25+ Quirky Quotes from The Emperor’s New Groove That'll Make You Go ‘Bring It On!’

Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove is a classic from the early 2000s that remains a fan favorite. The film features the dryly witty David Spade as Emperor Kuzco, who finds himself transformed into a llama by his scheming former advisor, Yzma (voiced by the legendary Eartha Kitt). He teams up with the kind-hearted llama herder, Pacha (the always wonderful John Goodman), to reclaim his throne. Patrick Warburton provides comic relief as Kronk, Yzma’s well-meaning but dim-witted henchman, while Wendie Malick portrays Pacha’s devoted wife, Chicha. The film is packed with memorable lines and hilarious moments that have made it a source of endless quotes among Disney enthusiasts. If you’re in need of a laugh, check out these iconic quotes that still resonate today.

Here are some of our favorite quotes from this llam-azing movie:

“Ah, how shall I do it? Oh, I know! I’ll turn him into a flea, a harmless little flea, then put that flea in a box, and that box inside another box, and then I’ll mail that box to myself, and when it arrives, I’ll smash it with a hammer! It’s brilliant, I tell you! Genius!” — Yzma
Pacha: “I thought you were a changed man.” Kuzco: “Come on, I had to say something to get you to take me back to the palace.” Pacha: “So all of it was a lie?”
“This is Yzma, the emperor’s advisor. Living proof that dinosaurs once roamed the Earth.” — Kuzco
Pacha: “We’re on our honeymoon.” Server: “Bless you for coming out in public.”
“I gotta go wash something.” — Chicha
“You know, it’s a good thing you’re not a big fat guy or this would be really difficult.” — Kuzco
Yzma: “And so, it is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden departure of our beloved prince, taken from us so tragically on the very eve of his 18th birthday.” Kronk: “Poor little guy.” Yzma: “His legacy will live in our hearts…” Kronk: “He never had a chance.” Yzma: “Well, he ain’t getting any deader. Back to work.”
“Our moment of triumph approaches! Haha haha ha! It’s dinnertime!” — Yzma
Yzma: “What?! A llama?! He’s supposed to be dead!” Kronk: “Yeah, weird.” Yzma: “Let me see that vial.” Yzma: “This isn’t poison! This is extract of llama! Oooh.” Kronk: “You know, in my defense, your poisons all look alike. You might think about relabeling some of them.”
Kronk: “Oh! Yzma! Yzma’s in your chair!” Kuzco: “Very good, Kronk! (holds up dog treat) Get the snack! Get the snack!”
“Whoa! Look at those wrinkles. What is holding this woman together?” — Kuzco
Yzma: “Why, I practically raised him.” Kronk: “Yeah, you’d think he would’ve turned out better.” Yzma: “Yeah