Hayes And how she responds to Rose, with good question it’s all leading to that final phrase and Sophia’s reaction

[@j2forew974]

I love how she smiles and is so cheery throughout this whole story 😂

[@greg.pridgen85]

@@Heavenzvoice that's the part that makes my side hurts

[@sophie4221]

Someone please explain I wanna get the joke too Pleaseeeee

[@PintheDog]

With how dysfunctional Sophia's parenting was, it's amazing Dorothy turned out as well-adjusted as she did!

[@TheWickedMerman]

PintheDog Not that well-adjusted. Did you see the episode where she's telling the story about her doll and how her sister Gloria ruined it.... LOL

[@PintheDog]

***** Of course! But still better-adjusted than Rose and Blanche turned out!

[@TheWickedMerman]

PintheDog That ain't much competition. Rose is from Saint Olaf and Blanche is the definition of slut lol.

[@playstationsteve]

***** right on lmao

[@playstationsteve]

***** I saw that yesterday was on the floor dying in tears

[@pgfnj0279]

Bea Arthur's sarcasm is top notch in this scene!

[@starsaint]

...which I believed because why would a mother lie? :)

[@Topher1286]

My favorite part of this scene is Dorothy's tone and facial expressions at the line, "So you can imagine my heartbreak when one day I find it dead."

[@mahmamia5100]

I love the way she says "dead." I don't know why, but she reminds me of Ursula from The Little Mermaid when she says that.

[@janehellendrung2123]

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[@alishashay17]

This was my favorite part of the episode too. Especially when Dorothy was calm about this

[@flipstud32]

"Someone used it to restart the pilot light." *Camera on Sophia* XD

[@Heavenzvoice]

Even for Roses simple mind she was like," how does a paper bird die?" Love it!

[@Slothgreedenvy]

Right? It really sold it.

[@KanishQQuotes]

Good question

[@chandlerrose4545]

Probably the only time Dorothy said good question to Rose.

[@junali94]

@@chandlerrose4545 probably the only time Rose ever asked a good question lol

[@psychoboysaz]

Take note all you future actors/actresses. THIS is how you deliver a line. Classic Bea.

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

@Logia dude Bro you're talking to a comment that is a decade old.

[@argumedo12]

I love Bea Arthur's voice, especially when she says "dead"

[@allimimi]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 That’s my part too! 😂😂😂

[@光ちゃん-v6b]

for once rose is confused from a ridiculous story and is asking the logical question

[@alishashay17]

Right.

[@thegreatestman851]

I love how she tells the story with a smile and her signature dry humor

[@alishashay17]

Same. She also tell a story of St. Olaf to a father of a pregnant teen girl & she has the same calm voice

[@wyntersteele1a]

I love Bea's voice during this delivery. The tone is perfect.

[@alishashay17]

Same 😂

[@JazzyFizzful]

I love Dorothy's calmness in the story.

[@movoo6077]

Yet you can feel the tention that she is holding back....and still it remains comical.

[@aph1976]

I'm wondering if Dorothy told that pony/paper bird story to other people because Sophie even said "Not the pony story again".

[@Heavenzvoice]

Sophia’s reaction: “ not the pony thing again” as she shakes her head and rolls her eyes.

[@sofang930]

Awe, I was waiting for the part when Dorothy shouted to her mom, "I NEVER GOT MY PONY!"

[@SunBunz]

Sofang “MY FAVORITE DOLL!!!!”

[@patrickh7695]

SunBunz “Did it herself?....I think not! “

[@davidthaler7018]

@@SunBunz DAMN.....you beat me to it.

[@thebakalord]

“Gloria stole my stick!”

[@TacitaCadence92]

Bea Arthur is perfection.

[@totallytivo]

I wouldn't be surprised if this actually happened to one of the writers of this episode. It has that perfect ring of truth to it.

[@PatroniFan]

I could definitely see my own mother doing something like that.

