In the movie "Anchorman" what is Ron Burgundy's signature sign-off?

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In “Anchorman,” Ron Burgundy’s signature sign-off is “Stay Classy, San Diego.” The line is also commonly quoted in its fuller form, “You stay classy, San Diego,” but the stored answer is the canonical wording a fair quizmaster accepts.

Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell, is the leading news anchor at fictional San Diego television station KVWN Channel 4. His polished, self-important delivery makes the sign-off sound like a traditional professional-news farewell, while the comedy comes from Burgundy’s exaggerated confidence and absurd behavior.

The phrase appears throughout the film’s news-broadcast framing and became the character’s best-known catchphrase after the movie’s 2004 release. It is often confused with other Burgundy lines, especially “I’m kind of a big deal” and “60 percent of the time, it works every time,” but neither is his standard closing line.

The phrase became closely associated with San Diego itself, where the film is set, and it has been reused by real broadcasters and fans as a playful farewell. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” continued the character’s story, but the original sign-off remains the most recognizable answer.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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