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Bee-Movie
By-Jerry-Seinfeld
NARRATOR:
(Black-screen-with-text;-The-sound-of-buzzing-bees-can-be-heard)
According-to-all-known-laws
of-aviation #:
there-is-no-way-a-bee
should-be-able-to-fly.
-:
Its-wings-are-too-small-to-get
its-fat-little-body-off-the-ground.
-:
The-bee #of-course #flies-anyway
-:
because-bees-don't-care
what-humans-think-is-impossible.
BARRY-BENSON:
(Barry-is-picking-out-a-shirt)
Yellow #black.-Yellow #black.
Yellow #black.-Yellow #black.
-:
Ooh #black-and-yellow!
Let's-shake-it-up-a-little.
JANET-BENSON:
Barry!-Breakfast-is-ready!
BARRY:
Coming!
-:
Hang-on-a-second.
(Barry-uses-his-antenna-like-a-phone)
-:
Hello?
ADAM-FLAYMAN:
(Through-phone)
--Barry?
BARRY:
--Adam?
ADAM:
--Can-you-believe-this-is-happening?
BARRY:
--I-can't.-I'll-pick-you-up.
(Barry-flies-down-the-stairs)
-:
MARTIN-BENSON:
Looking-sharp.
JANET:
Use-the-stairs.-Your-father
paid-good-money-for-those.
BARRY:
Sorry.-I'm-excited.
MARTIN:
Here's-the-graduate.
We're-very-proud-of-you #son.
-:
A-perfect-report-card #all-B's.
JANET:
Very-proud.
(Rubs-Barry's-hair)
BARRY=
Ma!-I-got-a-thing-going-here.
JANET:
--You-got-lint-on-your-fuzz.
BARRY:
--Ow!-That's-me!
JANET:
--Wave-to-us!-We'll-be-in-row-118 #000.
--Bye!
(Barry-flies-out-the-door)
JANET:
Barry #I-told-you #stop-flying-in-the-house!
(Barry-drives-through-the-hive #and-is-waved-at-by-Adam-who-is-reading-a
newspaper)
BARRY==
--Hey #Adam.
ADAM:
--Hey #Barry.
(Adam-gets-in-Barry's-car)
-:
--Is-that-fuzz-gel?
BARRY:
--A-little.-Special-day #graduation.
ADAM:
Never-thought-I'd-make-it.
(Barry-pulls-away-from-the-house-and-continues-driving)
BARRY:
Three-days-grade-school #three-days-high-school...
ADAM:
Those-were-awkward.
BARRY:
Three-days-college.-I'm-glad-I-took
a-day-and-hitchhiked-around-the-hive.
ADAM==
You-did-come-back-different.
(Barry-and-Adam-pass-by-Artie #who-is-jogging)
ARTIE:
--Hi #Barry!
BARRY:
--Artie #growing-a-mustache?-Looks-good.
ADAM:
--Hear-about-Frankie?
BARRY:
--Yeah.
ADAM==
--You-going-to-the-funeral?
BARRY:
--No #I'm-not-going-to-his-funeral.
-:
Everybody-knows #sting-someone #you-die.
-:
Don't-waste-it-on-a-squirrel.
Such-a-hothead.
ADAM:
I-guess-he-could-have
just-gotten-out-of-the-way.
(The-car-does-a-barrel-roll-on-the-loop-shaped-bridge-and-lands-on-the
highway)
-:
I-love-this-incorporating
an-amusement-park-into-our-regular-day.
BARRY:
I-guess-that's-why-they-say-we-don't-need-vacations.
(Barry-parallel-parks-the-car-and-together-they-fly-over-the-graduating
students)
Boy #quite-a-bit-of-pomp...
under-the-circumstances.
(Barry-and-Adam-sit-down-and-put-on-their-hats)
-:
--Well #Adam #today-we-are-men.
ADAM:
--We-are!
BARRY=
--Bee-men.
=ADAM=
--Amen!
BARRY-AND-ADAM:
Hallelujah!
(Barry-and-Adam-both-have-a-happy-spasm)
ANNOUNCER:
Students #faculty #distinguished-bees #:
please-welcome-Dean-Buzzwell.
DEAN-BUZZWELL:
Welcome #New-Hive-Oity
graduating-class-of...
-:
...9:
-:
That-concludes-our-ceremonies.
-:
And-begins-your-career
at-Honex-Industries!
ADAM:
Will-we-pick-our-job-today?
(Adam-and-Barry-get-into-a-tour-bus)
BARRY=
I-heard-it's-just-orientation.
(Tour-buses-rise-out-of-the-ground-and-the-students-are-automatically
loaded-into-the-buses)
TOUR-GUIDE:
Heads-up!-Here-we-go.
ANNOUNCER:
Keep-your-hands-and-antennas
inside-the-tram-at-all-times.
BARRY:
--Wonder-what-it'll-be-like?
ADAM:
--A-little-scary.
TOUR-GUIDE==
Welcome-to-Honex #a-division-of-Honesco
-:
and-a-part-of-the-Hexagon-Group.
Barry:
This-is-it!
BARRY-AND-ADAM:
Wow.
BARRY:
Wow.
(The-bus-drives-down-a-road-an-on-either-side-are-the-Bee's-massive
complicated-Honey-making-machines)
TOUR-GUIDE:
We-know-that-you #as-a-bee #have-worked-your-whole-life
-:
to-get-to-the-point-where-you
can-work-for-your-whole-life.
-:
Honey-begins-when-our-valiant-Pollen
Jocks-bring-the-nectar-to-the-hive.
-:
Our-top-secret-formula
-:
is-automatically-color-corrected #scent-adjusted-and-bubble-contoured
-:
into-this-soothing-sweet-syrup
-:
with-its-distinctive
golden-glow-you-know-as...
EVERYONE-ON-BUS:
Honey!
(The-guide-has-been-collecting-honey-into-a-bottle-and-she-throws-it-into
the-crowd-on-the-bus-and-it-is-caught-by-a-girl-in-the-back)
ADAM:
--That-girl-was-hot.
BARRY:
--She's-my-cousin!
ADAM==
--She-is?
BARRY:
--Yes #we're-all-cousins.
ADAM:
--Right.-You're-right.
TOUR-GUIDE:
--At-Honex #we-constantly-strive
-:
to-improve-every-aspect
of-bee-existence.
-:
These-bees-are-stress-testing
a-new-helmet-technology.
(The-bus-passes-by-a-Bee-wearing-a-helmet-who-is-being-smashed-into-the
ground-with-fly-swatters #newspapers-and-boots.-He-lifts-a-thumbs-up-but
you-can-hear-him-groan)
-:
ADAM==
--What-do-you-think-he-makes?
BARRY:
--Not-enough.
TOUR-GUIDE:
Here-we-have-our-latest-advancement #the-Krelman.
(They-pass-by-a-turning-wheel-with-Bees-standing-on-pegs #who-are-each
wearing-a-finger-shaped-hat)
Barry:
--Wow #What-does-that-do?
TOUR-GUIDE:
--Catches-that-little-strand-of-honey
-:
that-hangs-after-you-pour-it.
Saves-us-millions.
ADAM:
(Intrigued)
Can-anyone-work-on-the-Krelman?
TOUR-GUIDE:
Of-course.-Most-bee-jobs-are
small-ones.
But-bees-know-that-every-small-job #if-it's-done-well #means-a-lot.
-:
But-choose-carefully
-:
because-you'll-stay-in-the-job
you-pick-for-the-rest-of-your-life.
(Everyone-claps-except-for-Barry)
BARRY:
The-same-job-the-rest-of-your-life?
I-didn't-know-that.
ADAM:
What's-the-difference?
TOUR-GUIDE:
You'll-be-happy-to-know-that-bees #as-a-species #haven't-had-one-day-off
-:
in-27-million-years.
BARRY:
(Upset)
So-you'll-just-work-us-to-death?
-:
We'll-sure-try.
(Everyone-on-the-bus-laughs-except-Barry.-Barry-and-Adam-are-walking-back
home-together)
ADAM:
Wow!-That-blew-my-mind!
BARRY:
'What's-the-difference?'
How-can-you-say-that?
-:
One-job-forever?
That's-an-insane-choice-to-have-to-make.
ADAM:
I'm-relieved.-Now-we-only-have
to-make-one-decision-in-life.
BARRY:
But #Adam #how-could-they
never-have-told-us-that?
ADAM:
Why-would-you-question-anything?
We're-bees.
-:
We're-the-most-perfectly
functioning-society-on-Earth.
BARRY:
You-ever-think-maybe-things
work-a-little-too-well-here?
ADAM:
Like-what?-Give-me-one-example.
(Barry-and-Adam-stop-walking-and-it-is-revealed-to-the-audience-that
hundreds-of-cars-are-speeding-by-and-narrowly-missing-them-in-perfect
unison)
BARRY:
I-don't-know.-But-you-know
what-I'm-talking-about.
ANNOUNCER:
Please-clear-the-gate.
Royal-Nectar-Force-on-approach.
BARRY:
Wait-a-second.-Check-it-out.
(The-Pollen-jocks-fly-in #circle-around-and-landing-in-line)
-:
--Hey #those-are-Pollen-Jocks!
ADAM:
--Wow.
-:
I've-never-seen-them-this-close.
BARRY:
They-know-what-it's-like
outside-the-hive.
ADAM:
Yeah #but-some-don't-come-back.
GIRL-BEES:
--Hey #Jocks!
--Hi #Jocks!
(The-Pollen-Jocks-hook-up-their-backpacks-to-machines-that-pump-the-nectar
to-trucks #which-drive-away)
LOU-LO-DUVA:
You-guys-did-great!
-:
You're-monsters!
You're-sky-freaks!
I-love-it!
(Punching-the-Pollen-Jocks-in-joy)
I-love-it!
ADAM:
--I-wonder-where-they-were.
BARRY:
--I-don't-know.
-:
Their-day's-not-planned.
-:
Outside-the-hive #flying-who-knows
where #doing-who-knows-what.
-:
You-can't-just-decide-to-be-a-Pollen
Jock.-You-have-to-be-bred-for-that.
ADAM==
Right.
(Barry-and-Adam-are-covered-in-some-pollen-that-floated-off-of-the-Pollen
Jocks)
BARRY:
Look-at-that.-That's-more-pollen
than-you-and-I-will-see-in-a-lifetime.
ADAM:
It's-just-a-status-symbol.
Bees-make-too-much-of-it.
BARRY:
Perhaps.-Unless-you're-wearing-it
and-the-ladies-see-you-wearing-it.
(Barry-waves-at-2-girls-standing-a-little-away-from-them)
ADAM==
Those-ladies?
Aren't-they-our-cousins-too?
BARRY:
Distant.-Distant.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Look-at-these-two.
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--Couple-of-Hive-Harrys.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
--Let's-have-fun-with-them.
GIRL-BEE-#1:
It-must-be-dangerous
being-a-Pollen-Jock.
BARRY:
Yeah.-Once-a-bear-pinned-me
against-a-mushroom!
-:
He-had-a-paw-on-my-throat #and-with-the-other #he-was-slapping-me!
(Slaps-Adam-with-his-hand-to-represent-his-scenario)
GIRL-BEE-#2:
--Oh #my!
BARRY:
--I-never-thought-I'd-knock-him-out.
GIRL-BEE-#1:
(Looking-at-Adam)
What-were-you-doing-during-this?
ADAM:
Obviously-I-was-trying-to-alert-the-authorities.
BARRY:
I-can-autograph-that.
(The-pollen-jocks-walk-up-to-Barry-and-Adam #they-pretend-that-Barry-and
Adam-really-are-pollen-jocks.)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
A-little-gusty-out-there-today #wasn't-it #comrades?
BARRY:
Yeah.-Gusty.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
We're-hitting-a-sunflower-patch
six-miles-from-here-tomorrow.
BARRY:
--Six-miles #huh?
ADAM:
--Barry!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
A-puddle-jump-for-us #but-maybe-you're-not-up-for-it.
BARRY:
--Maybe-I-am.
ADAM:
--You-are-not!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
We're-going-0900-at-J-Gate.
-:
What-do-you-think #buzzy-boy?
Are-you-bee-enough?
BARRY:
I-might-be.-It-all-depends
on-what-0900-means.
(The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-looking-out-on-the-hive-city-from-his-balcony-at
night)
MARTIN:
Hey #Honex!
BARRY:
Dad #you-surprised-me.
MARTIN:
You-decide-what-you're-interested-in?
BARRY:
--Well #there's-a-lot-of-choices.
--But-you-only-get-one.
-:
Do-you-ever-get-bored
doing-the-same-job-every-day?
MARTIN:
Son #let-me-tell-you-about-stirring.
-:
You-grab-that-stick #and-you-just
move-it-around #and-you-stir-it-around.
-:
You-get-yourself-into-a-rhythm.
It's-a-beautiful-thing.
BARRY:
You-know #Dad #the-more-I-think-about-it #:
maybe-the-honey-field
just-isn't-right-for-me.
MARTIN:
You-were-thinking-of-what #making-balloon-animals?
-:
That's-a-bad-job
for-a-guy-with-a-stinger.
-:
Janet #your-son's-not-sure
he-wants-to-go-into-honey!
JANET:
--Barry #you-are-so-funny-sometimes.
BARRY:
--I'm-not-trying-to-be-funny.
MARTIN:
You're-not-funny!-You're-going
into-honey.-Our-son #the-stirrer!
JANET:
--You're-gonna-be-a-stirrer?
BARRY:
--No-one's-listening-to-me!
MARTIN:
Wait-till-you-see-the-sticks-I-have.
BARRY:
I-could-say-anything-right-now.
I'm-gonna-get-an-ant-tattoo!
(Barry's-parents-don't-listen-to-him-and-continue-to-ramble-on)
MARTIN:
Let's-open-some-honey-and-celebrate!
BARRY:
Maybe-I'll-pierce-my-thorax.
Shave-my-antennae.
-:
Shack-up-with-a-grasshopper.-Get
a-gold-tooth-and-call-everybody-'dawg'!
JANET:
I'm-so-proud.
(The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-and-Adam-waiting-in-line-to-get-a-job)
ADAM:
--We're-starting-work-today!
BARRY:
--Today's-the-day.
ADAM:
Come-on!-All-the-good-jobs
will-be-gone.
BARRY:
Yeah #right.
JOB-LISTER:
Pollen-counting #stunt-bee #pouring #stirrer #front-desk #hair-removal...
BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE:
--Is-it-still-available?
JOB-LISTER:
--Hang-on.-Two-left!
-:
One-of-them's-yours!-Congratulations!
Step-to-the-side.
ADAM:
--What'd-you-get?
BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE:
--Picking-crud-out.-Stellar!
(He-walks-away)
ADAM:
Wow!
JOB-LISTER:
Couple-of-newbies?
ADAM:
Yes #sir!-Our-first-day!-We-are-ready!
JOB-LISTER:
Make-your-choice.
(Adam-and-Barry-look-up-at-the-job-board.-There-are-hundreds-of-constantly
changing-panels-that-contain-available-or-unavailable-jobs.-It-looks-very
confusing)
ADAM:
--You-want-to-go-first?
BARRY:
--No #you-go.
ADAM:
Oh #my.-What's-available?
JOB-LISTER:
Restroom-attendant's-open #not-for-the-reason-you-think.
ADAM:
--Any-chance-of-getting-the-Krelman?
JOB-LISTER:
--Sure #you're-on.
(Puts-the-Krelman-finger-hat-on-Adam's-head)
(Suddenly-the-sign-for-Krelman-closes-out)
-:
I'm-sorry #the-Krelman-just-closed-out.
(Takes-Adam's-hat-off)
Wax-monkey's-always-open.
ADAM:
The-Krelman-opened-up-again.
-:
What-happened?
JOB-LISTER:
A-bee-died.-Makes-an-opening.-See?
He's-dead.-Another-dead-one.
-:
Deady.-Deadified.-Two-more-dead.
-:
Dead-from-the-neck-up.
Dead-from-the-neck-down.-That's-life!
ADAM:
Oh #this-is-so-hard!
(Barry-remembers-what-the-Pollen-Jock-offered-him-and-he-flies-off)
Heating #cooling #stunt-bee #pourer #stirrer #:
humming #inspector-number-seven #lint-coordinator #stripe-supervisor #:
mite-wrangler.-Barry #what
do-you-think-I-should...-Barry?
(Adam-turns-around-and-sees-Barry-flying-away)
-:
Barry!
POLLEN-JOCK:
All-right #we've-got-the-sunflower-patch
in-quadrant-nine...
ADAM:
(Through-phone)
What-happened-to-you?
Where-are-you?
BARRY:
--I'm-going-out.
ADAM:
--Out?-Out-where?
BARRY:
--Out-there.
ADAM:
--Oh #no!
BARRY:
I-have-to #before-I-go
to-work-for-the-rest-of-my-life.
ADAM:
You're-gonna-die!-You're-crazy!
(Barry-hangs-up)
Hello?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Another-call-coming-in.
-:
If-anyone's-feeling-brave #there's-a-Korean-deli-on-83rd
-:
that-gets-their-roses-today.
BARRY:
Hey #guys.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1-==
--Look-at-that.
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--Isn't-that-the-kid-we-saw-yesterday?
LOU-LO-DUVA:
Hold-it #son #flight-deck's-restricted.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
It's-OK #Lou.-We're-gonna-take-him-up.
(Puts-hand-on-Barry's-shoulder)
LOU-LO-DUVA:
(To-Barry)-Really?-Feeling-lucky #are-you?
BEE-WITH-CLIPBOARD:
(To-Barry)-Sign-here #here.-Just-initial-that.
-:
--Thank-you.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
--OK.
-:
You-got-a-rain-advisory-today #:
and-as-you-all-know #bees-cannot-fly-in-rain.
-:
So-be-careful.-As-always #watch-your-brooms #:
hockey-sticks #dogs #birds #bears-and-bats.
-:
Also #I-got-a-couple-of-reports
of-root-beer-being-poured-on-us.
-:
Murphy's-in-a-home-because-of-it #babbling-like-a-cicada!
BARRY:
--That's-awful.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
(Still-talking-through-megaphone)
--And-a-reminder-for-you-rookies #:
bee-law-number-one #absolutely-no-talking-to-humans!
-:
All-right #launch-positions!
POLLEN-JOCKS:
(The-Pollen-Jocks-run-into-formation)
-:
Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!
LOU-LU-DUVA:
Black-and-yellow!
POLLEN-JOCKS:
Hello!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(To-Barry)You-ready-for-this #hot-shot?
BARRY:
Yeah.-Yeah #bring-it-on.
POLLEN-JOCK's:
Wind #check.
-:
--Antennae #check.
--Nectar-pack #check.
-:
--Wings #check.
--Stinger #check.
BARRY:
Scared-out-of-my-shorts #check.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
OK #ladies #:
let's-move-it-out!
-:
Pound-those-petunias #you-striped-stem-suckers!
-:
All-of-you #drain-those-flowers!
(The-pollen-jocks-fly-out-of-the-hive)
BARRY:
Wow!-I'm-out!
-:
I-can't-believe-I'm-out!
-:
So-blue.
-:
I-feel-so-fast-and-free!
-:
Box-kite!
(Barry-flies-through-the-kite)
-:
Wow!
-:
Flowers!
(A-pollen-jock-puts-on-some-high-tech-goggles-that-shows-flowers-similar-to
heat-sink-goggles.)
POLLEN-JOCK:
This-is-Blue-Leader.
We-have-roses-visual.
-:
Bring-it-around-30-degrees-and-hold.
-:
Roses!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
30-degrees #roger.-Bringing-it-around.
-:
Stand-to-the-side #kid.
It's-got-a-bit-of-a-kick.
(The-pollen-jock-fires-a-high-tech-gun-at-the-flower #shooting-tubes-that
suck-up-the-nectar-from-the-flower-and-collects-it-into-a-pouch-on-the-gun)
BARRY:
That-is-one-nectar-collector!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1==
--Ever-see-pollination-up-close?
BARRY:
--No #sir.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(Barry-and-the-Pollen-jock-fly-over-the-field #the-pollen-jock-sprinkles
pollen-as-he-goes)
-:
I-pick-up-some-pollen-here #sprinkle-it
over-here.-Maybe-a-dash-over-there #:
a-pinch-on-that-one.
See-that?-It's-a-little-bit-of-magic.
BARRY:
That's-amazing.-Why-do-we-do-that?
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
That's-pollen-power.-More-pollen #more
flowers #more-nectar #more-honey-for-us.
BARRY:
Cool.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
I'm-picking-up-a-lot-of-bright-yellow.
could-be-daisies.-Don't-we-need-those?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Copy-that-visual.
-:
Wait.-One-of-these-flowers
seems-to-be-on-the-move.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Say-again?-You're-reporting
a-moving-flower?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Affirmative.
(The-Pollen-jocks-land-near-the-'flowers'-which #to-the-audience-are
obviously-just-tennis-balls)
KEN:
(In-the-distance)-That-was-on-the-line!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
This-is-the-coolest.-What-is-it?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
I-don't-know #but-I'm-loving-this-color.
-:
It-smells-good.
Not-like-a-flower #but-I-like-it.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Yeah #fuzzy.
(Sticks-his-hand-on-the-ball-but-it-gets-stuck)
POLLEN-JOCK-#3==
Chemical-y.
(The-pollen-jock-finally-gets-his-hand-free-from-the-tennis-ball)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Careful #guys.-It's-a-little-grabby.
(The-pollen-jocks-turn-around-and-see-Barry-lying-his-entire-body-on-top-of
one-of-the-tennis-balls)
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
My-sweet-lord-of-bees!
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
Candy-brain #get-off-there!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(Pointing-upwards)
Problem!
(A-human-hand-reaches-down-and-grabs-the-tennis-ball-that-Barry-is-stuck
to)
BARRY:
--Guys!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--This-could-be-bad.
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
Affirmative.
(Vanessa-Bloome-starts-bouncing-the-tennis-ball #not-knowing-Barry-is-stick
to-it)
BARRY==
Very-close.
-:
Gonna-hurt.
-:
Mama's-little-boy.
(Barry-is-being-hit-back-and-forth-by-two-humans-playing-tennis.-He-is
still-stuck-to-the-ball)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
You-are-way-out-of-position #rookie!
KEN:
Coming-in-at-you-like-a-MISSILE!
(Barry-flies-past-the-pollen-jocks #still-stuck-to-the-ball)
BARRY:
(In-slow-motion)
Help-me!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
I-don't-think-these-are-flowers.
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
--Should-we-tell-him?
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
--I-think-he-knows.
BARRY:
What-is-this?!
KEN:
Match-point!
-:
You-can-start-packing-up #honey #because-you're-about-to-EAT-IT!
(A-pollen-jock-coughs-which-confused-Ken-and-he-hits-the-ball-the-wrong-way
with-Barry-stuck-to-it-and-it-goes-flying-into-the-city)
BARRY:
Yowser!
(Barry-bounces-around-town-and-gets-stuck-in-the-engine-of-a-car.-He-flies
into-the-air-conditioner-and-sees-a-bug-that-was-frozen-in-there)
BARRY:
Ew #gross.
(The-man-driving-the-car-turns-on-the-air-conditioner-which-blows-Barry
into-the-car)
GIRL-IN-CAR:
There's-a-bee-in-the-car!
-:
--Do-something!
DAD-DRIVING-CAR:
--I'm-driving!
BABY-GIRL:
(Waving-at-Barry)
--Hi #bee.
(Barry-smiles-and-waves-at-the-baby-girl)
GUY-IN-BACK-OF-CAR:
--He's-back-here!
-:
He's-going-to-sting-me!
GIRL-IN-CAR:
Nobody-move.-If-you-don't-move #he-won't-sting-you.-Freeze!
(Barry-freezes-as-well #hovering-in-the-middle-of-the-car)
-:
GRANDMA-IN-CAR==
He-blinked!
(The-grandma-whips-out-some-bee-spray-and-sprays-everywhere-in-the-car #climbing-into-the-front-seat #still-trying-to-spray-Barry)
GIRL-IN-CAR:
Spray-him #Granny!
DAD-DRIVING-THE-CAR:
What-are-you-doing?!
(Barry-escapes-the-car-through-the-air-conditioner-and-is-flying-high-above
the-ground #safe.)
BARRY:
Wow...-the-tension-level
out-here-is-unbelievable.
(Barry-sees-that-storm-clouds-are-gathering-and-he-can-see-rain-clouds
moving-into-this-direction)
-:
I-gotta-get-home.
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
(A-rain-drop-hits-Barry-and-one-of-his-wings-is-damaged)
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
(A-second-rain-drop-hits-Barry-again-and-he-spirals-downwards)
Mayday!-Mayday!-Bee-going-down!
(WW2-plane-sound-effects-are-played-as-he-plummets #and-he-crash-lands-on-a
plant-inside-an-apartment-near-the-window)
VANESSA-BLOOME:
Ken #could-you-close
the-window-please?
KEN==
Hey #check-out-my-new-resume.
I-made-it-into-a-fold-out-brochure.
-:
You-see?
(Folds-brochure-resume-out)
Folds-out.
(Ken-closes-the-window #trapping-Barry-inside)
BARRY:
Oh #no.-More-humans.-I-don't-need-this.
(Barry-tries-to-fly-away-but-smashes-into-the-window-and-falls-again)
-:
What-was-that?
(Barry-keeps-trying-to-fly-out-the-window-but-he-keeps-being-knocked-back
because-the-window-is-closed)
Maybe-this-time.-This-time.-This-time.
This-time!-This-time!-This...
-:
Drapes!
(Barry-taps-the-glass.-He-doesn't-understand-what-it-is)
That-is-diabolical.
KEN:
It's-fantastic.-It's-got-all-my-special
skills #even-my-top-ten-favorite-movies.
ANDY:
What's-number-one?-Star-Wars?
KEN:
Nah #I-don't-go-for-that...
(Ken-makes-finger-guns-and-makes-'pew-pew-pew'-sounds-and-then-stops)
-:
...kind-of-stuff.
BARRY:
No-wonder-we-shouldn't-talk-to-them.
They're-out-of-their-minds.
KEN:
When-I-leave-a-job-interview #they're
flabbergasted #can't-believe-what-I-say.
BARRY:
(Looking-at-the-light-on-the-ceiling)
There's-the-sun.-Maybe-that's-a-way-out.
(Starts-flying-towards-the-lightbulb)
-:
I-don't-remember-the-sun
having-a-big-75-on-it.
(Barry-hits-the-lightbulb-and-falls-into-the-dip-on-the-table-that-the
humans-are-sitting-at)
KEN:
I-predicted-global-warming.
-:
I-could-feel-it-getting-hotter.
At-first-I-thought-it-was-just-me.
(Andy-dips-a-chip-into-the-bowl-and-scoops-up-some-dip-with-Barry-on-it-and
is-about-to-put-it-in-his-mouth)
-:
Wait!-Stop!-Bee!
(Andy-drops-the-chip-with-Barry-in-fear-and-backs-away.-All-the-humans
freak-out)
-:
Stand-back.-These-are-winter-boots.
(Ken-has-winter-boots-on-his-hands-and-he-is-about-to-smash-the-bee-but
Vanessa-saves-him-last-second)
VANESSA:
Wait!
-:
Don't-kill-him!
(Vanessa-puts-Barry-in-a-glass-to-protect-him)
KEN:
You-know-I'm-allergic-to-them!
This-thing-could-kill-me!
VANESSA:
Why-does-his-life-have
less-value-than-yours?
KEN:
Why-does-his-life-have-any-less-value
than-mine?-Is-that-your-statement?
VANESSA:
I'm-just-saying-all-life-has-value.-You
don't-know-what-he's-capable-of-feeling.
(Vanessa-picks-up-Ken's-brochure-and-puts-it-under-the-glass-so-she-can
carry-Barry-back-to-the-window.-Barry-looks-at-Vanessa-in-amazement)
KEN:
My-brochure!
VANESSA:
There-you-go #little-guy.
(Vanessa-opens-the-window-and-lets-Barry-out-but-Barry-stays-back-and-is
still-shocked-that-a-human-saved-his-life)
KEN:
I'm-not-scared-of-him.
It's-an-allergic-thing.
VANESSA:
Put-that-on-your-resume-brochure.
KEN:
My-whole-face-could-puff-up.
ANDY:
Make-it-one-of-your-special-skills.
KEN:
Knocking-someone-out
is-also-a-special-skill.
(Ken-walks-to-the-door)
Right.-Bye #Vanessa.-Thanks.
-:
--Vanessa #next-week?-Yogurt-night?
VANESSA:
--Sure #Ken.-You-know #whatever.
-:
(Vanessa-tries-to-close-door)
KEN==
--You-could-put-carob-chips-on-there.
VANESSA:
--Bye.
(Closes-door-but-Ken-opens-it-again)
KEN:
--Supposed-to-be-less-calories.
VANESSA:
--Bye.
(Closes-door)
(Fast-forward-to-the-next-day #Barry-is-still-inside-the-house.-He-flies
into-the-kitchen-where-Vanessa-is-doing-dishes)
BARRY==
(Talking-to-himself)
I-gotta-say-something.
-:
She-saved-my-life.
I-gotta-say-something.
-:
All-right #here-it-goes.
(Turns-back)
Nah.
-:
What-would-I-say?
-:
I-could-really-get-in-trouble.
-:
It's-a-bee-law.
You're-not-supposed-to-talk-to-a-human.
-:
I-can't-believe-I'm-doing-this.
-:
I've-got-to.
(Barry-disguises-himself-as-a-character-on-a-food-can-as-Vanessa-walks-by
again)
-:
Oh #I-can't-do-it.-Come-on!
-:
No.-Yes.-No.
-:
Do-it.-I-can't.
-:
How-should-I-start-it?
(Barry-strikes-a-pose-and-wiggles-his-eyebrows)
'You-like-jazz?'
No #that's-no-good.
(Vanessa-is-about-to-walk-past-Barry)
Here-she-comes!-Speak #you-fool!
-:
...Hi!
(Vanessa-gasps-and-drops-the-dishes-in-fright-and-notices-Barry-on-the
counter)
-:
I'm-sorry.
VANESSA:
--You're-talking.
BARRY:
--Yes #I-know.
VANESSA:
(Pointing-at-Barry)
You're-talking!
BARRY:
I'm-so-sorry.
VANESSA:
No #it's-OK.-It's-fine.
I-know-I'm-dreaming.
-:
But-I-don't-recall-going-to-bed.
BARRY:
Well #I'm-sure-this
is-very-disconcerting.
VANESSA:
This-is-a-bit-of-a-surprise-to-me.
I-mean #you're-a-bee!
BARRY:
I-am.-And-I'm-not-supposed
to-be-doing-this #(Pointing-to-the-living-room-where-Ken-tried-to-kill-him-last-night)
but-they-were-all-trying-to-kill-me.
-:
And-if-it-wasn't-for-you...
-:
I-had-to-thank-you.
It's-just-how-I-was-raised.
(Vanessa-stabs-her-hand-with-a-fork-to-test-whether-she's-dreaming-or-not)
-:
That-was-a-little-weird.
VANESSA:
--I'm-talking-with-a-bee.
BARRY:
--Yeah.
VANESSA:
I'm-talking-to-a-bee.
And-the-bee-is-talking-to-me!
BARRY:
I-just-want-to-say-I'm-grateful.
I'll-leave-now.
(Barry-turns-to-leave)
VANESSA:
--Wait!-How-did-you-learn-to-do-that?
BARRY:
(Flying-back)
--What?
VANESSA:
The-talking...thing.
BARRY:
Same-way-you-did #I-guess.
'Mama #Dada #honey.'-You-pick-it-up.
VANESSA:
--That's-very-funny.
BARRY:
--Yeah.
-:
Bees-are-funny.-If-we-didn't-laugh #we'd-cry-with-what-we-have-to-deal-with.
-:
Anyway...
VANESSA:
Can-I...
-:
...get-you-something?
BARRY:
--Like-what?
VANESSA:
I-don't-know.-I-mean...
I-don't-know.-Coffee?
BARRY:
I-don't-want-to-put-you-out.
VANESSA:
It's-no-trouble.-It-takes-two-minutes.
-:
--It's-just-coffee.
BARRY:
--I-hate-to-impose.
(Vanessa-starts-making-coffee)
VANESSA:
--Don't-be-ridiculous!
BARRY:
--Actually #I-would-love-a-cup.
VANESSA:
Hey #you-want-rum-cake?
BARRY:
--I-shouldn't.
VANESSA:
--Have-some.
BARRY:
--No #I-can't.
VANESSA:
--Come-on!
BARRY:
I'm-trying-to-lose-a-couple-micrograms.
VANESSA:
--Where?
BARRY:
--These-stripes-don't-help.
VANESSA:
You-look-great!
BARRY:
I-don't-know-if-you-know
anything-about-fashion.
-:
Are-you-all-right?
VANESSA:
(Pouring-coffee-on-the-floor-and-missing-the-cup-completely)
No.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-sitting-together-at-a-table
on-top-of-the-apartment-building-drinking-coffee)
-:
BARRY==
He's-making-the-tie-in-the-cab
as-they're-flying-up-Madison.
-:
He-finally-gets-there.
-:
He-runs-up-the-steps-into-the-church.
The-wedding-is-on.
-:
And-he-says #'Watermelon?
I-thought-you-said-Guatemalan.
-:
Why-would-I-marry-a-watermelon?'
(Barry-laughs-but-Vanessa-looks-confused)
VANESSA:
Is-that-a-bee-joke?
BARRY:
That's-the-kind-of-stuff-we-do.
VANESSA:
Yeah #different.
-:
So #what-are-you-gonna-do #Barry?
(Barry-stands-on-top-of-a-sugar-cube-floating-in-his-coffee-and-paddles-it
around-with-a-straw-like-it's-a-gondola)
BARRY:
About-work?-I-don't-know.
-:
I-want-to-do-my-part-for-the-hive #but-I-can't-do-it-the-way-they-want.
VANESSA:
I-know-how-you-feel.
BARRY:
--You-do?
VANESSA:
--Sure.
-:
My-parents-wanted-me-to-be-a-lawyer-or
a-doctor #but-I-wanted-to-be-a-florist.
BARRY:
--Really?
VANESSA:
--My-only-interest-is-flowers.
BARRY:
Our-new-queen-was-just-elected
with-that-same-campaign-slogan.
-:
Anyway #if-you-look...
(Barry-points-to-a-tree-in-the-middle-of-Central-Park)
-:
There's-my-hive-right-there.-See-it?
VANESSA:
You're-in-Sheep-Meadow!
BARRY:
Yes!-I'm-right-off-the-Turtle-Pond!
VANESSA:
No-way!-I-know-that-area.
I-lost-a-toe-ring-there-once.
BARRY:
--Why-do-girls-put-rings-on-their-toes?
VANESSA:
--Why-not?
BARRY:
--It's-like-putting-a-hat-on-your-knee.
VANESSA:
--Maybe-I'll-try-that.
(A-custodian-installing-a-lightbulb-looks-over-at-them-but-to-his
perspective-it-looks-like-Vanessa-is-talking-to-a-cup-of-coffee-on-the
table)
CUSTODIAN:
--You-all-right #ma'am?
VANESSA:
--Oh #yeah.-Fine.
-:
Just-having-two-cups-of-coffee!
BARRY:
Anyway #this-has-been-great.
Thanks-for-the-coffee.
VANESSA==
Yeah #it's-no-trouble.
BARRY:
Sorry-I-couldn't-finish-it.-If-I-did #I'd-be-up-the-rest-of-my-life.
(Barry-points-towards-the-rum-cake)
-:
Can-I-take-a-piece-of-this-with-me?
VANESSA:
Sure!-Here #have-a-crumb.
(Vanessa-hands-Barry-a-crumb-but-it-is-still-pretty-big-for-Barry)
BARRY:
--Thanks!
VANESSA:
--Yeah.
BARRY:
All-right.-Well #then...
I-guess-I'll-see-you-around.
-:
Or-not.
VANESSA:
OK #Barry...
BARRY:
And-thank-you
so-much-again...-for-before.
VANESSA:
Oh #that?-That-was-nothing.
BARRY:
Well #not-nothing #but...-Anyway...
(Vanessa-and-Barry-hold-hands #but-Vanessa-has-to-hold-out-a-finger-because
her-hands-is-to-big-and-Barry-holds-that)
(The-custodian-looks-over-again-and-it-appears-Vanessa-is-laughing-at-her
coffee-again.-The-lightbulb-that-he-was-screwing-in-sparks-and-he-falls-off
the-ladder)
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-two-Bee-Scientists-testing-out-a-parachute
in-a-Honex-wind-tunnel)
BEE-SCIENTIST-#1:
This-can't-possibly-work.
BEE-SCIENTIST-#2:
He's-all-set-to-go.
We-may-as-well-try-it.
-:
OK #Dave #pull-the-chute.
(Dave-pulls-the-chute-and-the-wind-slams-him-against-the-wall-and-he-falls
on-his-face.The-camera-pans-over-and-we-see-Barry-and-Adam-walking
together)
ADAM:
--Sounds-amazing.
BARRY:
--It-was-amazing!
-:
It-was-the-scariest #happiest-moment-of-my-life.
ADAM:
Humans!-I-can't-believe
you-were-with-humans!
-:
Giant #scary-humans!
What-were-they-like?
BARRY:
Huge-and-crazy.-They-talk-crazy.
-:
They-eat-crazy-giant-things.
They-drive-crazy.
ADAM:
--Do-they-try-and-kill-you #like-on-TV?
BARRY:
--Some-of-them.-But-some-of-them-don't.
ADAM:
--How'd-you-get-back?
BARRY:
--Poodle.
ADAM:
You-did-it #and-I'm-glad.-You-saw
whatever-you-wanted-to-see.
-:
You-had-your-'experience.'-Now-you
can-pick-out-your-job-and-be-normal.
BARRY:
--Well...
ADAM:
--Well?
BARRY:
Well #I-met-someone.
ADAM:
You-did?-Was-she-Bee-ish?
-:
--A-wasp?!-Your-parents-will-kill-you!
BARRY:
--No #no #no #not-a-wasp.
ADAM:
--Spider?
BARRY:
--I'm-not-attracted-to-spiders.
-:
I-know #for-everyone-else #it's-the-hottest-thing #with-the-eight-legs-and-all.
-:
I-can't-get-by-that-face.
ADAM:
So-who-is-she?
BARRY:
She's...-human.
ADAM:
No #no.-That's-a-bee-law.
You-wouldn't-break-a-bee-law.
BARRY:
--Her-name's-Vanessa.
(Adam-puts-his-head-in-his-hands)
ADAM:
--Oh #boy.
BARRY==
She's-so-nice.-And-she's-a-florist!
ADAM:
Oh #no!-You're-dating-a-human-florist!
BARRY:
We're-not-dating.
ADAM:
You're-flying-outside-the-hive #talking
to-humans-that-attack-our-homes
-:
with-power-washers-and-M-80s!
That's-one-eighth-a-stick-of-dynamite!
BARRY:
She-saved-my-life!
And-she-understands-me.
ADAM:
This-is-over!
BARRY:
Eat-this.
(Barry-gives-Adam-a-piece-of-the-crumb-that-he-got-from-Vanessa.-Adam-eats
it)
ADAM:
(Adam's-tone-changes)
This-is-not-over!-What-was-that?
BARRY:
--They-call-it-a-crumb.
ADAM:
--It-was-so-stingin'-stripey!
BARRY:
And-that's-not-what-they-eat.
That's-what-falls-off-what-they-eat!
-:
--You-know-what-a-Cinnabon-is?
ADAM:
--No.
(Adam-opens-a-door-behind-him-and-he-pulls-Barry-in)
BARRY:
It's-bread-and-cinnamon-and-frosting.
ADAM:
Be-quiet!
BARRY:
They-heat-it-up...
ADAM:
Sit-down!
(Adam-forces-Barry-to-sit-down)
BARRY:
(Still-rambling-about-Cinnabons)
...really-hot!
(Adam-grabs-Barry-by-the-shoulders)
ADAM:
--Listen-to-me!
-:
We-are-not-them!-We're-us.
There's-us-and-there's-them!
BARRY==
Yes #but-who-can-deny
the-heart-that-is-yearning?
ADAM:
There's-no-yearning.
Stop-yearning.-Listen-to-me!
-:
You-have-got-to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend.-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
--Thinking-bee.
WORKER-BEE:
--Thinking-bee.
WORKER-BEES-AND-ADAM:
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
(Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-is-laying-on-a-raft-in-a-pool-full-of-honey.
He-is-wearing-sunglasses)
JANET:
There-he-is.-He's-in-the-pool.
MARTIN:
You-know-what-your-problem-is #Barry?
(Barry-pulls-down-his-sunglasses-and-he-looks-annoyed)
BARRY:
(Sarcastic)
I-gotta-start-thinking-bee?
JANET:
How-much-longer-will-this-go-on?
MARTIN:
It's-been-three-days!
Why-aren't-you-working?
(Puts-sunglasses-back-on)
BARRY:
I've-got-a-lot-of-big-life-decisions
to-think-about.
MARTIN:
What-life?-You-have-no-life!
You-have-no-job.-You're-barely-a-bee!
JANET:
Would-it-kill-you
to-make-a-little-honey?
(Barry-rolls-off-the-raft-and-sinks-into-the-honey-pool)
-:
Barry #come-out.
Your-father's-talking-to-you.
-:
Martin #would-you-talk-to-him?
MARTIN:
Barry #I'm-talking-to-you!
(Barry-keeps-sinking-into-the-honey-until-he-is-suddenly-in-Central-Park
having-a-picnic-with-Vanessa)
(Barry-has-a-cup-of-honey-and-he-clinks-his-glass-with-Vanessas.-Suddenly-a
mosquito-lands-on-Vanessa-and-she-slaps-it #killing-it.-They-both-gasp-but
then-burst-out-laughing)
VANESSA:
You-coming?
(The-camera-pans-over-and-Vanessa-is-climbing-into-a-small-yellow-airplane)
BARRY:
Got-everything?
VANESSA:
All-set!
BARRY:
Go-ahead.-I'll-catch-up.
(Vanessa-lifts-off-and-flies-ahead)
VANESSA:
Don't-be-too-long.
(Barry-catches-up-with-Vanessa-and-he-sticks-out-his-arms-like-ana-irplane.
He-rolls-from-side-to-side #and-Vanessa-copies-him-with-the-airplane)
VANESSA:
Watch-this!
(Barry-stays-back-and-watches-as-Vanessa-draws-a-heart-in-the-air-using
pink-smoke-from-the-plane #but-on-the-last-loop-the-loop-she-suddenly
crashes-into-a-mountain-and-the-plane-explodes.-The-destroyed-plane-falls
into-some-rocks-and-explodes-a-second-time)
BARRY:
Vanessa!
(As-Barry-is-yelling-his-mouth-fills-with-honey-and-he-wakes-up #discovering-that-he-was-just-day-dreaming.-He-slowly-sinks-back-into-the
honey-pool)
MARTIN:
--We're-still-here.
JANET:
--I-told-you-not-to-yell-at-him.
-:
He-doesn't-respond-to-yelling!
MARTIN:
--Then-why-yell-at-me?
JANET:
--Because-you-don't-listen!
MARTIN:
I'm-not-listening-to-this.
BARRY:
Sorry #I've-gotta-go.
MARTIN:
--Where-are-you-going?
BARRY:
--I'm-meeting-a-friend.
JANET:
A-girl?-Is-this-why-you-can't-decide?
BARRY:
Bye.
(Barry-flies-out-the-door-and-Martin-shakes-his-head)
-:
JANET==
I-just-hope-she's-Bee-ish.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-sitting-on-Vanessa's-shoulder-and-she-is
closing-up-her-shop)
BARRY:
They-have-a-huge-parade
of-flowers-every-year-in-Pasadena?
VANESSA:
To-be-in-the-Tournament-of-Roses #that's-every-florist's-dream!
-:
Up-on-a-float #surrounded
by-flowers #crowds-cheering.
BARRY:
A-tournament.-Do-the-roses
compete-in-athletic-events?
VANESSA:
No.-All-right #I've-got-one.
How-come-you-don't-fly-everywhere?
BARRY:
It's-exhausting.-Why-don't-you
run-everywhere?-It's-faster.
VANESSA:
Yeah #OK #I-see #I-see.
All-right #your-turn.
BARRY:
TiVo.-You-can-just-freeze-live-TV?
That's-insane!
VANESSA:
You-don't-have-that?
BARRY:
We-have-Hivo #but-it's-a-disease.
It's-a-horrible #horrible-disease.
VANESSA:
Oh #my.
(A-human-walks-by-and-Barry-narrowly-avoids-him)
PASSERBY:
Dumb-bees!
VANESSA:
You-must-want-to-sting-all-those-jerks.
BARRY:
We-try-not-to-sting.
It's-usually-fatal-for-us.
VANESSA:
So-you-have-to-watch-your-temper
(They-walk-into-a-store)
BARRY:
Very-carefully.
You-kick-a-wall #take-a-walk #:
write-an-angry-letter-and-throw-it-out.
Work-through-it-like-any-emotion:
-:
Anger #jealousy #lust.
