Hawkeye had many notable quotes throughout the series that ranged from sarcastic to heartfelt.
MASHran for 11 seasons, from 1972 to 1983.
The show is set in a mobile hospital during the Korean War.
15"I Want A Martini That Could Be Declared A Disaster Area."
Throughout the series,Hawkeye is shown drinking hundreds of alcoholic beverages, including many martinis.
At one point, he even claims his lifelong quest is to find the driest martini he can.
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This emphasizes how particular he is about his drinking habits.
It also shows his creativity, especially in his clever wordplay.
14"I’m Not Sleeping, I’m Inspecting The Inside Of My Eyelids."
In the season 3 episode,Hawkeye is declared the Officer of the Daywhile Frank is away.
Hawkeye uses his OD duty to nap, though Radar is adamant that he should be working.
However, Hawkeye ultimately wakes up to help a local bystander in need of medical attention.
12"Now I Know Why They Shoot People At Sunrise.
Who Wants To Live At Six In The Morning?"
This promotion is to Hawkeye’s great displeasure, as he realizes all the responsibilities of leading the camp.
Of course,Hawkeye also sees how to use his new power to make things easier for himself.
11"Frank Showed Up Here Cracked."
Even when Hawkeye does seem sympathetic to Frank, he often has ulterior motives.
By the time Frank realizes what Hawkeye is insinuating, it’s almost too late to rebuff.
10"I’m Taking Along My Right Side Arm And My Left Side Arm."
As the two get into the Jeep, Potter notices that Hawkeye doesn’t have his gun.
The two men have a back-and-forth, where Hawkeye refers to his gun like an old lover.
9"Well, I have a stethoscope fetish.
This is the only place I can wear one without attracting attention."
When Hawkeye walks into the operating room during a sensitive conversation with Frank.
Frank, who is already on the defensive, snaps at Hawkeye, asking why he is there.
Seeming to take Frank’s question literally, Hawkeye quickly claims to have a stethoscope fetish.
8"I Discussed You With Everyone I Know.
They All Think You’re Disgusting."
Alda also directed this episode of the show.
Frank is not in the mood to be made fun of like this.
7"All We Want To Do Is Bring Them Democracy And White Bread.
Transplant The American Dream.
Freedom, Achievement, Hyperacidity, Affluence, Flatulence, Technology, Tension."
The episode has a notably darker tone, even with Hawkeye’s occasional quip.
While they work, Hawkeye questions why the Americans are under attack.
To all this, Frank calls Hawkeye “certifiably insane.”
Hawkeye has many quotes throughout the show where he discusses and complains about the food.