[@thebakalord]

My mother did this, but instead of a paper bird, she just got a plastic dinosaur and said that God and “Santa” will turn the dinosaur into a dog, so after 7 months of being good, I find it dead when the Rottweiler next door used it as a chew toy.

[@02chevyguy]

I love the way she says "dead".

[@pdxbound81]

we laugh but its stuff like this that creates broken adults

[@goliathsparrow1082]

yep so far 73 by your comment

[@Heavenzvoice]

pdxbound81 Word!!!

[@anitadiaz733]

Yes, is very dark humor. I come from a disfunctional family, but is hymor, just a dark laugh

[@DigiDestined55X]

When my mother was 6 or 7 years old (around 1970 was the year), she won a mini gumball machine at a carnival. She loved that thing. It was red with a glass bowl top, and it took pennies to get your gumballs. For a week she toted it around and offered gumballs to everyone. Then one day her 13-year-old brother wanted a gumball. She told him you needed a penny. He replied that you did not, took her gumball machine, and smashed it on the ground. Glass & gumballs went flying everywhere. My mother cried for 2 days. It was the first thing she ever won, and it was gone in seconds. It didn't make her a broken adult, but she does think about it from time to time. It always makes me kind of sad when I think about it. 😢

[@mtoffo2275]

Stuff like this makes broken adults in first world countries

[@nirvanafatal]

"They very clean" .......LOL !

[@VladSicoe]

I became very attached to that ridiculous paper bird..... :))))

[@cletuswombat2694]

Vlad Sicoe They're very clean..

[@ebromero2]

What's funny about this is the first time I saw it, and before Dorothy answered Rose's question, I was trying to imagine a dead paper bird. The only thing I can picture was an upright paper bird tipped over to its side. Dead. I also love Rose's face when she's trying to process the same thing as well.

[@paperbackonly8438]

Another one of Dorothy’s crowing glories, rivaled only by “That tea is for my mommmmy”

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Dorothy has great one liners

[@MaryTheresa1986]

No wonder Dorothy sent Sophia to Shady Pines. 😂😂😂😂

[@VeryFairygirl14]

You can really hear the veiled rage in her voice

[@Sonicisbadazz]

I only just recently started looking up clips of this show here on KZbin, but if volume of laughter is a measure of quality, this is probably the best clip I've seen. It shouldn't be so hilarious because it's such a horrible thing for Sophia to do to her daughter, but good lord, Dorothy's delivery is just perfect. :)

[@j2forew974]

Sonicisbadazz I love how she just smiles and is so cheery while describing the whole story 😂

[@SunBunz]

J 2forew and she’s SOOOOO pissed at her bitch of mother. 😂

[@davidthaler7018]

Here’s one that had the audience roaring, including a shriek of laughter from one woman. Sophia is writing her will with Rose’s help, but Dorothy finds out that Sophia has been hoarding money and she’s pissed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnO1kIlqhciEkMU

[@shaneyzamora2525]

Rose asked a good question for once.

[@maddie-ob7wb]

this whole scene is so passive aggressive, I love it 😂

[@mtoffo2275]

“They are very clean!”

[@lflagr]

I love how Dorothy told this story knowing in advance that Rose would ask, "How does a paper bird die" lol

[@JeffyJosephNCa]

The way Rose asked the question "How does a paper bird die?", with the serious look, priceless.....

[@alishashay17]

Probably the only time Rose asked a serious question “How does a paper bird die? & Dorothy just answered her question calmly

[@dmoreno168]

"Well ofcourse I had a pet... :)" How I miss her so dearly! Her tone of voice says it all from the moment she opens her mouth I started laughing this line had it all LOL

[@Christine_1985]

The look Dorothy gave Sophia towards the end.🤣🤣

[@markmoretti9122]

I've never seen a better sitcom actor than Bea Arthur. Every Golden Girl is top shelf to be sure, but Bea is unmatched.

