15 Things Our Favorite TV And Movie Characters Would Probably Say About Voting

"Just vote! What, like it’s hard?” —Elle Woods

1. Michael Scott from The Office:

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"Damn it, guys! I already told you. Voting first, then parkour."

2. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde:

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“Just vote! What, like it’s hard?”

3. Hermione Granger from Harry Potter:

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"I’m hoping to do some good in the world. That means voting for a leader who would make Dumbledore proud."

4. Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air:

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"I'm gonna make my Uncle Phil proud by voting. That's the best way to keep your neighborhood fresh."

5. Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation:

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"I am a goddess, a glorious female warrior. My most sacred task in the universe is voting. The president is the ultimate role model for the next generation of little girls who will end up on my wall of inspirational women one day! So, you could say voting is the most important thing in my life. Okay, that and JJ’s waffles."

6. T'Challa from Black Panther:

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"I have offered Wakanda my blood, sweat, and tears to ensure my home has a worthy leader. Do not neglect your duty. Stand up and do what is right."

7. Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games:

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"I had to incite a whole revolution to get Panem a decent president. All you have to do is vote. Figure it out."

8. Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings:

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"YOU SHALL NOT PASS! Unless you vote, of course. Then you’re welcome to join the fellowship."

9. Jane Villanueva from Jane the Virgin:

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"My abuelos did not immigrate here from Venezuela for me to sit on my butt during elections. I’m proud to live in a country where my voice matters, and I’m not going to throw that away."

10. Edward Cullen from Twilight:

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"Alice sees this election being the most important one in this country’s history. Why anyone would bet against Alice, I can’t imagine. So whether you’re a human, a vampire, or a werewolf, go out and vote."

11. Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries:

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"I’ve worked hard to become the best Queen of Genovia I can be. Now, it’s your turn to help your country. You don’t have to take princess lessons, give public speeches, or move around the world like I did. All you have to do is vote!"

12. Cristina Yang from Grey's Anatomy:

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"As a doctor, I do my best for my patients. But you need to cut the crap and vote to make sure your government is giving you the best healthcare options."

13. Cher Horowitz from Clueless:

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"Like you'd ever catch me passing on a chance to register my opinion and make Daddy proud? As if!"

14. Bonnie Bennett from The Vampire Diaries:

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"Grams taught me that there’s nothing more important in life than taking care of the people you love. The easiest way to do that is vote."

15. And finally, Sailor Moon from Sailor Moon:

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“I am Sailor Moon, the champion of justice. On behalf of the moon, I will punish you if you don’t vote!”

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