(Suddenly-an-employee(Hector)-hits-Barry-off-of-Vanessa's-shoulder.-Hector
thinks-he's-saving-Vanessa)
VANESSA:
(To-Barry)
Oh #my-goodness!-Are-you-OK?
(Barry-is-getting-up-off-the-floor)
BARRY:
Yeah.
VANESSA:
(To-Hector)
--What-is-wrong-with-you?!
HECTOR:
(Confused)
--It's-a-bug.
VANESSA:
He's-not-bothering-anybody.
Get-out-of-here #you-creep!
(Vanessa-hits-Hector-across-the-face-with-the-magazine-he-had-and-then-hits
him-in-the-head.-Hector-backs-away-covering-his-head)
Barry:
What-was-that?-A-Pic-'N'-Save-circular?
(Vanessa-sets-Barry-back-on-her-shoulder)
VANESSA:
Yeah #it-was.-How-did-you-know?
BARRY:
It-felt-like-about-10-pages.
Seventy-five-is-pretty-much-our-limit.
VANESSA:
You've-really-got-that
down-to-a-science.
BARRY:
--Oh #we-have-to.-I-lost-a-cousin-to-Italian-Vogue.
VANESSA:
--I'll-bet.
(Barry-looks-to-his-right-and-notices-there-is-honey-for-sale-in-the-aisle)
BARRY:
What-in-the-name
of-Mighty-Hercules-is-this?
(Barry-looks-at-all-the-brands-of-honey #shocked)
How-did-this-get-here?
Cute-Bee #Golden-Blossom #:
Ray-Liotta-Private-Select?
(Barry-puts-his-hands-up-and-slowly-turns-around #a-look-of-disgust-on-his
face)
VANESSA:
--Is-he-that-actor?
BARRY:
--I-never-heard-of-him.
-:
--Why-is-this-here?
VANESSA:
--For-people.-We-eat-it.
BARRY:
You-don't-have
enough-food-of-your-own?!
(Hector-looks-back-and-notices-that-Vanessa-is-talking-to-Barry)
VANESSA:
--Well #yes.
BARRY:
--How-do-you-get-it?
VANESSA:
--Bees-make-it.
BARRY:
--I-know-who-makes-it!
-:
And-it's-hard-to-make-it!
-:
There's-heating #cooling #stirring.
You-need-a-whole-Krelman-thing!
VANESSA:
--It's-organic.
BARRY:
--It's-our-ganic!
VANESSA:
It's-just-honey #Barry.
BARRY:
Just-what?!
-:
Bees-don't-know-about-this!
This-is-stealing!-A-lot-of-stealing!
-:
You've-taken-our-homes #schools #hospitals!-This-is-all-we-have!
-:
And-it's-on-sale?!
I'm-getting-to-the-bottom-of-this.
-:
I'm-getting-to-the-bottom
of-all-of-this!
(Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-paints-his-face-with-black-strikes-like-a
soldier-and-sneaks-into-the-storage-section-of-the-store)
(Two-men #including-Hector #are-loading-boxes-into-some-trucks)
-:
SUPERMARKET-EMPLOYEE==
Hey #Hector.
-:
--You-almost-done?
HECTOR:
--Almost.
(Barry-takes-a-step-to-peak-around-the-corner)
(Whispering)
He-is-here.-I-sense-it.
-:
Well #I-guess-I'll-go-home-now
(Hector-pretends-to-walk-away-by-walking-in-place-and-speaking-loudly)
-:
and-just-leave-this-nice-honey-out #with-no-one-around.
BARRY:
You're-busted #box-boy!
HECTOR:
I-knew-I-heard-something!
So-you-can-talk!
BARRY:
I-can-talk.
And-now-you'll-start-talking!
-:
Where-you-getting-the-sweet-stuff?
Who's-your-supplier?
HECTOR:
I-don't-understand.
I-thought-we-were-friends.
-:
The-last-thing-we-want
to-do-is-upset-bees!
(Hector-takes-a-thumbtack-out-of-the-board-behind-him-and-sword-fights
Barry.-Barry-is-using-his-stinger-like-a-sword)
-:
You're-too-late!-It's-ours-now!
BARRY:
You #sir #have-crossed
the-wrong-sword!
HECTOR:
You #sir #will-be-lunch
for-my-iguana #Ignacio!
(Barry-hits-the-thumbtack-out-of-Hectors-hand-and-Hector-surrenders)
Barry:
Where-is-the-honey-coming-from?
-:
Tell-me-where!
HECTOR:
(Pointing-to-leaving-truck)
Honey-Farms!-It-comes-from-Honey-Farms!
(Barry-chases-after-the-truck-but-it-is-getting-away.-He-flies-onto-a
bicyclists'-backpack-and-he-catches-up-to-the-truck)
CAR-DRIVER:
(To-bicyclist)
Crazy-person!
(Barry-flies-off-and-lands-on-the-windshield-of-the-Honey-farms-truck.
Barry-looks-around-and-sees-dead-bugs-splattered-everywhere)
BARRY:
What-horrible-thing-has-happened-here?
-:
These-faces #they-never-knew
what-hit-them.-And-now
-:
they're-on-the-road-to-nowhere!
(Barry-hears-a-sudden-whisper)
(Barry-looks-up-and-sees-Mooseblood #a-mosquito-playing-dead)
MOOSEBLOOD:
Just-keep-still.
BARRY:
What?-You're-not-dead?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Do-I-look-dead?-They-will-wipe-anything
that-moves.-Where-you-headed?
BARRY:
To-Honey-Farms.
I-am-onto-something-huge-here.
MOOSEBLOOD:
I'm-going-to-Alaska.-Moose-blood #crazy-stuff.-Blows-your-head-off!
ANOTHER-BUG-PLAYING-DEAD:
I'm-going-to-Tacoma.
(Barry-looks-at-another-bug)
BARRY:
--And-you?
MOOSEBLOOD:
--He-really-is-dead.
BARRY:
All-right.
(Another-bug-hits-the-windshield-and-the-drivers-notice.-They-activate-the
windshield-wipers)
MOOSEBLOOD==
Uh-oh!
(The-windshield-wipers-are-slowly-sliding-over-the-dead-bugs-and-wiping
them-off)
BARRY:
--What-is-that?!
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Oh #no!
-:
--A-wiper!-Triple-blade!
BARRY:
--Triple-blade?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Jump-on!-It's-your-only-chance #bee!
(Mooseblood-and-Barry-grab-onto-the-wiper-and-they-hold-on-as-it-wipes-the
windshield)
Why-does-everything-have
to-be-so-doggone-clean?!
-:
How-much-do-you-people-need-to-see?!
(Bangs-on-windshield)
-:
Open-your-eyes!
Stick-your-head-out-the-window!
RADIO-IN-TRUCK:
From-NPR-News-in-Washington #I'm-Carl-Kasell.
MOOSEBLOOD:
But-don't-kill-no-more-bugs!
(Mooseblood-and-Barry-are-washed-off-by-the-wipr-fluid)
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Bee!
BARRY:
--Moose-blood-guy!!
(Barry-starts-screaming-as-he-hangs-onto-the-antenna)
(Suddenly-it-is-revealed-that-a-water-bug-is-also-hanging-on-the-antenna.
There-is-a-pause-and-then-Barry-and-the-water-bug-both-start-screaming)
TRUCK-DRIVER:
--You-hear-something?
GUY-IN-TRUCK:
--Like-what?
TRUCK-DRIVER:
Like-tiny-screaming.
GUY-IN-TRUCK:
Turn-off-the-radio.
(The-antenna-starts-to-lower-until-it-gets-to-low-and-sinks-into-the-truck.
The-water-bug-flies-off-and-Barry-is-forced-to-let-go-and-he-is-blown-away.
He-luckily-lands-inside-a-horn-on-top-of-the-truck-where-he-finds
Mooseblood #who-was-blown-into-the-same-place)
MOOSEBLOOD:
Whassup #bee-boy?
BARRY:
Hey #Blood.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-that-Barry-is-deep-in-conversation-with
Mooseblood.-They-have-been-sitting-in-this-truck-for-a-while)
BARRY:
...Just-a-row-of-honey-jars #as-far-as-the-eye-could-see.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Wow!
BARRY:
I-assume-wherever-this-truck-goes
is-where-they're-getting-it.
-:
I-mean #that-honey's-ours.
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Bees-hang-tight.
BARRY:
--We're-all-jammed-in.
-:
It's-a-close-community.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Not-us #man.-We-on-our-own.
Every-mosquito-on-his-own.
BARRY:
--What-if-you-get-in-trouble?
MOOSEBLOOD:
--You-a-mosquito #you-in-trouble.
-:
Nobody-likes-us.-They-just-smack.
See-a-mosquito #smack #smack!
BARRY:
At-least-you're-out-in-the-world.
You-must-meet-girls.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Mosquito-girls-try-to-trade-up #get-with-a-moth #dragonfly.
-:
Mosquito-girl-don't-want-no-mosquito.
(An-ambulance-passes-by-and-it-has-a-blood-donation-sign-on-it)
You-got-to-be-kidding-me!
-:
Mooseblood's-about-to-leave
the-building!-So-long #bee!
(Mooseblood-leaves-and-flies-onto-the-window-of-the-ambulance-where-there
are-other-mosquito's-hanging-out)
-:
--Hey #guys!
OTHER-MOSQUITO:
--Mooseblood!
MOOSEBLOOD:
I-knew-I'd-catch-y'all-down-here.
Did-you-bring-your-crazy-straw?
(The-truck-goes-out-of-view-and-Barry-notices-that-the-truck-he's-on-is
pulling-into-a-camp-of-some-sort)
TRUCK-DRIVER:
We-throw-it-in-jars #slap-a-label-on-it #and-it's-pretty-much-pure-profit.
(Barry-flies-out)
BARRY:
What-is-this-place?
BEEKEEPER-1#:
A-bee's-got-a-brain
the-size-of-a-pinhead.
BEEKEEPER-#2:
They-are-pinheads!
-:
Pinhead.
-:
--Check-out-the-new-smoker.
BEEKEEPER-#1:
--Oh #sweet.-That's-the-one-you-want.
-:
The-Thomas-3000!
BARRY:
Smoker?
BEEKEEPER-#1:
Ninety-puffs-a-minute #semi-automatic.
Twice-the-nicotine #all-the-tar.
-:
A-couple-breaths-of-this
knocks-them-right-out.
BEEKEEPER-#2:
They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money.
BARRY:
'They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money'?
(The-Beekeeper-sprays-hundreds-of-cheap-miniature-apartments-with-the
smoker.-The-bees-are-fainting-or-passing-out)
Oh #my!
-:
What's-going-on?-Are-you-OK?
(Barry-flies-into-one-of-the-apartment-and-helps-a-Bee-couple-get-off-the
ground.-They-are-coughing-and-its-hard-for-them-to-stand)
BEE-IN-APARTMENT:
Yeah.-It-doesn't-last-too-long.
BARRY:
Do-you-know-you're
in-a-fake-hive-with-fake-walls?
BEE-IN-APPARTMENT:
Our-queen-was-moved-here.
We-had-no-choice.
(The-apartment-room-is-completely-empty-except-for-a-photo-on-the-wall-of
the-'queen'-who-is-obviously-a-man-in-women's-clothes)
BARRY:
This-is-your-queen?
That's-a-man-in-women's-clothes!
-:
That's-a-drag-queen!
-:
What-is-this?
(Barry-flies-out-and-he-discovers-that-there-are-hundreds-of-these
structures #each-housing-thousands-of-Bees)
Oh #no!
-:
There's-hundreds-of-them!
(Barry-takes-out-his-camera-and-takes-pictures-of-these-Bee-work-camps.-The
beekeepers-look-very-evil-in-these-depictions)
Bee-honey.
-:
Our-honey-is-being-brazenly-stolen
on-a-massive-scale!
-:
This-is-worse-than-anything-bears
have-done!-I-intend-to-do-something.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-showing-these-pictures-to-his-parents)
JANET:
Oh #Barry #stop.
MARTIN:
Who-told-you-humans-are-taking
our-honey?-That's-a-rumor.
BARRY:
Do-these-look-like-rumors?
(Holds-up-the-pictures)
UNCLE-CARL:
That's-a-conspiracy-theory.
These-are-obviously-doctored-photos.
JANET:
How-did-you-get-mixed-up-in-this?
ADAM:
He's-been-talking-to-humans.
JANET:
--What?
MARTIN:
--Talking-to-humans?!
ADAM:
He-has-a-human-girlfriend.
And-they-make-out!
JANET:
Make-out?-Barry!
BARRY:
We-do-not.
ADAM:
--You-wish-you-could.
MARTIN:
--Whose-side-are-you-on?
BARRY:
The-bees!
UNCLE-CARL:
(He-has-been-sitting-in-the-back-of-the-room-this-entire-time)
I-dated-a-cricket-once-in-San-Antonio.
Those-crazy-legs-kept-me-up-all-night.
JANET:
Barry #this-is-what-you-want
to-do-with-your-life?
BARRY:
I-want-to-do-it-for-all-our-lives.
Nobody-works-harder-than-bees!
-:
Dad #I-remember-you
coming-home-so-overworked
-:
your-hands-were-still-stirring.
You-couldn't-stop.
JANET:
I-remember-that.
BARRY:
What-right-do-they-have-to-our-honey?
-:
We-live-on-two-cups-a-year.-They-put-it
in-lip-balm-for-no-reason-whatsoever!
ADAM:
Even-if-it's-true #what-can-one-bee-do?
BARRY:
Sting-them-where-it-really-hurts.
MARTIN:
In-the-face!-The-eye!
-:
--That-would-hurt.
BARRY:
--No.
MARTIN:
Up-the-nose?-That's-a-killer.
BARRY:
There's-only-one-place-you-can-sting
the-humans #one-place-where-it-matters.
(Flash-forward-a-bit-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-Bee-News)
BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR:
Hive-at-Five #the-hive's-only
full-hour-action-news-source.
BEE-PROTESTOR:
No-more-bee-beards!
BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR:
With-Bob-Bumble-at-the-anchor-desk.
-:
Weather-with-Storm-Stinger.
-:
Sports-with-Buzz-Larvi.
-:
And-Jeanette-Chung.
BOB-BUMBLE:
--Good-evening.-I'm-Bob-Bumble.
JEANETTE-CHUNG:
--And-I'm-Jeanette-Chung.
BOB-BUMBLE:
A-tri-county-bee #Barry-Benson #:
intends-to-sue-the-human-race
for-stealing-our-honey #:
packaging-it-and-profiting
from-it-illegally!
JEANETTE-CHUNG:
Tomorrow-night-on-Bee-Larry-King #:
we'll-have-three-former-queens-here-in
our-studio #discussing-their-new-book #:
Classy-Ladies #out-this-week-on-Hexagon.
(The-scene-changes-to-an-interview-on-the-news-with-Bee-version-of-Larry
King-and-Barry)
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Tonight-we're-talking-to-Barry-Benson.
-:
Did-you-ever-think #'I'm-a-kid
from-the-hive.-I-can't-do-this'?
BARRY:
Bees-have-never-been-afraid
to-change-the-world.
-:
What-about-Bee-Columbus?
Bee-Gandhi?-Bejesus?
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Where-I'm-from #we'd-never-sue-humans.
-:
We-were-thinking
of-stickball-or-candy-stores.
BARRY:
How-old-are-you?
BEE-LARRY-KING:
The-bee-community
is-supporting-you-in-this-case #:
which-will-be-the-trial
of-the-bee-century.
BARRY:
You-know #they-have-a-Larry-King
in-the-human-world-too.
BEE-LARRY-KING:
It's-a-common-name.-Next-week...
BARRY:
He-looks-like-you-and-has-a-show
and-suspenders-and-colored-dots...
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Next-week...
BARRY:
Glasses #quotes-on-the-bottom-from-the
guest-even-though-you-just-heard-'em.
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Bear-Week-next-week!
They're-scary #hairy-and-here #live.
(Bee-Larry-King-gets-annoyed-and-flies-away-offscreen)
BARRY:
Always-leans-forward #pointy-shoulders #squinty-eyes #very-Jewish.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-We-see-Vanessa-enter-and-Ken-enters-behind-her.
They-are-arguing)
KEN:
In-tennis #you-attack
at-the-point-of-weakness!
VANESSA:
It-was-my-grandmother #Ken.-She's-81.
KEN==
Honey #her-backhand's-a-joke!
I'm-not-gonna-take-advantage-of-that?
BARRY:
(To-Ken)
Quiet #please.
Actual-work-going-on-here.
KEN:
(Pointing-at-Barry)
--Is-that-that-same-bee?
VANESSA:
--Yes #it-is!
-:
I'm-helping-him-sue-the-human-race.
BARRY:
--Hello.
KEN:
--Hello #bee.
VANESSA:
This-is-Ken.
BARRY:
(Recalling-the-'Winter-Boots'-incident-earlier)
Yeah #I-remember-you.-Timberland #size
ten-and-a-half.-Vibram-sole #I-believe.
KEN:
(To-Vanessa)
Why-does-he-talk-again?
VANESSA:
Listen #you-better-go
'cause-we're-really-busy-working.
KEN:
But-it's-our-yogurt-night!
VANESSA:
(Holding-door-open-for-Ken)
Bye-bye.
KEN:
(Yelling)
Why-is-yogurt-night-so-difficult?!
(Ken-leaves-and-Vanessa-walks-over-to-Barry.-His-workplace-is-a-mess)
VANESSA:
You-poor-thing.
You-two-have-been-at-this-for-hours!
BARRY:
Yes #and-Adam-here
has-been-a-huge-help.
ADAM:
--Frosting...
--How-many-sugars?
-==BARRY==
Just-one.-I-try-not
to-use-the-competition.
-:
So-why-are-you-helping-me?
VANESSA:
Bees-have-good-qualities.
-:
And-it-takes-my-mind-off-the-shop.
-:
Instead-of-flowers #people
are-giving-balloon-bouquets-now.
BARRY:
Those-are-great #if-you're-three.
VANESSA:
And-artificial-flowers.
BARRY:
--Oh #those-just-get-me-psychotic!
VANESSA:
--Yeah #me-too.
-:
BARRY:
Bent-stingers #pointless-pollination.
ADAM:
Bees-must-hate-those-fake-things!
-:
Nothing-worse
than-a-daffodil-that's-had-work-done.
-:
Maybe-this-could-make-up
for-it-a-little-bit.
VANESSA:
--This-lawsuit's-a-pretty-big-deal.
BARRY:
--I-guess.
ADAM:
You-sure-you-want-to-go-through-with-it?
BARRY:
Am-I-sure?-When-I'm-done-with
the-humans #they-won't-be-able
-:
to-say #'Honey #I'm-home #'
without-paying-a-royalty!
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-human-news.-The-camera-shows
a-crowd-outside-a-courthouse)
NEWS-REPORTER:
It's-an-incredible-scene
here-in-downtown-Manhattan #:
where-the-world-anxiously-waits #because-for-the-first-time-in-history #:
we-will-hear-for-ourselves
if-a-honeybee-can-actually-speak.
(We-are-no-longer-watching-through-a-news-camera)
ADAM:
What-have-we-gotten-into-here #Barry?
BARRY:
It's-pretty-big #isn't-it?
ADAM==
(Looking-at-the-hundreds-of-people-around-the-courthouse)
I-can't-believe-how-many-humans
don't-work-during-the-day.
BARRY:
You-think-billion-dollar-multinational
food-companies-have-good-lawyers?
SECURITY-GUARD:
Everybody-needs-to-stay
behind-the-barricade.
(A-limousine-drives-up-and-a-fat-man #Layton-Montgomery #a-honey-industry
owner-gets-out-and-walks-past-Barry)
ADAM:
--What's-the-matter?
BARRY:
--I-don't-know #I-just-got-a-chill.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-everyone-is-in-the-court)
MONTGOMERY:
Well #if-it-isn't-the-bee-team.
(To-Honey-Industry-lawyers)
You-boys-work-on-this?
MAN:
All-rise!-The-Honorable
Judge-Bumbleton-presiding.
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
All-right.-Case-number-4475 #:
Superior-Court-of-New-York #Barry-Bee-Benson-v.-the-Honey-Industry
-:
is-now-in-session.
-:
Mr.-Montgomery #you're-representing
the-five-food-companies-collectively?
MONTGOMERY:
A-privilege.
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Benson...-you're-representing
all-the-bees-of-the-world?
(Everyone-looks-closely #they-are-waiting-to-see-if-a-Bee-can-really-talk)
(Barry-makes-several-buzzing-sounds-to-sound-like-a-Bee)
BARRY:
I'm-kidding.-Yes #Your-Honor #we're-ready-to-proceed.
JUDGE-BUMBLBETON:
Mr.-Montgomery #your-opening-statement #please.
MONTGOMERY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen-of-the-jury #:
my-grandmother-was-a-simple-woman.
-:
Born-on-a-farm #she-believed
it-was-man's-divine-right
-:
to-benefit-from-the-bounty
of-nature-God-put-before-us.
-:
If-we-lived-in-the-topsy-turvy-world
Mr.-Benson-imagines #:
just-think-of-what-would-it-mean.
-:
I-would-have-to-negotiate
with-the-silkworm
-:
for-the-elastic-in-my-britches!
-:
Talking-bee!
(Montgomery-walks-over-and-looks-closely-at-Barry)
-:
How-do-we-know-this-isn't-some-sort-of
-:
holographic-motion-picture-capture
Hollywood-wizardry?
-:
They-could-be-using-laser-beams!
-:
Robotics!-Ventriloquism!
Cloning!-For-all-we-know #:
he-could-be-on-steroids!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Benson?
BARRY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen #there's-no-trickery-here.
-:
I'm-just-an-ordinary-bee.
Honey's-pretty-important-to-me.
-:
It's-important-to-all-bees.
We-invented-it!
-:
We-make-it.-And-we-protect-it
with-our-lives.
-:
Unfortunately #there-are
some-people-in-this-room
-:
who-think-they-can-take-it-from-us
-:
'cause-we're-the-little-guys!
I'm-hoping-that #after-this-is-all-over #:
you'll-see-how #by-taking-our-honey #you-not-only-take-everything-we-have
-:
but-everything-we-are!
JANET==
(To-Martin)
I-wish-he'd-dress-like-that
all-the-time.-So-nice!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Call-your-first-witness.
BARRY:
So #Mr.-Klauss-Vanderhayden
of-Honey-Farms #big-company-you-have.
KLAUSS-VANDERHAYDEN:
I-suppose-so.
BARRY:
I-see-you-also-own
Honeyburton-and-Honron!
KLAUSS:
Yes #they-provide-beekeepers
for-our-farms.
BARRY:
Beekeeper.-I-find-that
to-be-a-very-disturbing-term.
-:
I-don't-imagine-you-employ
any-bee-free-ers #do-you?
KLAUSS:
(Quietly)
--No.
BARRY:
--I-couldn't-hear-you.
KLAUSS:
--No.
BARRY:
--No.
-:
Because-you-don't-free-bees.
You-keep-bees.-Not-only-that #:
it-seems-you-thought-a-bear-would-be
an-appropriate-image-for-a-jar-of-honey.
KLAUSS:
They're-very-lovable-creatures.
-:
Yogi-Bear #Fozzie-Bear #Build-A-Bear.
BARRY:
You-mean-like-this?
(The-bear-from-Over-The-Hedge-barges-in-through-the-back-door-and-it-is
roaring-and-standing-on-its-hind-legs.-It-is-thrashing-its-claws-and-people
are-screaming.-It-is-being-held-back-by-a-guard-who-has-the-bear-on-a
chain)
-:
(Pointing-to-the-roaring-bear)
Bears-kill-bees!
-:
How'd-you-like-his-head-crashing
through-your-living-room?!
-:
Biting-into-your-couch!
Spitting-out-your-throw-pillows!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
OK #that's-enough.-Take-him-away.
(The-bear-stops-roaring-and-thrashing-and-walks-out)
BARRY:
So #Mr.-Sting #thank-you-for-being-here.
Your-name-intrigues-me.
-:
--Where-have-I-heard-it-before?
MR.-STING:
--I-was-with-a-band-called-The-Police.
BARRY:
But-you've-never-been
a-police-officer #have-you?
STING:
No #I-haven't.
BARRY:
No #you-haven't.-And-so-here
we-have-yet-another-example
-:
of-bee-culture-casually
stolen-by-a-human
-:
for-nothing-more-than
a-prance-about-stage-name.
STING:
Oh #please.
BARRY:
Have-you-ever-been-stung #Mr.-Sting?
-:
Because-I'm-feeling
a-little-stung #Sting.
-:
Or-should-I-say...-Mr.-Gordon-M.-Sumner!
MONTGOMERY:
That's-not-his-real-name?!-You-idiots!
BARRY:
Mr.-Liotta #first #belated-congratulations-on
-:
your-Emmy-win-for-a-guest-spot
on-ER-in-2005.
RAY-LIOTTA:
Thank-you.-Thank-you.
BARRY:
I-see-from-your-resume
that-you're-devilishly-handsome
-:
with-a-churning-inner-turmoil
that's-ready-to-blow.
RAY-LIOTTA:
I-enjoy-what-I-do.-Is-that-a-crime?
BARRY:
Not-yet-it-isn't.-But-is-this
what-it's-come-to-for-you?
-:
Exploiting-tiny #helpless-bees
so-you-don't
-:
have-to-rehearse
your-part-and-learn-your-lines #sir?
RAY-LIOTTA:
Watch-it #Benson!
I-could-blow-right-now!
BARRY:
This-isn't-a-goodfella.
This-is-a-badfella!
(Ray-Liotta-looses-it-and-tries-to-grab-Barry)
RAY-LIOTTA:
Why-doesn't-someone-just-step-on
this-creep #and-we-can-all-go-home?!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
--Order-in-this-court!
RAY-LIOTTA:
--You're-all-thinking-it!
(Judge-Bumbleton-starts-banging-her-gavel)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Order!-Order #I-say!
RAY-LIOTTA:
--Say-it!
MAN:
--Mr.-Liotta #please-sit-down!
(We-see-a-montage-of-magazines-which-feature-the-court-case)
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-back-home-with-Vanessa)
BARRY:
I-think-it-was-awfully-nice
of-that-bear-to-pitch-in-like-that.
VANESSA:
I-think-the-jury's-on-our-side.
BARRY:
Are-we-doing-everything-right #you-know #legally?
VANESSA:
I'm-a-florist.
BARRY:
Right.-Well #here's-to-a-great-team.
VANESSA:
To-a-great-team!
(Ken-walks-in-from-work.-He-sees-Barry-and-he-looks-upset-when-he-sees
Barry-clinking-his-glass-with-Vanessa)
KEN:
Well #hello.
VANESSA:
--Oh #Ken!
BARRY:
--Hello!
VANESSA:
I-didn't-think-you-were-coming.
-:
No #I-was-just-late.
I-tried-to-call #but...
(Ken-holds-up-his-phone-and-flips-it-open.-The-phone-has-no-charge)
...the-battery...
VANESSA:
I-didn't-want-all-this-to-go-to-waste #so-I-called-Barry.-Luckily #he-was-free.
KEN:
Oh #that-was-lucky.
(Ken-sits-down-at-the-table-across-from-Barry-and-Vanessa-leaves-the-room)
VANESSA:
There's-a-little-left.
I-could-heat-it-up.
KEN:
(Not-taking-his-eyes-off-Barry)
Yeah #heat-it-up #sure #whatever.
BARRY:
So-I-hear-you're-quite-a-tennis-player.
-:
I'm-not-much-for-the-game-myself.
The-ball's-a-little-grabby.
KEN:
That's-where-I-usually-sit.
Right...
(Points-to-where-Barry-is-sitting)
there.
VANESSA:
(Calling-from-other-room)
Ken #Barry-was-looking-at-your-resume #:
and-he-agreed-with-me-that-eating-with
chopsticks-isn't-really-a-special-skill.
KEN:
(To-Barry)
You-think-I-don't-see-what-you're-doing?
BARRY:
I-know-how-hard-it-is-to-find
the-right-job.-We-have-that-in-common.
KEN:
Do-we?
BARRY:
Bees-have-100-percent-employment #but-we-do-jobs-like-taking-the-crud-out.
KEN:
(Menacingly)
That's-just-what
I-was-thinking-about-doing.
(Ken-reaches-for-a-fork-on-the-table-but-knocks-if-on-the-floor.-He-goes-to
pick-it-up)
VANESSA:
Ken #I-let-Barry-borrow-your-razor
for-his-fuzz.-I-hope-that-was-all-right.
(Ken-quickly-rises-back-up-after-hearing-this-but-hits-his-head-on-the
table-and-yells)
BARRY:
I'm-going-to-drain-the-old-stinger.
KEN:
Yeah #you-do-that.
(Barry-flies-past-Ken-to-get-to-the-bathroom-and-Ken-freaks-out #splashing
some-of-the-wine-he-was-using-to-cool-his-head-in-his-eyes.-He-yells-in
anger)
(Barry-looks-at-the-magazines-featuring-his-victories-in-court)
BARRY:
Look-at-that.
(Barry-flies-into-the-bathroom)
(He-puts-his-hand-on-his-head-but-this-makes-hurts-him-and-makes-him-even
madder.-He-yells-again)
(Barry-is-washing-his-hands-in-the-sink-but-then-Ken-walks-in)
KEN:
You-know #you-know-I've-just-about-had-it
(Closes-bathroom-door-behind-him)
with-your-little-mind-games.
(Ken-is-menacingly-rolling-up-a-magazine)
BARRY:
(Backing-away)
--What's-that?
KEN:
--Italian-Vogue.
BARRY:
Mamma-mia #that's-a-lot-of-pages.
KEN:
It's-a-lot-of-ads.
BARRY:
Remember-what-Van-said #why-is
your-life-more-valuable-than-mine?
KEN:
That's-funny #I-just-can't-seem-to-recall-that!
(Ken-smashes-everything-off-the-sink-with-the-magazine-and-Barry-narrowly
escapes)
(Ken-follows-Barry-around-and-tries-to-hit-him-with-the-magazine-but-he
keeps-missing)
(Ken-gets-a-spray-bottle)
-:
I-think-something-stinks-in-here!
BARRY:
(Enjoying-the-spray)
I-love-the-smell-of-flowers.
(Ken-holds-a-lighter-in-front-of-the-spray-bottle)
KEN:
How-do-you-like-the-smell-of-flames?!
BARRY:
Not-as-much.
(Ken-fires-his-make-shift-flamethrower-but-misses-Barry #burning-the
bathroom.-He-torches-the-whole-room-but-looses-his-footing-and-falls-into
the-bathtub.-After-getting-hit-in-the-head-by-falling-objects-3-times-he
picks-up-the-shower-head #revealing-a-Water-bug-hiding-under-it)
WATER-BUG:
Water-bug!-Not-taking-sides!
(Barry-gets-up-out-of-a-pile-of-bathroom-supplies-and-he-is-wearing-a
chapstick-hat)
BARRY:
Ken #I'm-wearing-a-Chapstick-hat!
This-is-pathetic!
(Ken-switches-the-shower-head-to-lethal)
KEN:
I've-got-issues!
(Ken-sprays-Barry-with-the-shower-head-and-he-crash-lands-into-the-toilet)
(Ken-menacingly-looks-down-into-the-toilet-at-Barry)
Well #well #well #a-royal-flush!
BARRY:
--You're-bluffing.
KEN:
--Am-I?
(flushes-toilet)
(Barry-grabs-a-chapstick-from-the-toilet-seat-and-uses-it-to-surf-in-the
flushing-toilet)
BARRY:
Surf's-up #dude!
(Barry-flies-out-of-the-toilet-on-the-chapstick-and-sprays-Ken's-face-with
the-toilet-water)
-:
EW #Poo-water!
BARRY:
That-bowl-is-gnarly.
KEN:
(Aiming-a-toilet-cleaner-at-Barry)
Except-for-those-dirty-yellow-rings!
(Barry-cowers-and-covers-his-head-and-Vanessa-runs-in-and-takes-the-toilet
cleaner-from-Ken-just-before-he-hits-Barry)
VANESSA:
Kenneth!-What-are-you-doing?!
KEN==
(Leaning-towards-Barry)
You-know #I-don't-even-like-honey!
I-don't-eat-it!
VANESSA:
We-need-to-talk!
(Vanessa-pulls-Ken-out-of-the-bathroom)
-:
He's-just-a-little-bee!
-:
And-he-happens-to-be
the-nicest-bee-I've-met-in-a-long-time!
KEN:
Long-time?-What-are-you-talking-about?!
Are-there-other-bugs-in-your-life?
VANESSA:
No #but-there-are-other-things-bugging
me-in-life.-And-you're-one-of-them!
KEN:
Fine!-Talking-bees #no-yogurt-night...
-:
My-nerves-are-fried-from-riding
on-this-emotional-roller-coaster!
VANESSA:
Goodbye #Ken.
(Ken-huffs-and-walks-out-and-slams-the-door.-But-suddenly-he-walks-back-in
and-stares-at-Barry)
-:
And-for-your-information #I-prefer-sugar-free #artificial
sweeteners-MADE-BY-MAN!
(Ken-leaves-again-and-Vanessa-leans-in-towards-Barry)
VANESSA:
I'm-sorry-about-all-that.
(Ken-walks-back-in-again)
KEN:
I-know-it's-got
an-aftertaste!-I-LIKE-IT!
(Ken-leaves-for-the-last-time)
VANESSA:
I-always-felt-there-was-some-kind
of-barrier-between-Ken-and-me.
-:
I-couldn't-overcome-it.
Oh #well.
-:
Are-you-OK-for-the-trial?
BARRY:
I-believe-Mr.-Montgomery
is-about-out-of-ideas.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry #Adam #and-Vanessa-are-back-in-court)
MONTGOMERY--
We-would-like-to-call
Mr.-Barry-Benson-Bee-to-the-stand.
ADAM:
Good-idea!-You-can-really-see-why-he's
considered-one-of-the-best-lawyers...
(Barry-stares-at-Adam)
...Yeah.
LAWYER:
Layton #you've
gotta-weave-some-magic
with-this-jury #or-it's-gonna-be-all-over.
MONTGOMERY:
Don't-worry.-The-only-thing-I-have
to-do-to-turn-this-jury-around
-:
is-to-remind-them
of-what-they-don't-like-about-bees.
(To-lawyer)
--You-got-the-tweezers?
LAWYER:
--Are-you-allergic?
MONTGOMERY:
Only-to-losing #son.-Only-to-losing.
-:
Mr.-Benson-Bee #I'll-ask-you
what-I-think-we'd-all-like-to-know.
-:
What-exactly-is-your-relationship
(Points-to-Vanessa)
-:
to-that-woman?
BARRY:
We're-friends.
MONTGOMERY:
--Good-friends?
BARRY:
--Yes.
MONTGOMERY:
How-good?-Do-you-live-together?
ADAM:
Wait-a-minute...
-:
MONTGOMERY:
Are-you-her-little...
-:
...bedbug?
(Adam's-stinger-starts-vibrating.-He-is-agitated)
I've-seen-a-bee-documentary-or-two.
From-what-I-understand #:
doesn't-your-queen-give-birth
to-all-the-bee-children?
BARRY:
--Yeah #but...
MONTGOMERY:
(Pointing-at-Janet-and-Martin)
--So-those-aren't-your-real-parents!
JANET:
--Oh #Barry...
BARRY:
--Yes #they-are!
ADAM:
Hold-me-back!
(Vanessa-tries-to-hold-Adam-back.-He-wants-to-sting-Montgomery)
MONTGOMERY:
You're-an-illegitimate-bee #aren't-you #Benson?
ADAM:
He's-denouncing-bees!
MONTGOMERY:
Don't-y'all-date-your-cousins?
(Montgomery-leans-over-on-the-jury-stand-and-stares-at-Adam)
VANESSA:
--Objection!
(Vanessa-raises-her-hand-to-object-but-Adam-gets-free.-He-flies-straight-at
Montgomery)
=ADAM:
--I'm-going-to-pincushion-this-guy!
BARRY:
Adam #don't!-It's-what-he-wants!
(Adam-stings-Montgomery-in-the-butt-and-he-starts-thrashing-around)
MONTGOMERY:
Oh #I'm-hit!!
-:
Oh #lordy #I-am-hit!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
(Banging-gavel)
Order!-Order!
MONTGOMERY:
(Overreacting)
The-venom!-The-venom
is-coursing-through-my-veins!
-:
I-have-been-felled
by-a-winged-beast-of-destruction!
-:
You-see?-You-can't-treat-them
like-equals!-They're-striped-savages!
-:
Stinging's-the-only-thing
they-know!-It's-their-way!
BARRY:
--Adam #stay-with-me.
ADAM:
--I-can't-feel-my-legs.
MONTGOMERY:
(Overreacting-and-throwing-his-body-around-the-room)
What-angel-of-mercy
will-come-forward-to-suck-the-poison
-:
from-my-heaving-buttocks?
JUDGE-BUMLBETON:
I-will-have-order-in-this-court.-Order!
-:
Order #please!
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-see-a-human-news-reporter)
NEWS-REPORTER:
The-case-of-the-honeybees
versus-the-human-race
-:
took-a-pointed-turn-against-the-bees
-:
yesterday-when-one-of-their-legal
team-stung-Layton-T.-Montgomery.
(Adam-is-laying-in-a-hospital-bed-and-Barry-flies-in-to-see-him)
BARRY:
--Hey #buddy.
ADAM:
--Hey.
BARRY:
--Is-there-much-pain?
ADAM:
--Yeah.
-:
I...
-:
I-blew-the-whole-case #didn't-I?
BARRY:
It-doesn't-matter.-What-matters-is
you're-alive.-You-could-have-died.
ADAM:
I'd-be-better-off-dead.-Look-at-me.
(A-small-plastic-sword-is-replaced-as-Adam's-stinger)
They-got-it-from-the-cafeteria
downstairs #in-a-tuna-sandwich.
-:
Look #there's
a-little-celery-still-on-it.
(Flicks-off-the-celery-and-sighs)
BARRY:
What-was-it-like-to-sting-someone?
ADAM:
I-can't-explain-it.-It-was-all...
-:
All-adrenaline-and-then...
and-then-ecstasy!
BARRY:
...All-right.
ADAM:
You-think-it-was-all-a-trap?
BARRY:
Of-course.-I'm-sorry.
I-flew-us-right-into-this.
-:
What-were-we-thinking?-Look-at-us.-We're
just-a-couple-of-bugs-in-this-world.
ADAM:
What-will-the-humans-do-to-us
if-they-win?
BARRY:
I-don't-know.
ADAM:
I-hear-they-put-the-roaches-in-motels.
That-doesn't-sound-so-bad.
BARRY:
Adam #they-check-in #but-they-don't-check-out!
ADAM:
Oh #my.
(Coughs)
Could-you-get-a-nurse
to-close-that-window?
BARRY:
--Why?
ADAM:
--The-smoke.
(We-can-see-that-two-humans-are-smoking-cigarettes-outside)
-:
Bees-don't-smoke.
BARRY:
Right.-Bees-don't-smoke.
-:
Bees-don't-smoke!
But-some-bees-are-smoking.
-:
That's-it!-That's-our-case!
ADAM:
It-is?-It's-not-over?
BARRY:
Get-dressed.-I've-gotta-go-somewhere.
-:
Get-back-to-the-court-and-stall.
Stall-any-way-you-can.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Adam-is-making-a-paper-boat-in-the-courtroom)
ADAM:
And-assuming-you've-done-step-29-correctly #you're-ready-for-the-tub!
(We-see-that-the-jury-have-each-made-their-own-paper-boats-after-being
taught-how-by-Adam.-They-all-look-confused)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Flayman.
ADAM:
Yes?-Yes #Your-Honor!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Where-is-the-rest-of-your-team?
ADAM:
(Continues-stalling)
Well #Your-Honor #it's-interesting.
-:
Bees-are-trained-to-fly-haphazardly #:
and-as-a-result #we-don't-make-very-good-time.
-:
I-actually-heard-a-funny-story-about...
MONTGOMERY:
Your-Honor #haven't-these-ridiculous-bugs
-:
taken-up-enough
of-this-court's-valuable-time?
-:
How-much-longer-will-we-allow
these-absurd-shenanigans-to-go-on?
-:
They-have-presented-no-compelling
evidence-to-support-their-charges
-:
against-my-clients #who-run-legitimate-businesses.
-:
I-move-for-a-complete-dismissal
of-this-entire-case!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Flayman #I'm-afraid-I'm-going
-:
to-have-to-consider
Mr.-Montgomery's-motion.
ADAM:
But-you-can't!-We-have-a-terrific-case.
MONTGOMERY:
Where-is-your-proof?
Where-is-the-evidence?
-:
Show-me-the-smoking-gun!
BARRY:
(Barry-flies-in-through-the-door)
Hold-it #Your-Honor!
You-want-a-smoking-gun?
-:
Here-is-your-smoking-gun.
(Vanessa-walks-in-holding-a-bee-smoker.-She-sets-it-down-on-the-Judge's
podium)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
What-is-that?
BARRY:
It's-a-bee-smoker!
MONTGOMERY:
(Picks-up-smoker)
What #this?
This-harmless-little-contraption?
-:
This-couldn't-hurt-a-fly #let-alone-a-bee.
(Montgomery-accidentally-fires-it-at-the-bees-in-the-crowd-and-they-faint
and-cough)
(Dozens-of-reporters-start-taking-pictures-of-the-suffering-bees)
BARRY:
Look-at-what-has-happened
-:
to-bees-who-have-never-been-asked #'Smoking-or-non?'
-:
Is-this-what-nature-intended-for-us?
-:
To-be-forcibly-addicted
to-smoke-machines
-:
and-man-made-wooden-slat-work-camps?
-:
Living-out-our-lives-as-honey-slaves
to-the-white-man?
(Barry-points-to-the-honey-industry-owners.-One-of-them-is-an-African
American-so-he-awkwardly-separates-himself-from-the-others)
LAWYER:
--What-are-we-gonna-do?
--He's-playing-the-species-card.
BARRY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen #please #free-these-bees!
ADAM-AND-VANESSA:
Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees!
BEES-IN-CROWD:
Free-the-bees!
HUMAN-JURY:
Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
The-court-finds-in-favor-of-the-bees!
BARRY:
Vanessa #we-won!
VANESSA:
I-knew-you-could-do-it!-High-five!
(Vanessa-hits-Barry-hard-because-her-hand-is-too-big)
-:
Sorry.
BARRY:
(Overjoyed)
I'm-OK!-You-know-what-this-means?
-:
All-the-honey
will-finally-belong-to-the-bees.
-:
Now-we-won't-have
to-work-so-hard-all-the-time.
MONTGOMERY:
This-is-an-unholy-perversion
of-the-balance-of-nature #Benson.
-:
You'll-regret-this.
(Montgomery-leaves-and-Barry-goes-outside-the-courtroom.-Several-reporters
start-asking-Barry-questions)
REPORTER-1#:
Barry #how-much-honey-is-out-there?
BARRY:
All-right.-One-at-a-time.
REPORTER-2#:
Barry #who-are-you-wearing?
BARRY:
My-sweater-is-Ralph-Lauren #and-I-have-no-pants.
(Barry-flies-outside-with-the-paparazzi-and-Adam-and-Vanessa-stay-back)
ADAM:
(To-Vanessa)
--What-if-Montgomery's-right?
Vanessa:
--What-do-you-mean?
ADAM:
We've-been-living-the-bee-way
a-long-time #27-million-years.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-a-man)
BUSINESS-MAN:
Congratulations-on-your-victory.
What-will-you-demand-as-a-settlement?
BARRY:
First #we'll-demand-a-complete-shutdown
of-all-bee-work-camps.
(As-Barry-is-talking-we-see-a-montage-of-men-putting-'closed'-tape-over-the
work-camps-and-freeing-the-bees-in-the-crappy-apartments)
Then-we-want-back-the-honey
that-was-ours-to-begin-with #:
every-last-drop.
(Men-in-suits-are-pushing-all-the-honey-of-the-aisle-and-into-carts)
We-demand-an-end-to-the-glorification
of-the-bear-as-anything-more
(We-see-a-statue-of-a-bear-shaped-honey-container-being-pulled-down-by
bees)
than-a-filthy #smelly #bad-breath-stink-machine.
-:
We're-all-aware
of-what-they-do-in-the-woods.
(We-see-Winnie-the-Pooh-sharing-his-honey-with-Piglet-in-the-cross-hairs-of
a-high-tech-sniper-rifle)
BARRY:
(Looking-through-binoculars)
Wait-for-my-signal.
-:
Take-him-out.
(Winnie-gets-hit-by-a-tranquilizer-dart-and-dramatically-falls-off-the-log
he-was-standing-on #his-tongue-hanging-out.-Piglet-looks-at-Pooh-in-fear
and-the-Sniper-takes-the-honey.)
SNIPER:
He'll-have-nausea
for-a-few-hours #then-he'll-be-fine.
(Flash-forward-in-time)
BARRY:
And-we-will-no-longer-tolerate
bee-negative-nicknames...
(Mr.-Sting-is-sitting-at-home-until-he-is-taken-out-of-his-house-by-the-men
in-suits)
STING:
But-it's-just-a-prance-about-stage-name!
BARRY:
...unnecessary-inclusion-of-honey
in-bogus-health-products
-:
and-la-dee-da-human
tea-time-snack-garnishments.
