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“The dapperest of them all.”
This page lists Maxwell's Quotes which are spoken when the player examines an in-game item or object. The player can alt-click items and objects to examine them.
Due to the amount of text catalogued, this page only contains Maxwell's quotes for items found in Shipwrecked. For items exclusive to other expansions, see the pages listed above.
Tools
Machete- "Truthfully I was always a hack."
Luxury Machete- "I've always wanted to hack things in luxury."
Lights
Chiminea (all stages)- "Safe keeping for my hard earned fires."
Bottle Lantern- "Their lives have found purpose in servitude."
Boat Torch- "Sailing at night seems unsafe, but I guess this makes it a little better."
Boat Lantern- "It lends all around it an eerie glow."
Obsidian Fire Pit (upon being built)- "The stone was born for this."
Obsidian Fire Pit (high)- "A roaring fire."
Obsidian Fire Pit (normal)- "It's burning in style."
Obsidian Fire Pit (low)- "It's getting low."
Obsidian Fire Pit (embers)- "I should attend to that."
Obsidian Fire Pit (out)- "It's gone cold."
Tar Lamp- "A little light in the dark."
Buoyant Chiminea (upon being built)- "It will protect the flames from the waves."
Buoyant Chiminea (high)- "I may have overdone it."
Buoyant Chiminea (normal)- "It's burning just fine."
Buoyant Chiminea (low)- "There's barely any heat."
Buoyant Chiminea (embers)- "A flame not long for this world."
Buoyant Chiminea (out)- "Out like a light."
Survival
Thatch Pack- "Not much, but the extra space is better than nothing."
Booty Bag- "I suppose it will do."
Sea Sack- "It won't make me stronger, but it'll give me more pockets."
Tropical Fan- "Is it windy out or is it just my fan?"
Silly Monkey Ball- "What am I supposed to do with this?"
Tropical Parasol- "It serves its purpose."
Anti Venom- "A cure to what ails you."
Palm Leaf Hut (normal, burning, and burnt)- "Phew."
Food
Mussel Stick- "The mussels won't be able to resist."
Mussel Bed- "They'll grow where I tell them to."
Fish Farm (empty)- "I need some fish eggs if I want fish."
Fish Farm (growing)- "I put the eggs in. Where are my fish?"
Fish Farm (one fish)- "Success! A fish."
Fish Farm (two fish)- "The more the merrier!"
Fish Farm (three fish)- "I better not see any rowdiness, fish."
Fish Farm (four fish)- "Who would ever need this many fish?"
Science
Sea Lab- "There are watery mysteries to be unlocked yet."
Ice Maker 3000 (empty and high)- "It's working hard to make ice for me."
Ice Maker 3000 (medium)- "It appears to be doing its job."
Ice Maker 3000 (low)- "I'd better fill it up."
Ice Maker 3000 (very low)- "It's on its last legs."
Ice Maker 3000 (out)- "It's not doing its job."
Quacken Drill- "I will quack open the sea itself."
Fight
Poison Spear- "I've made sure it packs an extra wallop."
Poison Dart- "I've turned the venoms of this world against itself."
Coconade- "I foresee death in the future."
Coconade (lit)- "I may want to take cover."
Spear Gun (empty and all spears)- "This projectile flinger may come in handy."
Cutlass Supreme- "A gentleman's weapon."
Horned Helmet- "Sometimes one must sacrifice form for function."
Seashell Suit- "Perhaps not the sturdiest, but it will conceal my vulnerabilities."
Limestone Suit- "It renders me... sluggish."
Cactus Armor- "Nothing says... stay away... quite like this."
Structures
Sand Castle- "I found that wholly unenjoyable. I swear."
Sand Castle (sand)- "Decorative sand."
Wildbore House (normal, burning, and burnt)- "Is this what passes for architecture around here?"
Prime Ape Hut (normal, burning, and burnt)- "Keep me away from that."
Limestone Wall (held)- "Where should I begin building my fortress?"
Limestone Wall- "It will hold."
Dragoon Den- "I see no reason to disturb them."
Sandbag (held)- "A bag of dirt I can carry."
