The Ultimate Guide to Vector's 'Oh Yeah!': Quotes, Sound Effects, and Lore Explained
By Sarah Jenkins
Q1: Who voices Vector in Despicable Me?
A1: Vector is voiced by American actor Jason Segel, who improvised several of the character's signature line readings and awkward verbal cadences during recording sessions for the 2010 film.
Q2: What is the exact "direction and magnitude" quote?
A2: Vector introduces himself to Gru with the line: "Vector! That's me, because I commit crimes with both direction and magnitude! Oh yeah!"
Q3: What weapons does Vector use during the film?
A3: Vector’s primary arsenal includes the live-ammunition squid launcher, a piranha gun that fires carnivorous fish, and a custom flight suit with retractable wing gliders.
Q4: Did Vector survive being stranded on the Moon?
A4: Yes. Illumination confirmed Vector's survival in the 2023 animated short film Mooned, showing him alive in his space suit and continually failing to engineer a flight back to Earth.
Q5: Why did Vector's "Oh yeah!" become a viral meme?
A5: The line features sharp acoustic dynamics, paired with an awkward pelvic thrust animation that makes it ideal for short-form video punchlines, gaming stream alerts, and audio remixes.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
