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A Discussion on Timing and Expectations
Lex Luthor
It's beautiful! It has everything.
Miss Teschmacher
Wrong.
Lex Luthor
Why didn't you go before we left?
Miss Teschmacher
That was two days ago.
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Demand for Submission from Jor-El's Son
General Zod
Come to me, son of Jor-El! Kneel before Zod!
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Council's Verdict on Criminal Acts
Council Member #1
You three criminals have been caught in a further act of seditious treason! General Zod, your only feeling was contempt for our society; your only desire was to command! Ursa, the only feeling you showed was for your vicious General; your only wish: to rule at his side. Non, you are as without thought as you are without voice. This council has no hesitation in proclaiming you all...
Council Member #2
Guilty.
Council Member #3
Guilty.
Council Member #4
Guilty.
Council Member #5
Guilty.
Council Member #6
Guilty.
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Global Broadcast of General Zod's Message
General Zod
No! Who else is seeing this?
Reporter
Ah . . . well, with this satellite link up, uh . . . just about everybody. I mean, the whole planet!
General Zod
The whole planet Houston?
Reporter
Earth. The whole planet Earth.
General Zod
(satisfied with the man's answer) You may continue.
Reporter
As the extraordinary story continues . . . as this extraordinary st—
Ursa
(petulantly) Enough of this nonsense! If the whole planet is watching, can't we show them something more interesting?
Army Major
(via bullhorn) Throw down your arms and surrender! This is an order!
Ursa
General Zod does not take orders. He gives them.
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Zod's Demand for Unanimous Submission
General Zod
The vote must be unanimous Jor-El. It has therefore now become your decision. You alone will condemn us if you wish... and you alone with be held responsible by me. You will bow down before me, Jor-El! I swear it! No matter that it takes an eternity! YOU WILL BOW DOWN BEFORE ME! BOTH YOU AND THEN ONE DAY... YOUR HEIRS!
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Conflict on the Road with Uninvited Guests
Deputy Dwayne
I dunno, from the look of them I'll bet ten dollars they're from Los Angeles.
Sheriff
Hey, ya hippies! Get your butts off the road!
General Zod
I like the glow that flashes red like our Krypton sun. But not this irritating noise. Make way.
Sheriff
Did I hear right? That son of a bitch give me an order?!
Sheriff
Dwayne, you take care of him.
Dwayne
But I...
Sheriff
Dwayne, you gotta learn to kick ass, you wanna be a peacemaker.
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Realizations and Misunderstandings in Conversation
Lois Lane
You know, it's, it's really amazing. I never started to put it together before now. It's just kind of funny, you know, cause a good reporter isn't supposed to let anything slip by her.
Clark Kent
No. Course not.
Lois Lane
Well, uh, I'm beginning to get the picture.
Clark Kent
As usual, Lois, I-I really don't know what you're talking about. Um, tell you what, I-I'll meet you back at the hotel.
Lois Lane
What's your hurry, Superman?
Lois Lane
I gotta admit, you know. Your disguise is nearly perfect. You had me fooled. And I am nobody's fool, believe me.
Clark Kent
Oh no, of course not, Lois. I mean, you just have an active imagination. You just get carried away sometimes. Believe me, I understand. It can happen to anybody.
Lois Lane
Listen, I'm so sure you're Superman, that I'm willing to bet my life on it.
Clark Kent
What?
Clark Kent
Hmm.
Lois Lane
And if I'm wrong, you've got yourself one hell of a story.
Clark Kent
You think I'm Superman? Boy, you certainly have some imagination, Lois. Huh. For a minute there, you almost had me convinced , for a minute.
[makes a flying gesture with his arm; Lois nods.; turns around and starts walking]
Lois
Bye bye Baby!
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Comparison to Superman in Crisis Situation
Reporter
He was right in the line of that fire and nothing seemed to happen to him. I haven't seen the likes of this since Superman.
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Zod Demands Obedience from Earth's Leaders
Ursa
Come forward. Your General wishes to speak.
General Zod
I am General Zod. Your ruler. Yes, today begins a new order! Your lands, your possessions, your very lives will gladly be given in tribute to me, General Zod. In return for your obedience, you will enjoy my generous protection. In other words, you will be allowed to live.
General Zod
So you are a general too? And who is your superior?
Army General
I answer only to the President.
General Zod
And he will answer to me! Or all of his cities will end up like this one!
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Cultural Identity and Perception in Interaction
Woman
What a nice man!
Another woman
Of course he's Jewish.
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Urgent News Assignment for Clark Kent
Perry White
Kent, I need a story to run with the page three sidebar. Get me everything you can on this terrorist group.
Clark Kent
Right! Uh, sorry. T... terrorists?
