Matt Foley
Matt Foley is an iconic fictional character portrayed by Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live, debuting in 1993. Created by Bob Odenkirk and named after Farley’s Marquette University rugby teammate, the character is a chaotic, hyper-caffeinated motivational speaker who uses aggressive fear tactics to "scare kids straight." Foley is best known for his disheveled appearance, violent temper, and his signature catchphrase about living in a van down by the river, a metaphor for hitting rock bottom that has endured as a staple of pop culture.
Quotes
“I am 35 years old, I am divorced, and I live in a van down by the river.”
“I’m here to tell you that you’re probably gonna find out, as you go out there, that you’re not going to amount to jack squat!”
"Well, la-dee-freakin’-da!”
