Pete Weber tells the story behind his famous "Who do you think you are?" quote

Pete Weber tells the story behind his famous "Who do you think you are?" quote
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Bowling legend Pete Weber sat down with Pardon My Take to share the story behind his iconic quote "Who do you think you are? I am." that he shouted during a tournament match in the 1990s.

A heated match and a heckling 12-year old

Weber recalls that during one particular match, a young spectator who was around 12-13 years old had been loudly cheering against him. After Weber left a tough split in one frame, the boy audibly rooted against him. While Weber says he doesn't mind fans cheering in general, being heckled so loudly that he could hear it was getting under his skin.

The famous outburst

Frustrated by the heckling, Weber let the boy have it with his now-legendary reply. As Weber tells it, he had intended to say "Who do you think you are, cheering against me in my own house?" but it came out more spontaneously as "Who do you think you are? I am!" The fact that such an iconic sports quote was directed at a 12-year old kid makes the story that much funnier.

Origin of the quote

Weber goes on to explain how the famous line wasn't pre-planned but rather just came out in the heat of the moment. He wanted to put the heckling kid in his place while also reminding everyone who was in charge on the lanes. Never one to hold back, Weber wasn't afraid to let his competitor know exactly how he felt.

A quote for the ages

To this day, Weber's "Who do you think you are?" response to a rowdy fan is one of the most memorable sports quotes. It shows Weber's fiery competitive nature and willingness to speak his mind. The fact it was directed at a teenage spectator makes it an even more legendary moment from the world of bowling.

FAQs

What was the context around Weber's famous quote?

Weber was frustrated by a 12-13 year old boy who was loudly cheering against him during a tournament match. In the heat of the moment, Weber fired back the now-iconic "Who do you think you are? I am!" response to put the heckling kid in his place.

Where did the quote come from?

Weber says it wasn't planned or rehearsed - it just came out spontaneously when he was angry at the spectator. He intended to say "Who do you think you are, cheering against me in my house?" but the shortened version is what ended up being remembered.

Why is this sports quote so famous?

The fact that such a memorable line was directed at a teenage fan, along with Weber's intense competitive style, made it a truly legendary sports moment. Its improvised nature adds authenticity and humor to the story behind one of bowling's most famous catchphrases.

What was Weber's reaction to the quote's fame?

By all accounts, Weber has fully embraced the fame of his "Who do you think you are?" response. As a fiery competitor, he's never been shy about showing his emotions - even towards young spectators. It's become symbolic of his intense on-the-lanes persona.

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