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A devastating scene in ''The Social Network'' reminds us that nothing says goodbye like getting one last dig in; for proof, see scenes from ''The Hangover,'' ''Friends,'' ''Waiting to Exhale,'' and more
By Sandra Gonzalez and Emily Exton Updated October 05, 2010 at 02:00 PM EDT
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The Social Network, Jesse Eisenberg | THE SOCIAL NETWORK ''You're going to be successful and rich. But you're going to go through life thinking that girls don't like you because you're…
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK
''You're going to be successful and rich. But you're going to go through life thinking that girls don't like you because you're a tech geek. I want you to know, from the bottom of my heart, that won't be true. It'll be because you're an a--hole.'' —Erica Albright (Rooney Mara) breaking up with Mark (Jesse Eisenberg) after hitting her limit on his condescending manner.

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The Hangover | THE HANGOVER ''You...You're [ pained pause ] a bad person. Like all the way through to your core.'' —Stu (Ed Helms) breaking up with his…

THE HANGOVER
''You...You're [pained pause] a bad person. Like all the way through to your core.'' —Stu (Ed Helms) breaking up with his controlling girlfriend Melissa (Rachael Harris).

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TITANIC ''I'd rather be his whore than your wife.'' —Rose (Kate Winslet) as she spits in Cal's (Billy Zane) face.
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''I'd rather be his whore than your wife.'' —Rose (Kate Winslet) as she spits in Cal's (Billy Zane) face.

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Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon | LEGALLY BLONDE ''Elle, if I'm going to be a senator, I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn.'' —Warner (Matthew Davis) to Elle (Reese…
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''Elle, if I'm going to be a senator, I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn.'' —Warner (Matthew Davis) to Elle (Reese Witherspoon)

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Friends, David Schwimmer, ... | FRIENDS ''We are sooooo over.'' —Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) ''[ Fake cries ] FINE BY ME!'' —Ross (David Schwimmer)

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''We are sooooo over.'' —Rachel (Jennifer Aniston)
''[Fake cries] FINE BY ME!'' —Ross (David Schwimmer)

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Diane Keaton, The First Wives Club | THE FIRST WIVES CLUB ''I am very sorry I ever met you, and I'm sorry I allowed myself to love you for all those years.…
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THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
''I am very sorry I ever met you, and I'm sorry I allowed myself to love you for all those years. I'm sorry I did nothing but be there for you, every minute, of every day and support you in your every move. I'm SORRY!'' —Annie (Diane Keaton)

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Office Space, Ron Livingston | OFFICE SPACE ''We're through. Oh, and one more thing, I'VE BEEN CHEATING ON YOU.'' —Anne (Alexandra Wentworth) breaking up with Peter (Ron Livingston) on his…

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''We're through. Oh, and one more thing, I'VE BEEN CHEATING ON YOU.'' —Anne (Alexandra Wentworth) breaking up with Peter (Ron Livingston) on his answering machine

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Kate Hudson, ... | HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS [ Drunkenly singing on stage, to the tune of ''You're So Vain'']: ''You fooled me to win…

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[Drunkenly singing on stage, to the tune of ''You're So Vain'']: ''You fooled me to win a bet and you should feel ashamed'' —Andie (Kate Hudson)
''You took me to a g------ed Celine Dion concert. You made me miss the big game'' —Ben (Matthew McConaughey)
''Oh, smart guy?s a rhymer. Well, do we want everybody to know your lovemaking's laaaaame'' —Andie
''Oh, 'cause you named my penis, you named my penis, youuuuu named my penis after a dame!'' —Ben

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Gone With the Wind, Clark Gable | GONE WITH THE WIND ''You're such a child.'' —Rhett (Clark Gable) ''I only know that I love you!'' —Scarlett (Vivien Leigh) [ cries ] ''That's…

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''You're such a child.'' —Rhett (Clark Gable)
''I only know that I love you!'' —Scarlett (Vivien Leigh) [cries]
''That's your misfortune... Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.'' —Rhett

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Annie Hall, Diane Keaton, ... | ANNIE HALL ''I know. A relationship, I think, is...is like a shark. You know, it has to constantly move forward or it dies, and I…

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''I know. A relationship, I think, is...is like a shark. You know, it has to constantly move forward or it dies, and I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.'' —Alvy (Woody Allen) to Annie (Diane Keaton)

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SEX AND THE CITY ''I love you too Richard, but I love me more.'' —Samantha (Kim Cattrall) to Richard (James Remar)
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''I love you too Richard, but I love me more.'' —Samantha (Kim Cattrall) to Richard (James Remar)

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Waiting to Exhale (1995) This one had all the required elements: Based on a classic piece of chick lit (by Terry McMillan), packed with powerhouse…
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''Thank you for making this easier for me.'' —John (Michael Beach) to Bernadine (Angela Bassett) when she becomes infuriated that he's leaving her for another woman

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