Matthew mcconaughey in magic mike alright alright alright

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Posted on Oct 5, 2018   Updated on May 21, 2021, 4:52 am CDT

How many times has Matthew McConaughey said: “alright”? We first heard it in the 1993 film Dazed and Confused—one of the McConaughey’s first roles—and we continued to hear it over the actor’s long career. We’ll probably hear him say “alright” many more times in the future.

One YouTuber, Owenergy, uploaded an impressive compilation of every time McConaughey has said “alright” in a film, chronologically, from Dazed and Confused in 1993 to 2017’s The Dark Tower. Check it out:

Through clips from Mud, Magic Mike, Dallas Buyers Club, and even Failure to Launch, the count climbs higher and higher. By the end of the nearly 5-minute video, the count reaches 280 alrights.

It’s definitely not the first time someone has made a compilation video of McConaughey saying his signature line, but it’s impressive that someone took the time to parse through the actor’s entire filmography to make an up-to-date, comprehensive video.

Here’s another compilation of the actor saying “alright” during award shows and TV interviews:

During a 2014 Golden Globes interview, McConaughey said “alright, alright, alright” were the “first words [he] ever said on film.” Now people remember him for the line.

That deserves a place in a hall of fame somewhere, doesn’t it?

*First Published: Oct 5, 2018, 11:10 am CDT

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Matthew mcconaughey in magic mike alright alright alright

Matthew McConaughey recently revealed the origins of his popular dialogue “Alright, Alright, Alright.” Read ahead to know what the actor said.

by Pinkvilla Desk   |  Updated on Nov 02, 2020 05:13 PM IST  |  378.2K

Matthew mcconaughey in magic mike alright alright alright

Matthew McConaughey reveals where his famous ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ dialogue came from

Matthew McConaughey finally revealed how his famous line came to be! During a new interview with NBC News’ Sunday Today With Willie Geist, the 50-year-old actor revealed how he came up with the famous “Alright, Alright, Alright” in one of his first movies Dazed and Confused. “The first three words I ever said on film,” Matthew recalled. “There was not a word written for that entire scene. That’s what [David] Wooderson is about, his car.”

“And I said, ‘Well, I’m in my 1970 Chevelle. There’s one.’ I said, ‘Wooderson’s about getting high.’ I said, ‘Well, Slater’s riding shotgun and he’s always got a doobie rolled up.’ I said, ‘Wooderson’s about rock and roll.’ I said, ‘I got Ted Nugent’s Stranglehold in the 8-track. Here’s three,’” Matthew continued. “And then I heard, ‘Action,’ and I looked up: ‘Alright, alright, alright.’” 27 years later, Matthew doesn’t mind fans still quoting the line to him. “I hear it, I get pictures, people have it tattooed in very sensational places on their body,” Matthew shared.

In case you missed it, last week, Matthew McConaughey revealed that there was a time when he thought about leaving show business and taking up a much different career. In the newest episode of Apple TV+’s The Oprah Conversation, via EW, the 50-year-old Oscar winner shared that he actually almost called it quits for real while he was trying to break away from romantic comedies.

“I dabbled with thinking about other careers,” he shared, revealing that the careers he was considering included high school football coach, symphony orchestra leader, a wildlife guide, and schoolteacher. He was steadfast in his decision at the time, saying that “I was not going back.”

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