The Origin Of Matthew McConaughey's 'Alright, Alright, Alright'

Matthew McConaughey's cry of "alright, alright, alright" was a big hit at the 86th Academy Awards last night when he uttered it after winning the best actor award for Dallas Buyers Club.

"Alright, alright, alright" isn't new, though. McConaughey's been rocking that catchphrase since portraying the David Wooderson character in the coming of age film Dazed And Confused in 1993.

In a 2011 interview, McConaughey told George about the origin of the saying — and explained its unlikely connection to Doors' singer Jim Morrison.

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[jackblurr]

Listening to his voice and accent is so satisfying

[insertnamehere]

I can't help but smile when I see him. 

[GherkmanProductions]

His face is a cross between Christian Bale and Owen Wilson

[asherjames]

George Clooney, Leonardo Dicarpio and Matthew Mcconaughey got together to make a movie

George said: I'll direct
Dicaprio said: I'll produce
Matthew said: I'll write, I'll write, I'll write

[Lildrummerboy]

It's amazing how his first lines on film made him famous.

[ArtFrak]

I had a professor in my Sophomore year of college who was obsessed with him and impressively was able to somehow include him in almost all of our lessons. She called him Matthew McConahottie.

[freestyle]

a fugazzi, you know what a fugazzi is? it's a wazee it's a wooze

[misslori]

When he ever he says, "darlin'" I melt

[JoesMadness]

McConaughey is a genius! Dazed and confused is a classic. - Big Dog Jimmy

[bits]

What an awesome person he is :) Just watched his oscar speech video, can't stop watching him since.

[gabb]

such a wonderful storyteller! impossible not to be intrigued when he speaks

[mysticrain]

I can't believe this was inspired by Jim Morrison, AWESOME

[sidrashaheenq]

He is an amazing actor. Love him .. Dallas buyer club one of the best

[flikzfactory]

To think McConaughey was a "nobody" in the industry not too long ago.  Nice to see people peak out of obscurity.

[aminesaib]

I grew up a huge fan of Jim Morrison and after watching this I am a fan of Matthew McConaughey.

[nickschauer]

One of the absolute smoothest things ever said not just how to get into a great character! 🙏🏻

[MrJamesbond]

Matthew reminds me of Jack Nicholson, in away.He's charismatic and really enjoys his life.Of course he's rich, famous and has a sexy Brazilian wife! I'ld be Alright, Alright, Alright too.:)

[samnic]

Jim does it 3 times at the end of Roadhouse Blues on the 'An American Prayer' album

[latestplague]

I still say this all the time and love it when people actually get it.

[kalyanideepali]

Ah Morrisson could influence anyone ! What a legend ❤