Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a staple in noughties television, but many of its famous lines wouldn't fly nowadays. Despite ending in 2003, the hit supernatural teen drama is still frequently referenced and watched by many. However, several key moments in the show can leave audiences cringing, raising the question of whether a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival or reboot could work.
12 "Bored, now." – Vampire Willow This line from Buffy the Vampire Slayer became one of the show's best-known catchphrases. Despite Willow's usual sweetness, the line is rather sinister, but also quite cliché for a villainous entity. Buffy's Dark Willow was introduced as a version of Willow from an alternative reality, as a result of Cordelia's wish that Buffy never moved to Sunnydale.
8 "Nothing can defeat the penis!" – Xander to Willow Although intentionally cringe, this line from Buffy season 4, episode 5, "Beer Bad" comes from a drunken conversation between Xander and Willow about Buffy. In a truly wholesome and platonic way, the two discuss Buffy's dating life, and Willow points out to Xander that Buffy had plenty of options, including men who choose their brains over hormones.
5 "I'm talking about watching my lover die." In Buffy season 3, episode 21, "Graduation Part 1", the day is ruined when Angel is infected with lethal poison. Buffy becomes distracted by her true purpose, conflicted between saving Angel and being the Slayer, which leads to this cringe-worthy quote. Although the levels of drama are reflected well for a teenage girl talking about her boyfriend, it was extremely awkward.