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Seeking Answers Through Meditation and Insight
Ace Ventura
Think! Someone wants these two tribes to destroy each other. There must be something valuable in this equation. Perhaps we should meditate upon it, Spike. For it is said that when seeking answers, one must quiet the soul in order to hear them. What is it the Wachatis possess that is of great value to other men - besides the princess with the amazing rack? All righty, then.
[sits down crosslegged; meditates and recites "All righty then" in trance to communicate with his master at the monastery]
Abbot
Oh Ace. You're back?
[sees Ace's spirit]
Ace
You can dispense with the smallpox, all-knowing one. I'm here on business, and ] is of the essence.
[[time]
Abbot
Very well. What answer do you seek?
Ace
I need to know what it is the Wachatis possess that is of great value to civilized man.
Abbot
The medallion will lead you to the answer. You do still have the medallion, don't you?
Ace
Medallion? Why... surely! I left it back, uhh, with my body.
Abbot
Your aura is weakening.
Ace
OKAY, I THREW IT IN A CAVE! What do you want from me?! What are you? Mr. Perfect?! You wanna know where it is? It's probably lying in a BIG PILE of... Guano! They have GUANO!
[suddenly realizes the answer; the Abbot smiles and nods; Ace opens his eyes]
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Ace Ventura's Disruption of Nature's Balance
Taglines
The great plains of Africa, the cradle of civilization. A place where there exists a balance between nature and man. So ancient, so sacred, no man would dare to disturb it. No man but Ace Ventura.
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Misunderstandings in Communication and Identity
Ace Ventura
Tell them what I'm saying. I come in peace!
[faces the Wachootoo]
Ouda
White Devil say, "I will harm you.
[in poorly-translated Wachootoo; The Wachootoo look suspicious]
Ace
I couldn't help but notice the "equinsu ocha" part. Did you just refer to me as "White Devil"?
[to Ouda]
Ouda
This is how they know you.
Ace
Leave that part out from now on! I represent the princess!
[to Wachootoo]
Ouda
I am a Princess.
[in poorly-translated Wachootoo; tribesmen look confused; one young man eyes Ace with interest]
Ace
War is hell. The last thing we want... is a fight!
Ouda
I want to fight, so go to hell." The chief said, "If you pass all Wachootoo tests, you do not die.
[in poorly-translated Wachootoo; The Wachootoo roar in anger; the Chief speaks to Ace]
Ace
Kooky!
[observes the Wachootoo for a moment]
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A Unique Request for Animal Retrieval
Fulton Greenwall
Let my introduce myself - my name is Fulton Greenwall, and I'm sent here to employ your services in the retrieval of a lost animal. Now, can you help us?
Ace Ventura
Your request is not unlike your lower intestine: stinky, and loaded with danger!
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New Animals, New Adventures, Same Hair
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New Animals. New Adventures. Same Hair.
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Sacred Bat and the Wachati Tribe's Fate
Ace Ventura
Quite an auspicious dwelling for a filthy flying weasel.
[inspects the Great White Bat's sacred hut upon entering; starts to climb up on the altar, but quickly jumps off as the Chief shouts and draws a blade on him]
Fulton Greenwall
Please, Mr. Ventura! That is sacred ground! I'm sorry, but only the Wachati are allowed to step there.
Ace Ventura
Hey... take it easy! I'm the loogie guy, remember?
[grins awkwardly]
Fulton Greenwall
Er, yes, yes, Chief, thank you. Thank you. The Chief says that unless the Sacred Bat is returned before the marriage of the princess, the entire Wachati tribe will meet their death!
[to Ace]
Ace Ventura
What type of bat are we talking about here?
Fulton Greenwall
The great white bat, of course.
Ace Ventura
Crepuscular chiroptera?!
[approaches him as intense music plays for a moment]
Fulton Greenwall
Yes. But to the natives... Shikaka.
Ace Ventura
Shikaka? Shikaka! Shikasha! Ahhh! Sssssshhhhhhhish-kebab. Sssssshhhh- "Shawshank Redemption". CHI-CA-GO! You're outta there! Go on, you're gone, go on.
[they kneel again; they kneel once more; Ace chuckles deviously; the chief begins to kneel but catches on that he didn't say the name right; Chief kneels; points outside; the Chief leaves the hut]
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Survival in the Wild: Ace Ventura's Challenge
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Most people wouldn't last one minute in the real wild nature. Ace Ventura, not even a second.
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Unexpected Ingredients in a Delightful Dish
Ace Ventura
Mmm, this fruit paste is delicious, and the pottery is lovely.
Ouda
It's made from guano.
Ace Ventura
Guano. Sounds so familiar.
[licking the remains of the fruit paste from the bottom of the bowl]
Fulton Greenwall
Bat droppings.
Fulton Greenwall
Guano is their chief resource, they use it to make many things in the village.
Ace Ventura
... Yummy!
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Ace Ventura's Humorous Encounter with Pompous Characters
Ace Ventura
That's a lovely wrap you're wearing! Perhaps I could buy you some fluffy new slippers, made from the heads of innocent and defenseless baby seals!
[leaning at the bottom of the staircase]
McGuire
Who is this ghastly man?
