Psych (2006–2014)

Kirsten Nelson: Karen Vick, Self

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• Karen Vick : It goes without saying, Mr. Spencer, that your father is in no way to participate in this investigation. He's no longer on the force, and his meddling could compromise the case in court. Do I make myself clear?

  Shawn Spencer : Yes, you do, Chief. What isn't clear is why people always say "goes without saying," yet still feel compelled to say the thing that was supposed to go without saying. Doesn't that bother you?

  Karen Vick : No, and frankly, I could care less.

  Burton 'Gus' Guster : Now, that's the one that bothers me. Why do people say, 'I could care less' when they really mean, 'I couldn't care less?'

  Karen Vick : Well, why don't you tell me how to properly say this? If you share any official information about this case with your father, or let him anywhere near any new evidence, then the two of you will have to find another police department to work for, and I will personally see to it that each of you is charged with obstruction of justice.

  Burton 'Gus' Guster : You split an infinitive.

  Shawn Spencer : Good catch, Gus!

  Karen Vick : You two realize I carry a gun, right?

  Burton 'Gus' Guster : That was perfectly elocuted.

• Carlton Lassiter : You wanted to see me, Chief?

  Karen Vick : Yes. It has come to my attention, Detective, that you've discharged your weapons in the last four cases you've worked.

  Carlton Lassiter : Thank you.

  Karen Vick : That wasn't a compliment.

  Carlton Lassiter : I'm just trying to keep the streets safe.

  Karen Vick : The last incident was at a cat show.

  Carlton Lassiter : Well, let me just go on record as saying that I would never shoot a cat.

  Karen Vick : I guess I can find some solace in that.

  Carlton Lassiter : Unless it was approaching in a threatening manner, or refused to stop upon my command. I would probably just fire a warning shot to make my point, but it's actually a field decision I can't commit to at this juncture.