I'm a hit bird, and when Sammy the Seagull needs a lesson taught, the Goose is the guy he calls. Only this last job, I had a little...mishap. Instead of hittin' Freddie Flamingo like I Wass supposed to, I hit Sammy's capo, Johnny Storkanado. And now Sammy, Freddie, Johnny, they're all after me.
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~ Goose's unexplained backstory of why he moved to Nolan's farm.
Goose is an American white pelican and a supporting character from the 2005 film Racing Stripes. He is voiced by Joe Pantoliano.
Gentlemen, don't let the feathers fool ya, this dude's dangerous. He's a killing machine disguised as an idiot!
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~ Reggie Rooster describing Goose the Pelican.
He is a mob-based, city pelican who's in hiding and talks a big talk, but is really a nervous Nellie with a penchant for attempting to defecate on others from the air.
Biography[]
Racing Stripes[]
Goose states that he moved to Nolan Walsh's farm in order to escape several other birds who have placed a hit on him for some unknown reason, and that he was a "hit bird". It is presumably his experiences that render him afraid of loud noises. After an argument with Tucker, Goose decides to show him and Franny his defecting abilities. Mistaking Nolan's weather vane for a real rooster, he aims his feces at it, but instead defecates on real actual Rooster Reggie, causing Goose to crash into the barn door.
Goose helps Stripes follow his dream by destroying Channing's motorcycle-- and puncturing the tire of Nolan's truck-- so she can ride Stripes to work.
When Sandy is captured by Sir Trenton, he revives an unconsious Stripes by pouring water on him. Goose later tries to defecate on him, but misses and instead crashes into a wall, causing a bucket to fall on his head and at Sir Trenton's Mercy. Before Trenton can finish Goose off, Buzz and Scuzz distract the racer and the animals free Sandy and follow Stripes to the race.
In the end, after Stripes wins the race, Tucker finally gives Goose his approval and asks him if he can stay on Walsh Farm. Goose agrees but adds that there's something he has to take care of first. Goose then defecates on the mean boss of the derby Miss Dalrymple for demanding Stripes to be disqualified. He, along with Stripes and the other farm animals, poses for the winning picture.
Memorable Quotes[]
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You see Rusty the rotatin' rooster up there.... huh?! He's about to get Goosed.
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~ Goose, to Tucker before flying towards the barn's Rooter weather vane.
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All right. Listen up, you glue factory rejects. Professor Goose is gonna school yoose on how to take out a motor cycle! Class is now in session. (Reggie Rooster: Will we be tested on this?) Stuff it McNugget!!!
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~ Goose and Reggie Rooster.
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Alright, tough guy! We can do this the easy way, OR... THE HARD WAY!!!
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~ Goose preparing to destroy the Motorcycle.
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Oh?! A spitter?! A spitter huh?! You wanna dance? You wanna piece of the Goose? Heeya hiya! Okasaka! Slap-a-face-a! Break-a-bones-a! Ha, he, ha, he, he, he, ha, he, ha, ha, ha, he!
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~ Goose, destroying the motorcycle.
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You see..... when you call the Goose.... and bada bing!
Bada Boom!
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~ Goose and Tucker, after Goose succeeds in destroying the Motorcycle, before fainting.
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Jeez! I didn't know the goat was packin'!
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~ Goose, upon being startled by Franny.
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Where are you, kid? Where are ya?
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~ Goose attempting to locate Stripes.
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Just when I thought I was out. They pull me back in!
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~ Goose, upon being accepted as part of the rescue plan to save Sandy.
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Hey Moron!!! UP HERE!!! (Sir Trenton: Huh?") Never side against the Family!!!
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~ Goose attempting to attack Sir Trenton.
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Get back here, you chicken! C'mon, I'll fight you with one wing behind my back.
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~ Goose, to Sir Trenton upon getting his head unstuck out of the bucket.
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(Tucker: "Great job, Goose. You make a lousy gangster but you're a stand up Pelican.") Listen ya MUG! I.... I.... Hey? That's the nicest thing a very short horse ever said to me. (Tucker: "Heh heh! Well then why don't you stick around here goose? We make a pretty good team.") Now that's an offer I can't refuse. But first, there's something I gotta take care of.
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~ Goose and Tucker finally becoming friends.
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Say Hello to my little Friend.
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~ Goose getting revenge on Clara Dalrymple.
Trivia[]
Goose has since became a fan favorite among fans due to Joe Pantoliano's iconic voice acting performance.