Sandbag- "A bag of dirt that keeps water out."
Seaworthy (Vanilla or ROG world)- "I hope you're prepared."
Seaworthy (SW world)- "Useless!"
Buoy- "It floats with ease."
Sea Chest- "My suits had best not get moldy in there."
Ballphin Palace- "Ah. I need a castle like that."
Sea Wall- "I suppose I could place this on the water."
Sea Wall- "About as well constructed as sea trash can be."
Refine
Cloth- "I've fashioned the bamboo into something useful."
Limestone- "Perhaps this sea life's death will find use after all."
Empty Bottle- "Given enough time I could build a ship inside."
Coral Nubbin- "It's not bald! It's distinguished!"
Magic
Piratihatitator- "Such a fascinating device."
Piratihatitator (burnt)- "Ashes to ashes."
Dripple Pipes- "Goodness. It's been awhile since I played."
Dress
Brain of Thought- "I feel inspired."
Snakeskin Hat- "Quite dashing, actually."
Snakeskin Jacket- "Quite dapper!"
Blubber Suit- "This is undignified."
Windbreaker- "Sigh."
Tar Suit- "I hope this won't tar-nish my dapper image."
Particulate Purifier- "Cleans the stench away."
Sleek Hat- "Quite sleek, if not elegant."
Shark Tooth Crown- "I respect this fashion choice."
Dumbrella- "This looks silly."
Nautical
Log Raft- "It seems like there should be regulations against this."
Raft- "Looks much too precarious for my liking."
Row Boat- "Manually operated. A pity."
Cargo Boat- "Ah, plenty of room to breathe."
Armored Boat- "This boat knows how to take a hit like a champion."
Encrusted Boat- "It seems sturdy enough to carry me."
The "Sea Legs"- "Seems dependable."
Boat Repair Kit- "It will hold off my vessel's inevitable decay."
Thatch Sail- "It will be smooth sailing with this at my back."
Cloth Sail- "It will aid in my travels."
Snakeskin Sail- "For ease of travel."
Feather Lite Sail- "I suppose it's better than paddling."
Iron Wind- "Thank goodness, I have places to be!"
Boat Cannon- "It's about time I got my hands on one of these."
Quackering Ram- "Quacker before me!! Uh, I mean quiver...!"
Sea Trap (held and placed)- "The curiosity will get the best of you eventually."
Sea Yard (off)- "Out of commission. For now."
Sea Yard (on)- "Much needed ship maintenance."
Sea Yard (out of fuel)- "This maintenance machine needs maintaining."
Tar Extractor (off)- "It's no use to me if it's off."
Tar Extractor (on)- "It's doing its job."
Tar Extractor (out of fuel)- "The contraption needs replenishing."
Trawl Net- "I see no downside to using this."
Trawl Net (detached)- "Just think of the meals I'll make."
Trawl Net (sinking)- "It's working its way down."
Trawl Net (sinking soon)- "Into the depths..."
Spyglass and Super Spyglass- "This may help me get the lay of the land."
Captain Hat- "It makes me feel commanding."
Pirate Hat- "Is this amusing?"
Lucky Hat- "Swashbuckling..."
Life Jacket- "Sadly my cultured countenance must take a back seat to sensibility."
Volcanic
Obsidian Machete- "This seems like a dangerous thing to farm with."
Obsidian Axe- "It seems to work best when alight."
Obsidian Spear- "I've made sure it packs a fiery wallop."
Obsidian Armor- "I've bent the flame to my will."
Obsidian Coconade- "This is definitely overkill."
Howling Conch- "Beautiful on the outside, destructive on the inside."
Sail Stick- "A stick, presumably for sailing."
Volcano Staff- "It feels at home in my hands."
Nature - Plants
Bamboo Patch (normal and burning)- "It can grow through just about anything."
Jungle Tree- "I believe it wants me to chop it down."
Viney Bush and Snake Den (normal and burning)- "These have taken over the island."
Bamboo Patch (stump and withered)- "It needs time to replenish."
Jungle Tree and Palm Tree (stump)- "I have used it for my own purposes."
