Quote from Francis in Houseboat
Francis: Dude, where were you? If Spangler finds out you blew off drill practice, he's going to kill you. Eric: I'm not afraid of Spangler any more. Francis: Why aren't you in uniform? Eric: I'm leavin'. I'm outta here. [removes nudey magazines] Francis: You can't just leave. Eric: Yes, I can. I just turned 18, I'm legally an adult and no-one can tell me what to do! I'm getting the hell outta here! Francis: You're not gonna graduate?! Eric: Nope, I'm going to Alaska. Francis, it's crazy up there. You can make $45 an hour working on oil rigs or logging camps and you don't even need a diploma. Francis: Wait! $45 an hour? Eric: That's with room and board. You work a couple of years and... mmm! You're set for life. [finds VHS tape] Somethin' to remember me by.