Ever since it first aired (2013), Orange is the New Black has been hugely successful and one of Netflix’s biggest original series.
The fierce and funny TV show is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison, with Taylor Schilling playing the main character.
Piper is a woman in her 30s who gets 15-month jail sentence for a crime she committed in the past. Even though she left everything behind and started living a law-abiding life with her boyfriend, Piper now has to plead guilty to avoid a maximum sentence for transporting money for her former drug-dealing girlfriend.
With millions of fans all over the world, Orange is the New Black has received critical acclaim, 16 Emmy Award nominations and four wins. The series was the first to receive Emmy nominations in both comedy and drama categories and has been praised for depicting race, body types and sexuality.
Here are 17 Orange is the New Black quotes that drop some wit and wisdom.
It’s like you become more you… whatever is wrong or bad or hiding in you, suddenly it’s alright. You don’t feel like such a freak anymore. – Suzanne
All problems are boring until they’re your own. – Red
I’m scared that I’m not myself and I’m scared that I am. – Piper
If you’re not building a future, it’s because you don’t believe there is a future. –Vee
I forgave him. And you know what? It ain’t about him. I forgave him for me. – Doggett
Sometimes people just don’t want to play with you. And that’s OK! – Suzanne
No offence, but, uh, men being in charge has never done me any good. – Pennsatucky
Maybe this is exactly where I am supposed to be right now. Maybe this, right now, is making me a better person. – Piper
It was fun for a while, but the fun just started to seem like everyone was covering up the empty feelings. – Leanne
The second you’re perceived as weak, you already are. – Red
Prison is not cool. Being here is not cool. It’s not brave or admirable or courageous, it’s stupid. I feel stupid for being in here. - Soso
You don’t go Jessica Simpson when you’ve got Rihanna. – Morello
Diablo says there are no perfect couples but each couple is perfect in its own way. - Blanca
This year I’m loving someone who deserves me: Me. – Suzanne
It’s so disappointing being underestimated as you age. – Irma
Everyone wants to go back in time sometimes. To go back to the moment when everything was still possible, before they made a wrong turn, so that they could go on the right path. But it’s not possible. All we can do is make the most of right now. – Healy
I’m thankful for you girls who remind me every day that self-forgiveness is possible. – Yoga Jones
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.