(An-old-lady-is-mixing-honey-into-her-tea-but-suddenly-men-in-suits-smash
her-face-down-on-the-table-and-take-the-honey)
OLD-LADY:
Can't-breathe.
(A-honey-truck-pulls-up-to-Barry's-hive)
WORKER:
Bring-it-in #boys!
-:
Hold-it-right-there!-Good.
-:
Tap-it.
(Tons-of-honey-is-being-pumped-into-the-hive's-storage)
BEE-WORKER-1#:
(Honey-overflows-from-the-cup)
Mr.-Buzzwell #we-just-passed-three-cups #and-there's-gallons-more-coming!
-:
--I-think-we-need-to-shut-down!
=BEE-WORKER-#2=
--Shut-down?-We've-never-shut-down.
-:
Shut-down-honey-production!
DEAN-BUZZWELL:
Stop-making-honey!
(The-bees-all-leave-their-stations.-Two-bees-run-into-a-room-and-they-put
the-keys-into-a-machine)
Turn-your-key #sir!
(Two-worker-bees-dramatically-turn-their-keys #which-opens-the-button-which
they-press #shutting-down-the-honey-making-machines.-This-is-the-first-time
this-has-ever-happened)
BEE:
...What-do-we-do-now?
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-a-Bee-is-about-to-jump-into-a-pool-full-of
honey)
Cannonball!
(The-bee-gets-stuck-in-the-honey-and-we-get-a-short-montage-of-Bees-leaving
work)
(We-see-the-Pollen-Jocks-flying-but-one-of-them-gets-a-call-on-his-antenna)
LOU-LU-DUVA:
(Through-'phone')
We're-shutting-honey-production!
-:
Mission-abort.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Aborting-pollination-and-nectar-detail.
Returning-to-base.
(The-Pollen-Jocks-fly-back-to-the-hive)
(We-get-a-time-lapse-of-Central-Park-slowly-wilting-away-as-the-bees-all
relax)
BARRY:
Adam #you-wouldn't-believe
how-much-honey-was-out-there.
ADAM:
Oh #yeah?
BARRY:
What's-going-on?-Where-is-everybody?
(The-entire-street-is-deserted)
-:
--Are-they-out-celebrating?
ADAM:
--They're-home.
-:
They-don't-know-what-to-do.
Laying-out #sleeping-in.
-:
I-heard-your-Uncle-Carl-was-on-his-way
to-San-Antonio-with-a-cricket.
BARRY:
At-least-we-got-our-honey-back.
ADAM:
Sometimes-I-think #so-what-if-humans
liked-our-honey?-Who-wouldn't?
-:
It's-the-greatest-thing-in-the-world!
I-was-excited-to-be-part-of-making-it.
-:
This-was-my-new-desk.-This-was-my
new-job.-I-wanted-to-do-it-really-well.
-:
And-now...
-:
Now-I-can't.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-Vanessa)
BARRY:
I-don't-understand
why-they're-not-happy.
-:
I-thought-their-lives-would-be-better!
-:
They're-doing-nothing.-It's-amazing.
Honey-really-changes-people.
VANESSA:
You-don't-have-any-idea
what's-going-on #do-you?
BARRY:
--What-did-you-want-to-show-me?
(Vanessa-takes-Barry-to-the-rooftop-where-they-first-had-coffee-and-points
to-her-store)
VANESSA:
--This.
(Points-at-her-flowers.-They-are-all-grey-and-wilting)
BARRY:
What-happened-here?
VANESSA:
That-is-not-the-half-of-it.
(Small-flash-forward-in-time-and-Vanessa-and-Barry-are-on-the-roof-of-her
store-and-she-points-to-Central-Park)
(We-see-that-Central-Park-is-no-longer-green-and-colorful #rather-it-is
grey #brown #and-dead-like.-It-is-very-depressing-to-look-at)
BARRY:
Oh #no.-Oh #my.
-:
They're-all-wilting.
VANESSA:
Doesn't-look-very-good #does-it?
BARRY:
No.
VANESSA:
And-whose-fault-do-you-think-that-is?
BARRY:
You-know #I'm-gonna-guess-bees.
VANESSA==
(Staring-at-Barry)
Bees?
BARRY:
Specifically #me.
-:
I-didn't-think-bees-not-needing-to-make
honey-would-affect-all-these-things.
VANESSA:
It's-not-just-flowers.
Fruits #vegetables #they-all-need-bees.
BARRY:
That's-our-whole-SAT-test-right-there.
VANESSA:
Take-away-produce #that-affects
the-entire-animal-kingdom.
-:
And-then #of-course...
BARRY:
The-human-species?
-:
So-if-there's-no-more-pollination #:
it-could-all-just-go-south-here #couldn't-it?
VANESSA:
I-know-this-is-also-partly-my-fault.
BARRY:
How-about-a-suicide-pact?
VANESSA:
How-do-we-do-it?
BARRY:
--I'll-sting-you #you-step-on-me.
VANESSA:
--That-just-kills-you-twice.
BARRY:
Right #right.
VANESSA:
Listen #Barry...
sorry #but-I-gotta-get-going.
(Vanessa-leaves)
BARRY:
(To-himself)
I-had-to-open-my-mouth-and-talk.
-:
Vanessa?
-:
Vanessa?-Why-are-you-leaving?
Where-are-you-going?
(Vanessa-is-getting-into-a-taxi)
VANESSA:
To-the-final-Tournament-of-Roses-parade
in-Pasadena.
-:
They've-moved-it-to-this-weekend
because-all-the-flowers-are-dying.
-:
It's-the-last-chance
I'll-ever-have-to-see-it.
BARRY:
Vanessa #I-just-wanna-say-I'm-sorry.
I-never-meant-it-to-turn-out-like-this.
VANESSA:
I-know.-Me-neither.
(The-taxi-starts-to-drive-away)
BARRY:
Tournament-of-Roses.
Roses-can't-do-sports.
-:
Wait-a-minute.-Roses.-Roses?
-:
Roses!
-:
Vanessa!
(Barry-flies-after-the-Taxi)
VANESSA:
Roses?!
-:
Barry?
(Barry-is-flying-outside-the-window-of-the-taxi)
BARRY:
--Roses-are-flowers!
VANESSA:
--Yes #they-are.
BARRY:
Flowers #bees #pollen!
VANESSA:
I-know.
That's-why-this-is-the-last-parade.
BARRY:
Maybe-not.
Could-you-ask-him-to-slow-down?
VANESSA:
Could-you-slow-down?
(The-taxi-driver-screeches-to-a-stop-and-Barry-keeps-flying-forward)
-:
Barry!
(Barry-flies-back-to-the-window)
BARRY:
OK #I-made-a-huge-mistake.
This-is-a-total-disaster #all-my-fault.
VANESSA:
Yes #it-kind-of-is.
BARRY:
I've-ruined-the-planet.
I-wanted-to-help-you
-:
with-the-flower-shop.
I've-made-it-worse.
VANESSA:
Actually #it's-completely-closed-down.
BARRY:
I-thought-maybe-you-were-remodeling.
-:
But-I-have-another-idea #and-it's
greater-than-my-previous-ideas-combined.
VANESSA:
I-don't-want-to-hear-it!
BARRY:
All-right #they-have-the-roses #the-roses-have-the-pollen.
-:
I-know-every-bee #plant
and-flower-bud-in-this-park.
-:
All-we-gotta-do-is-get-what-they've-got
back-here-with-what-we've-got.
-:
--Bees.
VANESSA:
--Park.
BARRY:
--Pollen!
VANESSA:
--Flowers.
BARRY:
--Re-pollination!
VANESSA:
--Across-the-nation!
-:
Tournament-of-Roses #Pasadena #California.
-:
They've-got-nothing
but-flowers #floats-and-cotton-candy.
-:
Security-will-be-tight.
BARRY:
I-have-an-idea.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-Vanessa-is-about-to-board-a-plane-which-has-all-the
Roses-on-board.
VANESSA:
Vanessa-Bloome #FTD.
(Holds-out-badge)
-:
Official-floral-business.-It's-real.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Sorry #ma'am.-Nice-brooch.
=VANESSA==
Thank-you.-It-was-a-gift.
(Barry-is-revealed-to-be-hiding-inside-the-brooch)
(Flash-back-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-discussing-their-plan)
BARRY:
Once-inside #we-just-pick-the-right-float.
VANESSA:
How-about-The-Princess-and-the-Pea?
-:
I-could-be-the-princess #and-you-could-be-the-pea!
BARRY:
Yes #I-got-it.
-:
--Where-should-I-sit?
GUARD:
--What-are-you?
BARRY:
--I-believe-I'm-the-pea.
GUARD:
--The-pea?
VANESSA:
It-goes-under-the-mattresses.
GUARD:
--Not-in-this-fairy-tale #sweetheart.
--I'm-getting-the-marshal.
VANESSA:
You-do-that!
This-whole-parade-is-a-fiasco!
-:
Let's-see-what-this-baby'll-do.
(Vanessa-drives-the-float-through-traffic)
GUARD:
Hey #what-are-you-doing?!
BARRY==
Then-all-we-do
is-blend-in-with-traffic...
-:
...without-arousing-suspicion.
-:
Once-at-the-airport #there's-no-stopping-us.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-about-to-get-on-a-plane)
SECURITY-GUARD:
Stop!-Security.
-:
--You-and-your-insect-pack-your-float?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Has-it-been
in-your-possession-the-entire-time?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Would-you-remove-your-shoes?
(To-Barry)
--Remove-your-stinger.
BARRY:
--It's-part-of-me.
SECURITY-GUARD:
I-know.-Just-having-some-fun.
Enjoy-your-flight.
(Barry-plotting-with-Vanessa)
BARRY:
Then-if-we're-lucky #we'll-have
just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-flying-on-the-plane)
Can-you-believe-how-lucky-we-are?-We
have-just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job!
VANESSA:
I-think-this-is-gonna-work.
BARRY:
It's-got-to-work.
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
(On-intercom)
Attention #passengers #this-is-Captain-Scott.
-:
We-have-a-bit-of-bad-weather
in-New-York.
-:
It-looks-like-we'll-experience
a-couple-hours-delay.
VANESSA:
Barry #these-are-cut-flowers
with-no-water.-They'll-never-make-it.
BARRY:
I-gotta-get-up-there
and-talk-to-them.
VANESSA==
Be-careful.
(Barry-flies-right-outside-the-cockpit-door)
BARRY:
Can-I-get-help
with-the-Sky-Mall-magazine?
I'd-like-to-order-the-talking
inflatable-nose-and-ear-hair-trimmer.
(The-flight-attendant-opens-the-door-and-walks-out-and-Barry-flies-into-the
cockpit-unseen)
BARRY:
Captain #I'm-in-a-real-situation.
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
--What'd-you-say #Hal?
CO-PILOT-HAL:
--Nothing.
(Scott-notices-Barry-and-freaks-out)
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Bee!
BARRY:
No #no #no #Don't-freak-out!-My-entire-species...
(Captain-Scott-gets-out-of-his-seat-and-tries-to-suck-Barry-into-a-handheld
vacuum)
HAL:
(To-Scott)
What-are-you-doing?
(Barry-lands-on-Hals-hair-but-Scott-sees-him.-He-tries-to-suck-up-Barry-but
instead-he-sucks-up-Hals-toupee)
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Uh-oh.
BARRY:
--Wait-a-minute!-I'm-an-attorney!
HAL:
(Hal-doesn't-know-Barry-is-on-his-head)
--Who's-an-attorney?
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Don't-move.
(Scott-hits-Hal-in-the-face-with-the-vacuum-in-an-attempt-to-hit-Barry.-Hal
is-knocked-out-and-he-falls-on-the-life-raft-button-which-launches-an
infalatable-boat-into-Scott #who-gets-knocked-out-and-falls-to-the-floor.
They-are-both-uncounscious.)
BARRY:
(To-himself)
Oh #Barry.
BARRY:
(On-intercom #with-a-Southern-accent)
Good-afternoon #passengers.
This-is-your-captain.
-:
Would-a-Miss-Vanessa-Bloome-in-24B
please-report-to-the-cockpit?
(Vanessa-looks-confused)
(Normal-accent)
...And-please-hurry!
(Vanessa-opens-the-door-and-sees-the-life-raft-and-the-uncounscious-pilots)
VANESSA:
What-happened-here?
BARRY:
I-tried-to-talk-to-them #but
then-there-was-a-DustBuster #a-toupee #a-life-raft-exploded.
-:
Now-one's-bald #one's-in-a-boat #and-they're-both-unconscious!
VANESSA:
...Is-that-another-bee-joke?
BARRY:
--No!
-:
No-one's-flying-the-plane!
BUD-DITCHWATER:
(Through-radio-on-plane)
This-is-JFK-control-tower #Flight-356.
What's-your-status?
VANESSA:
This-is-Vanessa-Bloome.
I'm-a-florist-from-New-York.
BUD:
Where's-the-pilot?
VANESSA:
He's-unconscious #and-so-is-the-copilot.
BUD:
Not-good.-Does-anyone-onboard
have-flight-experience?
BARRY:
As-a-matter-of-fact #there-is.
BUD:
--Who's-that?
BARRY:
--Barry-Benson.
BUD:
From-the-honey-trial?!-Oh #great.
BARRY:
Vanessa #this-is-nothing-more
than-a-big-metal-bee.
-:
It's-got-giant-wings #huge-engines.
VANESSA:
I-can't-fly-a-plane.
BARRY:
--Why-not?-Isn't-John-Travolta-a-pilot?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
BARRY:
How-hard-could-it-be?
(Vanessa-sits-down-and-flies-for-a-little-bit-but-we-see-lightning-clouds
outside-the-window)
VANESSA:
Wait #Barry!
We're-headed-into-some-lightning.
(An-ominous-lightning-storm-looms-in-front-of-the-plane)
(We-are-now-watching-the-Bee-News)
BOB-BUMBLE:
This-is-Bob-Bumble.-We-have-some
late-breaking-news-from-JFK-Airport #:
where-a-suspenseful-scene
is-developing.
-:
Barry-Benson #fresh-from-his-legal-victory...
ADAM:
That's-Barry!
BOB-BUMBLE:
...is-attempting-to-land-a-plane #loaded-with-people #flowers
-:
and-an-incapacitated-flight-crew.
JANET #MARTIN #UNCLE-CAR-AND-ADAM:
Flowers?!
(The-scene-switches-to-the-human-news)
REPORTER:
(Talking-with-Bob-Bumble)
We-have-a-storm-in-the-area
and-two-individuals-at-the-controls
-:
with-absolutely-no-flight-experience.
BOB-BUMBLE:
Just-a-minute.
There's-a-bee-on-that-plane.
BUD:
I'm-quite-familiar-with-Mr.-Benson
and-his-no-account-compadres.
-:
They've-done-enough-damage.
REPORTER:
But-isn't-he-your-only-hope?
BUD:
Technically #a-bee
shouldn't-be-able-to-fly-at-all.
-:
Their-wings-are-too-small...
BARRY:
(Through-radio)
Haven't-we-heard-this-a-million-times?
-:
'The-surface-area-of-the-wings
and-body-mass-make-no-sense.'...
BOB-BUMBLE:
--Get-this-on-the-air!
BEE:
--Got-it.
BEE-NEWS-CREW:
--Stand-by.
BEE-NEWS-CREW:
--We're-going-live!
BARRY:
(Through-radio-on-TV)
...The-way-we-work-may-be-a-mystery-to-you.
-:
Making-honey-takes-a-lot-of-bees
doing-a-lot-of-small-jobs.
-:
But-let-me-tell-you-about-a-small-job.
-:
If-you-do-it-well #it-makes-a-big-difference.
-:
More-than-we-realized.
To-us #to-everyone.
-:
That's-why-I-want-to-get-bees
back-to-working-together.
-:
That's-the-bee-way!
We're-not-made-of-Jell-O.
-:
We-get-behind-a-fellow.
-:
--Black-and-yellow!
BEES:
--Hello!
(The-scene-switches-and-Barry-is-teaching-Vanessa-how-to-fly)
BARRY:
Left #right #down #hover.
VANESSA:
--Hover?
BARRY:
--Forget-hover.
VANESSA:
This-isn't-so-hard.
(Pretending-to-honk-the-horn)
Beep-beep!-Beep-beep!
(A-Lightning-bolt-hits-the-plane-and-autopilot-turns-off)
Barry #what-happened?!
BARRY:
Wait #I-think-we-were
on-autopilot-the-whole-time.
VANESSA:
--That-may-have-been-helping-me.
BARRY:
--And-now-we're-not!
VANESSA:
So-it-turns-out-I-cannot-fly-a-plane.
(The-plane-plummets-but-we-see-Lou-Lu-Duva-and-the-Pollen-Jocks #along-with
multiple-other-bees-flying-towards-the-plane)
Lou-Lu-DUva:
All-of-you #let's-get
behind-this-fellow!-Move-it-out!
-:
Move-out!
(The-scene-switches-back-to-Vanessa-and-Barry-in-the-plane)
BARRY:
Our-only-chance-is-if-I-do-what-I'd-do #you-copy-me-with-the-wings-of-the-plane!
(Barry-sticks-out-his-arms-like-an-airplane-and-flys-in-front-of-Vanessa's
face)
VANESSA:
Don't-have-to-yell.
BARRY:
I'm-not-yelling!
We're-in-a-lot-of-trouble.
VANESSA:
It's-very-hard-to-concentrate
with-that-panicky-tone-in-your-voice!
BARRY:
It's-not-a-tone.-I'm-panicking!
VANESSA:
I-can't-do-this!
(Barry-slaps-Vanessa)
BARRY:
Vanessa #pull-yourself-together.
You-have-to-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
(Slaps-Barry)
You-snap-out-of-it.
BARRY:
(Slaps-Vanessa)
-:
You-snap-out-of-it.
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
(We-see-that-all-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-under-the-plane)
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
--Hold-it!
BARRY:
--Why?-Come-on #it's-my-turn.
VANESSA:
How-is-the-plane-flying?
(The-plane-is-now-safely-flying)
VANESSA:
I-don't-know.
(Barry's-antennae-rings-like-a-phone.-Barry-picks-up)
BARRY:
Hello?
LOU-LU-DUVA:
(Through-'phone')
Benson #got-any-flowers
for-a-happy-occasion-in-there?
(All-of-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-carrying-the-plane)
BARRY:
The-Pollen-Jocks!
-:
They-do-get-behind-a-fellow.
LOU-LU-DUVA:
--Black-and-yellow.
POLLEN-JOCKS:
--Hello.
LOU-LU-DUVA:
All-right #let's-drop-this-tin-can
on-the-blacktop.
BARRY:
Where?-I-can't-see-anything.-Can-you?
VANESSA:
No #nothing.-It's-all-cloudy.
-:
Come-on.-You-got-to-think-bee #Barry.
BARRY:
--Thinking-bee.
--Thinking-bee.
(On-the-runway-there-are-millions-of-bees-laying-on-their-backs)
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
Wait-a-minute.
I-think-I'm-feeling-something.
VANESSA:
--What?
BARRY:
--I-don't-know.-It's-strong #pulling-me.
-:
Like-a-27-million-year-old-instinct.
-:
Bring-the-nose-down.
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
CONTROL-TOWER-OPERATOR:
--What-in-the-world-is-on-the-tarmac?
BUD:
--Get-some-lights-on-that!
(It-is-revealed-that-all-the-bees-are-organized-into-a-giant-pulsating
flower-formation)
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
--Vanessa #aim-for-the-flower.
VANESSA:
--OK.
BARRY:
Out-the-engines.-We're-going-in
on-bee-power.-Ready #boys?
LOU-LU-DUVA:
Affirmative!
BARRY:
Good.-Good.-Easy #now.-That's-it.
-:
Land-on-that-flower!
-:
Ready?-Full-reverse!
-:
Spin-it-around!
(The-plane's-nose-is-pointed-at-a-flower-painted-on-a-nearby-plane)
--Not-that-flower!-The-other-one!
VANESSA:
--Which-one?
BARRY:
--That-flower.
(The-plane-is-now-pointed-at-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.-He-freaks-out
and-tries-to-take-a-picture-of-the-plane)
VANESSA:
--I'm-aiming-at-the-flower!
BARRY:
That's-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.
I-mean-the-giant-pulsating-flower
made-of-millions-of-bees!
(The-plane-hovers-over-the-bee-flower)
-:
Pull-forward.-Nose-down.-Tail-up.
-:
Rotate-around-it.
VANESSA:
--This-is-insane #Barry!
BARRY:
--This's-the-only-way-I-know-how-to-fly.
BUD:
Am-I-koo-koo-kachoo #or-is-this-plane
flying-in-an-insect-like-pattern?
(The-plane-is-unrealistically-hovering-and-spinning-over-the-bee-flower)
BARRY:
Get-your-nose-in-there.-Don't-be-afraid.
Smell-it.-Full-reverse!
-:
Just-drop-it.-Be-a-part-of-it.
-:
Aim-for-the-center!
-:
Now-drop-it-in!-Drop-it-in #woman!
-:
Come-on #already.
(The-bees-scatter-and-the-plane-safely-lands)
VANESSA:
Barry #we-did-it!
You-taught-me-how-to-fly!
BARRY:
--Yes!
(Vanessa-is-about-to-high-five-Barry)
No-high-five!
VANESSA:
--Right.
ADAM:
Barry #it-worked!
Did-you-see-the-giant-flower?
BARRY:
What-giant-flower?-Where?-Of-course
I-saw-the-flower!-That-was-genius!
ADAM:
--Thank-you.
BARRY:
--But-we're-not-done-yet.
-:
Listen #everyone!
-:
This-runway-is-covered
with-the-last-pollen
-:
from-the-last-flowers
available-anywhere-on-Earth.
-:
That-means-this-is-our-last-chance.
-:
We're-the-only-ones-who-make-honey #pollinate-flowers-and-dress-like-this.
-:
If-we're-gonna-survive-as-a-species #this-is-our-moment!-What-do-you-say?
-:
Are-we-going-to-be-bees #or-just
Museum-of-Natural-History-keychains?
BEES:
We're-bees!
BEE-WHO-LIKES-KEYCHAINS:
Keychain!
BARRY:
Then-follow-me!-Except-Keychain.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Hold-on #Barry.-Here.
-:
You've-earned-this.
BARRY:
Yeah!
-:
I'm-a-Pollen-Jock!-And-it's-a-perfect
fit.-All-I-gotta-do-are-the-sleeves.
(The-Pollen-Jocks-throw-Barry-a-nectar-collecting-gun.-Barry-catches-it)
Oh #yeah.
JANET:
That's-our-Barry.
(Barry-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-get-pollen-from-the-flowers-on-the-plane)
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-over-NYC)
-:
(Barry-pollinates-the-flowers-in-Vanessa's-shop-and-then-heads-to-Central
Park)
BOY-IN-PARK:
Mom!-The-bees-are-back!
ADAM:
(Putting-on-his-Krelman-hat)
If-anybody-needs
to-make-a-call #now's-the-time.
-:
I-got-a-feeling-we'll-be
working-late-tonight!
(The-bee-honey-factories-are-back-up-and-running)
(Meanwhile-at-Vanessa's-shop)
VANESSA:
(To-customer)
Here's-your-change.-Have-a-great
afternoon!-Can-I-help-who's-next?
-:
Would-you-like-some-honey-with-that?
It-is-bee-approved.-Don't-forget-these.
(There-is-a-room-in-the-shop-where-Barry-does-legal-work-for-other-animals.
He-is-currently-talking-with-a-Cow)
COW:
Milk #cream #cheese #it's-all-me.
And-I-don't-see-a-nickel!
-:
Sometimes-I-just-feel
like-a-piece-of-meat!
BARRY:
I-had-no-idea.
VANESSA:
Barry #I'm-sorry.
Have-you-got-a-moment?
BARRY:
Would-you-excuse-me?
My-mosquito-associate-will-help-you.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Sorry-I'm-late.
COW:
He's-a-lawyer-too?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Ma'am #I-was-already-a-blood-sucking-parasite.
All-I-needed-was-a-briefcase.
VANESSA:
Have-a-great-afternoon!
-:
Barry #I-just-got-this-huge-tulip-order #and-I-can't-get-them-anywhere.
BARRY:
No-problem #Vannie.
Just-leave-it-to-me.
VANESSA:
You're-a-lifesaver #Barry.
Can-I-help-who's-next?
BARRY:
All-right #scramble #jocks!
It's-time-to-fly.
VANESSA:
Thank-you #Barry!
(Ken-walks-by-on-the-sidewalk-and-sees-the-'bee-approved-honey'-in
Vanessa's-shop)
KEN:
That-bee-is-living-my-life!!
ANDY:
Let-it-go #Kenny.
KEN:
--When-will-this-nightmare-end?!
ANDY:
--Let-it-all-go.
BARRY:
--Beautiful-day-to-fly.
POLLEN-JOCK:
--Sure-is.
BARRY:
Between-you-and-me #I-was-dying-to-get-out-of-that-office.
(Barry-recreates-the-scene-near-the-beginning-of-the-movie-where-he-flies
through-the-box-kite.-The-movie-fades-to-black-and-the-credits-being)
[--after-credits;-No-scene-can-be-seen-but-the-characters-can-be-heard
talking-over-the-credits--]
You-have-got
to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend!
-:
--Thinking-bee!
--Me?
BARRY:
(Talking-over-singer)
Hold-it.-Let's-just-stop
for-a-second.-Hold-it.
-:
I'm-sorry.-I'm-sorry #everyone.
Can-we-stop-here?
SINGER:
Oh #BarryBARRY:
I'm-not-making-a-major-life-decision
during-a-production-number!
SINGER:
All-right.-Take-ten #everybody.
Wrap-it-up #guys.
BARRY:
I-had-virtually-no-rehearsal-for-that.
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#Scripts.com
Bee-Movie
By-Jerry-Seinfeld
NARRATOR:
(Black-screen-with-text;-The-sound-of-buzzing-bees-can-be-heard)
According-to-all-known-laws
of-aviation #:
there-is-no-way-a-bee
should-be-able-to-fly.
-:
Its-wings-are-too-small-to-get
its-fat-little-body-off-the-ground.
-:
The-bee #of-course #flies-anyway
-:
because-bees-don't-care
what-humans-think-is-impossible.
BARRY-BENSON:
(Barry-is-picking-out-a-shirt)
Yellow #black.-Yellow #black.
Yellow #black.-Yellow #black.
-:
Ooh #black-and-yellow!
Let's-shake-it-up-a-little.
JANET-BENSON:
Barry!-Breakfast-is-ready!
BARRY:
Coming!
-:
Hang-on-a-second.
(Barry-uses-his-antenna-like-a-phone)
-:
Hello?
ADAM-FLAYMAN:
(Through-phone)
--Barry?
BARRY:
--Adam?
ADAM:
--Can-you-believe-this-is-happening?
BARRY:
--I-can't.-I'll-pick-you-up.
(Barry-flies-down-the-stairs)
-:
MARTIN-BENSON:
Looking-sharp.
JANET:
Use-the-stairs.-Your-father
paid-good-money-for-those.
BARRY:
Sorry.-I'm-excited.
MARTIN:
Here's-the-graduate.
We're-very-proud-of-you #son.
-:
A-perfect-report-card #all-B's.
JANET:
Very-proud.
(Rubs-Barry's-hair)
BARRY=
Ma!-I-got-a-thing-going-here.
JANET:
--You-got-lint-on-your-fuzz.
BARRY:
--Ow!-That's-me!
JANET:
--Wave-to-us!-We'll-be-in-row-118 #000.
--Bye!
(Barry-flies-out-the-door)
JANET:
Barry #I-told-you #stop-flying-in-the-house!
(Barry-drives-through-the-hive #and-is-waved-at-by-Adam-who-is-reading-a
newspaper)
BARRY==
--Hey #Adam.
ADAM:
--Hey #Barry.
(Adam-gets-in-Barry's-car)
-:
--Is-that-fuzz-gel?
BARRY:
--A-little.-Special-day #graduation.
ADAM:
Never-thought-I'd-make-it.
(Barry-pulls-away-from-the-house-and-continues-driving)
BARRY:
Three-days-grade-school #three-days-high-school...
ADAM:
Those-were-awkward.
BARRY:
Three-days-college.-I'm-glad-I-took
a-day-and-hitchhiked-around-the-hive.
ADAM==
You-did-come-back-different.
(Barry-and-Adam-pass-by-Artie #who-is-jogging)
ARTIE:
--Hi #Barry!
BARRY:
--Artie #growing-a-mustache?-Looks-good.
ADAM:
--Hear-about-Frankie?
BARRY:
--Yeah.
ADAM==
--You-going-to-the-funeral?
BARRY:
--No #I'm-not-going-to-his-funeral.
-:
Everybody-knows #sting-someone #you-die.
-:
Don't-waste-it-on-a-squirrel.
Such-a-hothead.
ADAM:
I-guess-he-could-have
just-gotten-out-of-the-way.
(The-car-does-a-barrel-roll-on-the-loop-shaped-bridge-and-lands-on-the
highway)
-:
I-love-this-incorporating
an-amusement-park-into-our-regular-day.
BARRY:
I-guess-that's-why-they-say-we-don't-need-vacations.
(Barry-parallel-parks-the-car-and-together-they-fly-over-the-graduating
students)
Boy #quite-a-bit-of-pomp...
under-the-circumstances.
(Barry-and-Adam-sit-down-and-put-on-their-hats)
-:
--Well #Adam #today-we-are-men.
ADAM:
--We-are!
BARRY=
--Bee-men.
=ADAM=
--Amen!
BARRY-AND-ADAM:
Hallelujah!
(Barry-and-Adam-both-have-a-happy-spasm)
ANNOUNCER:
Students #faculty #distinguished-bees #:
please-welcome-Dean-Buzzwell.
DEAN-BUZZWELL:
Welcome #New-Hive-Oity
graduating-class-of...
-:
...9:
-:
That-concludes-our-ceremonies.
-:
And-begins-your-career
at-Honex-Industries!
ADAM:
Will-we-pick-our-job-today?
(Adam-and-Barry-get-into-a-tour-bus)
BARRY=
I-heard-it's-just-orientation.
(Tour-buses-rise-out-of-the-ground-and-the-students-are-automatically
loaded-into-the-buses)
TOUR-GUIDE:
Heads-up!-Here-we-go.
ANNOUNCER:
Keep-your-hands-and-antennas
inside-the-tram-at-all-times.
BARRY:
--Wonder-what-it'll-be-like?
ADAM:
--A-little-scary.
TOUR-GUIDE==
Welcome-to-Honex #a-division-of-Honesco
-:
and-a-part-of-the-Hexagon-Group.
Barry:
This-is-it!
BARRY-AND-ADAM:
Wow.
BARRY:
Wow.
(The-bus-drives-down-a-road-an-on-either-side-are-the-Bee's-massive
complicated-Honey-making-machines)
TOUR-GUIDE:
We-know-that-you #as-a-bee #have-worked-your-whole-life
-:
to-get-to-the-point-where-you
can-work-for-your-whole-life.
-:
Honey-begins-when-our-valiant-Pollen
Jocks-bring-the-nectar-to-the-hive.
-:
Our-top-secret-formula
-:
is-automatically-color-corrected #scent-adjusted-and-bubble-contoured
-:
into-this-soothing-sweet-syrup
-:
with-its-distinctive
golden-glow-you-know-as...
EVERYONE-ON-BUS:
Honey!
(The-guide-has-been-collecting-honey-into-a-bottle-and-she-throws-it-into
the-crowd-on-the-bus-and-it-is-caught-by-a-girl-in-the-back)
ADAM:
--That-girl-was-hot.
BARRY:
--She's-my-cousin!
ADAM==
--She-is?
BARRY:
--Yes #we're-all-cousins.
ADAM:
--Right.-You're-right.
TOUR-GUIDE:
--At-Honex #we-constantly-strive
-:
to-improve-every-aspect
of-bee-existence.
-:
These-bees-are-stress-testing
a-new-helmet-technology.
(The-bus-passes-by-a-Bee-wearing-a-helmet-who-is-being-smashed-into-the
ground-with-fly-swatters #newspapers-and-boots.-He-lifts-a-thumbs-up-but
you-can-hear-him-groan)
-:
ADAM==
--What-do-you-think-he-makes?
BARRY:
--Not-enough.
TOUR-GUIDE:
Here-we-have-our-latest-advancement #the-Krelman.
(They-pass-by-a-turning-wheel-with-Bees-standing-on-pegs #who-are-each
wearing-a-finger-shaped-hat)
Barry:
--Wow #What-does-that-do?
TOUR-GUIDE:
--Catches-that-little-strand-of-honey
-:
that-hangs-after-you-pour-it.
Saves-us-millions.
ADAM:
(Intrigued)
Can-anyone-work-on-the-Krelman?
TOUR-GUIDE:
Of-course.-Most-bee-jobs-are
small-ones.
But-bees-know-that-every-small-job #if-it's-done-well #means-a-lot.
-:
But-choose-carefully
-:
because-you'll-stay-in-the-job
you-pick-for-the-rest-of-your-life.
(Everyone-claps-except-for-Barry)
BARRY:
The-same-job-the-rest-of-your-life?
I-didn't-know-that.
ADAM:
What's-the-difference?
TOUR-GUIDE:
You'll-be-happy-to-know-that-bees #as-a-species #haven't-had-one-day-off
-:
in-27-million-years.
BARRY:
(Upset)
So-you'll-just-work-us-to-death?
-:
We'll-sure-try.
(Everyone-on-the-bus-laughs-except-Barry.-Barry-and-Adam-are-walking-back
home-together)
ADAM:
Wow!-That-blew-my-mind!
BARRY:
'What's-the-difference?'
How-can-you-say-that?
-:
One-job-forever?
That's-an-insane-choice-to-have-to-make.
ADAM:
I'm-relieved.-Now-we-only-have
to-make-one-decision-in-life.
BARRY:
But #Adam #how-could-they
never-have-told-us-that?
ADAM:
Why-would-you-question-anything?
We're-bees.
-:
We're-the-most-perfectly
functioning-society-on-Earth.
BARRY:
You-ever-think-maybe-things
work-a-little-too-well-here?
ADAM:
Like-what?-Give-me-one-example.
(Barry-and-Adam-stop-walking-and-it-is-revealed-to-the-audience-that
hundreds-of-cars-are-speeding-by-and-narrowly-missing-them-in-perfect
unison)
BARRY:
I-don't-know.-But-you-know
what-I'm-talking-about.
ANNOUNCER:
Please-clear-the-gate.
Royal-Nectar-Force-on-approach.
BARRY:
Wait-a-second.-Check-it-out.
(The-Pollen-jocks-fly-in #circle-around-and-landing-in-line)
-:
--Hey #those-are-Pollen-Jocks!
ADAM:
--Wow.
-:
I've-never-seen-them-this-close.
BARRY:
They-know-what-it's-like
outside-the-hive.
ADAM:
Yeah #but-some-don't-come-back.
GIRL-BEES:
--Hey #Jocks!
--Hi #Jocks!
(The-Pollen-Jocks-hook-up-their-backpacks-to-machines-that-pump-the-nectar
to-trucks #which-drive-away)
LOU-LO-DUVA:
You-guys-did-great!
-:
You're-monsters!
You're-sky-freaks!
I-love-it!
(Punching-the-Pollen-Jocks-in-joy)
I-love-it!
ADAM:
--I-wonder-where-they-were.
BARRY:
--I-don't-know.
-:
Their-day's-not-planned.
-:
Outside-the-hive #flying-who-knows
where #doing-who-knows-what.
-:
You-can't-just-decide-to-be-a-Pollen
Jock.-You-have-to-be-bred-for-that.
ADAM==
Right.
(Barry-and-Adam-are-covered-in-some-pollen-that-floated-off-of-the-Pollen
Jocks)
BARRY:
Look-at-that.-That's-more-pollen
than-you-and-I-will-see-in-a-lifetime.
ADAM:
It's-just-a-status-symbol.
Bees-make-too-much-of-it.
BARRY:
Perhaps.-Unless-you're-wearing-it
and-the-ladies-see-you-wearing-it.
(Barry-waves-at-2-girls-standing-a-little-away-from-them)
ADAM==
Those-ladies?
Aren't-they-our-cousins-too?
BARRY:
Distant.-Distant.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Look-at-these-two.
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--Couple-of-Hive-Harrys.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
--Let's-have-fun-with-them.
GIRL-BEE-#1:
It-must-be-dangerous
being-a-Pollen-Jock.
BARRY:
Yeah.-Once-a-bear-pinned-me
against-a-mushroom!
-:
He-had-a-paw-on-my-throat #and-with-the-other #he-was-slapping-me!
(Slaps-Adam-with-his-hand-to-represent-his-scenario)
GIRL-BEE-#2:
--Oh #my!
BARRY:
--I-never-thought-I'd-knock-him-out.
GIRL-BEE-#1:
(Looking-at-Adam)
What-were-you-doing-during-this?
ADAM:
Obviously-I-was-trying-to-alert-the-authorities.
BARRY:
I-can-autograph-that.
(The-pollen-jocks-walk-up-to-Barry-and-Adam #they-pretend-that-Barry-and
Adam-really-are-pollen-jocks.)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
A-little-gusty-out-there-today #wasn't-it #comrades?
BARRY:
Yeah.-Gusty.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
We're-hitting-a-sunflower-patch
six-miles-from-here-tomorrow.
BARRY:
--Six-miles #huh?
ADAM:
--Barry!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
A-puddle-jump-for-us #but-maybe-you're-not-up-for-it.
BARRY:
--Maybe-I-am.
ADAM:
--You-are-not!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
We're-going-0900-at-J-Gate.
-:
What-do-you-think #buzzy-boy?
Are-you-bee-enough?
BARRY:
I-might-be.-It-all-depends
on-what-0900-means.
(The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-looking-out-on-the-hive-city-from-his-balcony-at
night)
MARTIN:
Hey #Honex!
BARRY:
Dad #you-surprised-me.
MARTIN:
You-decide-what-you're-interested-in?
BARRY:
--Well #there's-a-lot-of-choices.
--But-you-only-get-one.
-:
Do-you-ever-get-bored
doing-the-same-job-every-day?
MARTIN:
Son #let-me-tell-you-about-stirring.
-:
You-grab-that-stick #and-you-just
move-it-around #and-you-stir-it-around.
-:
You-get-yourself-into-a-rhythm.
It's-a-beautiful-thing.
BARRY:
You-know #Dad #the-more-I-think-about-it #:
maybe-the-honey-field
just-isn't-right-for-me.
MARTIN:
You-were-thinking-of-what #making-balloon-animals?
-:
That's-a-bad-job
for-a-guy-with-a-stinger.
-:
Janet #your-son's-not-sure
he-wants-to-go-into-honey!
JANET:
--Barry #you-are-so-funny-sometimes.
BARRY:
--I'm-not-trying-to-be-funny.
MARTIN:
You're-not-funny!-You're-going
into-honey.-Our-son #the-stirrer!
JANET:
--You're-gonna-be-a-stirrer?
BARRY:
--No-one's-listening-to-me!
MARTIN:
Wait-till-you-see-the-sticks-I-have.
BARRY:
I-could-say-anything-right-now.
I'm-gonna-get-an-ant-tattoo!
(Barry's-parents-don't-listen-to-him-and-continue-to-ramble-on)
MARTIN:
Let's-open-some-honey-and-celebrate!
BARRY:
Maybe-I'll-pierce-my-thorax.
Shave-my-antennae.
-:
Shack-up-with-a-grasshopper.-Get
a-gold-tooth-and-call-everybody-'dawg'!
JANET:
I'm-so-proud.
(The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-and-Adam-waiting-in-line-to-get-a-job)
ADAM:
--We're-starting-work-today!
BARRY:
--Today's-the-day.
ADAM:
Come-on!-All-the-good-jobs
will-be-gone.
BARRY:
Yeah #right.
JOB-LISTER:
Pollen-counting #stunt-bee #pouring #stirrer #front-desk #hair-removal...
BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE:
--Is-it-still-available?
JOB-LISTER:
--Hang-on.-Two-left!
-:
One-of-them's-yours!-Congratulations!
Step-to-the-side.
ADAM:
--What'd-you-get?
BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE:
--Picking-crud-out.-Stellar!
(He-walks-away)
ADAM:
Wow!
JOB-LISTER:
Couple-of-newbies?
ADAM:
Yes #sir!-Our-first-day!-We-are-ready!
JOB-LISTER:
Make-your-choice.
(Adam-and-Barry-look-up-at-the-job-board.-There-are-hundreds-of-constantly
changing-panels-that-contain-available-or-unavailable-jobs.-It-looks-very
confusing)
ADAM:
--You-want-to-go-first?
BARRY:
--No #you-go.
ADAM:
Oh #my.-What's-available?
JOB-LISTER:
Restroom-attendant's-open #not-for-the-reason-you-think.
ADAM:
--Any-chance-of-getting-the-Krelman?
JOB-LISTER:
--Sure #you're-on.
(Puts-the-Krelman-finger-hat-on-Adam's-head)
(Suddenly-the-sign-for-Krelman-closes-out)
-:
I'm-sorry #the-Krelman-just-closed-out.
(Takes-Adam's-hat-off)
Wax-monkey's-always-open.
ADAM:
The-Krelman-opened-up-again.
-:
What-happened?
JOB-LISTER:
A-bee-died.-Makes-an-opening.-See?
He's-dead.-Another-dead-one.
-:
Deady.-Deadified.-Two-more-dead.
-:
Dead-from-the-neck-up.
Dead-from-the-neck-down.-That's-life!
ADAM:
Oh #this-is-so-hard!
(Barry-remembers-what-the-Pollen-Jock-offered-him-and-he-flies-off)
Heating #cooling #stunt-bee #pourer #stirrer #:
humming #inspector-number-seven #lint-coordinator #stripe-supervisor #:
mite-wrangler.-Barry #what
do-you-think-I-should...-Barry?
(Adam-turns-around-and-sees-Barry-flying-away)
-:
Barry!
POLLEN-JOCK:
All-right #we've-got-the-sunflower-patch
in-quadrant-nine...
ADAM:
(Through-phone)
What-happened-to-you?
Where-are-you?
BARRY:
--I'm-going-out.
ADAM:
--Out?-Out-where?
BARRY:
--Out-there.
ADAM:
--Oh #no!
BARRY:
I-have-to #before-I-go
to-work-for-the-rest-of-my-life.
ADAM:
You're-gonna-die!-You're-crazy!
(Barry-hangs-up)
Hello?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Another-call-coming-in.
-:
If-anyone's-feeling-brave #there's-a-Korean-deli-on-83rd
-:
that-gets-their-roses-today.
BARRY:
Hey #guys.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1-==
--Look-at-that.
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--Isn't-that-the-kid-we-saw-yesterday?
LOU-LO-DUVA:
Hold-it #son #flight-deck's-restricted.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
It's-OK #Lou.-We're-gonna-take-him-up.
(Puts-hand-on-Barry's-shoulder)
LOU-LO-DUVA:
(To-Barry)-Really?-Feeling-lucky #are-you?
BEE-WITH-CLIPBOARD:
(To-Barry)-Sign-here #here.-Just-initial-that.
-:
--Thank-you.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
--OK.
-:
You-got-a-rain-advisory-today #:
and-as-you-all-know #bees-cannot-fly-in-rain.
-:
So-be-careful.-As-always #watch-your-brooms #:
hockey-sticks #dogs #birds #bears-and-bats.
-:
Also #I-got-a-couple-of-reports
of-root-beer-being-poured-on-us.
-:
Murphy's-in-a-home-because-of-it #babbling-like-a-cicada!
BARRY:
--That's-awful.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
(Still-talking-through-megaphone)
--And-a-reminder-for-you-rookies #:
bee-law-number-one #absolutely-no-talking-to-humans!
-:
All-right #launch-positions!
POLLEN-JOCKS:
(The-Pollen-Jocks-run-into-formation)
-:
Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!
LOU-LU-DUVA:
Black-and-yellow!
POLLEN-JOCKS:
Hello!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(To-Barry)You-ready-for-this #hot-shot?
BARRY:
Yeah.-Yeah #bring-it-on.
POLLEN-JOCK's:
Wind #check.
-:
--Antennae #check.
--Nectar-pack #check.
-:
--Wings #check.
--Stinger #check.
BARRY:
Scared-out-of-my-shorts #check.
LOU-LO-DUVA:
OK #ladies #:
let's-move-it-out!
-:
Pound-those-petunias #you-striped-stem-suckers!
-:
All-of-you #drain-those-flowers!
(The-pollen-jocks-fly-out-of-the-hive)
BARRY:
Wow!-I'm-out!
-:
I-can't-believe-I'm-out!
-:
So-blue.
-:
I-feel-so-fast-and-free!
-:
Box-kite!
(Barry-flies-through-the-kite)
-:
Wow!
-:
Flowers!
(A-pollen-jock-puts-on-some-high-tech-goggles-that-shows-flowers-similar-to
heat-sink-goggles.)
POLLEN-JOCK:
This-is-Blue-Leader.
We-have-roses-visual.
-:
Bring-it-around-30-degrees-and-hold.
-:
Roses!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
30-degrees #roger.-Bringing-it-around.
-:
Stand-to-the-side #kid.