[stops]
Perry White
Get your head out of the closet, Kent! Where've you been for the past twelve hours?
Clark Kent
Home.
Perry White
Well, don't you watch television?
Clark Kent
Well actually I don't enjoy television, Mister White, there's too much violence. I was just reading Dickens.
Jimmy Olsen
(races in) Mr. Kent! A gang of terrorists seized the Eiffel Tower! In Paris!
Perry White
He knows where the Eiffel Tower is, Olsen! You do, don't you Kent?
Clark Kent
Yes, sir. Has anybody been hurt?
Jimmy Olsen
Well, so far the hostages are unharmed.
Clark Kent
The hostages?
Jimmy Olsen
Yeah! Tourists! About twenty of them!
Perry White
Yeah, but that's just petty-ante stuff. These guys claim that if the French government doesn't meet their demands, they've got a hydrogen bomb ready to level Paris.
Clark Kent
(genuinely surprised) Well, geez Mr. White. That's t... terrible!
Perry White
That's why they call them "terrorists", Kent.
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General Zod's Declaration of Power
General Zod
Crude noisemaker.
[''after shooting himself, unharmed'']
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Ursa's Declaration of Extraordinary Powers
Ursa
I have powers beyond reason here!
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A Call for Loyalty to Zod
General Zod
And now, finally- take my hand, swear eternal loyalty... to Zod.
[''to Superman'']
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Zod's Authority and Leadership Style
Ursa
General Zod does not take orders! He gives them.
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Questioning the Value of Spectacle
Ursa
If the whole planet is watching, cannot we show them something more interesting?
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Literary References and Humor in Conversation
Kryptonian Man
Literature Lesson #35: "]" by ] of Earth. I think I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree . . .
[[w:Joyce Kilmer#"Trees"|Trees; [w:Joyce Kilmer|Joyce Kilmer]
Lex Luthor
(as the Kryptonian professor continues) He's not here, it's a voice from the past. Now that's cute, it's very cute.
Miss Teschmacher
I like trees!
Lex Luthor
So does your average cocker spaniel.
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A Moment of Love Between Lois and Superman
Lois Lane
You did all that for me, I don't know what to say.
Superman
Just say you love me.
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General Zod's Declaration of Victory
General Zod
I win! I always win. Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?!
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Choosing Love Despite Parental Concerns
Lara
Your father and I tried to anticipate your every question, Kal-El. This is the one we hoped you would not ask.
Superman
But I have to, because... she's everything I want in life.
Lara
And she, the one you have chosen, she feels as much for you?
Superman
Yes.
Lara
Then, if this is what you wish, if you intend to live your life with a mortal, you must live as a mortal. You must become one of them.
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Suspicion Surrounds Clark's Disappearing Acts
Clark Kent
Lois! Um, uh Lois! Uh (offer Lois her hot dog) Uh, here you go.
Lois Lane
Where were you?
Clark Kent
I was getting hot dogs. (Lois takes both hot dogs) What do you mean?
Lois Lane
Well, it seems kind of strange to me that every time Superman's around, you disappear.
Clark Kent
Superman?! I mean, he was here?!
Lois Lane
Mm hmm.
Clark Kent
(looks up) Golly!
Lois Lane
And you weren't . . . as usual. So what have you got to say about that?
Clark Kent
Darn! I forgot your orange juice.
Lois Lane
Clark!
Clark Kent
No orange juice?
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General Zod's Ultimatum to Superman
General Zod
And he will answer to me! Or all of his cities shall end up like this one!
[''referring to the President'']
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General Zod's Observation of Earth
General Zod
So this is planet ]. A very strange surface!
[[Houston]
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Questioning the Culture of a Strange Planet
Ursa
What kind of a backwards planet is this, where the fighting men wear jewelry and ribbons?
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Consequences of Resistance in Superman II
President
Thousands of hours to create, and they defaced it in seconds. Imagine what they'll do to the world if we resist!
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Zod's Observation on Worship and Flight
General Zod
I see you are practiced in worshipping things that fly.
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General Zod's Triumph Over Earthly Challenges
Ursa
Look! They need machines to fly!
General Zod
What bravery! Be nice to them, my dear. Blow them a kiss.
General Zod
I win! (now realizing the lack of resistance he is receiving) I always win. Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?
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Lex Luthor's Vision of Supervillains
Lex Luthor
Think of it. Three… count them, three supervillains! Each one with the powers of Superman! They'll need a contact here on Earth! Someone with the same wonderful contempt for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!
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General Zod's Preference for Kryptonian Light
General Zod
I like the glow. It flashes red, like the Krypton sun. But not this disturbing noise. Make way!
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Machines Required for Flight
Ursa
Look- they need machines to fly!
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