[@thejudiblushow]

The one time roses ditsy question actually made sense lol

[@sadetucker2094]

This and the Mrs. Doolittle doll story are my favorite!😂😂😂😂

[@deshaunx776]

Dorothy's life is kind of a mess, and a lot of it is Sophia's fault. These stories are hilarious, but they make the heartfelt moments all the more touching.

[@randomcat4940]

And dont forget the st olaf story when dorothy had a talk with marry's dad

[@SunBunz]

“She didn’t just break it, she made it so the _EYES WOULD NEVER CLOSE AGAIN!_ She made Mrs. Doolittle look like a *MORPHINE ADDICT!”*

[@davidthaler7018]

My FAVORITE doll!!!!!!!!

[@225gurl2]

Another one Was When Describing to Rose how she was a Contestant in a Beauty Pageant when Sophia was the judge!😂 Dorothy " I Practiced that Trombone for Weeks, and there was MA sitting in the front row sucking on a Lemon"!😂😂

[@heathermetz6576]

0:45 “Why would a mother lie?”

[@xanithkl]

bea simply a verrrrry good actor in this scene.

[@sofang930]

Can we just take a moment that Rose asked a good question...good on ya rose.😏

[@MimiLoverLoL]

About time that Rose asked a sensible question.............

[@bitca222]

"How does a paper bird die?" Randomly popped in my head this morning and I just had to watch this scene again and get the entire story 😂😂😂

[@jamiecoyne1494]

Love it, Bea Arthur's timing was just spot on.

[@jennasmith9309]

Rose's stories: St Olaf Blanche's stories: Sex and the South Sofia's stories: Sicily Dorothy's stories: My entire life sucked

[@wisecurrentgleefulgamesoff3966]

HAHA, GOOD ONE!👍🏻

[@desertrose1226]

Aww Dorothy! She’s the most relatable one though!

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

😂I am reminded of the episode where Blanche was going on about what a gorgeous baby she was (pink cheeks, button nose, ruby lips, ringlet curls) and Dorothy countered with, "I was the tallest baby in the history of New York and had a rash on my head till I was two," 🤣

[@babbybobabs8701]

yeah thats basically it

[@triciajohansen7124]

Well, she had stories about Brooklyn.

[@andrewnadeau5357]

Not the pony thing again. This show kills me

[@seithdaniel9013]

For months I'd only watched Golden Girls through compilations on KZbin. This was the very scene, the exact moment that made me make a Hulu account to watch the entire show.

[@Jbellaire]

I've always loved this show, and it's sad Bea has passed away...I'll miss her. R.I.P.

[@alishashay17]

Rue , Estelle & Betty are gone too.

[@GuidoJuno]

I laughed so hard when I first watched the episode with this particular Dorothy story. And up until today it is one of Dorothy's stories that makes me laugh the most. I don't know why. I think it's meanly because of the way she tells it rather than the story itself. That Bea Arthur truly was a genious of acting, may she rest in Peace.

[@RougaFang]

LOL this is what happens when you dont get them a pony :P

[@Slothgreedenvy]

0:25 "You know, the kind you have to twirl over your head to get them to tweet?" Rose: (skeptical) "And that was your pet?" Sophia: (defensive) "They're very clean." ROFL

[@clement2780]

Attached to that ridiculous paper bird

[@carlobellegambe3403]

This show is pure, absolute, perfect genius

[@PIPZZZ02]

What this lady could do with a line.. Brilliant stuff. Thanks for posting

[@kittenclysm116]

Just like the girls' spirits, this show will NEVER die. Long live the GG!!

[@kimzapanta91ify]

Moral lesson: Our parents are the biggest liars of your lives. 😂😂😂

[@lazarelazaro52]

They are very clean!

[@brittbrat101ify]

WHY WOULD A MOTHER LIE!!!--BEST PART..lol

[@toddbeaton1512]

the golden girls are so amazing

[@edgarfilho6129]

Poor Dorothy! I love them.

[@indigothecat]

Bea Arthur could deliver any line and make it 3 times better.

[@jody808]

RIP Bea Arthur, i loved Maude

[@stepha2642]

I love the idea of her constantly bringing up the pony thing.