Viney Bush and Snake Den (stump)- "Used up, for now."
Jungle Tree and Palm Tree (burning)- "It is not long for this world."
Bamboo Patch (burnt)- "It will not be returning."
Jungle Tree and Palm Tree (burnt)- "In another lifetime, perhaps."
Viney Bush and Snake Den (burnt)- "It's met its end."
Bamboo Root- "I suppose I should find a place for this."
Viney Bush Root- "I should find a proper place for this."
Jungle Tree (sapling)- "Good. I was right."
Jungle Tree Seed- "I could replant this, theoretically."
Bamboo- "I have several ideas in mind for this."
Vine- "It's twisted and gnarled."
Grass (water)- "It is partially submerged."
Brainy Sprout (normal and picked)- "I wonder what it's thinking?"
Seaweed (planted and picked)- "It thrives here."
Mangrove (normal, burning, and stump)- "A tree like any other... but wet."
Mangrove (burnt)- "It has been destroyed."
Palm Tree- "How luxurious."
Palm Tree (sapling)- "It can't hurt anyone anymore."
Palm Leaf- "Now I just need servants to fan my glorious self!"
Regular Jungle Tree (normal and stump)- "Nothing out of the ordinary here."
Tidal Plant- "Not of much use to me."
Nature - Objects
Crabbit Den (normal and collapsed)- "It can't hide forever."
Fishermerm's Hut- "I suppose everyone needs to live somewhere..."
Merm Hut- "They copied the pigs, but they're even less intelligent."
Merm Hut (burnt)- "It burns just as well as the pigs' version."
Shoal- "They would be much more content in my stomach."
Wobster Den- "Show yourself, delicious critters."
Coral Reef- "This could likely support a wide array of life."
Coral- "It's quite lovely."
Coral Larva- "You're not cute."
Limpet Rock (normal and withered)- "Could be used as a food source in a pinch."
Limpet Rock (picked)- "Just a rock now."
Magma Pile- "Well, it's a rock."
Krissure- "This puts on quite a spectacle."
Steamer Trunk- "Quite a dapper briefcase if I do say so."
Sandy Pile- "A little mound of yellow sand."
Sand- "Rocks so thoroughly crushed they are no longer recognizable."
Sharkitten Den- "It stirs when I mention treats."
Sharkitten Den (inactive)- "An ordinary pile of sand."
Volcano- "I respect its power."
Dragoon Egg- "It radiates an oppressive heat."
- Suspicious Bubbles- "You've given yourself away, pal."
- Suspicious Bubbles (lost its trail)- "Foiled by a fish!"
- Suspicious Bubbles (lost its trail, Monsoon Season)- "I've lost sight of the whale!"
- Suspicious Bubbles (found)- "Pursue the beast!"
Tar Slick- "Something foul festers beneath."
Tar- "Congealed evil."
Tar Trap- "Slow going."
Tidal Pool- "Much deeper than it lets on."
Lava Pool- "Exceptionally toasty."
Mussels- "Seems like a convenient gathering of food."
Mussels (with stick)- "They're oblivious to their approaching death."
Slot Machine- "I admittedly have a penchant for tempting fate."
Electric Isosceles- "It's calling to me to dive in."
Octo Chest- "It looks... rotten."
Debris- "What nonsense is this now?"
Crate- "Perhaps I could pry it open."
Wildbore Head (normal and burnt)- "Lovely ambiance."
Seashell- "A little kitschy for my taste."
Poisonous Hole- "I can see it just fine from here... No need to get closer."
Gunpowder Barrel- "It's bursting with potential."
X Marks the Spot- "Ah, what's this then?"
Rawling- "Oh good. A talking sack of stuffing."
Watery Grave- "Not all find a final resting place."
Wreck- "It stood no chance."
Wooden Platform Thing (all states)- "I see the makings of something quite handsome."
Grassy Thing- "Excellent. Not long now."
Screw Thing- "Another piece of the puzzle."
Wooden Potato Thing- "I do admit it's a little ridiculous."
Ring Thing- "Ah, another piece."