It's-got-a-bit-of-a-kick.
(The-pollen-jock-fires-a-high-tech-gun-at-the-flower #shooting-tubes-that
suck-up-the-nectar-from-the-flower-and-collects-it-into-a-pouch-on-the-gun)
BARRY:
That-is-one-nectar-collector!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1==
--Ever-see-pollination-up-close?
BARRY:
--No #sir.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(Barry-and-the-Pollen-jock-fly-over-the-field #the-pollen-jock-sprinkles
pollen-as-he-goes)
-:
I-pick-up-some-pollen-here #sprinkle-it
over-here.-Maybe-a-dash-over-there #:
a-pinch-on-that-one.
See-that?-It's-a-little-bit-of-magic.
BARRY:
That's-amazing.-Why-do-we-do-that?
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
That's-pollen-power.-More-pollen #more
flowers #more-nectar #more-honey-for-us.
BARRY:
Cool.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
I'm-picking-up-a-lot-of-bright-yellow.
could-be-daisies.-Don't-we-need-those?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Copy-that-visual.
-:
Wait.-One-of-these-flowers
seems-to-be-on-the-move.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Say-again?-You're-reporting
a-moving-flower?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
Affirmative.
(The-Pollen-jocks-land-near-the-'flowers'-which #to-the-audience-are
obviously-just-tennis-balls)
KEN:
(In-the-distance)-That-was-on-the-line!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
This-is-the-coolest.-What-is-it?
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
I-don't-know #but-I'm-loving-this-color.
-:
It-smells-good.
Not-like-a-flower #but-I-like-it.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Yeah #fuzzy.
(Sticks-his-hand-on-the-ball-but-it-gets-stuck)
POLLEN-JOCK-#3==
Chemical-y.
(The-pollen-jock-finally-gets-his-hand-free-from-the-tennis-ball)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Careful #guys.-It's-a-little-grabby.
(The-pollen-jocks-turn-around-and-see-Barry-lying-his-entire-body-on-top-of
one-of-the-tennis-balls)
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
My-sweet-lord-of-bees!
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
Candy-brain #get-off-there!
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
(Pointing-upwards)
Problem!
(A-human-hand-reaches-down-and-grabs-the-tennis-ball-that-Barry-is-stuck
to)
BARRY:
--Guys!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
--This-could-be-bad.
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
Affirmative.
(Vanessa-Bloome-starts-bouncing-the-tennis-ball #not-knowing-Barry-is-stick
to-it)
BARRY==
Very-close.
-:
Gonna-hurt.
-:
Mama's-little-boy.
(Barry-is-being-hit-back-and-forth-by-two-humans-playing-tennis.-He-is
still-stuck-to-the-ball)
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
You-are-way-out-of-position #rookie!
KEN:
Coming-in-at-you-like-a-MISSILE!
(Barry-flies-past-the-pollen-jocks #still-stuck-to-the-ball)
BARRY:
(In-slow-motion)
Help-me!
POLLEN-JOCK-#2:
I-don't-think-these-are-flowers.
POLLEN-JOCK-#3:
--Should-we-tell-him?
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
--I-think-he-knows.
BARRY:
What-is-this?!
KEN:
Match-point!
-:
You-can-start-packing-up #honey #because-you're-about-to-EAT-IT!
(A-pollen-jock-coughs-which-confused-Ken-and-he-hits-the-ball-the-wrong-way
with-Barry-stuck-to-it-and-it-goes-flying-into-the-city)
BARRY:
Yowser!
(Barry-bounces-around-town-and-gets-stuck-in-the-engine-of-a-car.-He-flies
into-the-air-conditioner-and-sees-a-bug-that-was-frozen-in-there)
BARRY:
Ew #gross.
(The-man-driving-the-car-turns-on-the-air-conditioner-which-blows-Barry
into-the-car)
GIRL-IN-CAR:
There's-a-bee-in-the-car!
-:
--Do-something!
DAD-DRIVING-CAR:
--I'm-driving!
BABY-GIRL:
(Waving-at-Barry)
--Hi #bee.
(Barry-smiles-and-waves-at-the-baby-girl)
GUY-IN-BACK-OF-CAR:
--He's-back-here!
-:
He's-going-to-sting-me!
GIRL-IN-CAR:
Nobody-move.-If-you-don't-move #he-won't-sting-you.-Freeze!
(Barry-freezes-as-well #hovering-in-the-middle-of-the-car)
-:
GRANDMA-IN-CAR==
He-blinked!
(The-grandma-whips-out-some-bee-spray-and-sprays-everywhere-in-the-car #climbing-into-the-front-seat #still-trying-to-spray-Barry)
GIRL-IN-CAR:
Spray-him #Granny!
DAD-DRIVING-THE-CAR:
What-are-you-doing?!
(Barry-escapes-the-car-through-the-air-conditioner-and-is-flying-high-above
the-ground #safe.)
BARRY:
Wow...-the-tension-level
out-here-is-unbelievable.
(Barry-sees-that-storm-clouds-are-gathering-and-he-can-see-rain-clouds
moving-into-this-direction)
-:
I-gotta-get-home.
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
(A-rain-drop-hits-Barry-and-one-of-his-wings-is-damaged)
-:
Can't-fly-in-rain.
(A-second-rain-drop-hits-Barry-again-and-he-spirals-downwards)
Mayday!-Mayday!-Bee-going-down!
(WW2-plane-sound-effects-are-played-as-he-plummets #and-he-crash-lands-on-a
plant-inside-an-apartment-near-the-window)
VANESSA-BLOOME:
Ken #could-you-close
the-window-please?
KEN==
Hey #check-out-my-new-resume.
I-made-it-into-a-fold-out-brochure.
-:
You-see?
(Folds-brochure-resume-out)
Folds-out.
(Ken-closes-the-window #trapping-Barry-inside)
BARRY:
Oh #no.-More-humans.-I-don't-need-this.
(Barry-tries-to-fly-away-but-smashes-into-the-window-and-falls-again)
-:
What-was-that?
(Barry-keeps-trying-to-fly-out-the-window-but-he-keeps-being-knocked-back
because-the-window-is-closed)
Maybe-this-time.-This-time.-This-time.
This-time!-This-time!-This...
-:
Drapes!
(Barry-taps-the-glass.-He-doesn't-understand-what-it-is)
That-is-diabolical.
KEN:
It's-fantastic.-It's-got-all-my-special
skills #even-my-top-ten-favorite-movies.
ANDY:
What's-number-one?-Star-Wars?
KEN:
Nah #I-don't-go-for-that...
(Ken-makes-finger-guns-and-makes-'pew-pew-pew'-sounds-and-then-stops)
-:
...kind-of-stuff.
BARRY:
No-wonder-we-shouldn't-talk-to-them.
They're-out-of-their-minds.
KEN:
When-I-leave-a-job-interview #they're
flabbergasted #can't-believe-what-I-say.
BARRY:
(Looking-at-the-light-on-the-ceiling)
There's-the-sun.-Maybe-that's-a-way-out.
(Starts-flying-towards-the-lightbulb)
-:
I-don't-remember-the-sun
having-a-big-75-on-it.
(Barry-hits-the-lightbulb-and-falls-into-the-dip-on-the-table-that-the
humans-are-sitting-at)
KEN:
I-predicted-global-warming.
-:
I-could-feel-it-getting-hotter.
At-first-I-thought-it-was-just-me.
(Andy-dips-a-chip-into-the-bowl-and-scoops-up-some-dip-with-Barry-on-it-and
is-about-to-put-it-in-his-mouth)
-:
Wait!-Stop!-Bee!
(Andy-drops-the-chip-with-Barry-in-fear-and-backs-away.-All-the-humans
freak-out)
-:
Stand-back.-These-are-winter-boots.
(Ken-has-winter-boots-on-his-hands-and-he-is-about-to-smash-the-bee-but
Vanessa-saves-him-last-second)
VANESSA:
Wait!
-:
Don't-kill-him!
(Vanessa-puts-Barry-in-a-glass-to-protect-him)
KEN:
You-know-I'm-allergic-to-them!
This-thing-could-kill-me!
VANESSA:
Why-does-his-life-have
less-value-than-yours?
KEN:
Why-does-his-life-have-any-less-value
than-mine?-Is-that-your-statement?
VANESSA:
I'm-just-saying-all-life-has-value.-You
don't-know-what-he's-capable-of-feeling.
(Vanessa-picks-up-Ken's-brochure-and-puts-it-under-the-glass-so-she-can
carry-Barry-back-to-the-window.-Barry-looks-at-Vanessa-in-amazement)
KEN:
My-brochure!
VANESSA:
There-you-go #little-guy.
(Vanessa-opens-the-window-and-lets-Barry-out-but-Barry-stays-back-and-is
still-shocked-that-a-human-saved-his-life)
KEN:
I'm-not-scared-of-him.
It's-an-allergic-thing.
VANESSA:
Put-that-on-your-resume-brochure.
KEN:
My-whole-face-could-puff-up.
ANDY:
Make-it-one-of-your-special-skills.
KEN:
Knocking-someone-out
is-also-a-special-skill.
(Ken-walks-to-the-door)
Right.-Bye #Vanessa.-Thanks.
-:
--Vanessa #next-week?-Yogurt-night?
VANESSA:
--Sure #Ken.-You-know #whatever.
-:
(Vanessa-tries-to-close-door)
KEN==
--You-could-put-carob-chips-on-there.
VANESSA:
--Bye.
(Closes-door-but-Ken-opens-it-again)
KEN:
--Supposed-to-be-less-calories.
VANESSA:
--Bye.
(Closes-door)
(Fast-forward-to-the-next-day #Barry-is-still-inside-the-house.-He-flies
into-the-kitchen-where-Vanessa-is-doing-dishes)
BARRY==
(Talking-to-himself)
I-gotta-say-something.
-:
She-saved-my-life.
I-gotta-say-something.
-:
All-right #here-it-goes.
(Turns-back)
Nah.
-:
What-would-I-say?
-:
I-could-really-get-in-trouble.
-:
It's-a-bee-law.
You're-not-supposed-to-talk-to-a-human.
-:
I-can't-believe-I'm-doing-this.
-:
I've-got-to.
(Barry-disguises-himself-as-a-character-on-a-food-can-as-Vanessa-walks-by
again)
-:
Oh #I-can't-do-it.-Come-on!
-:
No.-Yes.-No.
-:
Do-it.-I-can't.
-:
How-should-I-start-it?
(Barry-strikes-a-pose-and-wiggles-his-eyebrows)
'You-like-jazz?'
No #that's-no-good.
(Vanessa-is-about-to-walk-past-Barry)
Here-she-comes!-Speak #you-fool!
-:
...Hi!
(Vanessa-gasps-and-drops-the-dishes-in-fright-and-notices-Barry-on-the
counter)
-:
I'm-sorry.
VANESSA:
--You're-talking.
BARRY:
--Yes #I-know.
VANESSA:
(Pointing-at-Barry)
You're-talking!
BARRY:
I'm-so-sorry.
VANESSA:
No #it's-OK.-It's-fine.
I-know-I'm-dreaming.
-:
But-I-don't-recall-going-to-bed.
BARRY:
Well #I'm-sure-this
is-very-disconcerting.
VANESSA:
This-is-a-bit-of-a-surprise-to-me.
I-mean #you're-a-bee!
BARRY:
I-am.-And-I'm-not-supposed
to-be-doing-this #(Pointing-to-the-living-room-where-Ken-tried-to-kill-him-last-night)
but-they-were-all-trying-to-kill-me.
-:
And-if-it-wasn't-for-you...
-:
I-had-to-thank-you.
It's-just-how-I-was-raised.
(Vanessa-stabs-her-hand-with-a-fork-to-test-whether-she's-dreaming-or-not)
-:
That-was-a-little-weird.
VANESSA:
--I'm-talking-with-a-bee.
BARRY:
--Yeah.
VANESSA:
I'm-talking-to-a-bee.
And-the-bee-is-talking-to-me!
BARRY:
I-just-want-to-say-I'm-grateful.
I'll-leave-now.
(Barry-turns-to-leave)
VANESSA:
--Wait!-How-did-you-learn-to-do-that?
BARRY:
(Flying-back)
--What?
VANESSA:
The-talking...thing.
BARRY:
Same-way-you-did #I-guess.
'Mama #Dada #honey.'-You-pick-it-up.
VANESSA:
--That's-very-funny.
BARRY:
--Yeah.
-:
Bees-are-funny.-If-we-didn't-laugh #we'd-cry-with-what-we-have-to-deal-with.
-:
Anyway...
VANESSA:
Can-I...
-:
...get-you-something?
BARRY:
--Like-what?
VANESSA:
I-don't-know.-I-mean...
I-don't-know.-Coffee?
BARRY:
I-don't-want-to-put-you-out.
VANESSA:
It's-no-trouble.-It-takes-two-minutes.
-:
--It's-just-coffee.
BARRY:
--I-hate-to-impose.
(Vanessa-starts-making-coffee)
VANESSA:
--Don't-be-ridiculous!
BARRY:
--Actually #I-would-love-a-cup.
VANESSA:
Hey #you-want-rum-cake?
BARRY:
--I-shouldn't.
VANESSA:
--Have-some.
BARRY:
--No #I-can't.
VANESSA:
--Come-on!
BARRY:
I'm-trying-to-lose-a-couple-micrograms.
VANESSA:
--Where?
BARRY:
--These-stripes-don't-help.
VANESSA:
You-look-great!
BARRY:
I-don't-know-if-you-know
anything-about-fashion.
-:
Are-you-all-right?
VANESSA:
(Pouring-coffee-on-the-floor-and-missing-the-cup-completely)
No.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-sitting-together-at-a-table
on-top-of-the-apartment-building-drinking-coffee)
-:
BARRY==
He's-making-the-tie-in-the-cab
as-they're-flying-up-Madison.
-:
He-finally-gets-there.
-:
He-runs-up-the-steps-into-the-church.
The-wedding-is-on.
-:
And-he-says #'Watermelon?
I-thought-you-said-Guatemalan.
-:
Why-would-I-marry-a-watermelon?'
(Barry-laughs-but-Vanessa-looks-confused)
VANESSA:
Is-that-a-bee-joke?
BARRY:
That's-the-kind-of-stuff-we-do.
VANESSA:
Yeah #different.
-:
So #what-are-you-gonna-do #Barry?
(Barry-stands-on-top-of-a-sugar-cube-floating-in-his-coffee-and-paddles-it
around-with-a-straw-like-it's-a-gondola)
BARRY:
About-work?-I-don't-know.
-:
I-want-to-do-my-part-for-the-hive #but-I-can't-do-it-the-way-they-want.
VANESSA:
I-know-how-you-feel.
BARRY:
--You-do?
VANESSA:
--Sure.
-:
My-parents-wanted-me-to-be-a-lawyer-or
a-doctor #but-I-wanted-to-be-a-florist.
BARRY:
--Really?
VANESSA:
--My-only-interest-is-flowers.
BARRY:
Our-new-queen-was-just-elected
with-that-same-campaign-slogan.
-:
Anyway #if-you-look...
(Barry-points-to-a-tree-in-the-middle-of-Central-Park)
-:
There's-my-hive-right-there.-See-it?
VANESSA:
You're-in-Sheep-Meadow!
BARRY:
Yes!-I'm-right-off-the-Turtle-Pond!
VANESSA:
No-way!-I-know-that-area.
I-lost-a-toe-ring-there-once.
BARRY:
--Why-do-girls-put-rings-on-their-toes?
VANESSA:
--Why-not?
BARRY:
--It's-like-putting-a-hat-on-your-knee.
VANESSA:
--Maybe-I'll-try-that.
(A-custodian-installing-a-lightbulb-looks-over-at-them-but-to-his
perspective-it-looks-like-Vanessa-is-talking-to-a-cup-of-coffee-on-the
table)
CUSTODIAN:
--You-all-right #ma'am?
VANESSA:
--Oh #yeah.-Fine.
-:
Just-having-two-cups-of-coffee!
BARRY:
Anyway #this-has-been-great.
Thanks-for-the-coffee.
VANESSA==
Yeah #it's-no-trouble.
BARRY:
Sorry-I-couldn't-finish-it.-If-I-did #I'd-be-up-the-rest-of-my-life.
(Barry-points-towards-the-rum-cake)
-:
Can-I-take-a-piece-of-this-with-me?
VANESSA:
Sure!-Here #have-a-crumb.
(Vanessa-hands-Barry-a-crumb-but-it-is-still-pretty-big-for-Barry)
BARRY:
--Thanks!
VANESSA:
--Yeah.
BARRY:
All-right.-Well #then...
I-guess-I'll-see-you-around.
-:
Or-not.
VANESSA:
OK #Barry...
BARRY:
And-thank-you
so-much-again...-for-before.
VANESSA:
Oh #that?-That-was-nothing.
BARRY:
Well #not-nothing #but...-Anyway...
(Vanessa-and-Barry-hold-hands #but-Vanessa-has-to-hold-out-a-finger-because
her-hands-is-to-big-and-Barry-holds-that)
(The-custodian-looks-over-again-and-it-appears-Vanessa-is-laughing-at-her
coffee-again.-The-lightbulb-that-he-was-screwing-in-sparks-and-he-falls-off
the-ladder)
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-two-Bee-Scientists-testing-out-a-parachute
in-a-Honex-wind-tunnel)
BEE-SCIENTIST-#1:
This-can't-possibly-work.
BEE-SCIENTIST-#2:
He's-all-set-to-go.
We-may-as-well-try-it.
-:
OK #Dave #pull-the-chute.
(Dave-pulls-the-chute-and-the-wind-slams-him-against-the-wall-and-he-falls
on-his-face.The-camera-pans-over-and-we-see-Barry-and-Adam-walking
together)
ADAM:
--Sounds-amazing.
BARRY:
--It-was-amazing!
-:
It-was-the-scariest #happiest-moment-of-my-life.
ADAM:
Humans!-I-can't-believe
you-were-with-humans!
-:
Giant #scary-humans!
What-were-they-like?
BARRY:
Huge-and-crazy.-They-talk-crazy.
-:
They-eat-crazy-giant-things.
They-drive-crazy.
ADAM:
--Do-they-try-and-kill-you #like-on-TV?
BARRY:
--Some-of-them.-But-some-of-them-don't.
ADAM:
--How'd-you-get-back?
BARRY:
--Poodle.
ADAM:
You-did-it #and-I'm-glad.-You-saw
whatever-you-wanted-to-see.
-:
You-had-your-'experience.'-Now-you
can-pick-out-your-job-and-be-normal.
BARRY:
--Well...
ADAM:
--Well?
BARRY:
Well #I-met-someone.
ADAM:
You-did?-Was-she-Bee-ish?
-:
--A-wasp?!-Your-parents-will-kill-you!
BARRY:
--No #no #no #not-a-wasp.
ADAM:
--Spider?
BARRY:
--I'm-not-attracted-to-spiders.
-:
I-know #for-everyone-else #it's-the-hottest-thing #with-the-eight-legs-and-all.
-:
I-can't-get-by-that-face.
ADAM:
So-who-is-she?
BARRY:
She's...-human.
ADAM:
No #no.-That's-a-bee-law.
You-wouldn't-break-a-bee-law.
BARRY:
--Her-name's-Vanessa.
(Adam-puts-his-head-in-his-hands)
ADAM:
--Oh #boy.
BARRY==
She's-so-nice.-And-she's-a-florist!
ADAM:
Oh #no!-You're-dating-a-human-florist!
BARRY:
We're-not-dating.
ADAM:
You're-flying-outside-the-hive #talking
to-humans-that-attack-our-homes
-:
with-power-washers-and-M-80s!
That's-one-eighth-a-stick-of-dynamite!
BARRY:
She-saved-my-life!
And-she-understands-me.
ADAM:
This-is-over!
BARRY:
Eat-this.
(Barry-gives-Adam-a-piece-of-the-crumb-that-he-got-from-Vanessa.-Adam-eats
it)
ADAM:
(Adam's-tone-changes)
This-is-not-over!-What-was-that?
BARRY:
--They-call-it-a-crumb.
ADAM:
--It-was-so-stingin'-stripey!
BARRY:
And-that's-not-what-they-eat.
That's-what-falls-off-what-they-eat!
-:
--You-know-what-a-Cinnabon-is?
ADAM:
--No.
(Adam-opens-a-door-behind-him-and-he-pulls-Barry-in)
BARRY:
It's-bread-and-cinnamon-and-frosting.
ADAM:
Be-quiet!
BARRY:
They-heat-it-up...
ADAM:
Sit-down!
(Adam-forces-Barry-to-sit-down)
BARRY:
(Still-rambling-about-Cinnabons)
...really-hot!
(Adam-grabs-Barry-by-the-shoulders)
ADAM:
--Listen-to-me!
-:
We-are-not-them!-We're-us.
There's-us-and-there's-them!
BARRY==
Yes #but-who-can-deny
the-heart-that-is-yearning?
ADAM:
There's-no-yearning.
Stop-yearning.-Listen-to-me!
-:
You-have-got-to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend.-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
--Thinking-bee.
WORKER-BEE:
--Thinking-bee.
WORKER-BEES-AND-ADAM:
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
(Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-is-laying-on-a-raft-in-a-pool-full-of-honey.
He-is-wearing-sunglasses)
JANET:
There-he-is.-He's-in-the-pool.
MARTIN:
You-know-what-your-problem-is #Barry?
(Barry-pulls-down-his-sunglasses-and-he-looks-annoyed)
BARRY:
(Sarcastic)
I-gotta-start-thinking-bee?
JANET:
How-much-longer-will-this-go-on?
MARTIN:
It's-been-three-days!
Why-aren't-you-working?
(Puts-sunglasses-back-on)
BARRY:
I've-got-a-lot-of-big-life-decisions
to-think-about.
MARTIN:
What-life?-You-have-no-life!
You-have-no-job.-You're-barely-a-bee!
JANET:
Would-it-kill-you
to-make-a-little-honey?
(Barry-rolls-off-the-raft-and-sinks-into-the-honey-pool)
-:
Barry #come-out.
Your-father's-talking-to-you.
-:
Martin #would-you-talk-to-him?
MARTIN:
Barry #I'm-talking-to-you!
(Barry-keeps-sinking-into-the-honey-until-he-is-suddenly-in-Central-Park
having-a-picnic-with-Vanessa)
(Barry-has-a-cup-of-honey-and-he-clinks-his-glass-with-Vanessas.-Suddenly-a
mosquito-lands-on-Vanessa-and-she-slaps-it #killing-it.-They-both-gasp-but
then-burst-out-laughing)
VANESSA:
You-coming?
(The-camera-pans-over-and-Vanessa-is-climbing-into-a-small-yellow-airplane)
BARRY:
Got-everything?
VANESSA:
All-set!
BARRY:
Go-ahead.-I'll-catch-up.
(Vanessa-lifts-off-and-flies-ahead)
VANESSA:
Don't-be-too-long.
(Barry-catches-up-with-Vanessa-and-he-sticks-out-his-arms-like-ana-irplane.
He-rolls-from-side-to-side #and-Vanessa-copies-him-with-the-airplane)
VANESSA:
Watch-this!
(Barry-stays-back-and-watches-as-Vanessa-draws-a-heart-in-the-air-using
pink-smoke-from-the-plane #but-on-the-last-loop-the-loop-she-suddenly
crashes-into-a-mountain-and-the-plane-explodes.-The-destroyed-plane-falls
into-some-rocks-and-explodes-a-second-time)
BARRY:
Vanessa!
(As-Barry-is-yelling-his-mouth-fills-with-honey-and-he-wakes-up #discovering-that-he-was-just-day-dreaming.-He-slowly-sinks-back-into-the
honey-pool)
MARTIN:
--We're-still-here.
JANET:
--I-told-you-not-to-yell-at-him.
-:
He-doesn't-respond-to-yelling!
MARTIN:
--Then-why-yell-at-me?
JANET:
--Because-you-don't-listen!
MARTIN:
I'm-not-listening-to-this.
BARRY:
Sorry #I've-gotta-go.
MARTIN:
--Where-are-you-going?
BARRY:
--I'm-meeting-a-friend.
JANET:
A-girl?-Is-this-why-you-can't-decide?
BARRY:
Bye.
(Barry-flies-out-the-door-and-Martin-shakes-his-head)
-:
JANET==
I-just-hope-she's-Bee-ish.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-sitting-on-Vanessa's-shoulder-and-she-is
closing-up-her-shop)
BARRY:
They-have-a-huge-parade
of-flowers-every-year-in-Pasadena?
VANESSA:
To-be-in-the-Tournament-of-Roses #that's-every-florist's-dream!
-:
Up-on-a-float #surrounded
by-flowers #crowds-cheering.
BARRY:
A-tournament.-Do-the-roses
compete-in-athletic-events?
VANESSA:
No.-All-right #I've-got-one.
How-come-you-don't-fly-everywhere?
BARRY:
It's-exhausting.-Why-don't-you
run-everywhere?-It's-faster.
VANESSA:
Yeah #OK #I-see #I-see.
All-right #your-turn.
BARRY:
TiVo.-You-can-just-freeze-live-TV?
That's-insane!
VANESSA:
You-don't-have-that?
BARRY:
We-have-Hivo #but-it's-a-disease.
It's-a-horrible #horrible-disease.
VANESSA:
Oh #my.
(A-human-walks-by-and-Barry-narrowly-avoids-him)
PASSERBY:
Dumb-bees!
VANESSA:
You-must-want-to-sting-all-those-jerks.
BARRY:
We-try-not-to-sting.
It's-usually-fatal-for-us.
VANESSA:
So-you-have-to-watch-your-temper
(They-walk-into-a-store)
BARRY:
Very-carefully.
You-kick-a-wall #take-a-walk #:
write-an-angry-letter-and-throw-it-out.
Work-through-it-like-any-emotion:
-:
Anger #jealousy #lust.
(Suddenly-an-employee(Hector)-hits-Barry-off-of-Vanessa's-shoulder.-Hector
thinks-he's-saving-Vanessa)
VANESSA:
(To-Barry)
Oh #my-goodness!-Are-you-OK?
(Barry-is-getting-up-off-the-floor)
BARRY:
Yeah.
VANESSA:
(To-Hector)
--What-is-wrong-with-you?!
HECTOR:
(Confused)
--It's-a-bug.
VANESSA:
He's-not-bothering-anybody.
Get-out-of-here #you-creep!
(Vanessa-hits-Hector-across-the-face-with-the-magazine-he-had-and-then-hits
him-in-the-head.-Hector-backs-away-covering-his-head)
Barry:
What-was-that?-A-Pic-'N'-Save-circular?
(Vanessa-sets-Barry-back-on-her-shoulder)
VANESSA:
Yeah #it-was.-How-did-you-know?
BARRY:
It-felt-like-about-10-pages.
Seventy-five-is-pretty-much-our-limit.
VANESSA:
You've-really-got-that
down-to-a-science.
BARRY:
--Oh #we-have-to.-I-lost-a-cousin-to-Italian-Vogue.
VANESSA:
--I'll-bet.
(Barry-looks-to-his-right-and-notices-there-is-honey-for-sale-in-the-aisle)
BARRY:
What-in-the-name
of-Mighty-Hercules-is-this?
(Barry-looks-at-all-the-brands-of-honey #shocked)
How-did-this-get-here?
Cute-Bee #Golden-Blossom #:
Ray-Liotta-Private-Select?
(Barry-puts-his-hands-up-and-slowly-turns-around #a-look-of-disgust-on-his
face)
VANESSA:
--Is-he-that-actor?
BARRY:
--I-never-heard-of-him.
-:
--Why-is-this-here?
VANESSA:
--For-people.-We-eat-it.
BARRY:
You-don't-have
enough-food-of-your-own?!
(Hector-looks-back-and-notices-that-Vanessa-is-talking-to-Barry)
VANESSA:
--Well #yes.
BARRY:
--How-do-you-get-it?
VANESSA:
--Bees-make-it.
BARRY:
--I-know-who-makes-it!
-:
And-it's-hard-to-make-it!
-:
There's-heating #cooling #stirring.
You-need-a-whole-Krelman-thing!
VANESSA:
--It's-organic.
BARRY:
--It's-our-ganic!
VANESSA:
It's-just-honey #Barry.
BARRY:
Just-what?!
-:
Bees-don't-know-about-this!
This-is-stealing!-A-lot-of-stealing!
-:
You've-taken-our-homes #schools #hospitals!-This-is-all-we-have!
-:
And-it's-on-sale?!
I'm-getting-to-the-bottom-of-this.
-:
I'm-getting-to-the-bottom
of-all-of-this!
(Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-paints-his-face-with-black-strikes-like-a
soldier-and-sneaks-into-the-storage-section-of-the-store)
(Two-men #including-Hector #are-loading-boxes-into-some-trucks)
-:
SUPERMARKET-EMPLOYEE==
Hey #Hector.
-:
--You-almost-done?
HECTOR:
--Almost.
(Barry-takes-a-step-to-peak-around-the-corner)
(Whispering)
He-is-here.-I-sense-it.
-:
Well #I-guess-I'll-go-home-now
(Hector-pretends-to-walk-away-by-walking-in-place-and-speaking-loudly)
-:
and-just-leave-this-nice-honey-out #with-no-one-around.
BARRY:
You're-busted #box-boy!
HECTOR:
I-knew-I-heard-something!
So-you-can-talk!
BARRY:
I-can-talk.
And-now-you'll-start-talking!
-:
Where-you-getting-the-sweet-stuff?
Who's-your-supplier?
HECTOR:
I-don't-understand.
I-thought-we-were-friends.
-:
The-last-thing-we-want
to-do-is-upset-bees!
(Hector-takes-a-thumbtack-out-of-the-board-behind-him-and-sword-fights
Barry.-Barry-is-using-his-stinger-like-a-sword)
-:
You're-too-late!-It's-ours-now!
BARRY:
You #sir #have-crossed
the-wrong-sword!
HECTOR:
You #sir #will-be-lunch
for-my-iguana #Ignacio!
(Barry-hits-the-thumbtack-out-of-Hectors-hand-and-Hector-surrenders)
Barry:
Where-is-the-honey-coming-from?
-:
Tell-me-where!
HECTOR:
(Pointing-to-leaving-truck)
Honey-Farms!-It-comes-from-Honey-Farms!
(Barry-chases-after-the-truck-but-it-is-getting-away.-He-flies-onto-a
bicyclists'-backpack-and-he-catches-up-to-the-truck)
CAR-DRIVER:
(To-bicyclist)
Crazy-person!
(Barry-flies-off-and-lands-on-the-windshield-of-the-Honey-farms-truck.
Barry-looks-around-and-sees-dead-bugs-splattered-everywhere)
BARRY:
What-horrible-thing-has-happened-here?
-:
These-faces #they-never-knew
what-hit-them.-And-now
-:
they're-on-the-road-to-nowhere!
(Barry-hears-a-sudden-whisper)
(Barry-looks-up-and-sees-Mooseblood #a-mosquito-playing-dead)
MOOSEBLOOD:
Just-keep-still.
BARRY:
What?-You're-not-dead?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Do-I-look-dead?-They-will-wipe-anything
that-moves.-Where-you-headed?
BARRY:
To-Honey-Farms.
I-am-onto-something-huge-here.
MOOSEBLOOD:
I'm-going-to-Alaska.-Moose-blood #crazy-stuff.-Blows-your-head-off!
ANOTHER-BUG-PLAYING-DEAD:
I'm-going-to-Tacoma.
(Barry-looks-at-another-bug)
BARRY:
--And-you?
MOOSEBLOOD:
--He-really-is-dead.
BARRY:
All-right.
(Another-bug-hits-the-windshield-and-the-drivers-notice.-They-activate-the
windshield-wipers)
MOOSEBLOOD==
Uh-oh!
(The-windshield-wipers-are-slowly-sliding-over-the-dead-bugs-and-wiping
them-off)
BARRY:
--What-is-that?!
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Oh #no!
-:
--A-wiper!-Triple-blade!
BARRY:
--Triple-blade?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Jump-on!-It's-your-only-chance #bee!
(Mooseblood-and-Barry-grab-onto-the-wiper-and-they-hold-on-as-it-wipes-the
windshield)
Why-does-everything-have
to-be-so-doggone-clean?!
-:
How-much-do-you-people-need-to-see?!
(Bangs-on-windshield)
-:
Open-your-eyes!
Stick-your-head-out-the-window!
RADIO-IN-TRUCK:
From-NPR-News-in-Washington #I'm-Carl-Kasell.
MOOSEBLOOD:
But-don't-kill-no-more-bugs!
(Mooseblood-and-Barry-are-washed-off-by-the-wipr-fluid)
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Bee!
BARRY:
--Moose-blood-guy!!
(Barry-starts-screaming-as-he-hangs-onto-the-antenna)
(Suddenly-it-is-revealed-that-a-water-bug-is-also-hanging-on-the-antenna.
There-is-a-pause-and-then-Barry-and-the-water-bug-both-start-screaming)
TRUCK-DRIVER:
--You-hear-something?
GUY-IN-TRUCK:
--Like-what?
TRUCK-DRIVER:
Like-tiny-screaming.
GUY-IN-TRUCK:
Turn-off-the-radio.
(The-antenna-starts-to-lower-until-it-gets-to-low-and-sinks-into-the-truck.
The-water-bug-flies-off-and-Barry-is-forced-to-let-go-and-he-is-blown-away.
He-luckily-lands-inside-a-horn-on-top-of-the-truck-where-he-finds
Mooseblood #who-was-blown-into-the-same-place)
MOOSEBLOOD:
Whassup #bee-boy?
BARRY:
Hey #Blood.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-that-Barry-is-deep-in-conversation-with
Mooseblood.-They-have-been-sitting-in-this-truck-for-a-while)
BARRY:
...Just-a-row-of-honey-jars #as-far-as-the-eye-could-see.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Wow!
BARRY:
I-assume-wherever-this-truck-goes
is-where-they're-getting-it.
-:
I-mean #that-honey's-ours.
MOOSEBLOOD:
--Bees-hang-tight.
BARRY:
--We're-all-jammed-in.
-:
It's-a-close-community.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Not-us #man.-We-on-our-own.
Every-mosquito-on-his-own.
BARRY:
--What-if-you-get-in-trouble?
MOOSEBLOOD:
--You-a-mosquito #you-in-trouble.
-:
Nobody-likes-us.-They-just-smack.
See-a-mosquito #smack #smack!
BARRY:
At-least-you're-out-in-the-world.
You-must-meet-girls.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Mosquito-girls-try-to-trade-up #get-with-a-moth #dragonfly.
-:
Mosquito-girl-don't-want-no-mosquito.
(An-ambulance-passes-by-and-it-has-a-blood-donation-sign-on-it)
You-got-to-be-kidding-me!
-:
Mooseblood's-about-to-leave
the-building!-So-long #bee!
(Mooseblood-leaves-and-flies-onto-the-window-of-the-ambulance-where-there
are-other-mosquito's-hanging-out)
-:
--Hey #guys!
OTHER-MOSQUITO:
--Mooseblood!
MOOSEBLOOD:
I-knew-I'd-catch-y'all-down-here.
Did-you-bring-your-crazy-straw?
(The-truck-goes-out-of-view-and-Barry-notices-that-the-truck-he's-on-is
pulling-into-a-camp-of-some-sort)
TRUCK-DRIVER:
We-throw-it-in-jars #slap-a-label-on-it #and-it's-pretty-much-pure-profit.
(Barry-flies-out)
BARRY:
What-is-this-place?
BEEKEEPER-1#:
A-bee's-got-a-brain
the-size-of-a-pinhead.
BEEKEEPER-#2:
They-are-pinheads!
-:
Pinhead.
-:
--Check-out-the-new-smoker.
BEEKEEPER-#1:
--Oh #sweet.-That's-the-one-you-want.
-:
The-Thomas-3000!
BARRY:
Smoker?
BEEKEEPER-#1:
Ninety-puffs-a-minute #semi-automatic.
Twice-the-nicotine #all-the-tar.
-:
A-couple-breaths-of-this
knocks-them-right-out.
BEEKEEPER-#2:
They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money.
BARRY:
'They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money'?
(The-Beekeeper-sprays-hundreds-of-cheap-miniature-apartments-with-the
smoker.-The-bees-are-fainting-or-passing-out)
Oh #my!
-:
What's-going-on?-Are-you-OK?
(Barry-flies-into-one-of-the-apartment-and-helps-a-Bee-couple-get-off-the
ground.-They-are-coughing-and-its-hard-for-them-to-stand)
BEE-IN-APARTMENT:
Yeah.-It-doesn't-last-too-long.
BARRY:
Do-you-know-you're
in-a-fake-hive-with-fake-walls?
BEE-IN-APPARTMENT:
Our-queen-was-moved-here.
We-had-no-choice.
(The-apartment-room-is-completely-empty-except-for-a-photo-on-the-wall-of
the-'queen'-who-is-obviously-a-man-in-women's-clothes)
BARRY:
This-is-your-queen?
That's-a-man-in-women's-clothes!
-:
That's-a-drag-queen!
-:
What-is-this?
(Barry-flies-out-and-he-discovers-that-there-are-hundreds-of-these
structures #each-housing-thousands-of-Bees)
Oh #no!
-:
There's-hundreds-of-them!
(Barry-takes-out-his-camera-and-takes-pictures-of-these-Bee-work-camps.-The
beekeepers-look-very-evil-in-these-depictions)
Bee-honey.
-:
Our-honey-is-being-brazenly-stolen
on-a-massive-scale!
-:
This-is-worse-than-anything-bears
have-done!-I-intend-to-do-something.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-showing-these-pictures-to-his-parents)
JANET:
Oh #Barry #stop.
MARTIN:
Who-told-you-humans-are-taking
our-honey?-That's-a-rumor.
BARRY:
Do-these-look-like-rumors?
(Holds-up-the-pictures)
UNCLE-CARL:
That's-a-conspiracy-theory.
These-are-obviously-doctored-photos.
JANET:
How-did-you-get-mixed-up-in-this?
ADAM:
He's-been-talking-to-humans.
JANET:
--What?
MARTIN:
--Talking-to-humans?!
ADAM:
He-has-a-human-girlfriend.
And-they-make-out!
JANET:
Make-out?-Barry!
BARRY:
We-do-not.
ADAM:
--You-wish-you-could.
MARTIN:
--Whose-side-are-you-on?
BARRY:
The-bees!
UNCLE-CARL:
(He-has-been-sitting-in-the-back-of-the-room-this-entire-time)
I-dated-a-cricket-once-in-San-Antonio.
Those-crazy-legs-kept-me-up-all-night.
JANET:
Barry #this-is-what-you-want
to-do-with-your-life?
BARRY:
I-want-to-do-it-for-all-our-lives.
Nobody-works-harder-than-bees!
-:
Dad #I-remember-you
coming-home-so-overworked
-:
your-hands-were-still-stirring.
You-couldn't-stop.
JANET:
I-remember-that.
BARRY:
What-right-do-they-have-to-our-honey?
-:
We-live-on-two-cups-a-year.-They-put-it
in-lip-balm-for-no-reason-whatsoever!
ADAM:
Even-if-it's-true #what-can-one-bee-do?
BARRY:
Sting-them-where-it-really-hurts.
MARTIN:
In-the-face!-The-eye!
-:
--That-would-hurt.
BARRY:
--No.
MARTIN:
Up-the-nose?-That's-a-killer.
BARRY:
There's-only-one-place-you-can-sting
the-humans #one-place-where-it-matters.
(Flash-forward-a-bit-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-Bee-News)
BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR:
Hive-at-Five #the-hive's-only
full-hour-action-news-source.
BEE-PROTESTOR:
No-more-bee-beards!
BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR:
With-Bob-Bumble-at-the-anchor-desk.
-:
Weather-with-Storm-Stinger.
-:
Sports-with-Buzz-Larvi.
-:
And-Jeanette-Chung.
BOB-BUMBLE:
--Good-evening.-I'm-Bob-Bumble.
JEANETTE-CHUNG:
--And-I'm-Jeanette-Chung.
BOB-BUMBLE:
A-tri-county-bee #Barry-Benson #:
intends-to-sue-the-human-race
for-stealing-our-honey #:
packaging-it-and-profiting
from-it-illegally!
JEANETTE-CHUNG:
Tomorrow-night-on-Bee-Larry-King #:
we'll-have-three-former-queens-here-in
our-studio #discussing-their-new-book #:
Classy-Ladies #out-this-week-on-Hexagon.
(The-scene-changes-to-an-interview-on-the-news-with-Bee-version-of-Larry
King-and-Barry)
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Tonight-we're-talking-to-Barry-Benson.
-:
Did-you-ever-think #'I'm-a-kid
from-the-hive.-I-can't-do-this'?
BARRY:
Bees-have-never-been-afraid
to-change-the-world.
-:
What-about-Bee-Columbus?
Bee-Gandhi?-Bejesus?
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Where-I'm-from #we'd-never-sue-humans.
-:
We-were-thinking
of-stickball-or-candy-stores.
BARRY:
How-old-are-you?
BEE-LARRY-KING:
The-bee-community
is-supporting-you-in-this-case #:
which-will-be-the-trial
of-the-bee-century.
BARRY:
You-know #they-have-a-Larry-King
in-the-human-world-too.
BEE-LARRY-KING:
It's-a-common-name.-Next-week...
BARRY:
He-looks-like-you-and-has-a-show
and-suspenders-and-colored-dots...
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Next-week...
BARRY:
Glasses #quotes-on-the-bottom-from-the
guest-even-though-you-just-heard-'em.
BEE-LARRY-KING:
Bear-Week-next-week!
They're-scary #hairy-and-here #live.
(Bee-Larry-King-gets-annoyed-and-flies-away-offscreen)
BARRY:
Always-leans-forward #pointy-shoulders #squinty-eyes #very-Jewish.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-We-see-Vanessa-enter-and-Ken-enters-behind-her.
They-are-arguing)
KEN:
In-tennis #you-attack
at-the-point-of-weakness!
VANESSA:
It-was-my-grandmother #Ken.-She's-81.
KEN==
Honey #her-backhand's-a-joke!
I'm-not-gonna-take-advantage-of-that?
BARRY:
(To-Ken)
Quiet #please.
Actual-work-going-on-here.
KEN:
(Pointing-at-Barry)
--Is-that-that-same-bee?
VANESSA:
--Yes #it-is!
-:
I'm-helping-him-sue-the-human-race.
BARRY:
--Hello.
KEN:
--Hello #bee.
VANESSA:
This-is-Ken.
BARRY:
(Recalling-the-'Winter-Boots'-incident-earlier)
Yeah #I-remember-you.-Timberland #size
ten-and-a-half.-Vibram-sole #I-believe.
KEN:
(To-Vanessa)
Why-does-he-talk-again?
VANESSA:
Listen #you-better-go
'cause-we're-really-busy-working.
KEN:
But-it's-our-yogurt-night!
VANESSA:
(Holding-door-open-for-Ken)
Bye-bye.
KEN:
(Yelling)
Why-is-yogurt-night-so-difficult?!
(Ken-leaves-and-Vanessa-walks-over-to-Barry.-His-workplace-is-a-mess)
VANESSA:
You-poor-thing.
You-two-have-been-at-this-for-hours!
BARRY:
Yes #and-Adam-here
has-been-a-huge-help.
ADAM:
--Frosting...
--How-many-sugars?
-==BARRY==
Just-one.-I-try-not
to-use-the-competition.
-:
So-why-are-you-helping-me?
VANESSA:
Bees-have-good-qualities.
-:
And-it-takes-my-mind-off-the-shop.
-:
Instead-of-flowers #people
are-giving-balloon-bouquets-now.
BARRY:
Those-are-great #if-you're-three.
VANESSA:
And-artificial-flowers.
BARRY:
--Oh #those-just-get-me-psychotic!
VANESSA:
--Yeah #me-too.
-:
BARRY:
Bent-stingers #pointless-pollination.
ADAM:
Bees-must-hate-those-fake-things!
-:
Nothing-worse
than-a-daffodil-that's-had-work-done.
-:
Maybe-this-could-make-up
for-it-a-little-bit.
VANESSA:
--This-lawsuit's-a-pretty-big-deal.
BARRY:
--I-guess.
ADAM:
You-sure-you-want-to-go-through-with-it?
BARRY:
Am-I-sure?-When-I'm-done-with
the-humans #they-won't-be-able
-:
to-say #'Honey #I'm-home #'
without-paying-a-royalty!
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-human-news.-The-camera-shows
a-crowd-outside-a-courthouse)
NEWS-REPORTER:
It's-an-incredible-scene
here-in-downtown-Manhattan #:
where-the-world-anxiously-waits #because-for-the-first-time-in-history #:
we-will-hear-for-ourselves
if-a-honeybee-can-actually-speak.
(We-are-no-longer-watching-through-a-news-camera)
ADAM:
What-have-we-gotten-into-here #Barry?
BARRY:
It's-pretty-big #isn't-it?
ADAM==
(Looking-at-the-hundreds-of-people-around-the-courthouse)
I-can't-believe-how-many-humans
don't-work-during-the-day.
BARRY:
You-think-billion-dollar-multinational
food-companies-have-good-lawyers?
SECURITY-GUARD:
Everybody-needs-to-stay
behind-the-barricade.
