| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Gotta say . . ." | USA Today | 03 Feb 2025 |
| "Gotta say. . ." | USA Today | 20 May 2024 |
| 'Let me just say . . .' | USA Today | 10 Oct 2022 |
| "Mark my words ..." | Universal | 04 Jun 2022 |
| Filler phrase from Rodney Dangerfield, perhaps | Jonesin | 26 Jul 2016 |