Nature - Volcano
Obsidian Workbench- "This workstation ignites a spark of creativity in my heart..."
Coffee Plant- "Delightful coffee beans."
Coffee Plant (picked)- "I've picked them all."
Coffee Plant (barren)- "Barren."
Coffee Plant (withered)- "Decay has overtaken it."
Coffee Plant (held)- "This is worth replanting."
Elephant Cactus- "Take cover!"
Elephant Cactus (withered)- "It won't be shooting anyone like this."
Elephant Cactus Stump- "Good riddance."
Elephant Cactus (held)- "I better not run with it."
Cactus Spike- "Exceedingly sharp."
Obsidian Boulder- "It refuses to bend to my tools."
Obsidian- "What a delightful color."
Charcoal Boulder- "I can't help but admire the natural formation."
Burnt Ash Tree- "Had I any pity, I would give it to this tree."
Dragoon Saliva- "Quite uncouth."
Woodlegs' Cage- "We are all trapped, in one way or another."
Woodlegs (free)- "
Volcano Altar of Snackrifice- "It appears to be a place of offering."
Volcano Altar of Snackrifice (active)- "Do I dare play with more forces beyond my control?"
- Volcano (exit)- "I must take my leave."
Turfs
Mobs - Monsters
Crocodog- "Oh great, another abomination."
Yellow Crocodog- "It won't obey me."
Blue Crocodog- "Smells like wet dog."
Floaty Boaty Knight- "Obey me, fool!"
Flup- "That thing is quite beneath me."
Eyeshot- "This is quite a stunning contraption."
Pirate Ghost- "I'll not be meeting the same fate!"
Poison Mosquito- "I would like to avoid being bitten by this one."
Yellow Mosquito Sack- "I'll be taking that blood back, thank you."
Snake- "A cruel yet elegant beastie."
Poison Snake- "Perhaps I'll give this one a wide berth."
Snakeskin- "The texture is delectable."
Spider Warrior (venomous)- "It's a specialized form."
Spider Warrior (venomous, sleeping)- "I don't want to wake that one."
Spider Warrior (venomous, dead)- "Splat."
Sea Hound- "It's not a question of if I will conquer it, but when."
Stink Ray- "It smells quite atrocious."
Swordfish- "Perhaps it should have taken more fencing lessons."
White Whale- "We meet again."
White Whale Carcass- "I triumphed over it!"
Dragoon- "Don't you know who I am?"
Mobs - Neutral Animals
Blue Whale- "Surrender to me."
Blue Whale Carcass- "Size truly doesn't matter!"
Bottlenose Ballphin- "They're much craftier than they appear at first glance."
Dorsal Fin- "I could build a decent castle with this."
Jellyfish- "It's quite shocking."
Jellyfish (held)- "What a strange little creature."
Water Beefalo (normal, sleeping, and follower)- "It is smelly and very stupid."
Horn- "The beast stood no chance."
Prime Ape- "This pitiful creature possesses only a modicum of intelligence."
Wildbore- "I'll easily dispose of that swinish brute."
Mobs - Passive Animals
Bioluminescence- "Quite otherworldly, no?"
Crabbit- "An edible crustacean."
Shifting Sands- "The crabbit is hiding."
Dogfish- "It smells like wet dog."
Sharkitten- "A charming monstrosity."
Fishbone (normal and Packim dead)- "I think I should hold onto it."
Fishbone (ashes)- "A fine powder that smells of destruction."
Packim Baggims- "His irritating appearance is tempered by his usefulness and willing servitude."
Rainbow Jellyfish- "Hm. It's very fond of bioluminescence."
Rainbow Jellyfish (held)- "Such extraneous colors..."
Parrot- "Hm. Colorful."
Parrot Pirate- "Perhaps I can shut him up."
Seagull- "It is loud and irritating."
Seagull (in water)- "Rather uncivil."
Toucan- "Colorful vermin."
Cormorant- "Unlike me, it has no trouble surviving out here."
Doydoy- "This sad creature has no hope of survival."
Doydoy Nest- "What are their chances, you think?"
