Baby Boom is an American comedy romantic drama movie that came out in the year 1987. It was directed by Charles Shyer and written by Nancy Mayors. It follows the story of J. C. Wiatt, who is a businesswoman based in New York City. We see, she is in a relationship with an investment broker called Steven.
As the story proceeds, an unknown turn of events take place, and J. C. gets to know about the death of one of her relative. The relative had a baby who is now a responsibility to her. Unfortunately, she had to lose both her job and Steven in the process. Later, she plans to move to Vermont, which leads to many other experiences in her life. Let’s look at some of the most popular quotes of this movie that made it such an epic.
1. “I can’t have a baby because I have a 12:30 lunch meeting.” – Baby Boom
After the death of the relative of Wiatt, the relative’s baby was completely dependent on her. J. C. was a true corporate woman and was also a complete workaholic. She liked spending her brain on professional purposes. With such a turn of events, she was confused as to what decision she should make. She could not have left the baby all alone to die. Hence, she started looking for individuals who could adopt the baby and give him a good life.
Waitt made it very clear that she cannot have the baby as she is dedicated to her work and also has a meeting at 12:30.
2. “One cold mist humidifier, one electric steam vaporizer, one baby thermometer, one baby Tylenol, baby nose drops, baby cough medicine, and what, a bottle of Valium?” – Baby Boom
This quote has been stated concerning the baby. It was stated by the delivery boy who came to the doorstep to deliver a cold mist humidifier, an electric steam vaporizer, a baby thermometer, baby nose drops, and other essential things which should be kept handy if you are having a baby with you.
When all of these things were getting delivered, J. C. Wiatt was shocked and thought that these things did not belong to her. But soon after, she realized that she had ordered all these things for the baby that she was taking care of. She took complete responsibility for the baby.
3. “I need your sister’s name in Wiesbaden – in case of an emergency – and her prison record, if any.” – Baby Boom
This quote was stated by J. C. Wiatt when she was talking to Helga Von Haupt. She was asking for Helga’s sister’s name, who lived in Wiesbaden. We see, she made the statement in a rhetorical tone and asked for her prison record if she had any. This statement was made by her in a sarcastic sense to gaslight Helga. When Helga heard it, she replied to her by saying, “Excuse me.” She was quite sober while replying to her, no matter how sarcastically Wiatt talked to her.
4. “S*x? I can’t even say the word. Not that I was really into it, but when you do not have, and there are no prospects, it is very upsetting.” – Baby Boom
This quote was stated by J. C. Waitt when she was asked about her life. Also, this movie is based on the life of a corporate woman who is a complete workaholic. She says that she has not been into a physical relationship and neither had a prospectus too. It has been extremely difficult for her to cope with what is happening around her. Moreover, she is quite pissed off from the fact that she does not have a life like other women of her age.
5. “There is nothing in this world to get uptight about. We are two summa cum, Laude. We can handle one baby for eight hours.” – Baby Boom
In this statement, Diane Keaton talks about the fascinating stuff which exists in this world. She believes that there is nothing in this entire universe for which we should get uptight. Also, she focuses on the fact that she, along with other women, can handle a baby pretty well. They have been working in corporate culture for quite some time now, and hence, handling a baby will not be as difficult as people perceive it to be. Moreover, she also mentions the fact that all of them are talented and mature enough to handle the baby, even if it is for more than eight hours.
6. “You kind of remind me of a bull terrier of some kind.” – Baby Boom
This quote has been stated by Doctor Jeff Cooper for J. C. Wiatt because of the personality that she has. Wiatt has quite a strong personality and is a complete businesswoman. She has been in this field for quite some time which has molded her into the person that she appears to be. Furthermore, she gets agitated by the fact that the doctor used such a statement for her. She replied to the doctor by commenting that he might be using this statement to all the women he met in his life.
7. “I appreciate you taking the time to chat, but I am not in the mood for idle conversation. So if it should happen again, I think we should both try to ignore each other because I am not one of your students who is going to faint every time you say hello. I am a tough, cold career woman who has absolutely nothing in common.” – Baby Boom
Diane Keaton used these statements for Doctor Jeff Cooper when he tried talking to her. She was in a different state of mind and did not feel like having a conversation with anyone at that time. Moreover, she has extremely pissed off by the doctor and mentioned that both of them should try and ignore each other because that is what they can best do to each other. She considers herself to be a strong woman who does not get affected by the average remarks made by the people around her. Also, she had her own story, and she knew where she belonged. No one could boss around her.
8. “I think you should know from the start that I am a fully charged nanny. I do not argue, nor do I like to be argued with.” – Baby Boom
Helga Von Haupt made this statement while talking to J. C. Waitt and mentioned that she is a fully charged nanny. She will never work for anything which does not fetch her something. All through her life, she has been this way, and she will change for no one. Little did she know that the events would change her into a completely different human being. Furthermore, she added that arguing with anyone is not her virtue, and she stays away from such situations at all costs no matter what happens.
9. “Well Fritz, I am keeping her a little longer than that.” – Baby Boom
In this statement, J. C. Waitt mentions that she had been taking care of the baby for quite some time. Society has a different perspective on anything and everything that a woman does. Waitt made sure that she did not leave the baby alone since the baby had lost his parents. She provided him with all the necessities. Even after doing all of it, she was questioned about her care which made Waitt furious. She had been doing everything that she could do even though it would not fetch her anything.
10. “I need to get out of here! I need to work! I need people! I need a social life!” – Baby Boom
It was getting really difficult for Waitt to lead a life where her main aim was to take care of the baby. She had always been a corporate businesswoman focusing on her career goals. In this situation, she had to take care of the baby and had no social life. She badly wanted to go out, work, have fun and do everything that she used to do. But unfortunately, all of it felt like a dream to her now.
11. “Hi, I’m here for the nanny interview.” – Baby Boom
Waitt felt that she was done taking care of the baby. She planned to hire a nanny so that she could resume her corporate work. To get a nanny, Waitt interviewed to get a potential nanny. This statement was made by one of the characters who came for the interview to take care of the baby whose parents were no more.
12. “Oh, this isn’t JC’s baby; it’s her cousin’s; she’s just keeping her for a few days.” – Baby Boom
This statement has been made so that people around are clear with the fact that the baby Waitt is taking care of is not hers. We see, Waitt lost one of her relatives who had an infant. For the sake of humanity, she took responsibility for the baby so that he was not left alone. She was truly committed to taking care of the baby and arranged for all the necessities that he might need. Although she never had the experience of taking care of a baby, which made her mess things up at times.