(A-limousine-drives-up-and-a-fat-man #Layton-Montgomery #a-honey-industry
owner-gets-out-and-walks-past-Barry)
ADAM:
--What's-the-matter?
BARRY:
--I-don't-know #I-just-got-a-chill.
(Fast-forward-in-time-and-everyone-is-in-the-court)
MONTGOMERY:
Well #if-it-isn't-the-bee-team.
(To-Honey-Industry-lawyers)
You-boys-work-on-this?
MAN:
All-rise!-The-Honorable
Judge-Bumbleton-presiding.
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
All-right.-Case-number-4475 #:
Superior-Court-of-New-York #Barry-Bee-Benson-v.-the-Honey-Industry
-:
is-now-in-session.
-:
Mr.-Montgomery #you're-representing
the-five-food-companies-collectively?
MONTGOMERY:
A-privilege.
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Benson...-you're-representing
all-the-bees-of-the-world?
(Everyone-looks-closely #they-are-waiting-to-see-if-a-Bee-can-really-talk)
(Barry-makes-several-buzzing-sounds-to-sound-like-a-Bee)
BARRY:
I'm-kidding.-Yes #Your-Honor #we're-ready-to-proceed.
JUDGE-BUMBLBETON:
Mr.-Montgomery #your-opening-statement #please.
MONTGOMERY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen-of-the-jury #:
my-grandmother-was-a-simple-woman.
-:
Born-on-a-farm #she-believed
it-was-man's-divine-right
-:
to-benefit-from-the-bounty
of-nature-God-put-before-us.
-:
If-we-lived-in-the-topsy-turvy-world
Mr.-Benson-imagines #:
just-think-of-what-would-it-mean.
-:
I-would-have-to-negotiate
with-the-silkworm
-:
for-the-elastic-in-my-britches!
-:
Talking-bee!
(Montgomery-walks-over-and-looks-closely-at-Barry)
-:
How-do-we-know-this-isn't-some-sort-of
-:
holographic-motion-picture-capture
Hollywood-wizardry?
-:
They-could-be-using-laser-beams!
-:
Robotics!-Ventriloquism!
Cloning!-For-all-we-know #:
he-could-be-on-steroids!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Benson?
BARRY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen #there's-no-trickery-here.
-:
I'm-just-an-ordinary-bee.
Honey's-pretty-important-to-me.
-:
It's-important-to-all-bees.
We-invented-it!
-:
We-make-it.-And-we-protect-it
with-our-lives.
-:
Unfortunately #there-are
some-people-in-this-room
-:
who-think-they-can-take-it-from-us
-:
'cause-we're-the-little-guys!
I'm-hoping-that #after-this-is-all-over #:
you'll-see-how #by-taking-our-honey #you-not-only-take-everything-we-have
-:
but-everything-we-are!
JANET==
(To-Martin)
I-wish-he'd-dress-like-that
all-the-time.-So-nice!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Call-your-first-witness.
BARRY:
So #Mr.-Klauss-Vanderhayden
of-Honey-Farms #big-company-you-have.
KLAUSS-VANDERHAYDEN:
I-suppose-so.
BARRY:
I-see-you-also-own
Honeyburton-and-Honron!
KLAUSS:
Yes #they-provide-beekeepers
for-our-farms.
BARRY:
Beekeeper.-I-find-that
to-be-a-very-disturbing-term.
-:
I-don't-imagine-you-employ
any-bee-free-ers #do-you?
KLAUSS:
(Quietly)
--No.
BARRY:
--I-couldn't-hear-you.
KLAUSS:
--No.
BARRY:
--No.
-:
Because-you-don't-free-bees.
You-keep-bees.-Not-only-that #:
it-seems-you-thought-a-bear-would-be
an-appropriate-image-for-a-jar-of-honey.
KLAUSS:
They're-very-lovable-creatures.
-:
Yogi-Bear #Fozzie-Bear #Build-A-Bear.
BARRY:
You-mean-like-this?
(The-bear-from-Over-The-Hedge-barges-in-through-the-back-door-and-it-is
roaring-and-standing-on-its-hind-legs.-It-is-thrashing-its-claws-and-people
are-screaming.-It-is-being-held-back-by-a-guard-who-has-the-bear-on-a
chain)
-:
(Pointing-to-the-roaring-bear)
Bears-kill-bees!
-:
How'd-you-like-his-head-crashing
through-your-living-room?!
-:
Biting-into-your-couch!
Spitting-out-your-throw-pillows!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
OK #that's-enough.-Take-him-away.
(The-bear-stops-roaring-and-thrashing-and-walks-out)
BARRY:
So #Mr.-Sting #thank-you-for-being-here.
Your-name-intrigues-me.
-:
--Where-have-I-heard-it-before?
MR.-STING:
--I-was-with-a-band-called-The-Police.
BARRY:
But-you've-never-been
a-police-officer #have-you?
STING:
No #I-haven't.
BARRY:
No #you-haven't.-And-so-here
we-have-yet-another-example
-:
of-bee-culture-casually
stolen-by-a-human
-:
for-nothing-more-than
a-prance-about-stage-name.
STING:
Oh #please.
BARRY:
Have-you-ever-been-stung #Mr.-Sting?
-:
Because-I'm-feeling
a-little-stung #Sting.
-:
Or-should-I-say...-Mr.-Gordon-M.-Sumner!
MONTGOMERY:
That's-not-his-real-name?!-You-idiots!
BARRY:
Mr.-Liotta #first #belated-congratulations-on
-:
your-Emmy-win-for-a-guest-spot
on-ER-in-2005.
RAY-LIOTTA:
Thank-you.-Thank-you.
BARRY:
I-see-from-your-resume
that-you're-devilishly-handsome
-:
with-a-churning-inner-turmoil
that's-ready-to-blow.
RAY-LIOTTA:
I-enjoy-what-I-do.-Is-that-a-crime?
BARRY:
Not-yet-it-isn't.-But-is-this
what-it's-come-to-for-you?
-:
Exploiting-tiny #helpless-bees
so-you-don't
-:
have-to-rehearse
your-part-and-learn-your-lines #sir?
RAY-LIOTTA:
Watch-it #Benson!
I-could-blow-right-now!
BARRY:
This-isn't-a-goodfella.
This-is-a-badfella!
(Ray-Liotta-looses-it-and-tries-to-grab-Barry)
RAY-LIOTTA:
Why-doesn't-someone-just-step-on
this-creep #and-we-can-all-go-home?!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
--Order-in-this-court!
RAY-LIOTTA:
--You're-all-thinking-it!
(Judge-Bumbleton-starts-banging-her-gavel)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Order!-Order #I-say!
RAY-LIOTTA:
--Say-it!
MAN:
--Mr.-Liotta #please-sit-down!
(We-see-a-montage-of-magazines-which-feature-the-court-case)
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-back-home-with-Vanessa)
BARRY:
I-think-it-was-awfully-nice
of-that-bear-to-pitch-in-like-that.
VANESSA:
I-think-the-jury's-on-our-side.
BARRY:
Are-we-doing-everything-right #you-know #legally?
VANESSA:
I'm-a-florist.
BARRY:
Right.-Well #here's-to-a-great-team.
VANESSA:
To-a-great-team!
(Ken-walks-in-from-work.-He-sees-Barry-and-he-looks-upset-when-he-sees
Barry-clinking-his-glass-with-Vanessa)
KEN:
Well #hello.
VANESSA:
--Oh #Ken!
BARRY:
--Hello!
VANESSA:
I-didn't-think-you-were-coming.
-:
No #I-was-just-late.
I-tried-to-call #but...
(Ken-holds-up-his-phone-and-flips-it-open.-The-phone-has-no-charge)
...the-battery...
VANESSA:
I-didn't-want-all-this-to-go-to-waste #so-I-called-Barry.-Luckily #he-was-free.
KEN:
Oh #that-was-lucky.
(Ken-sits-down-at-the-table-across-from-Barry-and-Vanessa-leaves-the-room)
VANESSA:
There's-a-little-left.
I-could-heat-it-up.
KEN:
(Not-taking-his-eyes-off-Barry)
Yeah #heat-it-up #sure #whatever.
BARRY:
So-I-hear-you're-quite-a-tennis-player.
-:
I'm-not-much-for-the-game-myself.
The-ball's-a-little-grabby.
KEN:
That's-where-I-usually-sit.
Right...
(Points-to-where-Barry-is-sitting)
there.
VANESSA:
(Calling-from-other-room)
Ken #Barry-was-looking-at-your-resume #:
and-he-agreed-with-me-that-eating-with
chopsticks-isn't-really-a-special-skill.
KEN:
(To-Barry)
You-think-I-don't-see-what-you're-doing?
BARRY:
I-know-how-hard-it-is-to-find
the-right-job.-We-have-that-in-common.
KEN:
Do-we?
BARRY:
Bees-have-100-percent-employment #but-we-do-jobs-like-taking-the-crud-out.
KEN:
(Menacingly)
That's-just-what
I-was-thinking-about-doing.
(Ken-reaches-for-a-fork-on-the-table-but-knocks-if-on-the-floor.-He-goes-to
pick-it-up)
VANESSA:
Ken #I-let-Barry-borrow-your-razor
for-his-fuzz.-I-hope-that-was-all-right.
(Ken-quickly-rises-back-up-after-hearing-this-but-hits-his-head-on-the
table-and-yells)
BARRY:
I'm-going-to-drain-the-old-stinger.
KEN:
Yeah #you-do-that.
(Barry-flies-past-Ken-to-get-to-the-bathroom-and-Ken-freaks-out #splashing
some-of-the-wine-he-was-using-to-cool-his-head-in-his-eyes.-He-yells-in
anger)
(Barry-looks-at-the-magazines-featuring-his-victories-in-court)
BARRY:
Look-at-that.
(Barry-flies-into-the-bathroom)
(He-puts-his-hand-on-his-head-but-this-makes-hurts-him-and-makes-him-even
madder.-He-yells-again)
(Barry-is-washing-his-hands-in-the-sink-but-then-Ken-walks-in)
KEN:
You-know #you-know-I've-just-about-had-it
(Closes-bathroom-door-behind-him)
with-your-little-mind-games.
(Ken-is-menacingly-rolling-up-a-magazine)
BARRY:
(Backing-away)
--What's-that?
KEN:
--Italian-Vogue.
BARRY:
Mamma-mia #that's-a-lot-of-pages.
KEN:
It's-a-lot-of-ads.
BARRY:
Remember-what-Van-said #why-is
your-life-more-valuable-than-mine?
KEN:
That's-funny #I-just-can't-seem-to-recall-that!
(Ken-smashes-everything-off-the-sink-with-the-magazine-and-Barry-narrowly
escapes)
(Ken-follows-Barry-around-and-tries-to-hit-him-with-the-magazine-but-he
keeps-missing)
(Ken-gets-a-spray-bottle)
-:
I-think-something-stinks-in-here!
BARRY:
(Enjoying-the-spray)
I-love-the-smell-of-flowers.
(Ken-holds-a-lighter-in-front-of-the-spray-bottle)
KEN:
How-do-you-like-the-smell-of-flames?!
BARRY:
Not-as-much.
(Ken-fires-his-make-shift-flamethrower-but-misses-Barry #burning-the
bathroom.-He-torches-the-whole-room-but-looses-his-footing-and-falls-into
the-bathtub.-After-getting-hit-in-the-head-by-falling-objects-3-times-he
picks-up-the-shower-head #revealing-a-Water-bug-hiding-under-it)
WATER-BUG:
Water-bug!-Not-taking-sides!
(Barry-gets-up-out-of-a-pile-of-bathroom-supplies-and-he-is-wearing-a
chapstick-hat)
BARRY:
Ken #I'm-wearing-a-Chapstick-hat!
This-is-pathetic!
(Ken-switches-the-shower-head-to-lethal)
KEN:
I've-got-issues!
(Ken-sprays-Barry-with-the-shower-head-and-he-crash-lands-into-the-toilet)
(Ken-menacingly-looks-down-into-the-toilet-at-Barry)
Well #well #well #a-royal-flush!
BARRY:
--You're-bluffing.
KEN:
--Am-I?
(flushes-toilet)
(Barry-grabs-a-chapstick-from-the-toilet-seat-and-uses-it-to-surf-in-the
flushing-toilet)
BARRY:
Surf's-up #dude!
(Barry-flies-out-of-the-toilet-on-the-chapstick-and-sprays-Ken's-face-with
the-toilet-water)
-:
EW #Poo-water!
BARRY:
That-bowl-is-gnarly.
KEN:
(Aiming-a-toilet-cleaner-at-Barry)
Except-for-those-dirty-yellow-rings!
(Barry-cowers-and-covers-his-head-and-Vanessa-runs-in-and-takes-the-toilet
cleaner-from-Ken-just-before-he-hits-Barry)
VANESSA:
Kenneth!-What-are-you-doing?!
KEN==
(Leaning-towards-Barry)
You-know #I-don't-even-like-honey!
I-don't-eat-it!
VANESSA:
We-need-to-talk!
(Vanessa-pulls-Ken-out-of-the-bathroom)
-:
He's-just-a-little-bee!
-:
And-he-happens-to-be
the-nicest-bee-I've-met-in-a-long-time!
KEN:
Long-time?-What-are-you-talking-about?!
Are-there-other-bugs-in-your-life?
VANESSA:
No #but-there-are-other-things-bugging
me-in-life.-And-you're-one-of-them!
KEN:
Fine!-Talking-bees #no-yogurt-night...
-:
My-nerves-are-fried-from-riding
on-this-emotional-roller-coaster!
VANESSA:
Goodbye #Ken.
(Ken-huffs-and-walks-out-and-slams-the-door.-But-suddenly-he-walks-back-in
and-stares-at-Barry)
-:
And-for-your-information #I-prefer-sugar-free #artificial
sweeteners-MADE-BY-MAN!
(Ken-leaves-again-and-Vanessa-leans-in-towards-Barry)
VANESSA:
I'm-sorry-about-all-that.
(Ken-walks-back-in-again)
KEN:
I-know-it's-got
an-aftertaste!-I-LIKE-IT!
(Ken-leaves-for-the-last-time)
VANESSA:
I-always-felt-there-was-some-kind
of-barrier-between-Ken-and-me.
-:
I-couldn't-overcome-it.
Oh #well.
-:
Are-you-OK-for-the-trial?
BARRY:
I-believe-Mr.-Montgomery
is-about-out-of-ideas.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry #Adam #and-Vanessa-are-back-in-court)
MONTGOMERY--
We-would-like-to-call
Mr.-Barry-Benson-Bee-to-the-stand.
ADAM:
Good-idea!-You-can-really-see-why-he's
considered-one-of-the-best-lawyers...
(Barry-stares-at-Adam)
...Yeah.
LAWYER:
Layton #you've
gotta-weave-some-magic
with-this-jury #or-it's-gonna-be-all-over.
MONTGOMERY:
Don't-worry.-The-only-thing-I-have
to-do-to-turn-this-jury-around
-:
is-to-remind-them
of-what-they-don't-like-about-bees.
(To-lawyer)
--You-got-the-tweezers?
LAWYER:
--Are-you-allergic?
MONTGOMERY:
Only-to-losing #son.-Only-to-losing.
-:
Mr.-Benson-Bee #I'll-ask-you
what-I-think-we'd-all-like-to-know.
-:
What-exactly-is-your-relationship
(Points-to-Vanessa)
-:
to-that-woman?
BARRY:
We're-friends.
MONTGOMERY:
--Good-friends?
BARRY:
--Yes.
MONTGOMERY:
How-good?-Do-you-live-together?
ADAM:
Wait-a-minute...
-:
MONTGOMERY:
Are-you-her-little...
-:
...bedbug?
(Adam's-stinger-starts-vibrating.-He-is-agitated)
I've-seen-a-bee-documentary-or-two.
From-what-I-understand #:
doesn't-your-queen-give-birth
to-all-the-bee-children?
BARRY:
--Yeah #but...
MONTGOMERY:
(Pointing-at-Janet-and-Martin)
--So-those-aren't-your-real-parents!
JANET:
--Oh #Barry...
BARRY:
--Yes #they-are!
ADAM:
Hold-me-back!
(Vanessa-tries-to-hold-Adam-back.-He-wants-to-sting-Montgomery)
MONTGOMERY:
You're-an-illegitimate-bee #aren't-you #Benson?
ADAM:
He's-denouncing-bees!
MONTGOMERY:
Don't-y'all-date-your-cousins?
(Montgomery-leans-over-on-the-jury-stand-and-stares-at-Adam)
VANESSA:
--Objection!
(Vanessa-raises-her-hand-to-object-but-Adam-gets-free.-He-flies-straight-at
Montgomery)
=ADAM:
--I'm-going-to-pincushion-this-guy!
BARRY:
Adam #don't!-It's-what-he-wants!
(Adam-stings-Montgomery-in-the-butt-and-he-starts-thrashing-around)
MONTGOMERY:
Oh #I'm-hit!!
-:
Oh #lordy #I-am-hit!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
(Banging-gavel)
Order!-Order!
MONTGOMERY:
(Overreacting)
The-venom!-The-venom
is-coursing-through-my-veins!
-:
I-have-been-felled
by-a-winged-beast-of-destruction!
-:
You-see?-You-can't-treat-them
like-equals!-They're-striped-savages!
-:
Stinging's-the-only-thing
they-know!-It's-their-way!
BARRY:
--Adam #stay-with-me.
ADAM:
--I-can't-feel-my-legs.
MONTGOMERY:
(Overreacting-and-throwing-his-body-around-the-room)
What-angel-of-mercy
will-come-forward-to-suck-the-poison
-:
from-my-heaving-buttocks?
JUDGE-BUMLBETON:
I-will-have-order-in-this-court.-Order!
-:
Order #please!
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-see-a-human-news-reporter)
NEWS-REPORTER:
The-case-of-the-honeybees
versus-the-human-race
-:
took-a-pointed-turn-against-the-bees
-:
yesterday-when-one-of-their-legal
team-stung-Layton-T.-Montgomery.
(Adam-is-laying-in-a-hospital-bed-and-Barry-flies-in-to-see-him)
BARRY:
--Hey #buddy.
ADAM:
--Hey.
BARRY:
--Is-there-much-pain?
ADAM:
--Yeah.
-:
I...
-:
I-blew-the-whole-case #didn't-I?
BARRY:
It-doesn't-matter.-What-matters-is
you're-alive.-You-could-have-died.
ADAM:
I'd-be-better-off-dead.-Look-at-me.
(A-small-plastic-sword-is-replaced-as-Adam's-stinger)
They-got-it-from-the-cafeteria
downstairs #in-a-tuna-sandwich.
-:
Look #there's
a-little-celery-still-on-it.
(Flicks-off-the-celery-and-sighs)
BARRY:
What-was-it-like-to-sting-someone?
ADAM:
I-can't-explain-it.-It-was-all...
-:
All-adrenaline-and-then...
and-then-ecstasy!
BARRY:
...All-right.
ADAM:
You-think-it-was-all-a-trap?
BARRY:
Of-course.-I'm-sorry.
I-flew-us-right-into-this.
-:
What-were-we-thinking?-Look-at-us.-We're
just-a-couple-of-bugs-in-this-world.
ADAM:
What-will-the-humans-do-to-us
if-they-win?
BARRY:
I-don't-know.
ADAM:
I-hear-they-put-the-roaches-in-motels.
That-doesn't-sound-so-bad.
BARRY:
Adam #they-check-in #but-they-don't-check-out!
ADAM:
Oh #my.
(Coughs)
Could-you-get-a-nurse
to-close-that-window?
BARRY:
--Why?
ADAM:
--The-smoke.
(We-can-see-that-two-humans-are-smoking-cigarettes-outside)
-:
Bees-don't-smoke.
BARRY:
Right.-Bees-don't-smoke.
-:
Bees-don't-smoke!
But-some-bees-are-smoking.
-:
That's-it!-That's-our-case!
ADAM:
It-is?-It's-not-over?
BARRY:
Get-dressed.-I've-gotta-go-somewhere.
-:
Get-back-to-the-court-and-stall.
Stall-any-way-you-can.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Adam-is-making-a-paper-boat-in-the-courtroom)
ADAM:
And-assuming-you've-done-step-29-correctly #you're-ready-for-the-tub!
(We-see-that-the-jury-have-each-made-their-own-paper-boats-after-being
taught-how-by-Adam.-They-all-look-confused)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Flayman.
ADAM:
Yes?-Yes #Your-Honor!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Where-is-the-rest-of-your-team?
ADAM:
(Continues-stalling)
Well #Your-Honor #it's-interesting.
-:
Bees-are-trained-to-fly-haphazardly #:
and-as-a-result #we-don't-make-very-good-time.
-:
I-actually-heard-a-funny-story-about...
MONTGOMERY:
Your-Honor #haven't-these-ridiculous-bugs
-:
taken-up-enough
of-this-court's-valuable-time?
-:
How-much-longer-will-we-allow
these-absurd-shenanigans-to-go-on?
-:
They-have-presented-no-compelling
evidence-to-support-their-charges
-:
against-my-clients #who-run-legitimate-businesses.
-:
I-move-for-a-complete-dismissal
of-this-entire-case!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
Mr.-Flayman #I'm-afraid-I'm-going
-:
to-have-to-consider
Mr.-Montgomery's-motion.
ADAM:
But-you-can't!-We-have-a-terrific-case.
MONTGOMERY:
Where-is-your-proof?
Where-is-the-evidence?
-:
Show-me-the-smoking-gun!
BARRY:
(Barry-flies-in-through-the-door)
Hold-it #Your-Honor!
You-want-a-smoking-gun?
-:
Here-is-your-smoking-gun.
(Vanessa-walks-in-holding-a-bee-smoker.-She-sets-it-down-on-the-Judge's
podium)
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
What-is-that?
BARRY:
It's-a-bee-smoker!
MONTGOMERY:
(Picks-up-smoker)
What #this?
This-harmless-little-contraption?
-:
This-couldn't-hurt-a-fly #let-alone-a-bee.
(Montgomery-accidentally-fires-it-at-the-bees-in-the-crowd-and-they-faint
and-cough)
(Dozens-of-reporters-start-taking-pictures-of-the-suffering-bees)
BARRY:
Look-at-what-has-happened
-:
to-bees-who-have-never-been-asked #'Smoking-or-non?'
-:
Is-this-what-nature-intended-for-us?
-:
To-be-forcibly-addicted
to-smoke-machines
-:
and-man-made-wooden-slat-work-camps?
-:
Living-out-our-lives-as-honey-slaves
to-the-white-man?
(Barry-points-to-the-honey-industry-owners.-One-of-them-is-an-African
American-so-he-awkwardly-separates-himself-from-the-others)
LAWYER:
--What-are-we-gonna-do?
--He's-playing-the-species-card.
BARRY:
Ladies-and-gentlemen #please #free-these-bees!
ADAM-AND-VANESSA:
Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees!
BEES-IN-CROWD:
Free-the-bees!
HUMAN-JURY:
Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees!
JUDGE-BUMBLETON:
The-court-finds-in-favor-of-the-bees!
BARRY:
Vanessa #we-won!
VANESSA:
I-knew-you-could-do-it!-High-five!
(Vanessa-hits-Barry-hard-because-her-hand-is-too-big)
-:
Sorry.
BARRY:
(Overjoyed)
I'm-OK!-You-know-what-this-means?
-:
All-the-honey
will-finally-belong-to-the-bees.
-:
Now-we-won't-have
to-work-so-hard-all-the-time.
MONTGOMERY:
This-is-an-unholy-perversion
of-the-balance-of-nature #Benson.
-:
You'll-regret-this.
(Montgomery-leaves-and-Barry-goes-outside-the-courtroom.-Several-reporters
start-asking-Barry-questions)
REPORTER-1#:
Barry #how-much-honey-is-out-there?
BARRY:
All-right.-One-at-a-time.
REPORTER-2#:
Barry #who-are-you-wearing?
BARRY:
My-sweater-is-Ralph-Lauren #and-I-have-no-pants.
(Barry-flies-outside-with-the-paparazzi-and-Adam-and-Vanessa-stay-back)
ADAM:
(To-Vanessa)
--What-if-Montgomery's-right?
Vanessa:
--What-do-you-mean?
ADAM:
We've-been-living-the-bee-way
a-long-time #27-million-years.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-a-man)
BUSINESS-MAN:
Congratulations-on-your-victory.
What-will-you-demand-as-a-settlement?
BARRY:
First #we'll-demand-a-complete-shutdown
of-all-bee-work-camps.
(As-Barry-is-talking-we-see-a-montage-of-men-putting-'closed'-tape-over-the
work-camps-and-freeing-the-bees-in-the-crappy-apartments)
Then-we-want-back-the-honey
that-was-ours-to-begin-with #:
every-last-drop.
(Men-in-suits-are-pushing-all-the-honey-of-the-aisle-and-into-carts)
We-demand-an-end-to-the-glorification
of-the-bear-as-anything-more
(We-see-a-statue-of-a-bear-shaped-honey-container-being-pulled-down-by
bees)
than-a-filthy #smelly #bad-breath-stink-machine.
-:
We're-all-aware
of-what-they-do-in-the-woods.
(We-see-Winnie-the-Pooh-sharing-his-honey-with-Piglet-in-the-cross-hairs-of
a-high-tech-sniper-rifle)
BARRY:
(Looking-through-binoculars)
Wait-for-my-signal.
-:
Take-him-out.
(Winnie-gets-hit-by-a-tranquilizer-dart-and-dramatically-falls-off-the-log
he-was-standing-on #his-tongue-hanging-out.-Piglet-looks-at-Pooh-in-fear
and-the-Sniper-takes-the-honey.)
SNIPER:
He'll-have-nausea
for-a-few-hours #then-he'll-be-fine.
(Flash-forward-in-time)
BARRY:
And-we-will-no-longer-tolerate
bee-negative-nicknames...
(Mr.-Sting-is-sitting-at-home-until-he-is-taken-out-of-his-house-by-the-men
in-suits)
STING:
But-it's-just-a-prance-about-stage-name!
BARRY:
...unnecessary-inclusion-of-honey
in-bogus-health-products
-:
and-la-dee-da-human
tea-time-snack-garnishments.
(An-old-lady-is-mixing-honey-into-her-tea-but-suddenly-men-in-suits-smash
her-face-down-on-the-table-and-take-the-honey)
OLD-LADY:
Can't-breathe.
(A-honey-truck-pulls-up-to-Barry's-hive)
WORKER:
Bring-it-in #boys!
-:
Hold-it-right-there!-Good.
-:
Tap-it.
(Tons-of-honey-is-being-pumped-into-the-hive's-storage)
BEE-WORKER-1#:
(Honey-overflows-from-the-cup)
Mr.-Buzzwell #we-just-passed-three-cups #and-there's-gallons-more-coming!
-:
--I-think-we-need-to-shut-down!
=BEE-WORKER-#2=
--Shut-down?-We've-never-shut-down.
-:
Shut-down-honey-production!
DEAN-BUZZWELL:
Stop-making-honey!
(The-bees-all-leave-their-stations.-Two-bees-run-into-a-room-and-they-put
the-keys-into-a-machine)
Turn-your-key #sir!
(Two-worker-bees-dramatically-turn-their-keys #which-opens-the-button-which
they-press #shutting-down-the-honey-making-machines.-This-is-the-first-time
this-has-ever-happened)
BEE:
...What-do-we-do-now?
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-a-Bee-is-about-to-jump-into-a-pool-full-of
honey)
Cannonball!
(The-bee-gets-stuck-in-the-honey-and-we-get-a-short-montage-of-Bees-leaving
work)
(We-see-the-Pollen-Jocks-flying-but-one-of-them-gets-a-call-on-his-antenna)
LOU-LU-DUVA:
(Through-'phone')
We're-shutting-honey-production!
-:
Mission-abort.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Aborting-pollination-and-nectar-detail.
Returning-to-base.
(The-Pollen-Jocks-fly-back-to-the-hive)
(We-get-a-time-lapse-of-Central-Park-slowly-wilting-away-as-the-bees-all
relax)
BARRY:
Adam #you-wouldn't-believe
how-much-honey-was-out-there.
ADAM:
Oh #yeah?
BARRY:
What's-going-on?-Where-is-everybody?
(The-entire-street-is-deserted)
-:
--Are-they-out-celebrating?
ADAM:
--They're-home.
-:
They-don't-know-what-to-do.
Laying-out #sleeping-in.
-:
I-heard-your-Uncle-Carl-was-on-his-way
to-San-Antonio-with-a-cricket.
BARRY:
At-least-we-got-our-honey-back.
ADAM:
Sometimes-I-think #so-what-if-humans
liked-our-honey?-Who-wouldn't?
-:
It's-the-greatest-thing-in-the-world!
I-was-excited-to-be-part-of-making-it.
-:
This-was-my-new-desk.-This-was-my
new-job.-I-wanted-to-do-it-really-well.
-:
And-now...
-:
Now-I-can't.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-Vanessa)
BARRY:
I-don't-understand
why-they're-not-happy.
-:
I-thought-their-lives-would-be-better!
-:
They're-doing-nothing.-It's-amazing.
Honey-really-changes-people.
VANESSA:
You-don't-have-any-idea
what's-going-on #do-you?
BARRY:
--What-did-you-want-to-show-me?
(Vanessa-takes-Barry-to-the-rooftop-where-they-first-had-coffee-and-points
to-her-store)
VANESSA:
--This.
(Points-at-her-flowers.-They-are-all-grey-and-wilting)
BARRY:
What-happened-here?
VANESSA:
That-is-not-the-half-of-it.
(Small-flash-forward-in-time-and-Vanessa-and-Barry-are-on-the-roof-of-her
store-and-she-points-to-Central-Park)
(We-see-that-Central-Park-is-no-longer-green-and-colorful #rather-it-is
grey #brown #and-dead-like.-It-is-very-depressing-to-look-at)
BARRY:
Oh #no.-Oh #my.
-:
They're-all-wilting.
VANESSA:
Doesn't-look-very-good #does-it?
BARRY:
No.
VANESSA:
And-whose-fault-do-you-think-that-is?
BARRY:
You-know #I'm-gonna-guess-bees.
VANESSA==
(Staring-at-Barry)
Bees?
BARRY:
Specifically #me.
-:
I-didn't-think-bees-not-needing-to-make
honey-would-affect-all-these-things.
VANESSA:
It's-not-just-flowers.
Fruits #vegetables #they-all-need-bees.
BARRY:
That's-our-whole-SAT-test-right-there.
VANESSA:
Take-away-produce #that-affects
the-entire-animal-kingdom.
-:
And-then #of-course...
BARRY:
The-human-species?
-:
So-if-there's-no-more-pollination #:
it-could-all-just-go-south-here #couldn't-it?
VANESSA:
I-know-this-is-also-partly-my-fault.
BARRY:
How-about-a-suicide-pact?
VANESSA:
How-do-we-do-it?
BARRY:
--I'll-sting-you #you-step-on-me.
VANESSA:
--That-just-kills-you-twice.
BARRY:
Right #right.
VANESSA:
Listen #Barry...
sorry #but-I-gotta-get-going.
(Vanessa-leaves)
BARRY:
(To-himself)
I-had-to-open-my-mouth-and-talk.
-:
Vanessa?
-:
Vanessa?-Why-are-you-leaving?
Where-are-you-going?
(Vanessa-is-getting-into-a-taxi)
VANESSA:
To-the-final-Tournament-of-Roses-parade
in-Pasadena.
-:
They've-moved-it-to-this-weekend
because-all-the-flowers-are-dying.
-:
It's-the-last-chance
I'll-ever-have-to-see-it.
BARRY:
Vanessa #I-just-wanna-say-I'm-sorry.
I-never-meant-it-to-turn-out-like-this.
VANESSA:
I-know.-Me-neither.
(The-taxi-starts-to-drive-away)
BARRY:
Tournament-of-Roses.
Roses-can't-do-sports.
-:
Wait-a-minute.-Roses.-Roses?
-:
Roses!
-:
Vanessa!
(Barry-flies-after-the-Taxi)
VANESSA:
Roses?!
-:
Barry?
(Barry-is-flying-outside-the-window-of-the-taxi)
BARRY:
--Roses-are-flowers!
VANESSA:
--Yes #they-are.
BARRY:
Flowers #bees #pollen!
VANESSA:
I-know.
That's-why-this-is-the-last-parade.
BARRY:
Maybe-not.
Could-you-ask-him-to-slow-down?
VANESSA:
Could-you-slow-down?
(The-taxi-driver-screeches-to-a-stop-and-Barry-keeps-flying-forward)
-:
Barry!
(Barry-flies-back-to-the-window)
BARRY:
OK #I-made-a-huge-mistake.
This-is-a-total-disaster #all-my-fault.
VANESSA:
Yes #it-kind-of-is.
BARRY:
I've-ruined-the-planet.
I-wanted-to-help-you
-:
with-the-flower-shop.
I've-made-it-worse.
VANESSA:
Actually #it's-completely-closed-down.
BARRY:
I-thought-maybe-you-were-remodeling.
-:
But-I-have-another-idea #and-it's
greater-than-my-previous-ideas-combined.
VANESSA:
I-don't-want-to-hear-it!
BARRY:
All-right #they-have-the-roses #the-roses-have-the-pollen.
-:
I-know-every-bee #plant
and-flower-bud-in-this-park.
-:
All-we-gotta-do-is-get-what-they've-got
back-here-with-what-we've-got.
-:
--Bees.
VANESSA:
--Park.
BARRY:
--Pollen!
VANESSA:
--Flowers.
BARRY:
--Re-pollination!
VANESSA:
--Across-the-nation!
-:
Tournament-of-Roses #Pasadena #California.
-:
They've-got-nothing
but-flowers #floats-and-cotton-candy.
-:
Security-will-be-tight.
BARRY:
I-have-an-idea.
(Flash-forward-in-time.-Vanessa-is-about-to-board-a-plane-which-has-all-the
Roses-on-board.
VANESSA:
Vanessa-Bloome #FTD.
(Holds-out-badge)
-:
Official-floral-business.-It's-real.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Sorry #ma'am.-Nice-brooch.
=VANESSA==
Thank-you.-It-was-a-gift.
(Barry-is-revealed-to-be-hiding-inside-the-brooch)
(Flash-back-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-discussing-their-plan)
BARRY:
Once-inside #we-just-pick-the-right-float.
VANESSA:
How-about-The-Princess-and-the-Pea?
-:
I-could-be-the-princess #and-you-could-be-the-pea!
BARRY:
Yes #I-got-it.
-:
--Where-should-I-sit?
GUARD:
--What-are-you?
BARRY:
--I-believe-I'm-the-pea.
GUARD:
--The-pea?
VANESSA:
It-goes-under-the-mattresses.
GUARD:
--Not-in-this-fairy-tale #sweetheart.
--I'm-getting-the-marshal.
VANESSA:
You-do-that!
This-whole-parade-is-a-fiasco!
-:
Let's-see-what-this-baby'll-do.
(Vanessa-drives-the-float-through-traffic)
GUARD:
Hey #what-are-you-doing?!
BARRY==
Then-all-we-do
is-blend-in-with-traffic...
-:
...without-arousing-suspicion.
-:
Once-at-the-airport #there's-no-stopping-us.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-about-to-get-on-a-plane)
SECURITY-GUARD:
Stop!-Security.
-:
--You-and-your-insect-pack-your-float?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Has-it-been
in-your-possession-the-entire-time?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
SECURITY-GUARD:
Would-you-remove-your-shoes?
(To-Barry)
--Remove-your-stinger.
BARRY:
--It's-part-of-me.
SECURITY-GUARD:
I-know.-Just-having-some-fun.
Enjoy-your-flight.
(Barry-plotting-with-Vanessa)
BARRY:
Then-if-we're-lucky #we'll-have
just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job.
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-flying-on-the-plane)
Can-you-believe-how-lucky-we-are?-We
have-just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job!
VANESSA:
I-think-this-is-gonna-work.
BARRY:
It's-got-to-work.
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
(On-intercom)
Attention #passengers #this-is-Captain-Scott.
-:
We-have-a-bit-of-bad-weather
in-New-York.
-:
It-looks-like-we'll-experience
a-couple-hours-delay.
VANESSA:
Barry #these-are-cut-flowers
with-no-water.-They'll-never-make-it.
BARRY:
I-gotta-get-up-there
and-talk-to-them.
VANESSA==
Be-careful.
(Barry-flies-right-outside-the-cockpit-door)
BARRY:
Can-I-get-help
with-the-Sky-Mall-magazine?
I'd-like-to-order-the-talking
inflatable-nose-and-ear-hair-trimmer.
(The-flight-attendant-opens-the-door-and-walks-out-and-Barry-flies-into-the
cockpit-unseen)
BARRY:
Captain #I'm-in-a-real-situation.
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
--What'd-you-say #Hal?
CO-PILOT-HAL:
--Nothing.
(Scott-notices-Barry-and-freaks-out)
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Bee!
BARRY:
No #no #no #Don't-freak-out!-My-entire-species...
(Captain-Scott-gets-out-of-his-seat-and-tries-to-suck-Barry-into-a-handheld
vacuum)
HAL:
(To-Scott)
What-are-you-doing?
(Barry-lands-on-Hals-hair-but-Scott-sees-him.-He-tries-to-suck-up-Barry-but
instead-he-sucks-up-Hals-toupee)
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Uh-oh.
BARRY:
--Wait-a-minute!-I'm-an-attorney!
HAL:
(Hal-doesn't-know-Barry-is-on-his-head)
--Who's-an-attorney?
CAPTAIN-SCOTT:
Don't-move.
(Scott-hits-Hal-in-the-face-with-the-vacuum-in-an-attempt-to-hit-Barry.-Hal
is-knocked-out-and-he-falls-on-the-life-raft-button-which-launches-an
infalatable-boat-into-Scott #who-gets-knocked-out-and-falls-to-the-floor.
They-are-both-uncounscious.)
BARRY:
(To-himself)
Oh #Barry.
BARRY:
(On-intercom #with-a-Southern-accent)
Good-afternoon #passengers.
This-is-your-captain.
-:
Would-a-Miss-Vanessa-Bloome-in-24B
please-report-to-the-cockpit?
(Vanessa-looks-confused)
(Normal-accent)
...And-please-hurry!
(Vanessa-opens-the-door-and-sees-the-life-raft-and-the-uncounscious-pilots)
VANESSA:
What-happened-here?
BARRY:
I-tried-to-talk-to-them #but
then-there-was-a-DustBuster #a-toupee #a-life-raft-exploded.
-:
Now-one's-bald #one's-in-a-boat #and-they're-both-unconscious!
VANESSA:
...Is-that-another-bee-joke?
BARRY:
--No!
-:
No-one's-flying-the-plane!
BUD-DITCHWATER:
(Through-radio-on-plane)
This-is-JFK-control-tower #Flight-356.
What's-your-status?
VANESSA:
This-is-Vanessa-Bloome.
I'm-a-florist-from-New-York.
BUD:
Where's-the-pilot?
VANESSA:
He's-unconscious #and-so-is-the-copilot.
BUD:
Not-good.-Does-anyone-onboard
have-flight-experience?
BARRY:
As-a-matter-of-fact #there-is.
BUD:
--Who's-that?
BARRY:
--Barry-Benson.
BUD:
From-the-honey-trial?!-Oh #great.
BARRY:
Vanessa #this-is-nothing-more
than-a-big-metal-bee.
-:
It's-got-giant-wings #huge-engines.
VANESSA:
I-can't-fly-a-plane.
BARRY:
--Why-not?-Isn't-John-Travolta-a-pilot?
VANESSA:
--Yes.
BARRY:
How-hard-could-it-be?
(Vanessa-sits-down-and-flies-for-a-little-bit-but-we-see-lightning-clouds
outside-the-window)
VANESSA:
Wait #Barry!
We're-headed-into-some-lightning.
(An-ominous-lightning-storm-looms-in-front-of-the-plane)
(We-are-now-watching-the-Bee-News)
BOB-BUMBLE:
This-is-Bob-Bumble.-We-have-some
late-breaking-news-from-JFK-Airport #:
where-a-suspenseful-scene
is-developing.
-:
Barry-Benson #fresh-from-his-legal-victory...
ADAM:
That's-Barry!
BOB-BUMBLE:
...is-attempting-to-land-a-plane #loaded-with-people #flowers
-:
and-an-incapacitated-flight-crew.
JANET #MARTIN #UNCLE-CAR-AND-ADAM:
Flowers?!
(The-scene-switches-to-the-human-news)
REPORTER:
(Talking-with-Bob-Bumble)
We-have-a-storm-in-the-area
and-two-individuals-at-the-controls
-:
with-absolutely-no-flight-experience.
BOB-BUMBLE:
Just-a-minute.
There's-a-bee-on-that-plane.
BUD:
I'm-quite-familiar-with-Mr.-Benson
and-his-no-account-compadres.
-:
They've-done-enough-damage.
REPORTER:
But-isn't-he-your-only-hope?
BUD:
Technically #a-bee
shouldn't-be-able-to-fly-at-all.
-:
Their-wings-are-too-small...
BARRY:
(Through-radio)
Haven't-we-heard-this-a-million-times?
-:
'The-surface-area-of-the-wings
and-body-mass-make-no-sense.'...
BOB-BUMBLE:
--Get-this-on-the-air!
BEE:
--Got-it.
BEE-NEWS-CREW:
--Stand-by.
BEE-NEWS-CREW:
--We're-going-live!
BARRY:
(Through-radio-on-TV)
...The-way-we-work-may-be-a-mystery-to-you.
-:
Making-honey-takes-a-lot-of-bees
doing-a-lot-of-small-jobs.
-:
But-let-me-tell-you-about-a-small-job.
-:
If-you-do-it-well #it-makes-a-big-difference.
-:
More-than-we-realized.
To-us #to-everyone.
-:
That's-why-I-want-to-get-bees
back-to-working-together.
-:
That's-the-bee-way!
We're-not-made-of-Jell-O.
-:
We-get-behind-a-fellow.
-:
--Black-and-yellow!
BEES:
--Hello!
(The-scene-switches-and-Barry-is-teaching-Vanessa-how-to-fly)
BARRY:
Left #right #down #hover.
VANESSA:
--Hover?
BARRY:
--Forget-hover.
VANESSA:
This-isn't-so-hard.
(Pretending-to-honk-the-horn)
Beep-beep!-Beep-beep!
(A-Lightning-bolt-hits-the-plane-and-autopilot-turns-off)
Barry #what-happened?!
BARRY:
Wait #I-think-we-were
on-autopilot-the-whole-time.
VANESSA:
--That-may-have-been-helping-me.
BARRY:
--And-now-we're-not!
VANESSA:
So-it-turns-out-I-cannot-fly-a-plane.
(The-plane-plummets-but-we-see-Lou-Lu-Duva-and-the-Pollen-Jocks #along-with
multiple-other-bees-flying-towards-the-plane)
Lou-Lu-DUva:
All-of-you #let's-get
behind-this-fellow!-Move-it-out!
-:
Move-out!
(The-scene-switches-back-to-Vanessa-and-Barry-in-the-plane)
BARRY:
Our-only-chance-is-if-I-do-what-I'd-do #you-copy-me-with-the-wings-of-the-plane!
(Barry-sticks-out-his-arms-like-an-airplane-and-flys-in-front-of-Vanessa's
face)
VANESSA:
Don't-have-to-yell.
BARRY:
I'm-not-yelling!
We're-in-a-lot-of-trouble.
VANESSA:
It's-very-hard-to-concentrate
with-that-panicky-tone-in-your-voice!
BARRY:
It's-not-a-tone.-I'm-panicking!
VANESSA:
I-can't-do-this!
(Barry-slaps-Vanessa)
BARRY:
Vanessa #pull-yourself-together.
You-have-to-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
(Slaps-Barry)
You-snap-out-of-it.
BARRY:
(Slaps-Vanessa)
-:
You-snap-out-of-it.
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
(We-see-that-all-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-under-the-plane)
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
BARRY:
--You-snap-out-of-it!
VANESSA:
--Hold-it!
BARRY:
--Why?-Come-on #it's-my-turn.
VANESSA:
How-is-the-plane-flying?
(The-plane-is-now-safely-flying)
VANESSA:
I-don't-know.
(Barry's-antennae-rings-like-a-phone.-Barry-picks-up)
BARRY:
Hello?
LOU-LU-DUVA:
(Through-'phone')
Benson #got-any-flowers
for-a-happy-occasion-in-there?
(All-of-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-carrying-the-plane)
BARRY:
The-Pollen-Jocks!
-:
They-do-get-behind-a-fellow.
LOU-LU-DUVA:
--Black-and-yellow.
POLLEN-JOCKS:
--Hello.
LOU-LU-DUVA:
All-right #let's-drop-this-tin-can
on-the-blacktop.
BARRY:
Where?-I-can't-see-anything.-Can-you?
VANESSA:
No #nothing.-It's-all-cloudy.
-:
Come-on.-You-got-to-think-bee #Barry.
BARRY:
--Thinking-bee.
--Thinking-bee.
(On-the-runway-there-are-millions-of-bees-laying-on-their-backs)
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
Wait-a-minute.
I-think-I'm-feeling-something.
VANESSA:
--What?
BARRY:
--I-don't-know.-It's-strong #pulling-me.