Doydoy Feather- "It would look dashing tucked in a Sunday hat."
Doydoy Egg- "Hmm, propagate a dying species or enjoy a light snack?"
Hatching Doydoy Egg- "Whoops."
Baby Doydoy- "Now there will be more of them."
Wobster- "Now that looks like a proper meal."
Fishermerm- "I have no quarrel with him."
Mobs - Bosses
Palm Treeguard- "Cease this nonsense."
Quacken- "You will bow to me."
Quacken Tentacle- "How dare you touch me?"
Chest of the Depths- "Now for my reward."
Quacken Beak- "Just look at the size of that thing."
Sealnado- "I would rather not get sucked into that."
Sealnado (failed attack)- "
Sealnado (seal form)- "It's, uh... cute?"
Turbine Blades- "It appears expertly engineered."
Magic Seal- "I sense a powerful force within it."
Tiger Shark- "Aptly named."
Eye of the Tiger Shark- "Not something a gentleman handles without gloves."
Shark Gills- "I suppose they're worth hanging on to."
Mobs - Other
Soggy Monkey (Wilbur)- "Well I suppose there's no sending you back now."
Yaarctopus- "Perhaps I could use his generosity to my advantage."
Food - Meats
Dead Dogfish- "Stay."
Dead Swordfish- "Perhaps it should have taken more fencing lessons."
Tropical Fish- "It belongs on a skewer."
Dead Jellyfish- "I like it better dead."
Cooked Jellyfish- "It will do, I suppose."
Dead Rainbow Jellyfish- "That one's not getting back up."
Cooked Rainbow Jellyfish- "Done, like dinner."
Dried Jellyfish- "I actually don't mind this?"
Raw Fish- "Could use a touch of fire."
"Ballphin Free" Tuna- "Fish is presumably contained inside."
Fish Steak- "It still stinks."
Fish Morsel- "Have I been reduced to this?"
Cooked Fish Morsel- "...Bottoms up."
Limpets- "Slimy and vaguely ingestible."
Cooked Limpets- "A delicacy? Really?"
Mussel- "They're a delicacy somewhere."
Cooked Mussel- "Looks to be less of a health hazard now."
Roe- "Raw fish eggs. Fantastic."
Cooked Roe- "The fish eggs are cooked now."
Neon Quattro- "Don't you ever blink?"
Cooked Neon Quattro- "Don't worry, there's plenty of them in the sea."
Pierrot Fish- "Delightfully pinstriped."
Cooked Pierrot Fish- "I'll be picking bones out of my teeth for weeks."
Purple Grouper- "Truly an ugly creature."
Cooked Purple Grouper- "Purple on the outside, pink in the middle."
Shark Fin- "A trophy from a most excellent kill."
Dead Wobster- "Excellent."
Delicious Wobster- "I forgot my bib."
Fried Doydoy Egg- "A light snack is always the best option."
Bile-Covered Slop- "Rather disgusting."
Dragoon Heart- "Hearts only bring pain anyway."
Food - Fruits
Banana- "Like ashes in my mouth."
Cooked Banana- "Even worse than raw."
Coconut- "Could do considerable damage to a person's noggin."
Halved Coconut- "Its juicy interior is revealed."
Roasted Coconut- "It will last me for now."
Coffee Beans- "It's strange to see them this color."
Roasted Coffee Beans- "Better than raw, but is there another way to prepare them?"
Food - Vegetables
Seaweed- "Sea garbage."
Roasted Seaweed- "I'm loathe to eat this." [sic]
Dried Seaweed- "Ugh."
Sweet Potato (planted)- "I've eaten worse things. Much worse."
Sweet Potato- "Ready for cooking."
Cooked Sweet Potato- "Storebought just doesn't taste the same."
Food - Crock Pot
Banana Pop- "Hm.. I don't know what I was expecting."
Bisque- "Excellent food, but the ambiance could be improved."
California Roll- "We meet again, crabbit."
Ceviche- "A delightful, cultured dish."
Coffee- "I look forward to this."
Jelly-O Pop- "Hm... I don't think this meshes well with my cultivated look."
