17 quotes
Preparedness in the Face of Unknown Threats
Burt Gummer
You know Grady, some people think I'm overprepared, paranoid, maybe even a little crazy. But they never met any Pre-Cambrian lifeforms did they?
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A Call for Silence and Action
Earl Bassett
Will you shut up and get off the damn ground!
[''yelling to Grady'']
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The Fragility of Paper Against Rock
Earl Bassett
No! Rock rips through paper!
[''to Grady after losing at rock-paper-scissors'']
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Frustration with Relentless Creatures
Earl Bassett
Goddamn worms never give you a break!
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A New Threat Beyond the Graboid
Earl Bassett
That ain't no Graboid. It's something even more dangerous!
[as Burt arrives]
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A Friendly Debate on Night Fishing
Grady Hoover
Jesus! Bagged himself another one.
[referring to Burt]
Earl Bassett
The man never sleeps.
Burt Gummer
Guys, Burt here. Doing a little night fishing. Got three of em on a cluster charge. I'd say we're about even now. Over.
[over radio]
Earl Bassett
Come on, Burt. This isn't a competition.
Burt Gummer
Well, who's competing? I'm just saying the score is tied, that's all. Over.
[over radio]
Grady Hoover
Well, son', no it isn't, cuz we just caught a live one. How bout that.
Burt Gummer
A live one? How in the hell...
[over radio]
Grady Hoover
Well, that's our little secret. Happy hunting, Burt.
[turns radio off]
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Burt Gummer Faces Unprecedented Ammo Shortage
Burt Gummer
I am completely out of ammo. That's never happened to me before.
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Resourcefulness in Adversity
Burt Gummer
Doing what I can with what I got.
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Facing Life's Challenges with Resilience
Earl Bassett
Doesn't anything get you down?
[to Grady]
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Intelligence in Unexpected Places
Grady Hoover
You mean they've been acting so smart because they're so stupid?
[''referring to the [[w:shriekers|shriekers]
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Grady's Theme Park Ambition
Grady Hoover
Earl, that's gonna be the first ride at my theme park!
[after the truck gets dragged on a wild ride by a Graboid]
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Seeking Assistance in a Difficult Situation
Earl Bassett
We're gonna need some help!
Grady
Who'd be crazy enough to help us with this mess?!
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Humor in a Dangerous Situation
Earl Bassett
Something's wrong with it. Must be sick.
Grady Hoover
Probably ate someone that didn't agree with it.
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The Worms Have Turned
Taglines
The worms have turned.
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Preparation is key in unexpected situations
Burt Gummer
When you need it, and don't have it, you sing a different tune.
[''referring to his weapons''; pause]
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Need-to-Know Information Denied
Burt Gummer
I feel I was denied critical need-to-know information.
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An Apology for Forgetfulness
Grady Hoover
Sorry, I forgot.
[''repeated line'']
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