What does the Joker in the Dark Knight say is the reason for the scars on his face?

Question

I went to see the Dark Knight the other day and I remember the joker saying the first time the reason for the scars was that his dad beat his mom and one night saw him and carved a smile on his face or whatev. So the second time he says it when he has his knife to Rachael's throat and he gives a whole different explanation for his scars.He says something about his wife and some guy sliced her face or something so he stuck a blade in his mouth and his wife couldn't stand to look at him anymore. Or something to that effect, but what exactly does he say?

Answer 1

your right the reason for the scars was that his dad beat his mom and one night saw him and carved a smile on his face because he was scared but.is almost the same story just that he was traumatized and he remembered when his dad did it so he did it to the guy.i think thats how it goes. >>>>sorry if thats not what you where looking for<<<  

Answer 2

thats the point he was telling bad jokes before he killed people

Answer 3

The joker is crazy so he comes up with different reasons every time

It adds to entertainment factor and the fact that he is insane

Answer 4

You're right about what he says. He just keeps changing his answer throughout the movie.

Answer 5

he gave several reasons b/c that's the Joker. However it's sort of a hat nod to the batman fans b/c some of it is the various origins of how Joker became the Joker and why he got into crime. that's what he said he got abused but this is the first storyline where he cuts people with a little butter knife. he could have done it himself for all we know

Answer 6

Come here. Hey! Look at me. So I had a wife, beautiful, like you, who tells me I worry too much. Who tells me I ought to smile more. Who gambles and gets in deep with the sharks... look at me! One day, they carve her face. And we have no money for surgeries. She can't take it. I just want to see her smile again, hmm? I just want her to know that I don't care about the scars. So... I stick a razor in my mouth and do this...

[mimics slicing his mouth open with his tongue]

The Joker: ...to myself. And you know what? She can't stand the sight of me! She leaves. Now I see the funny side. Now I'm always smiling!

[Rachel knees the Joker in the groin; he meerly laughs it off]

Answer 7

In his exact words, the Joker says:

To Gambol:

"You wanna know how I got these scars?  My father was a drinker and a fiend.  Then, one night, he goes off CRAZIER than usual.  Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself.  he doesn't like that.  Not...one...bit.  So, me watching, he takes the knife to her, laughing while he does it.  And then he looks at me and says, 'Why so serious?'  Comes at me with the knife, "Why so SERIOUS?' Sticks the blade in my mouth, 'Let's put a smile on that face!' And...why so serious?"

To Rachel:

"You look nervous.  Is it the scars?  You wanna know how I got 'em?  Come here.  Hey!  Look at me.  So, I had a wife, beautiful, like you.  Who tells me that I worry too much.  Who tells me I oughta smile more.  Who gambles and gets in deep with the sharks.  Hey!  One day, they carve her face.  We have no money for surgeries, she can't take it!  I just wanna see her smile again, hmm.  I just want her to know that I don't care about the scars!  So I stick a razor in my mouth and do this to myself.  And you know what? She can't stand the sight of me!  She leaves.  Now I see the funny side...NOW I'M ALWAYS SMILING!"

Those are his words...I've seen the film numerous times and have pretty much mastered all of his scenes...I SO CAN'T WAIT FOR HALLOWEEN!!

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

Answer 8

You never know. Once he says that it's from his father and once from his ex wife. It's a fantastic movie. Keith Ledger played that role with so much intimacy and depth that there is no wonder why committed suicide ad took  drugs. The man was tortured.