"Yeah, dog was this man's best friend, for sure"
About this Quote
As an actor, Tommy Rettig is speaking in a voice built for performance: a line that can slide into comedy, pathos, or shade depending on how its timed. The key choice is "this man" instead of "the man" or a name. That little distance makes the subject feel observed rather than known, like were watching a character at arm's length. The dog becomes more than a pet; its a shorthand for the humans failure to connect, or for a life organized around loyalty thats easier to manage than people.
The subtext is double-edged. On one side, its an earnest nod to the comfort animals provide when society doesnt. On the other, its a quiet roast: if your best relationship is with a dog, what does that say about your friendships, your family, your capacity for trust? The line leans on a familiar proverb, then uses modern, almost slangy certainty to make it feel specific - like it came from a set, a story, or a moment of celebrity gossip where the dog is the only reliable witness.
Quote Details
| Topic | Dog |
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| Source | Help us find the source |
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Citation Formats
APA Style (7th ed.)
Rettig, Tommy. (2026, January 17). Yeah, dog was this man's best friend, for sure. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/yeah-dog-was-this-mans-best-friend-for-sure-72179/
Chicago Style
Rettig, Tommy. "Yeah, dog was this man's best friend, for sure." FixQuotes. January 17, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/yeah-dog-was-this-mans-best-friend-for-sure-72179/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"Yeah, dog was this man's best friend, for sure." FixQuotes, 17 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/yeah-dog-was-this-mans-best-friend-for-sure-72179/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.








