Who said what you lookin at Willis?
This line was often spoken by Arnold Jackson, played by Gary Coleman, to his brother Willis (Todd Bridges) on the show Diff’rent Strokes (1978-1985). In 1978, two brothers from Harlem were orphaned and taken in by a wealthy millionaire.
What does Whatcha talkin bout Willis mean?
The show follows a classic “fish out of water” scenario wherein Willis (played by Todd Bridges) and Arnold (played by Gary Coleman) as they try to adjust to living in luxury as well as trying to fit in with high society. The quote is actually the catchphrase of Arnold as he says it multiple times in the show.
Who wrote what you talkin bout Willis?
Alan Thicke sang and co-wrote the theme song. The catchy tune was just as crucial to Diff’rent Strokes as “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” Thick co-wrote the song with his wife, Gloria Loring. The two also collaborated on the theme song for the spin-off, The Facts of Life, with Loring handling the vocals.
Is Gary Coleman Dead?
May 28, 2010Gary Coleman / Date of death
What you talking about meaning?
4 : to mean —used in the phrase “What are you/they talking about?” or “What is he/she talking about?” to show that one is confused, worried, upset, etc., about something that someone has just said Not done well? What are you talking about?
What chu talkin bout Willis was a catchphrase spoken on which 80s television show?
Diff’rent Strokes
As Arnold Jackson, Gary Coleman popularized the catchphrase “Wha’choo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” in the show Diff’rent Strokes.
Who wrote Different Strokes?
While Alan Thicke was best known as a sitcom actor, he was also a successful theme song composer. In some cases, such as the Diff’rent Strokes theme song “It Takes Diff’rent Strokes,” Thicke was even…
Where did Willis come from?
Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings ‘Willis,’ ‘Willys,’ and ‘Wyllys’ and appear in records from 1330.
What are you talking about VS about what are you talking?
“About what are you talking?” is grammatically correct and you might see that construction in writing. However, native speakers would not generally say that. Instead, they would say “What are you talking about?”.
Is what are you talking about rude?
“What are you talking about?” is not rude, but I would consider it to be informal and a bit abrupt. I would not use it to speak to an elder person or to my boss unless I felt very comfortable with them. “What do you mean?” is an excellent and brief alternative.