-:
Like-a-27-million-year-old-instinct.
-:
Bring-the-nose-down.
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
CONTROL-TOWER-OPERATOR:
--What-in-the-world-is-on-the-tarmac?
BUD:
--Get-some-lights-on-that!
(It-is-revealed-that-all-the-bees-are-organized-into-a-giant-pulsating
flower-formation)
BEES:
Thinking-bee!
Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee!
BARRY:
--Vanessa #aim-for-the-flower.
VANESSA:
--OK.
BARRY:
Out-the-engines.-We're-going-in
on-bee-power.-Ready #boys?
LOU-LU-DUVA:
Affirmative!
BARRY:
Good.-Good.-Easy #now.-That's-it.
-:
Land-on-that-flower!
-:
Ready?-Full-reverse!
-:
Spin-it-around!
(The-plane's-nose-is-pointed-at-a-flower-painted-on-a-nearby-plane)
--Not-that-flower!-The-other-one!
VANESSA:
--Which-one?
BARRY:
--That-flower.
(The-plane-is-now-pointed-at-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.-He-freaks-out
and-tries-to-take-a-picture-of-the-plane)
VANESSA:
--I'm-aiming-at-the-flower!
BARRY:
That's-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.
I-mean-the-giant-pulsating-flower
made-of-millions-of-bees!
(The-plane-hovers-over-the-bee-flower)
-:
Pull-forward.-Nose-down.-Tail-up.
-:
Rotate-around-it.
VANESSA:
--This-is-insane #Barry!
BARRY:
--This's-the-only-way-I-know-how-to-fly.
BUD:
Am-I-koo-koo-kachoo #or-is-this-plane
flying-in-an-insect-like-pattern?
(The-plane-is-unrealistically-hovering-and-spinning-over-the-bee-flower)
BARRY:
Get-your-nose-in-there.-Don't-be-afraid.
Smell-it.-Full-reverse!
-:
Just-drop-it.-Be-a-part-of-it.
-:
Aim-for-the-center!
-:
Now-drop-it-in!-Drop-it-in #woman!
-:
Come-on #already.
(The-bees-scatter-and-the-plane-safely-lands)
VANESSA:
Barry #we-did-it!
You-taught-me-how-to-fly!
BARRY:
--Yes!
(Vanessa-is-about-to-high-five-Barry)
No-high-five!
VANESSA:
--Right.
ADAM:
Barry #it-worked!
Did-you-see-the-giant-flower?
BARRY:
What-giant-flower?-Where?-Of-course
I-saw-the-flower!-That-was-genius!
ADAM:
--Thank-you.
BARRY:
--But-we're-not-done-yet.
-:
Listen #everyone!
-:
This-runway-is-covered
with-the-last-pollen
-:
from-the-last-flowers
available-anywhere-on-Earth.
-:
That-means-this-is-our-last-chance.
-:
We're-the-only-ones-who-make-honey #pollinate-flowers-and-dress-like-this.
-:
If-we're-gonna-survive-as-a-species #this-is-our-moment!-What-do-you-say?
-:
Are-we-going-to-be-bees #or-just
Museum-of-Natural-History-keychains?
BEES:
We're-bees!
BEE-WHO-LIKES-KEYCHAINS:
Keychain!
BARRY:
Then-follow-me!-Except-Keychain.
POLLEN-JOCK-#1:
Hold-on #Barry.-Here.
-:
You've-earned-this.
BARRY:
Yeah!
-:
I'm-a-Pollen-Jock!-And-it's-a-perfect
fit.-All-I-gotta-do-are-the-sleeves.
(The-Pollen-Jocks-throw-Barry-a-nectar-collecting-gun.-Barry-catches-it)
Oh #yeah.
JANET:
That's-our-Barry.
(Barry-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-get-pollen-from-the-flowers-on-the-plane)
(Flash-forward-in-time-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-over-NYC)
-:
(Barry-pollinates-the-flowers-in-Vanessa's-shop-and-then-heads-to-Central
Park)
BOY-IN-PARK:
Mom!-The-bees-are-back!
ADAM:
(Putting-on-his-Krelman-hat)
If-anybody-needs
to-make-a-call #now's-the-time.
-:
I-got-a-feeling-we'll-be
working-late-tonight!
(The-bee-honey-factories-are-back-up-and-running)
(Meanwhile-at-Vanessa's-shop)
VANESSA:
(To-customer)
Here's-your-change.-Have-a-great
afternoon!-Can-I-help-who's-next?
-:
Would-you-like-some-honey-with-that?
It-is-bee-approved.-Don't-forget-these.
(There-is-a-room-in-the-shop-where-Barry-does-legal-work-for-other-animals.
He-is-currently-talking-with-a-Cow)
COW:
Milk #cream #cheese #it's-all-me.
And-I-don't-see-a-nickel!
-:
Sometimes-I-just-feel
like-a-piece-of-meat!
BARRY:
I-had-no-idea.
VANESSA:
Barry #I'm-sorry.
Have-you-got-a-moment?
BARRY:
Would-you-excuse-me?
My-mosquito-associate-will-help-you.
MOOSEBLOOD:
Sorry-I'm-late.
COW:
He's-a-lawyer-too?
MOOSEBLOOD:
Ma'am #I-was-already-a-blood-sucking-parasite.
All-I-needed-was-a-briefcase.
VANESSA:
Have-a-great-afternoon!
-:
Barry #I-just-got-this-huge-tulip-order #and-I-can't-get-them-anywhere.
BARRY:
No-problem #Vannie.
Just-leave-it-to-me.
VANESSA:
You're-a-lifesaver #Barry.
Can-I-help-who's-next?
BARRY:
All-right #scramble #jocks!
It's-time-to-fly.
VANESSA:
Thank-you #Barry!
(Ken-walks-by-on-the-sidewalk-and-sees-the-'bee-approved-honey'-in
Vanessa's-shop)
KEN:
That-bee-is-living-my-life!!
ANDY:
Let-it-go #Kenny.
KEN:
--When-will-this-nightmare-end?!
ANDY:
--Let-it-all-go.
BARRY:
--Beautiful-day-to-fly.
POLLEN-JOCK:
--Sure-is.
BARRY:
Between-you-and-me #I-was-dying-to-get-out-of-that-office.
(Barry-recreates-the-scene-near-the-beginning-of-the-movie-where-he-flies
through-the-box-kite.-The-movie-fades-to-black-and-the-credits-being)
[--after-credits;-No-scene-can-be-seen-but-the-characters-can-be-heard
talking-over-the-credits--]
You-have-got
to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend!
-:
--Thinking-bee!
--Me?
BARRY:
(Talking-over-singer)
Hold-it.-Let's-just-stop
for-a-second.-Hold-it.
-:
I'm-sorry.-I'm-sorry #everyone.
Can-we-stop-here?
SINGER:
Oh #BarryBARRY:
I'm-not-making-a-major-life-decision
during-a-production-number!
SINGER:
All-right.-Take-ten #everybody.
Wrap-it-up #guys.
BARRY:
I-had-virtually-no-rehearsal-for-that.
See less
ok here we go
#Scripts.com Bee-Movie By-Jerry-Seinfeld NARRATOR: (Black-screen-with-text;-The-sound-of-buzzing-bees-can-be-heard) According-to-all-known-laws of-aviation #: there-is-no-way-a-bee should-be-able-to-fly. -: Its-wings-are-too-small-to-get its-fat-little-body-off-the-ground. -: The-bee #of-course #flies-anyway -: because-bees-don't-care what-humans-think-is-impossible. BARRY-BENSON: (Barry-is-picking-out-a-shirt) Yellow #black.-Yellow #black. Yellow #black.-Yellow #black. -: Ooh #black-and-yellow! Let's-shake-it-up-a-little. JANET-BENSON: Barry!-Breakfast-is-ready! BARRY: Coming! -: Hang-on-a-second. (Barry-uses-his-antenna-like-a-phone) -: Hello? ADAM-FLAYMAN: (Through-phone) --Barry? BARRY: --Adam? ADAM: --Can-you-believe-this-is-happening? BARRY: --I-can't.-I'll-pick-you-up. (Barry-flies-down-the-stairs) -: MARTIN-BENSON: Looking-sharp. JANET: Use-the-stairs.-Your-father paid-good-money-for-those. BARRY: Sorry.-I'm-excited. MARTIN: Here's-the-graduate. We're-very-proud-of-you #son. -: A-perfect-report-card #all-B's. JANET: Very-proud. (Rubs-Barry's-hair) BARRY= Ma!-I-got-a-thing-going-here. JANET: --You-got-lint-on-your-fuzz. BARRY: --Ow!-That's-me! JANET: --Wave-to-us!-We'll-be-in-row-118 #000. --Bye! (Barry-flies-out-the-door) JANET: Barry #I-told-you #stop-flying-in-the-house! (Barry-drives-through-the-hive #and-is-waved-at-by-Adam-who-is-reading-a newspaper) BARRY== --Hey #Adam. ADAM: --Hey #Barry. (Adam-gets-in-Barry's-car) -: --Is-that-fuzz-gel? BARRY: --A-little.-Special-day #graduation. ADAM: Never-thought-I'd-make-it. (Barry-pulls-away-from-the-house-and-continues-driving) BARRY: Three-days-grade-school #three-days-high-school... ADAM: Those-were-awkward. BARRY: Three-days-college.-I'm-glad-I-took a-day-and-hitchhiked-around-the-hive. ADAM== You-did-come-back-different. (Barry-and-Adam-pass-by-Artie #who-is-jogging) ARTIE: --Hi #Barry! BARRY: --Artie #growing-a-mustache?-Looks-good. ADAM: --Hear-about-Frankie? BARRY: --Yeah. ADAM== --You-going-to-the-funeral? BARRY: --No #I'm-not-going-to-his-funeral. -: Everybody-knows #sting-someone #you-die. -: Don't-waste-it-on-a-squirrel. Such-a-hothead. ADAM: I-guess-he-could-have just-gotten-out-of-the-way. (The-car-does-a-barrel-roll-on-the-loop-shaped-bridge-and-lands-on-the highway) -: I-love-this-incorporating an-amusement-park-into-our-regular-day. BARRY: I-guess-that's-why-they-say-we-don't-need-vacations. (Barry-parallel-parks-the-car-and-together-they-fly-over-the-graduating students) Boy #quite-a-bit-of-pomp... under-the-circumstances. (Barry-and-Adam-sit-down-and-put-on-their-hats) -: --Well #Adam #today-we-are-men. ADAM: --We-are! BARRY= --Bee-men. =ADAM= --Amen! BARRY-AND-ADAM: Hallelujah! (Barry-and-Adam-both-have-a-happy-spasm) ANNOUNCER: Students #faculty #distinguished-bees #: please-welcome-Dean-Buzzwell. DEAN-BUZZWELL: Welcome #New-Hive-Oity graduating-class-of... -: ...9: -: That-concludes-our-ceremonies. -: And-begins-your-career at-Honex-Industries! ADAM: Will-we-pick-our-job-today? (Adam-and-Barry-get-into-a-tour-bus) BARRY= I-heard-it's-just-orientation. (Tour-buses-rise-out-of-the-ground-and-the-students-are-automatically loaded-into-the-buses) TOUR-GUIDE: Heads-up!-Here-we-go. ANNOUNCER: Keep-your-hands-and-antennas inside-the-tram-at-all-times. BARRY: --Wonder-what-it'll-be-like? ADAM: --A-little-scary. TOUR-GUIDE== Welcome-to-Honex #a-division-of-Honesco -: and-a-part-of-the-Hexagon-Group. Barry: This-is-it! BARRY-AND-ADAM: Wow. BARRY: Wow. (The-bus-drives-down-a-road-an-on-either-side-are-the-Bee's-massive complicated-Honey-making-machines) TOUR-GUIDE: We-know-that-you #as-a-bee #have-worked-your-whole-life -: to-get-to-the-point-where-you can-work-for-your-whole-life. -: Honey-begins-when-our-valiant-Pollen Jocks-bring-the-nectar-to-the-hive. -: Our-top-secret-formula -: is-automatically-color-corrected #scent-adjusted-and-bubble-contoured -: into-this-soothing-sweet-syrup -: with-its-distinctive golden-glow-you-know-as... EVERYONE-ON-BUS: Honey! (The-guide-has-been-collecting-honey-into-a-bottle-and-she-throws-it-into the-crowd-on-the-bus-and-it-is-caught-by-a-girl-in-the-back) ADAM: --That-girl-was-hot. BARRY: --She's-my-cousin! ADAM== --She-is? BARRY: --Yes #we're-all-cousins. ADAM: --Right.-You're-right. TOUR-GUIDE: --At-Honex #we-constantly-strive -: to-improve-every-aspect of-bee-existence. -: These-bees-are-stress-testing a-new-helmet-technology. (The-bus-passes-by-a-Bee-wearing-a-helmet-who-is-being-smashed-into-the ground-with-fly-swatters #newspapers-and-boots.-He-lifts-a-thumbs-up-but you-can-hear-him-groan) -: ADAM== --What-do-you-think-he-makes? BARRY: --Not-enough. TOUR-GUIDE: Here-we-have-our-latest-advancement #the-Krelman. (They-pass-by-a-turning-wheel-with-Bees-standing-on-pegs #who-are-each wearing-a-finger-shaped-hat) Barry: --Wow #What-does-that-do? TOUR-GUIDE: --Catches-that-little-strand-of-honey -: that-hangs-after-you-pour-it. Saves-us-millions. ADAM: (Intrigued) Can-anyone-work-on-the-Krelman? TOUR-GUIDE: Of-course.-Most-bee-jobs-are small-ones. But-bees-know-that-every-small-job #if-it's-done-well #means-a-lot. -: But-choose-carefully -: because-you'll-stay-in-the-job you-pick-for-the-rest-of-your-life. (Everyone-claps-except-for-Barry) BARRY: The-same-job-the-rest-of-your-life? I-didn't-know-that. ADAM: What's-the-difference? TOUR-GUIDE: You'll-be-happy-to-know-that-bees #as-a-species #haven't-had-one-day-off -: in-27-million-years. BARRY: (Upset) So-you'll-just-work-us-to-death? -: We'll-sure-try. (Everyone-on-the-bus-laughs-except-Barry.-Barry-and-Adam-are-walking-back home-together) ADAM: Wow!-That-blew-my-mind! BARRY: 'What's-the-difference?' How-can-you-say-that? -: One-job-forever? That's-an-insane-choice-to-have-to-make. ADAM: I'm-relieved.-Now-we-only-have to-make-one-decision-in-life. BARRY: But #Adam #how-could-they never-have-told-us-that? ADAM: Why-would-you-question-anything? We're-bees. -: We're-the-most-perfectly functioning-society-on-Earth. BARRY: You-ever-think-maybe-things work-a-little-too-well-here? ADAM: Like-what?-Give-me-one-example. (Barry-and-Adam-stop-walking-and-it-is-revealed-to-the-audience-that hundreds-of-cars-are-speeding-by-and-narrowly-missing-them-in-perfect unison) BARRY: I-don't-know.-But-you-know what-I'm-talking-about. ANNOUNCER: Please-clear-the-gate. Royal-Nectar-Force-on-approach. BARRY: Wait-a-second.-Check-it-out. (The-Pollen-jocks-fly-in #circle-around-and-landing-in-line) -: --Hey #those-are-Pollen-Jocks! ADAM: --Wow. -: I've-never-seen-them-this-close. BARRY: They-know-what-it's-like outside-the-hive. ADAM: Yeah #but-some-don't-come-back. GIRL-BEES: --Hey #Jocks! --Hi #Jocks! (The-Pollen-Jocks-hook-up-their-backpacks-to-machines-that-pump-the-nectar to-trucks #which-drive-away) LOU-LO-DUVA: You-guys-did-great! -: You're-monsters! You're-sky-freaks! I-love-it! (Punching-the-Pollen-Jocks-in-joy) I-love-it! ADAM: --I-wonder-where-they-were. BARRY: --I-don't-know. -: Their-day's-not-planned. -: Outside-the-hive #flying-who-knows where #doing-who-knows-what. -: You-can't-just-decide-to-be-a-Pollen Jock.-You-have-to-be-bred-for-that. ADAM== Right. (Barry-and-Adam-are-covered-in-some-pollen-that-floated-off-of-the-Pollen Jocks) BARRY: Look-at-that.-That's-more-pollen than-you-and-I-will-see-in-a-lifetime. ADAM: It's-just-a-status-symbol. Bees-make-too-much-of-it. BARRY: Perhaps.-Unless-you're-wearing-it and-the-ladies-see-you-wearing-it. (Barry-waves-at-2-girls-standing-a-little-away-from-them) ADAM== Those-ladies? Aren't-they-our-cousins-too? BARRY: Distant.-Distant. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Look-at-these-two. POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --Couple-of-Hive-Harrys. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: --Let's-have-fun-with-them. GIRL-BEE-#1: It-must-be-dangerous being-a-Pollen-Jock. BARRY: Yeah.-Once-a-bear-pinned-me against-a-mushroom! -: He-had-a-paw-on-my-throat #and-with-the-other #he-was-slapping-me! (Slaps-Adam-with-his-hand-to-represent-his-scenario) GIRL-BEE-#2: --Oh #my! BARRY: --I-never-thought-I'd-knock-him-out. GIRL-BEE-#1: (Looking-at-Adam) What-were-you-doing-during-this? ADAM: Obviously-I-was-trying-to-alert-the-authorities. BARRY: I-can-autograph-that. (The-pollen-jocks-walk-up-to-Barry-and-Adam #they-pretend-that-Barry-and Adam-really-are-pollen-jocks.) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: A-little-gusty-out-there-today #wasn't-it #comrades? BARRY: Yeah.-Gusty. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: We're-hitting-a-sunflower-patch six-miles-from-here-tomorrow. BARRY: --Six-miles #huh? ADAM: --Barry! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: A-puddle-jump-for-us #but-maybe-you're-not-up-for-it. BARRY: --Maybe-I-am. ADAM: --You-are-not! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: We're-going-0900-at-J-Gate. -: What-do-you-think #buzzy-boy? Are-you-bee-enough? BARRY: I-might-be.-It-all-depends on-what-0900-means. (The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-looking-out-on-the-hive-city-from-his-balcony-at night) MARTIN: Hey #Honex! BARRY: Dad #you-surprised-me. MARTIN: You-decide-what-you're-interested-in? BARRY: --Well #there's-a-lot-of-choices. --But-you-only-get-one. -: Do-you-ever-get-bored doing-the-same-job-every-day? MARTIN: Son #let-me-tell-you-about-stirring. -: You-grab-that-stick #and-you-just move-it-around #and-you-stir-it-around. -: You-get-yourself-into-a-rhythm. It's-a-beautiful-thing. BARRY: You-know #Dad #the-more-I-think-about-it #: maybe-the-honey-field just-isn't-right-for-me. MARTIN: You-were-thinking-of-what #making-balloon-animals? -: That's-a-bad-job for-a-guy-with-a-stinger. -: Janet #your-son's-not-sure he-wants-to-go-into-honey! JANET: --Barry #you-are-so-funny-sometimes. BARRY: --I'm-not-trying-to-be-funny. MARTIN: You're-not-funny!-You're-going into-honey.-Our-son #the-stirrer! JANET: --You're-gonna-be-a-stirrer? BARRY: --No-one's-listening-to-me! MARTIN: Wait-till-you-see-the-sticks-I-have. BARRY: I-could-say-anything-right-now. I'm-gonna-get-an-ant-tattoo! (Barry's-parents-don't-listen-to-him-and-continue-to-ramble-on) MARTIN: Let's-open-some-honey-and-celebrate! BARRY: Maybe-I'll-pierce-my-thorax. Shave-my-antennae. -: Shack-up-with-a-grasshopper.-Get a-gold-tooth-and-call-everybody-'dawg'! JANET: I'm-so-proud. (The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-and-Adam-waiting-in-line-to-get-a-job) ADAM: --We're-starting-work-today! BARRY: --Today's-the-day. ADAM: Come-on!-All-the-good-jobs will-be-gone. BARRY: Yeah #right. JOB-LISTER: Pollen-counting #stunt-bee #pouring #stirrer #front-desk #hair-removal... BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE: --Is-it-still-available? JOB-LISTER: --Hang-on.-Two-left! -: One-of-them's-yours!-Congratulations! Step-to-the-side. ADAM: --What'd-you-get? BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE: --Picking-crud-out.-Stellar! (He-walks-away) ADAM: Wow! JOB-LISTER: Couple-of-newbies? ADAM: Yes #sir!-Our-first-day!-We-are-ready! JOB-LISTER: Make-your-choice. (Adam-and-Barry-look-up-at-the-job-board.-There-are-hundreds-of-constantly changing-panels-that-contain-available-or-unavailable-jobs.-It-looks-very confusing) ADAM: --You-want-to-go-first? BARRY: --No #you-go. ADAM: Oh #my.-What's-available? JOB-LISTER: Restroom-attendant's-open #not-for-the-reason-you-think. ADAM: --Any-chance-of-getting-the-Krelman? JOB-LISTER: --Sure #you're-on. (Puts-the-Krelman-finger-hat-on-Adam's-head) (Suddenly-the-sign-for-Krelman-closes-out) -: I'm-sorry #the-Krelman-just-closed-out. (Takes-Adam's-hat-off) Wax-monkey's-always-open. ADAM: The-Krelman-opened-up-again. -: What-happened? JOB-LISTER: A-bee-died.-Makes-an-opening.-See? He's-dead.-Another-dead-one. -: Deady.-Deadified.-Two-more-dead. -: Dead-from-the-neck-up. Dead-from-the-neck-down.-That's-life! ADAM: Oh #this-is-so-hard! (Barry-remembers-what-the-Pollen-Jock-offered-him-and-he-flies-off) Heating #cooling #stunt-bee #pourer #stirrer #: humming #inspector-number-seven #lint-coordinator #stripe-supervisor #: mite-wrangler.-Barry #what do-you-think-I-should...-Barry? (Adam-turns-around-and-sees-Barry-flying-away) -: Barry! POLLEN-JOCK: All-right #we've-got-the-sunflower-patch in-quadrant-nine... ADAM: (Through-phone) What-happened-to-you? Where-are-you? BARRY: --I'm-going-out. ADAM: --Out?-Out-where? BARRY: --Out-there. ADAM: --Oh #no! BARRY: I-have-to #before-I-go to-work-for-the-rest-of-my-life. ADAM: You're-gonna-die!-You're-crazy! (Barry-hangs-up) Hello? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Another-call-coming-in. -: If-anyone's-feeling-brave #there's-a-Korean-deli-on-83rd -: that-gets-their-roses-today. BARRY: Hey #guys. POLLEN-JOCK-#1-== --Look-at-that. POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --Isn't-that-the-kid-we-saw-yesterday? LOU-LO-DUVA: Hold-it #son #flight-deck's-restricted. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: It's-OK #Lou.-We're-gonna-take-him-up. (Puts-hand-on-Barry's-shoulder) LOU-LO-DUVA: (To-Barry)-Really?-Feeling-lucky #are-you? BEE-WITH-CLIPBOARD: (To-Barry)-Sign-here #here.-Just-initial-that. -: --Thank-you. LOU-LO-DUVA: --OK. -: You-got-a-rain-advisory-today #: and-as-you-all-know #bees-cannot-fly-in-rain. -: So-be-careful.-As-always #watch-your-brooms #: hockey-sticks #dogs #birds #bears-and-bats. -: Also #I-got-a-couple-of-reports of-root-beer-being-poured-on-us. -: Murphy's-in-a-home-because-of-it #babbling-like-a-cicada! BARRY: --That's-awful. LOU-LO-DUVA: (Still-talking-through-megaphone) --And-a-reminder-for-you-rookies #: bee-law-number-one #absolutely-no-talking-to-humans! -: All-right #launch-positions! POLLEN-JOCKS: (The-Pollen-Jocks-run-into-formation) -: Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz! LOU-LU-DUVA: Black-and-yellow! POLLEN-JOCKS: Hello! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (To-Barry)You-ready-for-this #hot-shot? BARRY: Yeah.-Yeah #bring-it-on. POLLEN-JOCK's: Wind #check. -: --Antennae #check. --Nectar-pack #check. -: --Wings #check. --Stinger #check. BARRY: Scared-out-of-my-shorts #check. LOU-LO-DUVA: OK #ladies #: let's-move-it-out! -: Pound-those-petunias #you-striped-stem-suckers! -: All-of-you #drain-those-flowers! (The-pollen-jocks-fly-out-of-the-hive) BARRY: Wow!-I'm-out! -: I-can't-believe-I'm-out! -: So-blue. -: I-feel-so-fast-and-free! -: Box-kite! (Barry-flies-through-the-kite) -: Wow! -: Flowers! (A-pollen-jock-puts-on-some-high-tech-goggles-that-shows-flowers-similar-to heat-sink-goggles.) POLLEN-JOCK: This-is-Blue-Leader. We-have-roses-visual. -: Bring-it-around-30-degrees-and-hold. -: Roses! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: 30-degrees #roger.-Bringing-it-around. -: Stand-to-the-side #kid. It's-got-a-bit-of-a-kick. (The-pollen-jock-fires-a-high-tech-gun-at-the-flower #shooting-tubes-that suck-up-the-nectar-from-the-flower-and-collects-it-into-a-pouch-on-the-gun) BARRY: That-is-one-nectar-collector! POLLEN-JOCK-#1== --Ever-see-pollination-up-close? BARRY: --No #sir. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (Barry-and-the-Pollen-jock-fly-over-the-field #the-pollen-jock-sprinkles pollen-as-he-goes) -: I-pick-up-some-pollen-here #sprinkle-it over-here.-Maybe-a-dash-over-there #: a-pinch-on-that-one. See-that?-It's-a-little-bit-of-magic. BARRY: That's-amazing.-Why-do-we-do-that? POLLEN-JOCK-#1: That's-pollen-power.-More-pollen #more flowers #more-nectar #more-honey-for-us. BARRY: Cool. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: I'm-picking-up-a-lot-of-bright-yellow. could-be-daisies.-Don't-we-need-those? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Copy-that-visual. -: Wait.-One-of-these-flowers seems-to-be-on-the-move. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Say-again?-You're-reporting a-moving-flower? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Affirmative. (The-Pollen-jocks-land-near-the-'flowers'-which #to-the-audience-are obviously-just-tennis-balls) KEN: (In-the-distance)-That-was-on-the-line! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: This-is-the-coolest.-What-is-it? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: I-don't-know #but-I'm-loving-this-color. -: It-smells-good. Not-like-a-flower #but-I-like-it. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Yeah #fuzzy. (Sticks-his-hand-on-the-ball-but-it-gets-stuck) POLLEN-JOCK-#3== Chemical-y. (The-pollen-jock-finally-gets-his-hand-free-from-the-tennis-ball) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Careful #guys.-It's-a-little-grabby. (The-pollen-jocks-turn-around-and-see-Barry-lying-his-entire-body-on-top-of one-of-the-tennis-balls) POLLEN-JOCK-#2: My-sweet-lord-of-bees! POLLEN-JOCK-#3: Candy-brain #get-off-there! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (Pointing-upwards) Problem! (A-human-hand-reaches-down-and-grabs-the-tennis-ball-that-Barry-is-stuck to) BARRY: --Guys! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --This-could-be-bad. POLLEN-JOCK-#3: Affirmative. (Vanessa-Bloome-starts-bouncing-the-tennis-ball #not-knowing-Barry-is-stick to-it) BARRY== Very-close. -: Gonna-hurt. -: Mama's-little-boy. (Barry-is-being-hit-back-and-forth-by-two-humans-playing-tennis.-He-is still-stuck-to-the-ball) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: You-are-way-out-of-position #rookie! KEN: Coming-in-at-you-like-a-MISSILE! (Barry-flies-past-the-pollen-jocks #still-stuck-to-the-ball) BARRY: (In-slow-motion) Help-me! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: I-don't-think-these-are-flowers. POLLEN-JOCK-#3: --Should-we-tell-him? POLLEN-JOCK-#1: --I-think-he-knows. BARRY: What-is-this?! KEN: Match-point! -: You-can-start-packing-up #honey #because-you're-about-to-EAT-IT! (A-pollen-jock-coughs-which-confused-Ken-and-he-hits-the-ball-the-wrong-way with-Barry-stuck-to-it-and-it-goes-flying-into-the-city) BARRY: Yowser! (Barry-bounces-around-town-and-gets-stuck-in-the-engine-of-a-car.-He-flies into-the-air-conditioner-and-sees-a-bug-that-was-frozen-in-there) BARRY: Ew #gross. (The-man-driving-the-car-turns-on-the-air-conditioner-which-blows-Barry into-the-car) GIRL-IN-CAR: There's-a-bee-in-the-car! -: --Do-something! DAD-DRIVING-CAR: --I'm-driving! BABY-GIRL: (Waving-at-Barry) --Hi #bee. (Barry-smiles-and-waves-at-the-baby-girl) GUY-IN-BACK-OF-CAR: --He's-back-here! -: He's-going-to-sting-me! GIRL-IN-CAR: Nobody-move.-If-you-don't-move #he-won't-sting-you.-Freeze! (Barry-freezes-as-well #hovering-in-the-middle-of-the-car) -: GRANDMA-IN-CAR== He-blinked! (The-grandma-whips-out-some-bee-spray-and-sprays-everywhere-in-the-car #climbing-into-the-front-seat #still-trying-to-spray-Barry) GIRL-IN-CAR: Spray-him #Granny! DAD-DRIVING-THE-CAR: What-are-you-doing?! (Barry-escapes-the-car-through-the-air-conditioner-and-is-flying-high-above the-ground #safe.) BARRY: Wow...-the-tension-level out-here-is-unbelievable. (Barry-sees-that-storm-clouds-are-gathering-and-he-can-see-rain-clouds moving-into-this-direction) -: I-gotta-get-home. -: Can't-fly-in-rain. -: Can't-fly-in-rain. (A-rain-drop-hits-Barry-and-one-of-his-wings-is-damaged) -: Can't-fly-in-rain. (A-second-rain-drop-hits-Barry-again-and-he-spirals-downwards) Mayday!-Mayday!-Bee-going-down! (WW2-plane-sound-effects-are-played-as-he-plummets #and-he-crash-lands-on-a plant-inside-an-apartment-near-the-window) VANESSA-BLOOME: Ken #could-you-close the-window-please? KEN== Hey #check-out-my-new-resume. I-made-it-into-a-fold-out-brochure. -: You-see? (Folds-brochure-resume-out) Folds-out. (Ken-closes-the-window #trapping-Barry-inside) BARRY: Oh #no.-More-humans.-I-don't-need-this. (Barry-tries-to-fly-away-but-smashes-into-the-window-and-falls-again) -: What-was-that? (Barry-keeps-trying-to-fly-out-the-window-but-he-keeps-being-knocked-back because-the-window-is-closed) Maybe-this-time.-This-time.-This-time. This-time!-This-time!-This... -: Drapes! (Barry-taps-the-glass.-He-doesn't-understand-what-it-is) That-is-diabolical. KEN: It's-fantastic.-It's-got-all-my-special skills #even-my-top-ten-favorite-movies. ANDY: What's-number-one?-Star-Wars? KEN: Nah #I-don't-go-for-that... (Ken-makes-finger-guns-and-makes-'pew-pew-pew'-sounds-and-then-stops) -: ...kind-of-stuff. BARRY: No-wonder-we-shouldn't-talk-to-them. They're-out-of-their-minds. KEN: When-I-leave-a-job-interview #they're flabbergasted #can't-believe-what-I-say. BARRY: (Looking-at-the-light-on-the-ceiling) There's-the-sun.-Maybe-that's-a-way-out. (Starts-flying-towards-the-lightbulb) -: I-don't-remember-the-sun having-a-big-75-on-it. (Barry-hits-the-lightbulb-and-falls-into-the-dip-on-the-table-that-the humans-are-sitting-at) KEN: I-predicted-global-warming. -: I-could-feel-it-getting-hotter. At-first-I-thought-it-was-just-me. (Andy-dips-a-chip-into-the-bowl-and-scoops-up-some-dip-with-Barry-on-it-and is-about-to-put-it-in-his-mouth) -: Wait!-Stop!-Bee! (Andy-drops-the-chip-with-Barry-in-fear-and-backs-away.-All-the-humans freak-out) -: Stand-back.-These-are-winter-boots. (Ken-has-winter-boots-on-his-hands-and-he-is-about-to-smash-the-bee-but Vanessa-saves-him-last-second) VANESSA: Wait! -: Don't-kill-him! (Vanessa-puts-Barry-in-a-glass-to-protect-him) KEN: You-know-I'm-allergic-to-them! This-thing-could-kill-me! VANESSA: Why-does-his-life-have less-value-than-yours? KEN: Why-does-his-life-have-any-less-value than-mine?-Is-that-your-statement? VANESSA: I'm-just-saying-all-life-has-value.-You don't-know-what-he's-capable-of-feeling. (Vanessa-picks-up-Ken's-brochure-and-puts-it-under-the-glass-so-she-can carry-Barry-back-to-the-window.-Barry-looks-at-Vanessa-in-amazement) KEN: My-brochure! VANESSA: There-you-go #little-guy. (Vanessa-opens-the-window-and-lets-Barry-out-but-Barry-stays-back-and-is still-shocked-that-a-human-saved-his-life) KEN: I'm-not-scared-of-him. It's-an-allergic-thing. VANESSA: Put-that-on-your-resume-brochure. KEN: My-whole-face-could-puff-up. ANDY: Make-it-one-of-your-special-skills. KEN: Knocking-someone-out is-also-a-special-skill. (Ken-walks-to-the-door) Right.-Bye #Vanessa.-Thanks. -: --Vanessa #next-week?-Yogurt-night? VANESSA: --Sure #Ken.-You-know #whatever. -: (Vanessa-tries-to-close-door) KEN== --You-could-put-carob-chips-on-there. VANESSA: --Bye. (Closes-door-but-Ken-opens-it-again) KEN: --Supposed-to-be-less-calories. VANESSA: --Bye. (Closes-door) (Fast-forward-to-the-next-day #Barry-is-still-inside-the-house.-He-flies into-the-kitchen-where-Vanessa-is-doing-dishes) BARRY== (Talking-to-himself) I-gotta-say-something. -: She-saved-my-life. I-gotta-say-something. -: All-right #here-it-goes. (Turns-back) Nah. -: What-would-I-say? -: I-could-really-get-in-trouble. -: It's-a-bee-law. You're-not-supposed-to-talk-to-a-human. -: I-can't-believe-I'm-doing-this. -: I've-got-to. (Barry-disguises-himself-as-a-character-on-a-food-can-as-Vanessa-walks-by again) -: Oh #I-can't-do-it.-Come-on! -: No.-Yes.-No. -: Do-it.-I-can't. -: How-should-I-start-it? (Barry-strikes-a-pose-and-wiggles-his-eyebrows) 'You-like-jazz?' No #that's-no-good. (Vanessa-is-about-to-walk-past-Barry) Here-she-comes!-Speak #you-fool! -: ...Hi! (Vanessa-gasps-and-drops-the-dishes-in-fright-and-notices-Barry-on-the counter) -: I'm-sorry. VANESSA: --You're-talking. BARRY: --Yes #I-know. VANESSA: (Pointing-at-Barry) You're-talking! BARRY: I'm-so-sorry. VANESSA: No #it's-OK.-It's-fine. I-know-I'm-dreaming. -: But-I-don't-recall-going-to-bed. BARRY: Well #I'm-sure-this is-very-disconcerting. VANESSA: This-is-a-bit-of-a-surprise-to-me. I-mean #you're-a-bee! BARRY: I-am.-And-I'm-not-supposed to-be-doing-this #(Pointing-to-the-living-room-where-Ken-tried-to-kill-him-last-night) but-they-were-all-trying-to-kill-me. -: And-if-it-wasn't-for-you... -: I-had-to-thank-you. It's-just-how-I-was-raised. (Vanessa-stabs-her-hand-with-a-fork-to-test-whether-she's-dreaming-or-not) -: That-was-a-little-weird. VANESSA: --I'm-talking-with-a-bee. BARRY: --Yeah. VANESSA: I'm-talking-to-a-bee. And-the-bee-is-talking-to-me! BARRY: I-just-want-to-say-I'm-grateful. I'll-leave-now. (Barry-turns-to-leave) VANESSA: --Wait!-How-did-you-learn-to-do-that? BARRY: (Flying-back) --What? VANESSA: The-talking...thing. BARRY: Same-way-you-did #I-guess. 'Mama #Dada #honey.'-You-pick-it-up. VANESSA: --That's-very-funny. BARRY: --Yeah. -: Bees-are-funny.-If-we-didn't-laugh #we'd-cry-with-what-we-have-to-deal-with. -: Anyway... VANESSA: Can-I... -: ...get-you-something? BARRY: --Like-what? VANESSA: I-don't-know.-I-mean... I-don't-know.-Coffee? BARRY: I-don't-want-to-put-you-out. VANESSA: It's-no-trouble.-It-takes-two-minutes. -: --It's-just-coffee. BARRY: --I-hate-to-impose. (Vanessa-starts-making-coffee) VANESSA: --Don't-be-ridiculous! BARRY: --Actually #I-would-love-a-cup. VANESSA: Hey #you-want-rum-cake? BARRY: --I-shouldn't. VANESSA: --Have-some. BARRY: --No #I-can't. VANESSA: --Come-on! BARRY: I'm-trying-to-lose-a-couple-micrograms. VANESSA: --Where? BARRY: --These-stripes-don't-help. VANESSA: You-look-great! BARRY: I-don't-know-if-you-know anything-about-fashion. -: Are-you-all-right? VANESSA: (Pouring-coffee-on-the-floor-and-missing-the-cup-completely) No. (Flash-forward-in-time.-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-sitting-together-at-a-table on-top-of-the-apartment-building-drinking-coffee) -: BARRY== He's-making-the-tie-in-the-cab as-they're-flying-up-Madison. -: He-finally-gets-there. -: He-runs-up-the-steps-into-the-church. The-wedding-is-on. -: And-he-says #'Watermelon? I-thought-you-said-Guatemalan. -: Why-would-I-marry-a-watermelon?' (Barry-laughs-but-Vanessa-looks-confused) VANESSA: Is-that-a-bee-joke? BARRY: That's-the-kind-of-stuff-we-do. VANESSA: Yeah #different. -: So #what-are-you-gonna-do #Barry? (Barry-stands-on-top-of-a-sugar-cube-floating-in-his-coffee-and-paddles-it around-with-a-straw-like-it's-a-gondola) BARRY: About-work?-I-don't-know. -: I-want-to-do-my-part-for-the-hive #but-I-can't-do-it-the-way-they-want. VANESSA: I-know-how-you-feel. BARRY: --You-do? VANESSA: --Sure. -: My-parents-wanted-me-to-be-a-lawyer-or a-doctor #but-I-wanted-to-be-a-florist. BARRY: --Really? VANESSA: --My-only-interest-is-flowers. BARRY: Our-new-queen-was-just-elected with-that-same-campaign-slogan. -: Anyway #if-you-look... (Barry-points-to-a-tree-in-the-middle-of-Central-Park) -: There's-my-hive-right-there.-See-it? VANESSA: You're-in-Sheep-Meadow! BARRY: Yes!-I'm-right-off-the-Turtle-Pond! VANESSA: No-way!-I-know-that-area. I-lost-a-toe-ring-there-once. BARRY: --Why-do-girls-put-rings-on-their-toes? VANESSA: --Why-not? BARRY: --It's-like-putting-a-hat-on-your-knee. VANESSA: --Maybe-I'll-try-that. (A-custodian-installing-a-lightbulb-looks-over-at-them-but-to-his perspective-it-looks-like-Vanessa-is-talking-to-a-cup-of-coffee-on-the table) CUSTODIAN: --You-all-right #ma'am? VANESSA: --Oh #yeah.-Fine. -: Just-having-two-cups-of-coffee! BARRY: Anyway #this-has-been-great. Thanks-for-the-coffee. VANESSA== Yeah #it's-no-trouble. BARRY: Sorry-I-couldn't-finish-it.-If-I-did #I'd-be-up-the-rest-of-my-life. (Barry-points-towards-the-rum-cake) -: Can-I-take-a-piece-of-this-with-me? VANESSA: Sure!-Here #have-a-crumb. (Vanessa-hands-Barry-a-crumb-but-it-is-still-pretty-big-for-Barry) BARRY: --Thanks! VANESSA: --Yeah. BARRY: All-right.-Well #then... I-guess-I'll-see-you-around. -: Or-not. VANESSA: OK #Barry... BARRY: And-thank-you so-much-again...-for-before. VANESSA: Oh #that?-That-was-nothing. BARRY: Well #not-nothing #but...-Anyway... (Vanessa-and-Barry-hold-hands #but-Vanessa-has-to-hold-out-a-finger-because her-hands-is-to-big-and-Barry-holds-that) (The-custodian-looks-over-again-and-it-appears-Vanessa-is-laughing-at-her coffee-again.-The-lightbulb-that-he-was-screwing-in-sparks-and-he-falls-off the-ladder) (Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-two-Bee-Scientists-testing-out-a-parachute in-a-Honex-wind-tunnel) BEE-SCIENTIST-#1: This-can't-possibly-work. BEE-SCIENTIST-#2: He's-all-set-to-go. We-may-as-well-try-it. -: OK #Dave #pull-the-chute. (Dave-pulls-the-chute-and-the-wind-slams-him-against-the-wall-and-he-falls on-his-face.The-camera-pans-over-and-we-see-Barry-and-Adam-walking together) ADAM: --Sounds-amazing. BARRY: --It-was-amazing! -: It-was-the-scariest #happiest-moment-of-my-life. ADAM: Humans!-I-can't-believe you-were-with-humans! -: Giant #scary-humans! What-were-they-like? BARRY: Huge-and-crazy.-They-talk-crazy. -: They-eat-crazy-giant-things. They-drive-crazy. ADAM: --Do-they-try-and-kill-you #like-on-TV? BARRY: --Some-of-them.-But-some-of-them-don't. ADAM: --How'd-you-get-back? BARRY: --Poodle. ADAM: You-did-it #and-I'm-glad.-You-saw whatever-you-wanted-to-see. -: You-had-your-'experience.'-Now-you can-pick-out-your-job-and-be-normal. BARRY: --Well... ADAM: --Well? BARRY: Well #I-met-someone. ADAM: You-did?-Was-she-Bee-ish? -: --A-wasp?!-Your-parents-will-kill-you! BARRY: --No #no #no #not-a-wasp. ADAM: --Spider? BARRY: --I'm-not-attracted-to-spiders. -: I-know #for-everyone-else #it's-the-hottest-thing #with-the-eight-legs-and-all. -: I-can't-get-by-that-face. ADAM: So-who-is-she? BARRY: She's...-human. ADAM: No #no.-That's-a-bee-law. You-wouldn't-break-a-bee-law. BARRY: --Her-name's-Vanessa. (Adam-puts-his-head-in-his-hands) ADAM: --Oh #boy. BARRY== She's-so-nice.-And-she's-a-florist! ADAM: Oh #no!-You're-dating-a-human-florist! BARRY: We're-not-dating. ADAM: You're-flying-outside-the-hive #talking to-humans-that-attack-our-homes -: with-power-washers-and-M-80s! That's-one-eighth-a-stick-of-dynamite! BARRY: She-saved-my-life! And-she-understands-me. ADAM: This-is-over! BARRY: Eat-this. (Barry-gives-Adam-a-piece-of-the-crumb-that-he-got-from-Vanessa.-Adam-eats it) ADAM: (Adam's-tone-changes) This-is-not-over!-What-was-that? BARRY: --They-call-it-a-crumb. ADAM: --It-was-so-stingin'-stripey! BARRY: And-that's-not-what-they-eat. That's-what-falls-off-what-they-eat! -: --You-know-what-a-Cinnabon-is? ADAM: --No. (Adam-opens-a-door-behind-him-and-he-pulls-Barry-in) BARRY: It's-bread-and-cinnamon-and-frosting. ADAM: Be-quiet! BARRY: They-heat-it-up... ADAM: Sit-down! (Adam-forces-Barry-to-sit-down) BARRY: (Still-rambling-about-Cinnabons) ...really-hot! (Adam-grabs-Barry-by-the-shoulders) ADAM: --Listen-to-me! -: We-are-not-them!-We're-us. There's-us-and-there's-them! BARRY== Yes #but-who-can-deny the-heart-that-is-yearning? ADAM: There's-no-yearning. Stop-yearning.-Listen-to-me! -: You-have-got-to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend.-Thinking-bee! BARRY: --Thinking-bee. WORKER-BEE: --Thinking-bee. WORKER-BEES-AND-ADAM: Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! (Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-is-laying-on-a-raft-in-a-pool-full-of-honey. He-is-wearing-sunglasses) JANET: There-he-is.-He's-in-the-pool. MARTIN: You-know-what-your-problem-is #Barry? (Barry-pulls-down-his-sunglasses-and-he-looks-annoyed) BARRY: (Sarcastic) I-gotta-start-thinking-bee? JANET: How-much-longer-will-this-go-on? MARTIN: It's-been-three-days! Why-aren't-you-working? (Puts-sunglasses-back-on) BARRY: I've-got-a-lot-of-big-life-decisions to-think-about. MARTIN: What-life?-You-have-no-life! You-have-no-job.-You're-barely-a-bee! JANET: Would-it-kill-you to-make-a-little-honey? (Barry-rolls-off-the-raft-and-sinks-into-the-honey-pool) -: Barry #come-out. Your-father's-talking-to-you. -: Martin #would-you-talk-to-him? MARTIN: Barry #I'm-talking-to-you! (Barry-keeps-sinking-into-the-honey-until-he-is-suddenly-in-Central-Park having-a-picnic-with-Vanessa) (Barry-has-a-cup-of-honey-and-he-clinks-his-glass-with-Vanessas.