Klaatu barada nikto
Iconic phrase from The Day the Earth Stood Still
Summary
"Klaatu barada nikto" is a phrase that originated in the 1951 science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still. The humanoid alien protagonist of the film, Klaatu, instructs Helen Benson that if any harm befalls him, she must say the phrase to the robot Gort.
Originally created by 213.129.10.190
12/29/2004, 11:32:57 AM
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5/18/2026, 1:26:56 PM
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