How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Ghostbusters.
Quote #1
DEAN YEAGER: Dr. Venkman, we believe that the purpose of science is to serve mankind. You, however, seem to regard science as some kind of dodge or hustle. Your theories are the worst kind of popular tripe, your methods are sloppy and your conclusions are highly questionable. You, Dr. Venkman, are a poor scientist.
The Dean is the first authority figure who Peter rubs the wrong way, but totally won't be the last. All through the movie, Venkman rebels against the powers-that-be. Of course, the funny thing here is that the Dean is right; Venkman is a sham of a scientist.
Quote #2
PECK: And may I see this storage facility?
PETER: No.
PECK: And why not, Mr. Venkman?
PETER: Because you did not use the magic word.
PECK: What is the magic word, Mr. Venkman?
PETER: Please.
And now Peter decides it'd be fun to antagonize the EPA agent, really for no good reason. Yeah, Peck is kind of uptight and annoying, but it seems like Peter is rebelling against authority here just because he thinks its funny. It's kind of a personality flaw in Venkman that ends up having pretty dire consequences.
Quote #3
PECK: I want to know more about what you do here! Frankly, there have been a lot of wild stories in the media and we want to assess for any possible environmental impact from your operation! For instance, the presence of noxious, possibly hazardous waste chemicals in your basement! Now you either show me what is down there or I come back with a court order.
PETER: You go get a court order! And I'll sue your ass for wrongful prosecution.
Once again, Peck is a jerk, but it's not like the EPA doesn't have a right to be concerned about what the Ghostbusters are up to. Even Egon is worried that their containment grid might blow. Sure, this government regulator is a bad guy, but he does have some pretty legit concerns.