Lobster Bisque- "Ah, I do enjoy the finer things."
Lobster Dinner- "And here I forgot my bib."
Seafood Gumbo- "It looks passable."
Shark Fin Soup- "My refined palate relishes the taste of endangerment."
Surf 'n' Turf- "A very balanced meal, I suppose."
Fresh Fruit Crepes- "Deserves to be eaten with fine silverware. Sadly, I've just my hands."
Monster Tartare- "It's less than appetizing."
Mussel Bouillabaise- "I truly look forward to a full meal."
Sweet Potato Souffle- "Why, this looks halfway palatable!"
Caviar- "A meal fitting of my stature."
Tropical Bouillabaisse- "Hm... Needs more fish."
Food - Other
Blubber- "I believe I can... eat it."
Brainy Matter- "Now I can harness its thoughtpower for myself."
Sweet Potato Seeds- "Perhaps something will grow if I shove these in the ground."
Misc Items
Venom Gland- "Could this be the cure?"
Dubloons- "The clinking sound when they rub together is intensely satisfying."
Hail- "Slightly chilly."
Message in a Bottle- "What's this primitive communication?"
Spoiled Fish- "I believe I should dispose of this."
Snake Oil- "Perhaps I could turn a profit with this."
Harpoon- "How barbaric."
Trident- "A fork fit for ocean royalty."
Peg Leg- "Good for whacking."
Orange Soda- "A welcome change from seawater."
Voodoo Doll- "This seems like bad voodoo."
Ukulele- "It only has four strings."
License Plate- "Letters and numbers... some sort of secret code?"
Ancient Vase- "A little superglue and it would make a lovely centerpiece."
Brain Cloud Pill- "Neither red nor blue."
Wine Bottle Candle- "Looks like something one would find at a backwater flea market."
Broken AAC Device- "It's not communicating with anyone now."
One True Earring- "I would look quite dashing in it, were my ear pierced."
Old Boot- "It was probably hideous before soaking in bilgewater."
Sextant- "Exactly what it looks like. Err... What does it look like?"
Toy Boat- "Might be nice in a hot bath..."
Soaked Candle- "It has no apparent function."
Sea Worther- "An advanced little gadget."
Iron Key- "Just common iron."
Bone Key- "Brittle."
Golden Key- "A key of fine gold."
Tarnished Crown- "The inside is filthy."
Announcements
- Volcano eruption warning- "That rumbling can't be good."
- Volcano eruption- "There's no need for such an outburst."
- Sea Hounds are coming- "It seems I'm being pursued."
- Crocodogs are coming- "The hounds are growing restless."
- Sealnado is coming- "I hear one of them coming."
- Map border approaching- "I want nothing to do with mists and fogs."
- Entering map border- "I am consumed by the abyss!"
- Exiting map border- "Thank goodness."
Riding wave- "Truly!"
- Boat losing durability- "My vessel is sustaining damage."
- Boat leak- "I fear I've sprung a leak."
- Boat sinking- "After everything, is this how it ends?!"
Trawl Net full- "The net is full to bursting!"
- Crabbit escape- "Crafty crustacean..."
Wrong world- "I don't believe this treasure is located nearby."
Removed
Seaworthy (Vanilla or ROG world)- "I hope you are ready."
Seaworthy (SW world)- "Farewell."
Joy of Volcanology- "Reading strange books has always worked out for me before."
Seashell- "Holding it makes me feel like a tourist."
Jellyfish (held)- "What a strange little organism."
Sand Castle- "I found that wholly unenjoyable. I swear. What?"
Speargun- "This projectile flinger may come in handy."
Poison Speargun- "I've made sure it packs an extra wallop."
Obsidian Speargun- "Projectile flame. I quite like it."
Doydoy Egg- "Hmm, propagate a dying species or have a light snack?"
- Boat losing durability- "My vessel has sustained damages."
- Boat sinking- "I've sprung a leak."
Trivia
- Maxwell's quote for the Brain Cloud Pill, "Neither red nor blue", may be a reference to the movie, "The Matrix", where the protagonist is made to choose between taking a red or a blue pill.
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