-Suddenly-a mosquito-lands-on-Vanessa-and-she-slaps-it #killing-it.-They-both-gasp-but then-burst-out-laughing) VANESSA: You-coming? (The-camera-pans-over-and-Vanessa-is-climbing-into-a-small-yellow-airplane) BARRY: Got-everything? VANESSA: All-set! BARRY: Go-ahead.-I'll-catch-up. (Vanessa-lifts-off-and-flies-ahead) VANESSA: Don't-be-too-long. (Barry-catches-up-with-Vanessa-and-he-sticks-out-his-arms-like-ana-irplane. He-rolls-from-side-to-side #and-Vanessa-copies-him-with-the-airplane) VANESSA: Watch-this! (Barry-stays-back-and-watches-as-Vanessa-draws-a-heart-in-the-air-using pink-smoke-from-the-plane #but-on-the-last-loop-the-loop-she-suddenly crashes-into-a-mountain-and-the-plane-explodes.-The-destroyed-plane-falls into-some-rocks-and-explodes-a-second-time) BARRY: Vanessa! (As-Barry-is-yelling-his-mouth-fills-with-honey-and-he-wakes-up #discovering-that-he-was-just-day-dreaming.-He-slowly-sinks-back-into-the honey-pool) MARTIN: --We're-still-here. JANET: --I-told-you-not-to-yell-at-him. -: He-doesn't-respond-to-yelling! MARTIN: --Then-why-yell-at-me? JANET: --Because-you-don't-listen! MARTIN: I'm-not-listening-to-this. BARRY: Sorry #I've-gotta-go. MARTIN: --Where-are-you-going? BARRY: --I'm-meeting-a-friend. JANET: A-girl?-Is-this-why-you-can't-decide? BARRY: Bye. (Barry-flies-out-the-door-and-Martin-shakes-his-head) -: JANET== I-just-hope-she's-Bee-ish. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-sitting-on-Vanessa's-shoulder-and-she-is closing-up-her-shop) BARRY: They-have-a-huge-parade of-flowers-every-year-in-Pasadena? VANESSA: To-be-in-the-Tournament-of-Roses #that's-every-florist's-dream! -: Up-on-a-float #surrounded by-flowers #crowds-cheering. BARRY: A-tournament.-Do-the-roses compete-in-athletic-events? VANESSA: No.-All-right #I've-got-one. How-come-you-don't-fly-everywhere? BARRY: It's-exhausting.-Why-don't-you run-everywhere?-It's-faster. VANESSA: Yeah #OK #I-see #I-see. All-right #your-turn. BARRY: TiVo.-You-can-just-freeze-live-TV? That's-insane! VANESSA: You-don't-have-that? BARRY: We-have-Hivo #but-it's-a-disease. It's-a-horrible #horrible-disease. VANESSA: Oh #my. (A-human-walks-by-and-Barry-narrowly-avoids-him) PASSERBY: Dumb-bees! VANESSA: You-must-want-to-sting-all-those-jerks. BARRY: We-try-not-to-sting. It's-usually-fatal-for-us. VANESSA: So-you-have-to-watch-your-temper (They-walk-into-a-store) BARRY: Very-carefully. You-kick-a-wall #take-a-walk #: write-an-angry-letter-and-throw-it-out. Work-through-it-like-any-emotion: -: Anger #jealousy #lust. (Suddenly-an-employee(Hector)-hits-Barry-off-of-Vanessa's-shoulder.-Hector thinks-he's-saving-Vanessa) VANESSA: (To-Barry) Oh #my-goodness!-Are-you-OK? (Barry-is-getting-up-off-the-floor) BARRY: Yeah. VANESSA: (To-Hector) --What-is-wrong-with-you?! HECTOR: (Confused) --It's-a-bug. VANESSA: He's-not-bothering-anybody. Get-out-of-here #you-creep! (Vanessa-hits-Hector-across-the-face-with-the-magazine-he-had-and-then-hits him-in-the-head.-Hector-backs-away-covering-his-head) Barry: What-was-that?-A-Pic-'N'-Save-circular? (Vanessa-sets-Barry-back-on-her-shoulder) VANESSA: Yeah #it-was.-How-did-you-know? BARRY: It-felt-like-about-10-pages. Seventy-five-is-pretty-much-our-limit. VANESSA: You've-really-got-that down-to-a-science. BARRY: --Oh #we-have-to.-I-lost-a-cousin-to-Italian-Vogue. VANESSA: --I'll-bet. (Barry-looks-to-his-right-and-notices-there-is-honey-for-sale-in-the-aisle) BARRY: What-in-the-name of-Mighty-Hercules-is-this? (Barry-looks-at-all-the-brands-of-honey #shocked) How-did-this-get-here? Cute-Bee #Golden-Blossom #: Ray-Liotta-Private-Select? (Barry-puts-his-hands-up-and-slowly-turns-around #a-look-of-disgust-on-his face) VANESSA: --Is-he-that-actor? BARRY: --I-never-heard-of-him. -: --Why-is-this-here? VANESSA: --For-people.-We-eat-it. BARRY: You-don't-have enough-food-of-your-own?! (Hector-looks-back-and-notices-that-Vanessa-is-talking-to-Barry) VANESSA: --Well #yes. BARRY: --How-do-you-get-it? VANESSA: --Bees-make-it. BARRY: --I-know-who-makes-it! -: And-it's-hard-to-make-it! -: There's-heating #cooling #stirring. You-need-a-whole-Krelman-thing! VANESSA: --It's-organic. BARRY: --It's-our-ganic! VANESSA: It's-just-honey #Barry. BARRY: Just-what?! -: Bees-don't-know-about-this! This-is-stealing!-A-lot-of-stealing! -: You've-taken-our-homes #schools #hospitals!-This-is-all-we-have! -: And-it's-on-sale?! I'm-getting-to-the-bottom-of-this. -: I'm-getting-to-the-bottom of-all-of-this! (Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-paints-his-face-with-black-strikes-like-a soldier-and-sneaks-into-the-storage-section-of-the-store) (Two-men #including-Hector #are-loading-boxes-into-some-trucks) -: SUPERMARKET-EMPLOYEE== Hey #Hector. -: --You-almost-done? HECTOR: --Almost. (Barry-takes-a-step-to-peak-around-the-corner) (Whispering) He-is-here.-I-sense-it. -: Well #I-guess-I'll-go-home-now (Hector-pretends-to-walk-away-by-walking-in-place-and-speaking-loudly) -: and-just-leave-this-nice-honey-out #with-no-one-around. BARRY: You're-busted #box-boy! HECTOR: I-knew-I-heard-something! So-you-can-talk! BARRY: I-can-talk. And-now-you'll-start-talking! -: Where-you-getting-the-sweet-stuff? Who's-your-supplier? HECTOR: I-don't-understand. I-thought-we-were-friends. -: The-last-thing-we-want to-do-is-upset-bees! (Hector-takes-a-thumbtack-out-of-the-board-behind-him-and-sword-fights Barry.-Barry-is-using-his-stinger-like-a-sword) -: You're-too-late!-It's-ours-now! BARRY: You #sir #have-crossed the-wrong-sword! HECTOR: You #sir #will-be-lunch for-my-iguana #Ignacio! (Barry-hits-the-thumbtack-out-of-Hectors-hand-and-Hector-surrenders) Barry: Where-is-the-honey-coming-from? -: Tell-me-where! HECTOR: (Pointing-to-leaving-truck) Honey-Farms!-It-comes-from-Honey-Farms! (Barry-chases-after-the-truck-but-it-is-getting-away.-He-flies-onto-a bicyclists'-backpack-and-he-catches-up-to-the-truck) CAR-DRIVER: (To-bicyclist) Crazy-person! (Barry-flies-off-and-lands-on-the-windshield-of-the-Honey-farms-truck. Barry-looks-around-and-sees-dead-bugs-splattered-everywhere) BARRY: What-horrible-thing-has-happened-here? -: These-faces #they-never-knew what-hit-them.-And-now -: they're-on-the-road-to-nowhere! (Barry-hears-a-sudden-whisper) (Barry-looks-up-and-sees-Mooseblood #a-mosquito-playing-dead) MOOSEBLOOD: Just-keep-still. BARRY: What?-You're-not-dead? MOOSEBLOOD: Do-I-look-dead?-They-will-wipe-anything that-moves.-Where-you-headed? BARRY: To-Honey-Farms. I-am-onto-something-huge-here. MOOSEBLOOD: I'm-going-to-Alaska.-Moose-blood #crazy-stuff.-Blows-your-head-off! ANOTHER-BUG-PLAYING-DEAD: I'm-going-to-Tacoma. (Barry-looks-at-another-bug) BARRY: --And-you? MOOSEBLOOD: --He-really-is-dead. BARRY: All-right. (Another-bug-hits-the-windshield-and-the-drivers-notice.-They-activate-the windshield-wipers) MOOSEBLOOD== Uh-oh! (The-windshield-wipers-are-slowly-sliding-over-the-dead-bugs-and-wiping them-off) BARRY: --What-is-that?! MOOSEBLOOD: --Oh #no! -: --A-wiper!-Triple-blade! BARRY: --Triple-blade? MOOSEBLOOD: Jump-on!-It's-your-only-chance #bee! (Mooseblood-and-Barry-grab-onto-the-wiper-and-they-hold-on-as-it-wipes-the windshield) Why-does-everything-have to-be-so-doggone-clean?! -: How-much-do-you-people-need-to-see?! (Bangs-on-windshield) -: Open-your-eyes! Stick-your-head-out-the-window! RADIO-IN-TRUCK: From-NPR-News-in-Washington #I'm-Carl-Kasell. MOOSEBLOOD: But-don't-kill-no-more-bugs! (Mooseblood-and-Barry-are-washed-off-by-the-wipr-fluid) MOOSEBLOOD: --Bee! BARRY: --Moose-blood-guy!! (Barry-starts-screaming-as-he-hangs-onto-the-antenna) (Suddenly-it-is-revealed-that-a-water-bug-is-also-hanging-on-the-antenna. There-is-a-pause-and-then-Barry-and-the-water-bug-both-start-screaming) TRUCK-DRIVER: --You-hear-something? GUY-IN-TRUCK: --Like-what? TRUCK-DRIVER: Like-tiny-screaming. GUY-IN-TRUCK: Turn-off-the-radio. (The-antenna-starts-to-lower-until-it-gets-to-low-and-sinks-into-the-truck. The-water-bug-flies-off-and-Barry-is-forced-to-let-go-and-he-is-blown-away. He-luckily-lands-inside-a-horn-on-top-of-the-truck-where-he-finds Mooseblood #who-was-blown-into-the-same-place) MOOSEBLOOD: Whassup #bee-boy? BARRY: Hey #Blood. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-that-Barry-is-deep-in-conversation-with Mooseblood.-They-have-been-sitting-in-this-truck-for-a-while) BARRY: ...Just-a-row-of-honey-jars #as-far-as-the-eye-could-see. MOOSEBLOOD: Wow! BARRY: I-assume-wherever-this-truck-goes is-where-they're-getting-it. -: I-mean #that-honey's-ours. MOOSEBLOOD: --Bees-hang-tight. BARRY: --We're-all-jammed-in. -: It's-a-close-community. MOOSEBLOOD: Not-us #man.-We-on-our-own. Every-mosquito-on-his-own. BARRY: --What-if-you-get-in-trouble? MOOSEBLOOD: --You-a-mosquito #you-in-trouble. -: Nobody-likes-us.-They-just-smack. See-a-mosquito #smack #smack! BARRY: At-least-you're-out-in-the-world. You-must-meet-girls. MOOSEBLOOD: Mosquito-girls-try-to-trade-up #get-with-a-moth #dragonfly. -: Mosquito-girl-don't-want-no-mosquito. (An-ambulance-passes-by-and-it-has-a-blood-donation-sign-on-it) You-got-to-be-kidding-me! -: Mooseblood's-about-to-leave the-building!-So-long #bee! (Mooseblood-leaves-and-flies-onto-the-window-of-the-ambulance-where-there are-other-mosquito's-hanging-out) -: --Hey #guys! OTHER-MOSQUITO: --Mooseblood! MOOSEBLOOD: I-knew-I'd-catch-y'all-down-here. Did-you-bring-your-crazy-straw? (The-truck-goes-out-of-view-and-Barry-notices-that-the-truck-he's-on-is pulling-into-a-camp-of-some-sort) TRUCK-DRIVER: We-throw-it-in-jars #slap-a-label-on-it #and-it's-pretty-much-pure-profit. (Barry-flies-out) BARRY: What-is-this-place? BEEKEEPER-1#: A-bee's-got-a-brain the-size-of-a-pinhead. BEEKEEPER-#2: They-are-pinheads! -: Pinhead. -: --Check-out-the-new-smoker. BEEKEEPER-#1: --Oh #sweet.-That's-the-one-you-want. -: The-Thomas-3000! BARRY: Smoker? BEEKEEPER-#1: Ninety-puffs-a-minute #semi-automatic. Twice-the-nicotine #all-the-tar. -: A-couple-breaths-of-this knocks-them-right-out. BEEKEEPER-#2: They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money. BARRY: 'They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money'? (The-Beekeeper-sprays-hundreds-of-cheap-miniature-apartments-with-the smoker.-The-bees-are-fainting-or-passing-out) Oh #my! -: What's-going-on?-Are-you-OK? (Barry-flies-into-one-of-the-apartment-and-helps-a-Bee-couple-get-off-the ground.-They-are-coughing-and-its-hard-for-them-to-stand) BEE-IN-APARTMENT: Yeah.-It-doesn't-last-too-long. BARRY: Do-you-know-you're in-a-fake-hive-with-fake-walls? BEE-IN-APPARTMENT: Our-queen-was-moved-here. We-had-no-choice. (The-apartment-room-is-completely-empty-except-for-a-photo-on-the-wall-of the-'queen'-who-is-obviously-a-man-in-women's-clothes) BARRY: This-is-your-queen? That's-a-man-in-women's-clothes! -: That's-a-drag-queen! -: What-is-this? (Barry-flies-out-and-he-discovers-that-there-are-hundreds-of-these structures #each-housing-thousands-of-Bees) Oh #no! -: There's-hundreds-of-them! (Barry-takes-out-his-camera-and-takes-pictures-of-these-Bee-work-camps.-The beekeepers-look-very-evil-in-these-depictions) Bee-honey. -: Our-honey-is-being-brazenly-stolen on-a-massive-scale! -: This-is-worse-than-anything-bears have-done!-I-intend-to-do-something. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-showing-these-pictures-to-his-parents) JANET: Oh #Barry #stop. MARTIN: Who-told-you-humans-are-taking our-honey?-That's-a-rumor. BARRY: Do-these-look-like-rumors? (Holds-up-the-pictures) UNCLE-CARL: That's-a-conspiracy-theory. These-are-obviously-doctored-photos. JANET: How-did-you-get-mixed-up-in-this? ADAM: He's-been-talking-to-humans. JANET: --What? MARTIN: --Talking-to-humans?! ADAM: He-has-a-human-girlfriend. And-they-make-out! JANET: Make-out?-Barry! BARRY: We-do-not. ADAM: --You-wish-you-could. MARTIN: --Whose-side-are-you-on? BARRY: The-bees! UNCLE-CARL: (He-has-been-sitting-in-the-back-of-the-room-this-entire-time) I-dated-a-cricket-once-in-San-Antonio. Those-crazy-legs-kept-me-up-all-night. JANET: Barry #this-is-what-you-want to-do-with-your-life? BARRY: I-want-to-do-it-for-all-our-lives. Nobody-works-harder-than-bees! -: Dad #I-remember-you coming-home-so-overworked -: your-hands-were-still-stirring. You-couldn't-stop. JANET: I-remember-that. BARRY: What-right-do-they-have-to-our-honey? -: We-live-on-two-cups-a-year.-They-put-it in-lip-balm-for-no-reason-whatsoever! ADAM: Even-if-it's-true #what-can-one-bee-do? BARRY: Sting-them-where-it-really-hurts. MARTIN: In-the-face!-The-eye! -: --That-would-hurt. BARRY: --No. MARTIN: Up-the-nose?-That's-a-killer. BARRY: There's-only-one-place-you-can-sting the-humans #one-place-where-it-matters. (Flash-forward-a-bit-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-Bee-News) BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR: Hive-at-Five #the-hive's-only full-hour-action-news-source. BEE-PROTESTOR: No-more-bee-beards! BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR: With-Bob-Bumble-at-the-anchor-desk. -: Weather-with-Storm-Stinger. -: Sports-with-Buzz-Larvi. -: And-Jeanette-Chung. BOB-BUMBLE: --Good-evening.-I'm-Bob-Bumble. JEANETTE-CHUNG: --And-I'm-Jeanette-Chung. BOB-BUMBLE: A-tri-county-bee #Barry-Benson #: intends-to-sue-the-human-race for-stealing-our-honey #: packaging-it-and-profiting from-it-illegally! JEANETTE-CHUNG: Tomorrow-night-on-Bee-Larry-King #: we'll-have-three-former-queens-here-in our-studio #discussing-their-new-book #: Classy-Ladies #out-this-week-on-Hexagon. (The-scene-changes-to-an-interview-on-the-news-with-Bee-version-of-Larry King-and-Barry) BEE-LARRY-KING: Tonight-we're-talking-to-Barry-Benson. -: Did-you-ever-think #'I'm-a-kid from-the-hive.-I-can't-do-this'? BARRY: Bees-have-never-been-afraid to-change-the-world. -: What-about-Bee-Columbus? Bee-Gandhi?-Bejesus? BEE-LARRY-KING: Where-I'm-from #we'd-never-sue-humans. -: We-were-thinking of-stickball-or-candy-stores. BARRY: How-old-are-you? BEE-LARRY-KING: The-bee-community is-supporting-you-in-this-case #: which-will-be-the-trial of-the-bee-century. BARRY: You-know #they-have-a-Larry-King in-the-human-world-too. BEE-LARRY-KING: It's-a-common-name.-Next-week... BARRY: He-looks-like-you-and-has-a-show and-suspenders-and-colored-dots... BEE-LARRY-KING: Next-week... BARRY: Glasses #quotes-on-the-bottom-from-the guest-even-though-you-just-heard-'em. BEE-LARRY-KING: Bear-Week-next-week! They're-scary #hairy-and-here #live. (Bee-Larry-King-gets-annoyed-and-flies-away-offscreen) BARRY: Always-leans-forward #pointy-shoulders #squinty-eyes #very-Jewish. (Flash-forward-in-time.-We-see-Vanessa-enter-and-Ken-enters-behind-her. They-are-arguing) KEN: In-tennis #you-attack at-the-point-of-weakness! VANESSA: It-was-my-grandmother #Ken.-She's-81. KEN== Honey #her-backhand's-a-joke! I'm-not-gonna-take-advantage-of-that? BARRY: (To-Ken) Quiet #please. Actual-work-going-on-here. KEN: (Pointing-at-Barry) --Is-that-that-same-bee? VANESSA: --Yes #it-is! -: I'm-helping-him-sue-the-human-race. BARRY: --Hello. KEN: --Hello #bee. VANESSA: This-is-Ken. BARRY: (Recalling-the-'Winter-Boots'-incident-earlier) Yeah #I-remember-you.-Timberland #size ten-and-a-half.-Vibram-sole #I-believe. KEN: (To-Vanessa) Why-does-he-talk-again? VANESSA: Listen #you-better-go 'cause-we're-really-busy-working. KEN: But-it's-our-yogurt-night! VANESSA: (Holding-door-open-for-Ken) Bye-bye. KEN: (Yelling) Why-is-yogurt-night-so-difficult?! (Ken-leaves-and-Vanessa-walks-over-to-Barry.-His-workplace-is-a-mess) VANESSA: You-poor-thing. You-two-have-been-at-this-for-hours! BARRY: Yes #and-Adam-here has-been-a-huge-help. ADAM: --Frosting... --How-many-sugars? -==BARRY== Just-one.-I-try-not to-use-the-competition. -: So-why-are-you-helping-me? VANESSA: Bees-have-good-qualities. -: And-it-takes-my-mind-off-the-shop. -: Instead-of-flowers #people are-giving-balloon-bouquets-now. BARRY: Those-are-great #if-you're-three. VANESSA: And-artificial-flowers. BARRY: --Oh #those-just-get-me-psychotic! VANESSA: --Yeah #me-too. -: BARRY: Bent-stingers #pointless-pollination. ADAM: Bees-must-hate-those-fake-things! -: Nothing-worse than-a-daffodil-that's-had-work-done. -: Maybe-this-could-make-up for-it-a-little-bit. VANESSA: --This-lawsuit's-a-pretty-big-deal. BARRY: --I-guess. ADAM: You-sure-you-want-to-go-through-with-it? BARRY: Am-I-sure?-When-I'm-done-with the-humans #they-won't-be-able -: to-say #'Honey #I'm-home #' without-paying-a-royalty! (Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-human-news.-The-camera-shows a-crowd-outside-a-courthouse) NEWS-REPORTER: It's-an-incredible-scene here-in-downtown-Manhattan #: where-the-world-anxiously-waits #because-for-the-first-time-in-history #: we-will-hear-for-ourselves if-a-honeybee-can-actually-speak. (We-are-no-longer-watching-through-a-news-camera) ADAM: What-have-we-gotten-into-here #Barry? BARRY: It's-pretty-big #isn't-it? ADAM== (Looking-at-the-hundreds-of-people-around-the-courthouse) I-can't-believe-how-many-humans don't-work-during-the-day. BARRY: You-think-billion-dollar-multinational food-companies-have-good-lawyers? SECURITY-GUARD: Everybody-needs-to-stay behind-the-barricade. (A-limousine-drives-up-and-a-fat-man #Layton-Montgomery #a-honey-industry owner-gets-out-and-walks-past-Barry) ADAM: --What's-the-matter? BARRY: --I-don't-know #I-just-got-a-chill. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-everyone-is-in-the-court) MONTGOMERY: Well #if-it-isn't-the-bee-team. (To-Honey-Industry-lawyers) You-boys-work-on-this? MAN: All-rise!-The-Honorable Judge-Bumbleton-presiding. JUDGE-BUMBLETON: All-right.-Case-number-4475 #: Superior-Court-of-New-York #Barry-Bee-Benson-v.-the-Honey-Industry -: is-now-in-session. -: Mr.-Montgomery #you're-representing the-five-food-companies-collectively? MONTGOMERY: A-privilege. JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Benson...-you're-representing all-the-bees-of-the-world? (Everyone-looks-closely #they-are-waiting-to-see-if-a-Bee-can-really-talk) (Barry-makes-several-buzzing-sounds-to-sound-like-a-Bee) BARRY: I'm-kidding.-Yes #Your-Honor #we're-ready-to-proceed. JUDGE-BUMBLBETON: Mr.-Montgomery #your-opening-statement #please. MONTGOMERY: Ladies-and-gentlemen-of-the-jury #: my-grandmother-was-a-simple-woman. -: Born-on-a-farm #she-believed it-was-man's-divine-right -: to-benefit-from-the-bounty of-nature-God-put-before-us. -: If-we-lived-in-the-topsy-turvy-world Mr.-Benson-imagines #: just-think-of-what-would-it-mean. -: I-would-have-to-negotiate with-the-silkworm -: for-the-elastic-in-my-britches! -: Talking-bee! (Montgomery-walks-over-and-looks-closely-at-Barry) -: How-do-we-know-this-isn't-some-sort-of -: holographic-motion-picture-capture Hollywood-wizardry? -: They-could-be-using-laser-beams! -: Robotics!-Ventriloquism! Cloning!-For-all-we-know #: he-could-be-on-steroids! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Benson? BARRY: Ladies-and-gentlemen #there's-no-trickery-here. -: I'm-just-an-ordinary-bee. Honey's-pretty-important-to-me. -: It's-important-to-all-bees. We-invented-it! -: We-make-it.-And-we-protect-it with-our-lives. -: Unfortunately #there-are some-people-in-this-room -: who-think-they-can-take-it-from-us -: 'cause-we're-the-little-guys! I'm-hoping-that #after-this-is-all-over #: you'll-see-how #by-taking-our-honey #you-not-only-take-everything-we-have -: but-everything-we-are! JANET== (To-Martin) I-wish-he'd-dress-like-that all-the-time.-So-nice! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Call-your-first-witness. BARRY: So #Mr.-Klauss-Vanderhayden of-Honey-Farms #big-company-you-have. KLAUSS-VANDERHAYDEN: I-suppose-so. BARRY: I-see-you-also-own Honeyburton-and-Honron! KLAUSS: Yes #they-provide-beekeepers for-our-farms. BARRY: Beekeeper.-I-find-that to-be-a-very-disturbing-term. -: I-don't-imagine-you-employ any-bee-free-ers #do-you? KLAUSS: (Quietly) --No. BARRY: --I-couldn't-hear-you. KLAUSS: --No. BARRY: --No. -: Because-you-don't-free-bees. You-keep-bees.-Not-only-that #: it-seems-you-thought-a-bear-would-be an-appropriate-image-for-a-jar-of-honey. KLAUSS: They're-very-lovable-creatures. -: Yogi-Bear #Fozzie-Bear #Build-A-Bear. BARRY: You-mean-like-this? (The-bear-from-Over-The-Hedge-barges-in-through-the-back-door-and-it-is roaring-and-standing-on-its-hind-legs.-It-is-thrashing-its-claws-and-people are-screaming.-It-is-being-held-back-by-a-guard-who-has-the-bear-on-a chain) -: (Pointing-to-the-roaring-bear) Bears-kill-bees! -: How'd-you-like-his-head-crashing through-your-living-room?! -: Biting-into-your-couch! Spitting-out-your-throw-pillows! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: OK #that's-enough.-Take-him-away. (The-bear-stops-roaring-and-thrashing-and-walks-out) BARRY: So #Mr.-Sting #thank-you-for-being-here. Your-name-intrigues-me. -: --Where-have-I-heard-it-before? MR.-STING: --I-was-with-a-band-called-The-Police. BARRY: But-you've-never-been a-police-officer #have-you? STING: No #I-haven't. BARRY: No #you-haven't.-And-so-here we-have-yet-another-example -: of-bee-culture-casually stolen-by-a-human -: for-nothing-more-than a-prance-about-stage-name. STING: Oh #please. BARRY: Have-you-ever-been-stung #Mr.-Sting? -: Because-I'm-feeling a-little-stung #Sting. -: Or-should-I-say...-Mr.-Gordon-M.-Sumner! MONTGOMERY: That's-not-his-real-name?!-You-idiots! BARRY: Mr.-Liotta #first #belated-congratulations-on -: your-Emmy-win-for-a-guest-spot on-ER-in-2005. RAY-LIOTTA: Thank-you.-Thank-you. BARRY: I-see-from-your-resume that-you're-devilishly-handsome -: with-a-churning-inner-turmoil that's-ready-to-blow. RAY-LIOTTA: I-enjoy-what-I-do.-Is-that-a-crime? BARRY: Not-yet-it-isn't.-But-is-this what-it's-come-to-for-you? -: Exploiting-tiny #helpless-bees so-you-don't -: have-to-rehearse your-part-and-learn-your-lines #sir? RAY-LIOTTA: Watch-it #Benson! I-could-blow-right-now! BARRY: This-isn't-a-goodfella. This-is-a-badfella! (Ray-Liotta-looses-it-and-tries-to-grab-Barry) RAY-LIOTTA: Why-doesn't-someone-just-step-on this-creep #and-we-can-all-go-home?! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: --Order-in-this-court! RAY-LIOTTA: --You're-all-thinking-it! (Judge-Bumbleton-starts-banging-her-gavel) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Order!-Order #I-say! RAY-LIOTTA: --Say-it! MAN: --Mr.-Liotta #please-sit-down! (We-see-a-montage-of-magazines-which-feature-the-court-case) (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-back-home-with-Vanessa) BARRY: I-think-it-was-awfully-nice of-that-bear-to-pitch-in-like-that. VANESSA: I-think-the-jury's-on-our-side. BARRY: Are-we-doing-everything-right #you-know #legally? VANESSA: I'm-a-florist. BARRY: Right.-Well #here's-to-a-great-team. VANESSA: To-a-great-team! (Ken-walks-in-from-work.-He-sees-Barry-and-he-looks-upset-when-he-sees Barry-clinking-his-glass-with-Vanessa) KEN: Well #hello. VANESSA: --Oh #Ken! BARRY: --Hello! VANESSA: I-didn't-think-you-were-coming. -: No #I-was-just-late. I-tried-to-call #but... (Ken-holds-up-his-phone-and-flips-it-open.-The-phone-has-no-charge) ...the-battery... VANESSA: I-didn't-want-all-this-to-go-to-waste #so-I-called-Barry.-Luckily #he-was-free. KEN: Oh #that-was-lucky. (Ken-sits-down-at-the-table-across-from-Barry-and-Vanessa-leaves-the-room) VANESSA: There's-a-little-left. I-could-heat-it-up. KEN: (Not-taking-his-eyes-off-Barry) Yeah #heat-it-up #sure #whatever. BARRY: So-I-hear-you're-quite-a-tennis-player. -: I'm-not-much-for-the-game-myself. The-ball's-a-little-grabby. KEN: That's-where-I-usually-sit. Right... (Points-to-where-Barry-is-sitting) there. VANESSA: (Calling-from-other-room) Ken #Barry-was-looking-at-your-resume #: and-he-agreed-with-me-that-eating-with chopsticks-isn't-really-a-special-skill. KEN: (To-Barry) You-think-I-don't-see-what-you're-doing? BARRY: I-know-how-hard-it-is-to-find the-right-job.-We-have-that-in-common. KEN: Do-we? BARRY: Bees-have-100-percent-employment #but-we-do-jobs-like-taking-the-crud-out. KEN: (Menacingly) That's-just-what I-was-thinking-about-doing. (Ken-reaches-for-a-fork-on-the-table-but-knocks-if-on-the-floor.-He-goes-to pick-it-up) VANESSA: Ken #I-let-Barry-borrow-your-razor for-his-fuzz.-I-hope-that-was-all-right. (Ken-quickly-rises-back-up-after-hearing-this-but-hits-his-head-on-the table-and-yells) BARRY: I'm-going-to-drain-the-old-stinger. KEN: Yeah #you-do-that. (Barry-flies-past-Ken-to-get-to-the-bathroom-and-Ken-freaks-out #splashing some-of-the-wine-he-was-using-to-cool-his-head-in-his-eyes.-He-yells-in anger) (Barry-looks-at-the-magazines-featuring-his-victories-in-court) BARRY: Look-at-that. (Barry-flies-into-the-bathroom) (He-puts-his-hand-on-his-head-but-this-makes-hurts-him-and-makes-him-even madder.-He-yells-again) (Barry-is-washing-his-hands-in-the-sink-but-then-Ken-walks-in) KEN: You-know #you-know-I've-just-about-had-it (Closes-bathroom-door-behind-him) with-your-little-mind-games. (Ken-is-menacingly-rolling-up-a-magazine) BARRY: (Backing-away) --What's-that? KEN: --Italian-Vogue. BARRY: Mamma-mia #that's-a-lot-of-pages. KEN: It's-a-lot-of-ads. BARRY: Remember-what-Van-said #why-is your-life-more-valuable-than-mine? KEN: That's-funny #I-just-can't-seem-to-recall-that! (Ken-smashes-everything-off-the-sink-with-the-magazine-and-Barry-narrowly escapes) (Ken-follows-Barry-around-and-tries-to-hit-him-with-the-magazine-but-he keeps-missing) (Ken-gets-a-spray-bottle) -: I-think-something-stinks-in-here! BARRY: (Enjoying-the-spray) I-love-the-smell-of-flowers. (Ken-holds-a-lighter-in-front-of-the-spray-bottle) KEN: How-do-you-like-the-smell-of-flames?! BARRY: Not-as-much. (Ken-fires-his-make-shift-flamethrower-but-misses-Barry #burning-the bathroom.-He-torches-the-whole-room-but-looses-his-footing-and-falls-into the-bathtub.-After-getting-hit-in-the-head-by-falling-objects-3-times-he picks-up-the-shower-head #revealing-a-Water-bug-hiding-under-it) WATER-BUG: Water-bug!-Not-taking-sides! (Barry-gets-up-out-of-a-pile-of-bathroom-supplies-and-he-is-wearing-a chapstick-hat) BARRY: Ken #I'm-wearing-a-Chapstick-hat! This-is-pathetic! (Ken-switches-the-shower-head-to-lethal) KEN: I've-got-issues! (Ken-sprays-Barry-with-the-shower-head-and-he-crash-lands-into-the-toilet) (Ken-menacingly-looks-down-into-the-toilet-at-Barry) Well #well #well #a-royal-flush! BARRY: --You're-bluffing. KEN: --Am-I? (flushes-toilet) (Barry-grabs-a-chapstick-from-the-toilet-seat-and-uses-it-to-surf-in-the flushing-toilet) BARRY: Surf's-up #dude! (Barry-flies-out-of-the-toilet-on-the-chapstick-and-sprays-Ken's-face-with the-toilet-water) -: EW #Poo-water! BARRY: That-bowl-is-gnarly. KEN: (Aiming-a-toilet-cleaner-at-Barry) Except-for-those-dirty-yellow-rings! (Barry-cowers-and-covers-his-head-and-Vanessa-runs-in-and-takes-the-toilet cleaner-from-Ken-just-before-he-hits-Barry) VANESSA: Kenneth!-What-are-you-doing?! KEN== (Leaning-towards-Barry) You-know #I-don't-even-like-honey! I-don't-eat-it! VANESSA: We-need-to-talk! (Vanessa-pulls-Ken-out-of-the-bathroom) -: He's-just-a-little-bee! -: And-he-happens-to-be the-nicest-bee-I've-met-in-a-long-time! KEN: Long-time?-What-are-you-talking-about?! Are-there-other-bugs-in-your-life? VANESSA: No #but-there-are-other-things-bugging me-in-life.-And-you're-one-of-them! KEN: Fine!-Talking-bees #no-yogurt-night... -: My-nerves-are-fried-from-riding on-this-emotional-roller-coaster! VANESSA: Goodbye #Ken. (Ken-huffs-and-walks-out-and-slams-the-door.-But-suddenly-he-walks-back-in and-stares-at-Barry) -: And-for-your-information #I-prefer-sugar-free #artificial sweeteners-MADE-BY-MAN! (Ken-leaves-again-and-Vanessa-leans-in-towards-Barry) VANESSA: I'm-sorry-about-all-that. (Ken-walks-back-in-again) KEN: I-know-it's-got an-aftertaste!-I-LIKE-IT! (Ken-leaves-for-the-last-time) VANESSA: I-always-felt-there-was-some-kind of-barrier-between-Ken-and-me. -: I-couldn't-overcome-it. Oh #well. -: Are-you-OK-for-the-trial? BARRY: I-believe-Mr.-Montgomery is-about-out-of-ideas. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry #Adam #and-Vanessa-are-back-in-court) MONTGOMERY-- We-would-like-to-call Mr.-Barry-Benson-Bee-to-the-stand. ADAM: Good-idea!-You-can-really-see-why-he's considered-one-of-the-best-lawyers... (Barry-stares-at-Adam) ...Yeah. LAWYER: Layton #you've gotta-weave-some-magic with-this-jury #or-it's-gonna-be-all-over. MONTGOMERY: Don't-worry.-The-only-thing-I-have to-do-to-turn-this-jury-around -: is-to-remind-them of-what-they-don't-like-about-bees. (To-lawyer) --You-got-the-tweezers? LAWYER: --Are-you-allergic? MONTGOMERY: Only-to-losing #son.-Only-to-losing. -: Mr.-Benson-Bee #I'll-ask-you what-I-think-we'd-all-like-to-know. -: What-exactly-is-your-relationship (Points-to-Vanessa) -: to-that-woman? BARRY: We're-friends. MONTGOMERY: --Good-friends? BARRY: --Yes. MONTGOMERY: How-good?-Do-you-live-together? ADAM: Wait-a-minute... -: MONTGOMERY: Are-you-her-little... -: ...bedbug? (Adam's-stinger-starts-vibrating.-He-is-agitated) I've-seen-a-bee-documentary-or-two. From-what-I-understand #: doesn't-your-queen-give-birth to-all-the-bee-children? BARRY: --Yeah #but... MONTGOMERY: (Pointing-at-Janet-and-Martin) --So-those-aren't-your-real-parents! JANET: --Oh #Barry... BARRY: --Yes #they-are! ADAM: Hold-me-back! (Vanessa-tries-to-hold-Adam-back.-He-wants-to-sting-Montgomery) MONTGOMERY: You're-an-illegitimate-bee #aren't-you #Benson? ADAM: He's-denouncing-bees! MONTGOMERY: Don't-y'all-date-your-cousins? (Montgomery-leans-over-on-the-jury-stand-and-stares-at-Adam) VANESSA: --Objection! (Vanessa-raises-her-hand-to-object-but-Adam-gets-free.-He-flies-straight-at Montgomery) =ADAM: --I'm-going-to-pincushion-this-guy! BARRY: Adam #don't!-It's-what-he-wants! (Adam-stings-Montgomery-in-the-butt-and-he-starts-thrashing-around) MONTGOMERY: Oh #I'm-hit!! -: Oh #lordy #I-am-hit! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: (Banging-gavel) Order!-Order! MONTGOMERY: (Overreacting) The-venom!-The-venom is-coursing-through-my-veins! -: I-have-been-felled by-a-winged-beast-of-destruction! -: You-see?-You-can't-treat-them like-equals!-They're-striped-savages! -: Stinging's-the-only-thing they-know!-It's-their-way! BARRY: --Adam #stay-with-me. ADAM: --I-can't-feel-my-legs. MONTGOMERY: (Overreacting-and-throwing-his-body-around-the-room) What-angel-of-mercy will-come-forward-to-suck-the-poison -: from-my-heaving-buttocks? JUDGE-BUMLBETON: I-will-have-order-in-this-court.-Order! -: Order #please! (Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-see-a-human-news-reporter) NEWS-REPORTER: The-case-of-the-honeybees versus-the-human-race -: took-a-pointed-turn-against-the-bees -: yesterday-when-one-of-their-legal team-stung-Layton-T.-Montgomery. (Adam-is-laying-in-a-hospital-bed-and-Barry-flies-in-to-see-him) BARRY: --Hey #buddy. ADAM: --Hey. BARRY: --Is-there-much-pain? ADAM: --Yeah. -: I... -: I-blew-the-whole-case #didn't-I? BARRY: It-doesn't-matter.-What-matters-is you're-alive.-You-could-have-died. ADAM: I'd-be-better-off-dead.-Look-at-me. (A-small-plastic-sword-is-replaced-as-Adam's-stinger) They-got-it-from-the-cafeteria downstairs #in-a-tuna-sandwich. -: Look #there's a-little-celery-still-on-it. (Flicks-off-the-celery-and-sighs) BARRY: What-was-it-like-to-sting-someone? ADAM: I-can't-explain-it.-It-was-all... -: All-adrenaline-and-then... and-then-ecstasy! BARRY: ...All-right. ADAM: You-think-it-was-all-a-trap? BARRY: Of-course.-I'm-sorry. I-flew-us-right-into-this. -: What-were-we-thinking?-Look-at-us.-We're just-a-couple-of-bugs-in-this-world. ADAM: What-will-the-humans-do-to-us if-they-win? BARRY: I-don't-know. ADAM: I-hear-they-put-the-roaches-in-motels. That-doesn't-sound-so-bad. BARRY: Adam #they-check-in #but-they-don't-check-out! ADAM: Oh #my. (Coughs) Could-you-get-a-nurse to-close-that-window? BARRY: --Why? ADAM: --The-smoke. (We-can-see-that-two-humans-are-smoking-cigarettes-outside) -: Bees-don't-smoke. BARRY: Right.-Bees-don't-smoke. -: Bees-don't-smoke! But-some-bees-are-smoking. -: That's-it!-That's-our-case! ADAM: It-is?-It's-not-over? BARRY: Get-dressed.-I've-gotta-go-somewhere. -: Get-back-to-the-court-and-stall. Stall-any-way-you-can. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Adam-is-making-a-paper-boat-in-the-courtroom) ADAM: And-assuming-you've-done-step-29-correctly #you're-ready-for-the-tub! (We-see-that-the-jury-have-each-made-their-own-paper-boats-after-being taught-how-by-Adam.-They-all-look-confused) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Flayman. ADAM: Yes?-Yes #Your-Honor! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Where-is-the-rest-of-your-team? ADAM: (Continues-stalling) Well #Your-Honor #it's-interesting. -: Bees-are-trained-to-fly-haphazardly #: and-as-a-result #we-don't-make-very-good-time. -: I-actually-heard-a-funny-story-about... MONTGOMERY: Your-Honor #haven't-these-ridiculous-bugs -: taken-up-enough of-this-court's-valuable-time? -: How-much-longer-will-we-allow these-absurd-shenanigans-to-go-on? -: They-have-presented-no-compelling evidence-to-support-their-charges -: against-my-clients #who-run-legitimate-businesses. -: I-move-for-a-complete-dismissal of-this-entire-case! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Flayman #I'm-afraid-I'm-going -: to-have-to-consider Mr.-Montgomery's-motion. ADAM: But-you-can't!-We-have-a-terrific-case. MONTGOMERY: Where-is-your-proof? Where-is-the-evidence? -: Show-me-the-smoking-gun! BARRY: (Barry-flies-in-through-the-door) Hold-it #Your-Honor! You-want-a-smoking-gun? -: Here-is-your-smoking-gun. (Vanessa-walks-in-holding-a-bee-smoker.-She-sets-it-down-on-the-Judge's podium) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: What-is-that? BARRY: It's-a-bee-smoker! MONTGOMERY: (Picks-up-smoker) What #this? This-harmless-little-contraption? -: This-couldn't-hurt-a-fly #let-alone-a-bee. (Montgomery-accidentally-fires-it-at-the-bees-in-the-crowd-and-they-faint and-cough) (Dozens-of-reporters-start-taking-pictures-of-the-suffering-bees) BARRY: Look-at-what-has-happened -: to-bees-who-have-never-been-asked #'Smoking-or-non?' -: Is-this-what-nature-intended-for-us? -: To-be-forcibly-addicted to-smoke-machines -: and-man-made-wooden-slat-work-camps? -: Living-out-our-lives-as-honey-slaves to-the-white-man? (Barry-points-to-the-honey-industry-owners.-One-of-them-is-an-African American-so-he-awkwardly-separates-himself-from-the-others) LAWYER: --What-are-we-gonna-do? --He's-playing-the-species-card. BARRY: Ladies-and-gentlemen #please #free-these-bees! ADAM-AND-VANESSA: Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees! BEES-IN-CROWD: Free-the-bees! HUMAN-JURY: Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: The-court-finds-in-favor-of-the-bees! BARRY: Vanessa #we-won! VANESSA: I-knew-you-could-do-it!-High-five! (Vanessa-hits-Barry-hard-because-her-hand-is-too-big) -: Sorry. BARRY: (Overjoyed) I'm-OK!-You-know-what-this-means? -: All-the-honey will-finally-belong-to-the-bees. -: Now-we-won't-have to-work-so-hard-all-the-time. MONTGOMERY: This-is-an-unholy-perversion of-the-balance-of-nature #Benson. -: You'll-regret-this. (Montgomery-leaves-and-Barry-goes-outside-the-courtroom.-Several-reporters start-asking-Barry-questions) REPORTER-1#: Barry #how-much-honey-is-out-there? BARRY: All-right.-One-at-a-time. REPORTER-2#: Barry #who-are-you-wearing? BARRY: My-sweater-is-Ralph-Lauren #and-I-have-no-pants. (Barry-flies-outside-with-the-paparazzi-and-Adam-and-Vanessa-stay-back) ADAM: (To-Vanessa) --What-if-Montgomery's-right? Vanessa: --What-do-you-mean? ADAM: We've-been-living-the-bee-way a-long-time #27-million-years. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-a-man) BUSINESS-MAN: Congratulations-on-your-victory. What-will-you-demand-as-a-settlement? BARRY: First #we'll-demand-a-complete-shutdown of-all-bee-work-camps. (As-Barry-is-talking-we-see-a-montage-of-men-putting-'closed'-tape-over-the work-camps-and-freeing-the-bees-in-the-crappy-apartments) Then-we-want-back-the-honey that-was-ours-to-begin-with #: every-last-drop. (Men-in-suits-are-pushing-all-the-honey-of-the-aisle-and-into-carts) We-demand-an-end-to-the-glorification of-the-bear-as-anything-more (We-see-a-statue-of-a-bear-shaped-honey-container-being-pulled-down-by bees) than-a-filthy #smelly #bad-breath-stink-machine. -: We're-all-aware of-what-they-do-in-the-woods. (We-see-Winnie-the-Pooh-sharing-his-honey-with-Piglet-in-the-cross-hairs-of a-high-tech-sniper-rifle) BARRY: (Looking-through-binoculars) Wait-for-my-signal. -: Take-him-out. (Winnie-gets-hit-by-a-tranquilizer-dart-and-dramatically-falls-off-the-log he-was-standing-on #his-tongue-hanging-out.