Ace
Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. And you must be the Monopoly guy! Hey... thanks for the free parking.
[whispering]
Pompous woman
Another activist, McGuire.
McGuire
Activist, yes...
[snobby laugh]
Ace
Activist, yes, mhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhm!
[imitating him]
Pompous Woman
Mr. Ventura, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of nature. You should try it sometime.
Ace
Alrighty then! You know something? You're right! Do not pass Go! Do not collect 200 dollars! It's lovely, but I fancy myself an autumn.
[smacks McGuire unconscious, then drapes him over his shoulders, in mockery of the woman's fur wrap; sings and dances around the room, then shakes the man, making his jaw move; hands him back to the woman]
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Ace Ventura's Observational Skills on Display
Vincent Cadby
Tell me, Mr. Ventura - just how good are you?
Ace Ventura
You're an extreme workaholic. You recently returned from a short trip to Gotan in Northern Africa, and upon your return, you more than likely took a spill because of some... shoddy masonry work!
[inspects him for a moment; does a dramatic turn]
Vincent Cadby
Very impressive. Might one ask how?
[dryly and evasively]
Ace Ventura
Surely! The abrasion on the palm of your left hand is the type one sustains breaking a fall of three to five feet; the small remnants of plaster on the tip of your shoe pointed to a careless mason being the culprit; your new watch, a quality forgery of a Cartier, was most likely purchased through the North African black market known to reside in GOTAN!
[does an exaggerated inhalation of air, then speaks rapidly; gasps, having run out of breath]
Vincent Cadby
And my work habits?
Ace Ventura
Yes, a workaholic. The urine stain on your pants would signify that you're a "single shake" man - far too busy for the follow-up jiggle!
Fulton Greenwall
Brilliant, Mr. Ventura! Simply brilliant!
Ace Ventura
Spank you, Greenwall! Spank you very much.
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Value of Achievement and Its Meaning
Ace Ventura
What about my medallion of spiritual accomplishment?
Abbot
Oh, here, take mine.
[gives Ace his own]
Ace Ventura
This took you eighty years to achieve!!!
[shocked]
Abbot
That's okay, I don't like it anymore. Really.
Ace Ventura
In light of this personal ] you've made... I have no ]... but to take the case.
[[sacrifice; [choice]
Abbot
Great! I'll go tell the others.
Ace Ventura
Master! ... Break it to them gently.
Ace Ventura
I've never seen them act like that before. Denial can be an ugly thing.
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Spiritual Insights on Virginity and Marriage
Fulton Greenwall
They will now consummate the marriage in the witness of the tribe. Well done, Ace. You must be extremely proud.
[gently pats Ace on the shoulder]
Ace Ventura
] is an abomination. One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation. What's that he's saying?
[[Pride; The Wachootoo prince emerges from tent screaming angrily]
Fulton Greenwall
I think he's saying she's not a virgin.
[looks pointedly at Ace]
Ace Ventura
... They can tell that?!
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A Race Against Time and Distractions
Ace Ventura
I'll meet you at the bottom. There's still one more thing I must do before I go...
Ace Ventura
Isn't this incredible?! It's gonna be some kind of a record! Everyone loves a Slinky! You gotta get a Slinky! Slinky, Slinky! Go, Slinky, go! AAAAWWWWWWW, MAN! Can you believe it?! It was right there! Can I do it one more time?
[singing; Slinky stops on the penultimate step]
Fulton Greenwall
Forgive me, Mr. Ventura, but if we don't hurry now, we might miss the plane.
Ace Ventura
Of course. How selfish of me. Let's do all the things that you wanna do.
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The Importance of Guano in Ace Ventura
Vincent Cadby
Hello, Ace. You want your ]?
[[money]
Ace Ventura
Wrong again, Sweeney Toad! I've come for the sacred bat. Where is it?!
Vincent Cadby
Wait - whatever can you mean?
Ace Ventura
Guano? Hello?! Does "poop" ring a bell? "Guano: mined as a source of nitrate, producing 84% of the world's supply of fertilizer, a 1.4 billion dollar industry." THAT'S what this war is all about! You can't legally take possession of the caves as long as the Wachatis inhabit the area, and you want that dookie so bad, you can taste it!
[takes out a book and reads from it; closes the book]
Fulton Greenwall
But sir, I thought that--
Vincent Cadby
Yes, thank you, Fulton. That's a fine theory, Mr. Ventura... What has it got to do with me?
[quietly; back to Ace]
Ace Ventura
I thought you'd never ask! The day I met you, there was a white substance on your shoe that I mistook for plaster; yesterday I saw the same white substance outside the hut where the bat was kept, and suddenly it hit me: the great white bat has great white guano! That's what you stepped in, that's what was on your shoe, and that explains the abrasion on your palm! ...Let me run that back for ya! That's what you stepped in, that's what was on your shoe, AND THAT EXPLAINS THE ABRATION ON YOUR PALM! DAMN, I'M GOOD! Can you feel that?! Huh?! Can you feel it, Captain Compost?! THE DAY OF REDEMPTION IS AT HAND! REPENT... and thou shall be saved!
[does an exaggerated inhalation of air, then speaks rapidly; steps back while talking backwards; does pelvic thrusts]
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