Martin Lawrence seems to be living in his own little ''damn'' nation. A study of the Blue Streak star's oeuvre reveals that he utters the four-letter word with alarming frequency. So in our continuing coverage of celeb speech patterns (like Keanu Reeves' affinity for ''whoa''), here's a look at some of Lawrence's memorable damns, with a guide to meaning and enthusiasm level.
FILM BLUE STREAK (1999)
SCENARIO
A young woman drops her towel when Lawrence -- posing as a police
officer -- enters her room.
DAMN-O-METER
!!!!
TRANSLATION
''So this is what they blur out on Cops.''
FILM
NOTHING TO LOSE (1997)
SCENARIO
Tim Robbins gives some sour candy to Lawrence, who finds the
goodies a bit too hard to swallow.
DAMN-O-METER
!!!
TRANSLATION
''I appreciate the gesture, but I prefer the fruity, nonfat taste
of Twizzlers.''
FILM
A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE & HATE (1996)
SCENARIO
The heir to a fast-food empire reveals his family's wealth;
Lawrence finds the sum fascinating.
DAMN-O-METER
!
TRANSLATION
''While I knew franchising was an effective revenue generator,
this is a larger-than-expected profit margin.''
FILM
BAD BOYS (1995)
SCENARIO
While being accosted during a roadside heist, Lawrence marvels
at a foe's girth.
DAMN-O-METER
!!
TRANSLATION
''Perhaps you should try a salad sometime.''
FILM
BOOMERANG (1992)
SCENARIO
Lawrence believes Eddie Murphy is too finicky in his romantic
choices.
DAMN-O-METER
!!!
TRANSLATION
''What exactly are you looking for? A hitchhiking transsexual
prostitute?''
FILM
DO THE RIGHT THING (1989)
SCENARIO
Playing with a fire hydrant, Lawrence responds to a complaining
motorist who's trying to avoid getting sprayed.
DAMN-O-METER
!!
TRANSLATION
''Please allow me to continue this fun -- though admittedly
illegal -- endeavor. Thank you.''
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