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The Communication Abilities of Plants
Nursery Owner
You know plants have the ability to target specific threats. Tobacco plants when attacked by heliothis caterpillars will send out a chemical attracting wasps to kill just those caterpillars. We don't know how plants obtain these abilities, they just evolve very rapidly.
Alma
Which species is doing it if you think it's true?
Nursery Owner
Plants have the ability to communicate with other species of plants. Trees can communicate with bushes, and bushes with grass, and everything in between.
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Suspicion and Accusations in Conversation
Mrs. Jones
I hear you whispering! Thinking of stealing something?
[confronting Elliot]
Elliot
No ma'am, we're not.
Mrs. Jones
Plan on murdering me in my sleep?
Elliot
What? Nooo.
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Unexpected Expression of Frustration
Private Auster
Oh, cheese and crackers!
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Toxin's Impact on Vulnerable Individuals
Elliot
Oh no...
[shots are heard firing in the distance]
Alma
What "oh no"?
Elliot
The toxin? The toxin's affecting them?
Woman in Group
Are those people killing themselves?
Realtor
You were with the Private, what do we do?
Alma
We need to do something!
Elliot
Just let me think...
Alma
They're dying!
[as shots continually fire in the background]
Elliot
I need a second...
Realtor
They released it? We're not near the roads!
Alma
We can't just stand here as uninvolved observers!
Elliot
I need a second, okay? Just give me a second!
Alma
We're not gonna be one of those assholes on the news who watches a crime happen and not do something! We're not assholes!
Elliot
Just a second!
Woman in Group
There were children in that group!
Alma Moore
Elliot, please, tell us what to do!
Elliot
I need a second, okay?! Why can't anybody give me a goddamn second?! All right, be scientific, douchebag. Identify the variables.. isolate groups.. design the experiment.. that's what we're.. careful observation, measurements, that's what I'm trying to do, interpret the experimental data, interpret... What if it is the plants? That group was larger than ours. This thing's been escalating all day. Smaller and smaller populations have been setting this off. They react to human stimulus. Maybe people are setting off the plants?
[talks to himself]
Alma
What are you saying? That guy was crazy! We have to save them!
Elliot
They're already dead! What if they're targeting us as threats? This part of the field may not have been set off. Something in this field could be releasing the chemical into the air when there's too many of us together. Let's just stay ahead of the wind!
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Plants and Hot Dogs: A Curious Connection
Nursery Owner
We're packing hot dogs for the road. You know hot dogs get a bad rap? They got a cool shape, they got protein. You like hot dogs right? By the way, I think I know what's causing this.
Elliot
You do?
Nursery Owner
It's the plants. They can release chemicals. OK babies, we are going to be going, but we will be back soon, OK? Oh, plants react to human stimulus, they've proved it in tests. You get the mustard?
[to his plants; to Elliot; to his wife]
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Discussion on Parenthood Choices
Jared
Got kids?
Elliot
No.
Jared
How come? You got... a problem?
Elliot
No. She wanted to wait.
Jared
Really? For what?
Elliot
For me to grow up. Why are we talking about this?
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Warning Signs of a Chemical Attack
Principal
Alright, there appears to be an event happening. Central Park was just hit by what seems to be a terrorist attack. They're not clear on the scale yet. It's some kind of airborne chemical toxin that's been released in and around the park. They said to watch for warning signs. The first stage is confused speech. The second stage is physical disorientation, loss of direction. The third stage... is fatal.
[To teachers, calling for a cancellation of school]
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The Importance of Scientific Curiosity and Nature
Elliot
You're not interested in what happened to the bees? You should be more interested in science, Jake. You know why? Because your face is perfect. The problem is, your face is perfect at 15. Now, if you were interested in science, you would know facts like the human nose and ears grow a fraction of an inch each year. So a perfect balance of features now, might not look so perfect five years from now, and might look downright whack 10 years from now. Come on, buddy. Take an interest in science. What could be the reason bees have vanished?
[Jake shakes his head; students laugh]
Jake
An act of nature, and we'll never fully understand it.
[after a long pause]
Elliot
Nice answer, Jake. He's right. Science will come up with some reason to put in the books, but in the end it'll be just a theory. I mean, we will fail to acknowledge that there are forces at work beyond our understanding. To be a scientist, you must have a respectful awe for the laws of nature. Jake?
[Jake raises his hand]
Jake
How much does the human nose grow each year?
Elliot
It's miniscule, buddy. Okay? Don't worry about it. You're going to be a heartthrob your whole life. I was just messing with you.
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Casual Conversation Between Friends
Jess
Hey, Alma.
Alma
How's it going?
Jess
Hangin in there.
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Elliot Moore's Absurd Encounter with a Plant
Elliot Moore
Hello, my name is Elliot Moore. I'm just going to talk in a very positive manner, giving off good vibes. We're just here to use the bathroom, and we're just going to leave. I hope that's okay. Plastic. I'm talking to a plastic plant. I'm still doing it.
[to house plant; Elliot touches leaf]
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Indifference Amidst Crisis
Alma
Mrs. Jones, um, something's happened along the east coast.
Mrs. Jones
Whatever it is that you think is so important that you need to tell me - don't. Just keep it to yourself. The world don't care about me. I don't care about it.
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The Nature of Unimaginable Evil
Alma Moore
It makes you kill yourself. Just when you thought there couldn't be any more evil that can be invented.
[Watching a news report about the airborn toxin, presumed to be the result of a terrorist attack]
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Discontinued Train Service Leaves Passengers Confused
Train Conductor
The train service has been discontinued. This will be the last stop for all passengers.
Elliot
Hey, what do you mean? Where are we?
Train Conductor
Filbert, Pennsylvania.
Elliot
Filbert? Does anybody know where that is? Why are you giving me one useless piece of information at a time? What's going on? Hey, why would you just stop? You can't just leave us here!
Train Conductor
Sir, we lost contact.
Elliot
With whom?
Train Conductor
Everyone.
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The Dynamics of Pursuit in Relationships
Mrs. Jones
So what's with you two? Who's chasing who?
[to Elliot and Alma]
Alma
I'm sorry?
Mrs. Jones
Ain't no time two people staring at each other, or standing still, loving both with their eyes are equal. Truth is, someone is chasing someone. That's the way we's built. So, who's chasing?
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Secrets and Revelations on a Wedding Day
Julian
Hey, I'm going to tell you something that you should never tell your best friend.
Elliot
Why is everybody saying that?
Julian
I saw her on your wedding day.
[referring to Alma]
Elliot
Again with the wedding. What?
Julian
I walked into her waiting room by mistake, and she was crying. She looked up and I saw her face. She wasn't ready to jump in, Elliot. That's not who she is. She's never going to jump in when you need her, man.
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The Bond Between Soldier and Weapon
Private Auster
MY FIREARM IS MY FRIEND! IT WILL NOT LEAVE MY SIDE!
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