[@Sbaxter1989]

How does a paper bird die????

[@voldielocks]

This is one of my favorite parts from the entire series! I love this!!

[@clement2780]

Theyre very clean, paper birds that is

[@freddiecoleman7497]

One of my favorite moments ever on The Golden Girls. Still laugh hard every time I see it 😂

[@meow062897]

Dorothy: So everyday I'm being very good and praying and looking for any sign of life, and becoming very attached to that ridiculous paper bird. So you can imagine in my heartbreak when one morning I find it dead. Rose: How does a paper bird die? Dorothy: Good question! Someone used it to restart the pilot light.

[@KatieWagnerFan]

Good question. Someone used it to restart the pilot light

[@81Skippy]

Their home looks so comfortable.

[@Pippa-pw3qw]

This is hilarious 🤣 "They're very clean!!" Lol 👌

[@birdofshade]

my mom bought me a paper fish. I feel Dorothy's pain.

[@lalalalalalwlla]

birdofshade did the fish die?

[@christergoode6465]

Vedran Iljazović It probably drowned when s/he decided to see if it could swim.

[@brnleague99]

RIP Bea Arthur. The Golden Girls is a classic show and you will be missed.

[@cappricorn29]

this is one of my all time fav of bea-dorthy cuz why would a paper bird die ask rose it seems she FINALLY graps a concept of conversation after all this time LOL love it then bea says Some one used it to lite a pilot how cruel LOL

[@ExcelsiorElectric]

I think this is my favorite hairstyle for Dorothy.

[@sirlancelote8290]

This video should be played non-stop in a museum as an example of great comedy.

[@randombrokeperson]

Bea would have made a better live action Maleficent than Angelina Jolie. She very nearly looks like her (and Aurora's mom) without the huge chin, had the voice for it, height/build, etc.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

Bea Arthur was the first choice to voice Ursula in *The Little Mermaid,* but she turned it down.

[@SunBunz]

musicaltheatergeek79 aww bummer!

[@desertrose1226]

@@musicaltheatergeek79 Snow White’s evil Queen! Bea would have been perfect!

[@jareklee9690]

This is so funny because it's so relatable. As a kid, we used to relight our pilot light many times except we used paper towels...lol

[@yahhello]

how does a paper bird die? xD

[@James-em9qz]

Comedy gold...this was classic Bea!!!

[@RK-ep8qy]

Damn that kind of stuff fucks up a kid 😂

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

How did any of them keep a straight face?!!!!

[@jockclipper3349]

This is a masterpiece of comedic acting and writing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@victorbrown1316]

R.I.P The Golden Legends 👑👑👑👑.

[@frenchyontravel]

Excellent 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aquatix]

Hmm...one of Rose's most 'appropriate' questions...

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

"I used to have a pet dog, a snouzer named wawa." Idk the episode.

[@SDCsRevenge]

2 people never owned a paper bird!

[@02chevyguy]

now 16

[@zackc.8015]

Funny because in real life Dorothy was a huge dog lover.

[@candiceperry7916]

Betty White is my favorite actress

[@samlsd9711]

I would definitely make a paper bird. 😆😂🤣😭

[@andrew4patrick]

And I wonder who the "Someone" was, eh Sophia?

[@andreanicole2290]

I love this scene this episode was hilarious!

[@4160boy]

andreanicole2290 uuu

[@edehghani7839]

Vow , dorothy s blouse is stunning

[@MrSebboxxx]

.... hard childhood :-)

[@rexcorvorum4262]

THE SASSSSSS

[@libramuscle4u]

why would a mother lie??? SO FUNNY, ROTFLMAO!!!!

[@peacnluv]

Wonderful scene! See that Rose? That's how you tell a story! hehehehe! Dorothy is equal parts acid wit, sarcasm and humor :D

[@liddlebopeep]

@HUSKY57887 Bea Arthur was actually older than Estelle Getty by one year in real life.