-Piglet-looks-at-Pooh-in-fear and-the-Sniper-takes-the-honey.) SNIPER: He'll-have-nausea for-a-few-hours #then-he'll-be-fine. (Flash-forward-in-time) BARRY: And-we-will-no-longer-tolerate bee-negative-nicknames... (Mr.-Sting-is-sitting-at-home-until-he-is-taken-out-of-his-house-by-the-men in-suits) STING: But-it's-just-a-prance-about-stage-name! BARRY: ...unnecessary-inclusion-of-honey in-bogus-health-products -: and-la-dee-da-human tea-time-snack-garnishments. (An-old-lady-is-mixing-honey-into-her-tea-but-suddenly-men-in-suits-smash her-face-down-on-the-table-and-take-the-honey) OLD-LADY: Can't-breathe. (A-honey-truck-pulls-up-to-Barry's-hive) WORKER: Bring-it-in #boys! -: Hold-it-right-there!-Good. -: Tap-it. (Tons-of-honey-is-being-pumped-into-the-hive's-storage) BEE-WORKER-1#: (Honey-overflows-from-the-cup) Mr.-Buzzwell #we-just-passed-three-cups #and-there's-gallons-more-coming! -: --I-think-we-need-to-shut-down! =BEE-WORKER-#2= --Shut-down?-We've-never-shut-down. -: Shut-down-honey-production! DEAN-BUZZWELL: Stop-making-honey! (The-bees-all-leave-their-stations.-Two-bees-run-into-a-room-and-they-put the-keys-into-a-machine) Turn-your-key #sir! (Two-worker-bees-dramatically-turn-their-keys #which-opens-the-button-which they-press #shutting-down-the-honey-making-machines.-This-is-the-first-time this-has-ever-happened) BEE: ...What-do-we-do-now? (Flash-forward-in-time-and-a-Bee-is-about-to-jump-into-a-pool-full-of honey) Cannonball! (The-bee-gets-stuck-in-the-honey-and-we-get-a-short-montage-of-Bees-leaving work) (We-see-the-Pollen-Jocks-flying-but-one-of-them-gets-a-call-on-his-antenna) LOU-LU-DUVA: (Through-'phone') We're-shutting-honey-production! -: Mission-abort. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Aborting-pollination-and-nectar-detail. Returning-to-base. (The-Pollen-Jocks-fly-back-to-the-hive) (We-get-a-time-lapse-of-Central-Park-slowly-wilting-away-as-the-bees-all relax) BARRY: Adam #you-wouldn't-believe how-much-honey-was-out-there. ADAM: Oh #yeah? BARRY: What's-going-on?-Where-is-everybody? (The-entire-street-is-deserted) -: --Are-they-out-celebrating? ADAM: --They're-home. -: They-don't-know-what-to-do. Laying-out #sleeping-in. -: I-heard-your-Uncle-Carl-was-on-his-way to-San-Antonio-with-a-cricket. BARRY: At-least-we-got-our-honey-back. ADAM: Sometimes-I-think #so-what-if-humans liked-our-honey?-Who-wouldn't? -: It's-the-greatest-thing-in-the-world! I-was-excited-to-be-part-of-making-it. -: This-was-my-new-desk.-This-was-my new-job.-I-wanted-to-do-it-really-well. -: And-now... -: Now-I-can't. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-Vanessa) BARRY: I-don't-understand why-they're-not-happy. -: I-thought-their-lives-would-be-better! -: They're-doing-nothing.-It's-amazing. Honey-really-changes-people. VANESSA: You-don't-have-any-idea what's-going-on #do-you? BARRY: --What-did-you-want-to-show-me? (Vanessa-takes-Barry-to-the-rooftop-where-they-first-had-coffee-and-points to-her-store) VANESSA: --This. (Points-at-her-flowers.-They-are-all-grey-and-wilting) BARRY: What-happened-here? VANESSA: That-is-not-the-half-of-it. (Small-flash-forward-in-time-and-Vanessa-and-Barry-are-on-the-roof-of-her store-and-she-points-to-Central-Park) (We-see-that-Central-Park-is-no-longer-green-and-colorful #rather-it-is grey #brown #and-dead-like.-It-is-very-depressing-to-look-at) BARRY: Oh #no.-Oh #my. -: They're-all-wilting. VANESSA: Doesn't-look-very-good #does-it? BARRY: No. VANESSA: And-whose-fault-do-you-think-that-is? BARRY: You-know #I'm-gonna-guess-bees. VANESSA== (Staring-at-Barry) Bees? BARRY: Specifically #me. -: I-didn't-think-bees-not-needing-to-make honey-would-affect-all-these-things. VANESSA: It's-not-just-flowers. Fruits #vegetables #they-all-need-bees. BARRY: That's-our-whole-SAT-test-right-there. VANESSA: Take-away-produce #that-affects the-entire-animal-kingdom. -: And-then #of-course... BARRY: The-human-species? -: So-if-there's-no-more-pollination #: it-could-all-just-go-south-here #couldn't-it? VANESSA: I-know-this-is-also-partly-my-fault. BARRY: How-about-a-suicide-pact? VANESSA: How-do-we-do-it? BARRY: --I'll-sting-you #you-step-on-me. VANESSA: --That-just-kills-you-twice. BARRY: Right #right. VANESSA: Listen #Barry... sorry #but-I-gotta-get-going. (Vanessa-leaves) BARRY: (To-himself) I-had-to-open-my-mouth-and-talk. -: Vanessa? -: Vanessa?-Why-are-you-leaving? Where-are-you-going? (Vanessa-is-getting-into-a-taxi) VANESSA: To-the-final-Tournament-of-Roses-parade in-Pasadena. -: They've-moved-it-to-this-weekend because-all-the-flowers-are-dying. -: It's-the-last-chance I'll-ever-have-to-see-it. BARRY: Vanessa #I-just-wanna-say-I'm-sorry. I-never-meant-it-to-turn-out-like-this. VANESSA: I-know.-Me-neither. (The-taxi-starts-to-drive-away) BARRY: Tournament-of-Roses. Roses-can't-do-sports. -: Wait-a-minute.-Roses.-Roses? -: Roses! -: Vanessa! (Barry-flies-after-the-Taxi) VANESSA: Roses?! -: Barry? (Barry-is-flying-outside-the-window-of-the-taxi) BARRY: --Roses-are-flowers! VANESSA: --Yes #they-are. BARRY: Flowers #bees #pollen! VANESSA: I-know. That's-why-this-is-the-last-parade. BARRY: Maybe-not. Could-you-ask-him-to-slow-down? VANESSA: Could-you-slow-down? (The-taxi-driver-screeches-to-a-stop-and-Barry-keeps-flying-forward) -: Barry! (Barry-flies-back-to-the-window) BARRY: OK #I-made-a-huge-mistake. This-is-a-total-disaster #all-my-fault. VANESSA: Yes #it-kind-of-is. BARRY: I've-ruined-the-planet. I-wanted-to-help-you -: with-the-flower-shop. I've-made-it-worse. VANESSA: Actually #it's-completely-closed-down. BARRY: I-thought-maybe-you-were-remodeling. -: But-I-have-another-idea #and-it's greater-than-my-previous-ideas-combined. VANESSA: I-don't-want-to-hear-it! BARRY: All-right #they-have-the-roses #the-roses-have-the-pollen. -: I-know-every-bee #plant and-flower-bud-in-this-park. -: All-we-gotta-do-is-get-what-they've-got back-here-with-what-we've-got. -: --Bees. VANESSA: --Park. BARRY: --Pollen! VANESSA: --Flowers. BARRY: --Re-pollination! VANESSA: --Across-the-nation! -: Tournament-of-Roses #Pasadena #California. -: They've-got-nothing but-flowers #floats-and-cotton-candy. -: Security-will-be-tight. BARRY: I-have-an-idea. (Flash-forward-in-time.-Vanessa-is-about-to-board-a-plane-which-has-all-the Roses-on-board. VANESSA: Vanessa-Bloome #FTD. (Holds-out-badge) -: Official-floral-business.-It's-real. SECURITY-GUARD: Sorry #ma'am.-Nice-brooch. =VANESSA== Thank-you.-It-was-a-gift. (Barry-is-revealed-to-be-hiding-inside-the-brooch) (Flash-back-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-discussing-their-plan) BARRY: Once-inside #we-just-pick-the-right-float. VANESSA: How-about-The-Princess-and-the-Pea? -: I-could-be-the-princess #and-you-could-be-the-pea! BARRY: Yes #I-got-it. -: --Where-should-I-sit? GUARD: --What-are-you? BARRY: --I-believe-I'm-the-pea. GUARD: --The-pea? VANESSA: It-goes-under-the-mattresses. GUARD: --Not-in-this-fairy-tale #sweetheart. --I'm-getting-the-marshal. VANESSA: You-do-that! This-whole-parade-is-a-fiasco! -: Let's-see-what-this-baby'll-do. (Vanessa-drives-the-float-through-traffic) GUARD: Hey #what-are-you-doing?! BARRY== Then-all-we-do is-blend-in-with-traffic... -: ...without-arousing-suspicion. -: Once-at-the-airport #there's-no-stopping-us. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-about-to-get-on-a-plane) SECURITY-GUARD: Stop!-Security. -: --You-and-your-insect-pack-your-float? VANESSA: --Yes. SECURITY-GUARD: Has-it-been in-your-possession-the-entire-time? VANESSA: --Yes. SECURITY-GUARD: Would-you-remove-your-shoes? (To-Barry) --Remove-your-stinger. BARRY: --It's-part-of-me. SECURITY-GUARD: I-know.-Just-having-some-fun. Enjoy-your-flight. (Barry-plotting-with-Vanessa) BARRY: Then-if-we're-lucky #we'll-have just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-flying-on-the-plane) Can-you-believe-how-lucky-we-are?-We have-just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job! VANESSA: I-think-this-is-gonna-work. BARRY: It's-got-to-work. CAPTAIN-SCOTT: (On-intercom) Attention #passengers #this-is-Captain-Scott. -: We-have-a-bit-of-bad-weather in-New-York. -: It-looks-like-we'll-experience a-couple-hours-delay. VANESSA: Barry #these-are-cut-flowers with-no-water.-They'll-never-make-it. BARRY: I-gotta-get-up-there and-talk-to-them. VANESSA== Be-careful. (Barry-flies-right-outside-the-cockpit-door) BARRY: Can-I-get-help with-the-Sky-Mall-magazine? I'd-like-to-order-the-talking inflatable-nose-and-ear-hair-trimmer. (The-flight-attendant-opens-the-door-and-walks-out-and-Barry-flies-into-the cockpit-unseen) BARRY: Captain #I'm-in-a-real-situation. CAPTAIN-SCOTT: --What'd-you-say #Hal? CO-PILOT-HAL: --Nothing. (Scott-notices-Barry-and-freaks-out) CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Bee! BARRY: No #no #no #Don't-freak-out!-My-entire-species... (Captain-Scott-gets-out-of-his-seat-and-tries-to-suck-Barry-into-a-handheld vacuum) HAL: (To-Scott) What-are-you-doing? (Barry-lands-on-Hals-hair-but-Scott-sees-him.-He-tries-to-suck-up-Barry-but instead-he-sucks-up-Hals-toupee) CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Uh-oh. BARRY: --Wait-a-minute!-I'm-an-attorney! HAL: (Hal-doesn't-know-Barry-is-on-his-head) --Who's-an-attorney? CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Don't-move. (Scott-hits-Hal-in-the-face-with-the-vacuum-in-an-attempt-to-hit-Barry.-Hal is-knocked-out-and-he-falls-on-the-life-raft-button-which-launches-an infalatable-boat-into-Scott #who-gets-knocked-out-and-falls-to-the-floor. They-are-both-uncounscious.) BARRY: (To-himself) Oh #Barry. BARRY: (On-intercom #with-a-Southern-accent) Good-afternoon #passengers. This-is-your-captain. -: Would-a-Miss-Vanessa-Bloome-in-24B please-report-to-the-cockpit? (Vanessa-looks-confused) (Normal-accent) ...And-please-hurry! (Vanessa-opens-the-door-and-sees-the-life-raft-and-the-uncounscious-pilots) VANESSA: What-happened-here? BARRY: I-tried-to-talk-to-them #but then-there-was-a-DustBuster #a-toupee #a-life-raft-exploded. -: Now-one's-bald #one's-in-a-boat #and-they're-both-unconscious! VANESSA: ...Is-that-another-bee-joke? BARRY: --No! -: No-one's-flying-the-plane! BUD-DITCHWATER: (Through-radio-on-plane) This-is-JFK-control-tower #Flight-356. What's-your-status? VANESSA: This-is-Vanessa-Bloome. I'm-a-florist-from-New-York. BUD: Where's-the-pilot? VANESSA: He's-unconscious #and-so-is-the-copilot. BUD: Not-good.-Does-anyone-onboard have-flight-experience? BARRY: As-a-matter-of-fact #there-is. BUD: --Who's-that? BARRY: --Barry-Benson. BUD: From-the-honey-trial?!-Oh #great. BARRY: Vanessa #this-is-nothing-more than-a-big-metal-bee. -: It's-got-giant-wings #huge-engines. VANESSA: I-can't-fly-a-plane. BARRY: --Why-not?-Isn't-John-Travolta-a-pilot? VANESSA: --Yes. BARRY: How-hard-could-it-be? (Vanessa-sits-down-and-flies-for-a-little-bit-but-we-see-lightning-clouds outside-the-window) VANESSA: Wait #Barry! We're-headed-into-some-lightning. (An-ominous-lightning-storm-looms-in-front-of-the-plane) (We-are-now-watching-the-Bee-News) BOB-BUMBLE: This-is-Bob-Bumble.-We-have-some late-breaking-news-from-JFK-Airport #: where-a-suspenseful-scene is-developing. -: Barry-Benson #fresh-from-his-legal-victory... ADAM: That's-Barry! BOB-BUMBLE: ...is-attempting-to-land-a-plane #loaded-with-people #flowers -: and-an-incapacitated-flight-crew. JANET #MARTIN #UNCLE-CAR-AND-ADAM: Flowers?! (The-scene-switches-to-the-human-news) REPORTER: (Talking-with-Bob-Bumble) We-have-a-storm-in-the-area and-two-individuals-at-the-controls -: with-absolutely-no-flight-experience. BOB-BUMBLE: Just-a-minute. There's-a-bee-on-that-plane. BUD: I'm-quite-familiar-with-Mr.-Benson and-his-no-account-compadres. -: They've-done-enough-damage. REPORTER: But-isn't-he-your-only-hope? BUD: Technically #a-bee shouldn't-be-able-to-fly-at-all. -: Their-wings-are-too-small... BARRY: (Through-radio) Haven't-we-heard-this-a-million-times? -: 'The-surface-area-of-the-wings and-body-mass-make-no-sense.'... BOB-BUMBLE: --Get-this-on-the-air! BEE: --Got-it. BEE-NEWS-CREW: --Stand-by. BEE-NEWS-CREW: --We're-going-live! BARRY: (Through-radio-on-TV) ...The-way-we-work-may-be-a-mystery-to-you. -: Making-honey-takes-a-lot-of-bees doing-a-lot-of-small-jobs. -: But-let-me-tell-you-about-a-small-job. -: If-you-do-it-well #it-makes-a-big-difference. -: More-than-we-realized. To-us #to-everyone. -: That's-why-I-want-to-get-bees back-to-working-together. -: That's-the-bee-way! We're-not-made-of-Jell-O. -: We-get-behind-a-fellow. -: --Black-and-yellow! BEES: --Hello! (The-scene-switches-and-Barry-is-teaching-Vanessa-how-to-fly) BARRY: Left #right #down #hover. VANESSA: --Hover? BARRY: --Forget-hover. VANESSA: This-isn't-so-hard. (Pretending-to-honk-the-horn) Beep-beep!-Beep-beep! (A-Lightning-bolt-hits-the-plane-and-autopilot-turns-off) Barry #what-happened?! BARRY: Wait #I-think-we-were on-autopilot-the-whole-time. VANESSA: --That-may-have-been-helping-me. BARRY: --And-now-we're-not! VANESSA: So-it-turns-out-I-cannot-fly-a-plane. (The-plane-plummets-but-we-see-Lou-Lu-Duva-and-the-Pollen-Jocks #along-with multiple-other-bees-flying-towards-the-plane) Lou-Lu-DUva: All-of-you #let's-get behind-this-fellow!-Move-it-out! -: Move-out! (The-scene-switches-back-to-Vanessa-and-Barry-in-the-plane) BARRY: Our-only-chance-is-if-I-do-what-I'd-do #you-copy-me-with-the-wings-of-the-plane! (Barry-sticks-out-his-arms-like-an-airplane-and-flys-in-front-of-Vanessa's face) VANESSA: Don't-have-to-yell. BARRY: I'm-not-yelling! We're-in-a-lot-of-trouble. VANESSA: It's-very-hard-to-concentrate with-that-panicky-tone-in-your-voice! BARRY: It's-not-a-tone.-I'm-panicking! VANESSA: I-can't-do-this! (Barry-slaps-Vanessa) BARRY: Vanessa #pull-yourself-together. You-have-to-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: (Slaps-Barry) You-snap-out-of-it. BARRY: (Slaps-Vanessa) -: You-snap-out-of-it. VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! (We-see-that-all-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-under-the-plane) VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: --Hold-it! BARRY: --Why?-Come-on #it's-my-turn. VANESSA: How-is-the-plane-flying? (The-plane-is-now-safely-flying) VANESSA: I-don't-know. (Barry's-antennae-rings-like-a-phone.-Barry-picks-up) BARRY: Hello? LOU-LU-DUVA: (Through-'phone') Benson #got-any-flowers for-a-happy-occasion-in-there? (All-of-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-carrying-the-plane) BARRY: The-Pollen-Jocks! -: They-do-get-behind-a-fellow. LOU-LU-DUVA: --Black-and-yellow. POLLEN-JOCKS: --Hello. LOU-LU-DUVA: All-right #let's-drop-this-tin-can on-the-blacktop. BARRY: Where?-I-can't-see-anything.-Can-you? VANESSA: No #nothing.-It's-all-cloudy. -: Come-on.-You-got-to-think-bee #Barry. BARRY: --Thinking-bee. --Thinking-bee. (On-the-runway-there-are-millions-of-bees-laying-on-their-backs) BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! BARRY: Wait-a-minute. I-think-I'm-feeling-something. VANESSA: --What? BARRY: --I-don't-know.-It's-strong #pulling-me. -: Like-a-27-million-year-old-instinct. -: Bring-the-nose-down. BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! CONTROL-TOWER-OPERATOR: --What-in-the-world-is-on-the-tarmac? BUD: --Get-some-lights-on-that! (It-is-revealed-that-all-the-bees-are-organized-into-a-giant-pulsating flower-formation) BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! BARRY: --Vanessa #aim-for-the-flower. VANESSA: --OK. BARRY: Out-the-engines.-We're-going-in on-bee-power.-Ready #boys? LOU-LU-DUVA: Affirmative! BARRY: Good.-Good.-Easy #now.-That's-it. -: Land-on-that-flower! -: Ready?-Full-reverse! -: Spin-it-around! (The-plane's-nose-is-pointed-at-a-flower-painted-on-a-nearby-plane) --Not-that-flower!-The-other-one! VANESSA: --Which-one? BARRY: --That-flower. (The-plane-is-now-pointed-at-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.-He-freaks-out and-tries-to-take-a-picture-of-the-plane) VANESSA: --I'm-aiming-at-the-flower! BARRY: That's-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt. I-mean-the-giant-pulsating-flower made-of-millions-of-bees! (The-plane-hovers-over-the-bee-flower) -: Pull-forward.-Nose-down.-Tail-up. -: Rotate-around-it. VANESSA: --This-is-insane #Barry! BARRY: --This's-the-only-way-I-know-how-to-fly. BUD: Am-I-koo-koo-kachoo #or-is-this-plane flying-in-an-insect-like-pattern? (The-plane-is-unrealistically-hovering-and-spinning-over-the-bee-flower) BARRY: Get-your-nose-in-there.-Don't-be-afraid. Smell-it.-Full-reverse! -: Just-drop-it.-Be-a-part-of-it. -: Aim-for-the-center! -: Now-drop-it-in!-Drop-it-in #woman! -: Come-on #already. (The-bees-scatter-and-the-plane-safely-lands) VANESSA: Barry #we-did-it! You-taught-me-how-to-fly! BARRY: --Yes! (Vanessa-is-about-to-high-five-Barry) No-high-five! VANESSA: --Right. ADAM: Barry #it-worked! Did-you-see-the-giant-flower? BARRY: What-giant-flower?-Where?-Of-course I-saw-the-flower!-That-was-genius! ADAM: --Thank-you. BARRY: --But-we're-not-done-yet. -: Listen #everyone! -: This-runway-is-covered with-the-last-pollen -: from-the-last-flowers available-anywhere-on-Earth. -: That-means-this-is-our-last-chance. -: We're-the-only-ones-who-make-honey #pollinate-flowers-and-dress-like-this. -: If-we're-gonna-survive-as-a-species #this-is-our-moment!-What-do-you-say? -: Are-we-going-to-be-bees #or-just Museum-of-Natural-History-keychains? BEES: We're-bees! BEE-WHO-LIKES-KEYCHAINS: Keychain! BARRY: Then-follow-me!-Except-Keychain. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Hold-on #Barry.-Here. -: You've-earned-this. BARRY: Yeah! -: I'm-a-Pollen-Jock!-And-it's-a-perfect fit.-All-I-gotta-do-are-the-sleeves. (The-Pollen-Jocks-throw-Barry-a-nectar-collecting-gun.-Barry-catches-it) Oh #yeah. JANET: That's-our-Barry. (Barry-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-get-pollen-from-the-flowers-on-the-plane) (Flash-forward-in-time-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-over-NYC) -: (Barry-pollinates-the-flowers-in-Vanessa's-shop-and-then-heads-to-Central Park) BOY-IN-PARK: Mom!-The-bees-are-back! ADAM: (Putting-on-his-Krelman-hat) If-anybody-needs to-make-a-call #now's-the-time. -: I-got-a-feeling-we'll-be working-late-tonight! (The-bee-honey-factories-are-back-up-and-running) (Meanwhile-at-Vanessa's-shop) VANESSA: (To-customer) Here's-your-change.-Have-a-great afternoon!-Can-I-help-who's-next? -: Would-you-like-some-honey-with-that? It-is-bee-approved.-Don't-forget-these. (There-is-a-room-in-the-shop-where-Barry-does-legal-work-for-other-animals. He-is-currently-talking-with-a-Cow) COW: Milk #cream #cheese #it's-all-me. And-I-don't-see-a-nickel! -: Sometimes-I-just-feel like-a-piece-of-meat! BARRY: I-had-no-idea. VANESSA: Barry #I'm-sorry. Have-you-got-a-moment? BARRY: Would-you-excuse-me? My-mosquito-associate-will-help-you. MOOSEBLOOD: Sorry-I'm-late. COW: He's-a-lawyer-too? MOOSEBLOOD: Ma'am #I-was-already-a-blood-sucking-parasite. All-I-needed-was-a-briefcase. VANESSA: Have-a-great-afternoon! -: Barry #I-just-got-this-huge-tulip-order #and-I-can't-get-them-anywhere. BARRY: No-problem #Vannie. Just-leave-it-to-me. VANESSA: You're-a-lifesaver #Barry. Can-I-help-who's-next? BARRY: All-right #scramble #jocks! It's-time-to-fly. VANESSA: Thank-you #Barry! (Ken-walks-by-on-the-sidewalk-and-sees-the-'bee-approved-honey'-in Vanessa's-shop) KEN: That-bee-is-living-my-life!! ANDY: Let-it-go #Kenny. KEN: --When-will-this-nightmare-end?! ANDY: --Let-it-all-go. BARRY: --Beautiful-day-to-fly. POLLEN-JOCK: --Sure-is. BARRY: Between-you-and-me #I-was-dying-to-get-out-of-that-office. (Barry-recreates-the-scene-near-the-beginning-of-the-movie-where-he-flies through-the-box-kite.-The-movie-fades-to-black-and-the-credits-being) [--after-credits;-No-scene-can-be-seen-but-the-characters-can-be-heard talking-over-the-credits--] You-have-got to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend! -: --Thinking-bee! --Me? BARRY: (Talking-over-singer) Hold-it.-Let's-just-stop for-a-second.-Hold-it. -: I'm-sorry.-I'm-sorry #everyone. Can-we-stop-here? SINGER: Oh #BarryBARRY: I'm-not-making-a-major-life-decision during-a-production-number! SINGER: All-right.-Take-ten #everybody. Wrap-it-up #guys. BARRY: I-had-virtually-no-rehearsal-for-that.ok here we go
#Scripts.com Bee-Movie By-Jerry-Seinfeld NARRATOR: (Black-screen-with-text;-The-sound-of-buzzing-bees-can-be-heard) According-to-all-known-laws of-aviation #: there-is-no-way-a-bee should-be-able-to-fly. -: Its-wings-are-too-small-to-get its-fat-little-body-off-the-ground. -: The-bee #of-course #flies-anyway -: because-bees-don't-care what-humans-think-is-impossible. BARRY-BENSON: (Barry-is-picking-out-a-shirt) Yellow #black.-Yellow #black. Yellow #black.-Yellow #black. -: Ooh #black-and-yellow! Let's-shake-it-up-a-little. JANET-BENSON: Barry!-Breakfast-is-ready! BARRY: Coming! -: Hang-on-a-second. (Barry-uses-his-antenna-like-a-phone) -: Hello? ADAM-FLAYMAN: (Through-phone) --Barry? BARRY: --Adam? ADAM: --Can-you-believe-this-is-happening? BARRY: --I-can't.-I'll-pick-you-up. (Barry-flies-down-the-stairs) -: MARTIN-BENSON: Looking-sharp. JANET: Use-the-stairs.-Your-father paid-good-money-for-those. BARRY: Sorry.-I'm-excited. MARTIN: Here's-the-graduate. We're-very-proud-of-you #son. -: A-perfect-report-card #all-B's. JANET: Very-proud. (Rubs-Barry's-hair) BARRY= Ma!-I-got-a-thing-going-here. JANET: --You-got-lint-on-your-fuzz. BARRY: --Ow!-That's-me! JANET: --Wave-to-us!-We'll-be-in-row-118 #000. --Bye! (Barry-flies-out-the-door) JANET: Barry #I-told-you #stop-flying-in-the-house! (Barry-drives-through-the-hive #and-is-waved-at-by-Adam-who-is-reading-a newspaper) BARRY== --Hey #Adam. ADAM: --Hey #Barry. (Adam-gets-in-Barry's-car) -: --Is-that-fuzz-gel? BARRY: --A-little.-Special-day #graduation. ADAM: Never-thought-I'd-make-it. (Barry-pulls-away-from-the-house-and-continues-driving) BARRY: Three-days-grade-school #three-days-high-school... ADAM: Those-were-awkward. BARRY: Three-days-college.-I'm-glad-I-took a-day-and-hitchhiked-around-the-hive. ADAM== You-did-come-back-different. (Barry-and-Adam-pass-by-Artie #who-is-jogging) ARTIE: --Hi #Barry! BARRY: --Artie #growing-a-mustache?-Looks-good. ADAM: --Hear-about-Frankie? BARRY: --Yeah. ADAM== --You-going-to-the-funeral? BARRY: --No #I'm-not-going-to-his-funeral. -: Everybody-knows #sting-someone #you-die. -: Don't-waste-it-on-a-squirrel. Such-a-hothead. ADAM: I-guess-he-could-have just-gotten-out-of-the-way. (The-car-does-a-barrel-roll-on-the-loop-shaped-bridge-and-lands-on-the highway) -: I-love-this-incorporating an-amusement-park-into-our-regular-day. BARRY: I-guess-that's-why-they-say-we-don't-need-vacations. (Barry-parallel-parks-the-car-and-together-they-fly-over-the-graduating students) Boy #quite-a-bit-of-pomp... under-the-circumstances. (Barry-and-Adam-sit-down-and-put-on-their-hats) -: --Well #Adam #today-we-are-men. ADAM: --We-are! BARRY= --Bee-men. =ADAM= --Amen! BARRY-AND-ADAM: Hallelujah! (Barry-and-Adam-both-have-a-happy-spasm) ANNOUNCER: Students #faculty #distinguished-bees #: please-welcome-Dean-Buzzwell. DEAN-BUZZWELL: Welcome #New-Hive-Oity graduating-class-of... -: ...9: -: That-concludes-our-ceremonies. -: And-begins-your-career at-Honex-Industries! ADAM: Will-we-pick-our-job-today? (Adam-and-Barry-get-into-a-tour-bus) BARRY= I-heard-it's-just-orientation. (Tour-buses-rise-out-of-the-ground-and-the-students-are-automatically loaded-into-the-buses) TOUR-GUIDE: Heads-up!-Here-we-go. ANNOUNCER: Keep-your-hands-and-antennas inside-the-tram-at-all-times. BARRY: --Wonder-what-it'll-be-like? ADAM: --A-little-scary. TOUR-GUIDE== Welcome-to-Honex #a-division-of-Honesco -: and-a-part-of-the-Hexagon-Group. Barry: This-is-it! BARRY-AND-ADAM: Wow. BARRY: Wow. (The-bus-drives-down-a-road-an-on-either-side-are-the-Bee's-massive complicated-Honey-making-machines) TOUR-GUIDE: We-know-that-you #as-a-bee #have-worked-your-whole-life -: to-get-to-the-point-where-you can-work-for-your-whole-life. -: Honey-begins-when-our-valiant-Pollen Jocks-bring-the-nectar-to-the-hive. -: Our-top-secret-formula -: is-automatically-color-corrected #scent-adjusted-and-bubble-contoured -: into-this-soothing-sweet-syrup -: with-its-distinctive golden-glow-you-know-as... EVERYONE-ON-BUS: Honey! (The-guide-has-been-collecting-honey-into-a-bottle-and-she-throws-it-into the-crowd-on-the-bus-and-it-is-caught-by-a-girl-in-the-back) ADAM: --That-girl-was-hot. BARRY: --She's-my-cousin! ADAM== --She-is? BARRY: --Yes #we're-all-cousins. ADAM: --Right.-You're-right. TOUR-GUIDE: --At-Honex #we-constantly-strive -: to-improve-every-aspect of-bee-existence. -: These-bees-are-stress-testing a-new-helmet-technology. (The-bus-passes-by-a-Bee-wearing-a-helmet-who-is-being-smashed-into-the ground-with-fly-swatters #newspapers-and-boots.-He-lifts-a-thumbs-up-but you-can-hear-him-groan) -: ADAM== --What-do-you-think-he-makes? BARRY: --Not-enough. TOUR-GUIDE: Here-we-have-our-latest-advancement #the-Krelman. (They-pass-by-a-turning-wheel-with-Bees-standing-on-pegs #who-are-each wearing-a-finger-shaped-hat) Barry: --Wow #What-does-that-do? TOUR-GUIDE: --Catches-that-little-strand-of-honey -: that-hangs-after-you-pour-it. Saves-us-millions. ADAM: (Intrigued) Can-anyone-work-on-the-Krelman? TOUR-GUIDE: Of-course.-Most-bee-jobs-are small-ones. But-bees-know-that-every-small-job #if-it's-done-well #means-a-lot. -: But-choose-carefully -: because-you'll-stay-in-the-job you-pick-for-the-rest-of-your-life. (Everyone-claps-except-for-Barry) BARRY: The-same-job-the-rest-of-your-life? I-didn't-know-that. ADAM: What's-the-difference? TOUR-GUIDE: You'll-be-happy-to-know-that-bees #as-a-species #haven't-had-one-day-off -: in-27-million-years. BARRY: (Upset) So-you'll-just-work-us-to-death? -: We'll-sure-try. (Everyone-on-the-bus-laughs-except-Barry.-Barry-and-Adam-are-walking-back home-together) ADAM: Wow!-That-blew-my-mind! BARRY: 'What's-the-difference?' How-can-you-say-that? -: One-job-forever? That's-an-insane-choice-to-have-to-make. ADAM: I'm-relieved.-Now-we-only-have to-make-one-decision-in-life. BARRY: But #Adam #how-could-they never-have-told-us-that? ADAM: Why-would-you-question-anything? We're-bees. -: We're-the-most-perfectly functioning-society-on-Earth. BARRY: You-ever-think-maybe-things work-a-little-too-well-here? ADAM: Like-what?-Give-me-one-example. (Barry-and-Adam-stop-walking-and-it-is-revealed-to-the-audience-that hundreds-of-cars-are-speeding-by-and-narrowly-missing-them-in-perfect unison) BARRY: I-don't-know.-But-you-know what-I'm-talking-about. ANNOUNCER: Please-clear-the-gate. Royal-Nectar-Force-on-approach. BARRY: Wait-a-second.-Check-it-out. (The-Pollen-jocks-fly-in #circle-around-and-landing-in-line) -: --Hey #those-are-Pollen-Jocks! ADAM: --Wow. -: I've-never-seen-them-this-close. BARRY: They-know-what-it's-like outside-the-hive. ADAM: Yeah #but-some-don't-come-back. GIRL-BEES: --Hey #Jocks! --Hi #Jocks! (The-Pollen-Jocks-hook-up-their-backpacks-to-machines-that-pump-the-nectar to-trucks #which-drive-away) LOU-LO-DUVA: You-guys-did-great! -: You're-monsters! You're-sky-freaks! I-love-it! (Punching-the-Pollen-Jocks-in-joy) I-love-it! ADAM: --I-wonder-where-they-were. BARRY: --I-don't-know. -: Their-day's-not-planned. -: Outside-the-hive #flying-who-knows where #doing-who-knows-what. -: You-can't-just-decide-to-be-a-Pollen Jock.-You-have-to-be-bred-for-that. ADAM== Right. (Barry-and-Adam-are-covered-in-some-pollen-that-floated-off-of-the-Pollen Jocks) BARRY: Look-at-that.-That's-more-pollen than-you-and-I-will-see-in-a-lifetime. ADAM: It's-just-a-status-symbol. Bees-make-too-much-of-it. BARRY: Perhaps.-Unless-you're-wearing-it and-the-ladies-see-you-wearing-it. (Barry-waves-at-2-girls-standing-a-little-away-from-them) ADAM== Those-ladies? Aren't-they-our-cousins-too? BARRY: Distant.-Distant. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Look-at-these-two. POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --Couple-of-Hive-Harrys. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: --Let's-have-fun-with-them. GIRL-BEE-#1: It-must-be-dangerous being-a-Pollen-Jock. BARRY: Yeah.-Once-a-bear-pinned-me against-a-mushroom! -: He-had-a-paw-on-my-throat #and-with-the-other #he-was-slapping-me! (Slaps-Adam-with-his-hand-to-represent-his-scenario) GIRL-BEE-#2: --Oh #my! BARRY: --I-never-thought-I'd-knock-him-out. GIRL-BEE-#1: (Looking-at-Adam) What-were-you-doing-during-this? ADAM: Obviously-I-was-trying-to-alert-the-authorities. BARRY: I-can-autograph-that. (The-pollen-jocks-walk-up-to-Barry-and-Adam #they-pretend-that-Barry-and Adam-really-are-pollen-jocks.) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: A-little-gusty-out-there-today #wasn't-it #comrades? BARRY: Yeah.-Gusty. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: We're-hitting-a-sunflower-patch six-miles-from-here-tomorrow. BARRY: --Six-miles #huh? ADAM: --Barry! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: A-puddle-jump-for-us #but-maybe-you're-not-up-for-it. BARRY: --Maybe-I-am. ADAM: --You-are-not! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: We're-going-0900-at-J-Gate. -: What-do-you-think #buzzy-boy? Are-you-bee-enough? BARRY: I-might-be.-It-all-depends on-what-0900-means. (The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-looking-out-on-the-hive-city-from-his-balcony-at night) MARTIN: Hey #Honex! BARRY: Dad #you-surprised-me. MARTIN: You-decide-what-you're-interested-in? BARRY: --Well #there's-a-lot-of-choices. --But-you-only-get-one. -: Do-you-ever-get-bored doing-the-same-job-every-day? MARTIN: Son #let-me-tell-you-about-stirring. -: You-grab-that-stick #and-you-just move-it-around #and-you-stir-it-around. -: You-get-yourself-into-a-rhythm. It's-a-beautiful-thing. BARRY: You-know #Dad #the-more-I-think-about-it #: maybe-the-honey-field just-isn't-right-for-me. MARTIN: You-were-thinking-of-what #making-balloon-animals? -: That's-a-bad-job for-a-guy-with-a-stinger. -: Janet #your-son's-not-sure he-wants-to-go-into-honey! JANET: --Barry #you-are-so-funny-sometimes. BARRY: --I'm-not-trying-to-be-funny. MARTIN: You're-not-funny!-You're-going into-honey.-Our-son #the-stirrer! JANET: --You're-gonna-be-a-stirrer? BARRY: --No-one's-listening-to-me! MARTIN: Wait-till-you-see-the-sticks-I-have. BARRY: I-could-say-anything-right-now. I'm-gonna-get-an-ant-tattoo! (Barry's-parents-don't-listen-to-him-and-continue-to-ramble-on) MARTIN: Let's-open-some-honey-and-celebrate! BARRY: Maybe-I'll-pierce-my-thorax. Shave-my-antennae. -: Shack-up-with-a-grasshopper.-Get a-gold-tooth-and-call-everybody-'dawg'! JANET: I'm-so-proud. (The-scene-cuts-to-Barry-and-Adam-waiting-in-line-to-get-a-job) ADAM: --We're-starting-work-today! BARRY: --Today's-the-day. ADAM: Come-on!-All-the-good-jobs will-be-gone. BARRY: Yeah #right. JOB-LISTER: Pollen-counting #stunt-bee #pouring #stirrer #front-desk #hair-removal... BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE: --Is-it-still-available? JOB-LISTER: --Hang-on.-Two-left! -: One-of-them's-yours!-Congratulations! Step-to-the-side. ADAM: --What'd-you-get? BEE-IN-FRONT-OF-LINE: --Picking-crud-out.-Stellar! (He-walks-away) ADAM: Wow! JOB-LISTER: Couple-of-newbies? ADAM: Yes #sir!-Our-first-day!-We-are-ready! JOB-LISTER: Make-your-choice. (Adam-and-Barry-look-up-at-the-job-board.-There-are-hundreds-of-constantly changing-panels-that-contain-available-or-unavailable-jobs.-It-looks-very confusing) ADAM: --You-want-to-go-first? BARRY: --No #you-go. ADAM: Oh #my.-What's-available? JOB-LISTER: Restroom-attendant's-open #not-for-the-reason-you-think. ADAM: --Any-chance-of-getting-the-Krelman? JOB-LISTER: --Sure #you're-on. (Puts-the-Krelman-finger-hat-on-Adam's-head) (Suddenly-the-sign-for-Krelman-closes-out) -: I'm-sorry #the-Krelman-just-closed-out. (Takes-Adam's-hat-off) Wax-monkey's-always-open. ADAM: The-Krelman-opened-up-again. -: What-happened? JOB-LISTER: A-bee-died.-Makes-an-opening.-See? He's-dead.-Another-dead-one. -: Deady.-Deadified.-Two-more-dead. -: Dead-from-the-neck-up. Dead-from-the-neck-down.-That's-life! ADAM: Oh #this-is-so-hard! (Barry-remembers-what-the-Pollen-Jock-offered-him-and-he-flies-off) Heating #cooling #stunt-bee #pourer #stirrer #: humming #inspector-number-seven #lint-coordinator #stripe-supervisor #: mite-wrangler.-Barry #what do-you-think-I-should...-Barry? (Adam-turns-around-and-sees-Barry-flying-away) -: Barry! POLLEN-JOCK: All-right #we've-got-the-sunflower-patch in-quadrant-nine... ADAM: (Through-phone) What-happened-to-you? Where-are-you? BARRY: --I'm-going-out. ADAM: --Out?-Out-where? BARRY: --Out-there. ADAM: --Oh #no! BARRY: I-have-to #before-I-go to-work-for-the-rest-of-my-life. ADAM: You're-gonna-die!-You're-crazy! (Barry-hangs-up) Hello? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Another-call-coming-in. -: If-anyone's-feeling-brave #there's-a-Korean-deli-on-83rd -: that-gets-their-roses-today. BARRY: Hey #guys. POLLEN-JOCK-#1-== --Look-at-that. POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --Isn't-that-the-kid-we-saw-yesterday? LOU-LO-DUVA: Hold-it #son #flight-deck's-restricted. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: It's-OK #Lou.-We're-gonna-take-him-up. (Puts-hand-on-Barry's-shoulder) LOU-LO-DUVA: (To-Barry)-Really?-Feeling-lucky #are-you? BEE-WITH-CLIPBOARD: (To-Barry)-Sign-here #here.-Just-initial-that. -: --Thank-you. LOU-LO-DUVA: --OK. -: You-got-a-rain-advisory-today #: and-as-you-all-know #bees-cannot-fly-in-rain. -: So-be-careful.-As-always #watch-your-brooms #: hockey-sticks #dogs #birds #bears-and-bats. -: Also #I-got-a-couple-of-reports of-root-beer-being-poured-on-us. -: Murphy's-in-a-home-because-of-it #babbling-like-a-cicada! BARRY: --That's-awful. LOU-LO-DUVA: (Still-talking-through-megaphone) --And-a-reminder-for-you-rookies #: bee-law-number-one #absolutely-no-talking-to-humans! -: All-right #launch-positions! POLLEN-JOCKS: (The-Pollen-Jocks-run-into-formation) -: Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz!-Buzz #buzz #buzz #buzz! LOU-LU-DUVA: Black-and-yellow! POLLEN-JOCKS: Hello! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (To-Barry)You-ready-for-this #hot-shot? BARRY: Yeah.-Yeah #bring-it-on. POLLEN-JOCK's: Wind #check. -: --Antennae #check. --Nectar-pack #check. -: --Wings #check. --Stinger #check. BARRY: Scared-out-of-my-shorts #check. LOU-LO-DUVA: OK #ladies #: let's-move-it-out! -: Pound-those-petunias #you-striped-stem-suckers! -: All-of-you #drain-those-flowers! (The-pollen-jocks-fly-out-of-the-hive) BARRY: Wow!-I'm-out! -: I-can't-believe-I'm-out! -: So-blue. -: I-feel-so-fast-and-free! -: Box-kite! (Barry-flies-through-the-kite) -: Wow! -: Flowers! (A-pollen-jock-puts-on-some-high-tech-goggles-that-shows-flowers-similar-to heat-sink-goggles.) POLLEN-JOCK: This-is-Blue-Leader. We-have-roses-visual. -: Bring-it-around-30-degrees-and-hold. -: Roses! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: 30-degrees #roger.-Bringing-it-around. -: Stand-to-the-side #kid. It's-got-a-bit-of-a-kick. (The-pollen-jock-fires-a-high-tech-gun-at-the-flower #shooting-tubes-that suck-up-the-nectar-from-the-flower-and-collects-it-into-a-pouch-on-the-gun) BARRY: That-is-one-nectar-collector! POLLEN-JOCK-#1== --Ever-see-pollination-up-close? BARRY: --No #sir. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (Barry-and-the-Pollen-jock-fly-over-the-field #the-pollen-jock-sprinkles pollen-as-he-goes) -: I-pick-up-some-pollen-here #sprinkle-it over-here.-Maybe-a-dash-over-there #: a-pinch-on-that-one. See-that?-It's-a-little-bit-of-magic. BARRY: That's-amazing.-Why-do-we-do-that? POLLEN-JOCK-#1: That's-pollen-power.-More-pollen #more flowers #more-nectar #more-honey-for-us. BARRY: Cool. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: I'm-picking-up-a-lot-of-bright-yellow. could-be-daisies.-Don't-we-need-those? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Copy-that-visual. -: Wait.-One-of-these-flowers seems-to-be-on-the-move. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Say-again?-You're-reporting a-moving-flower? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: Affirmative. (The-Pollen-jocks-land-near-the-'flowers'-which #to-the-audience-are obviously-just-tennis-balls) KEN: (In-the-distance)-That-was-on-the-line! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: This-is-the-coolest.-What-is-it? POLLEN-JOCK-#2: I-don't-know #but-I'm-loving-this-color. -: It-smells-good. Not-like-a-flower #but-I-like-it. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Yeah #fuzzy. (Sticks-his-hand-on-the-ball-but-it-gets-stuck) POLLEN-JOCK-#3== Chemical-y. (The-pollen-jock-finally-gets-his-hand-free-from-the-tennis-ball) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Careful #guys.-It's-a-little-grabby. (The-pollen-jocks-turn-around-and-see-Barry-lying-his-entire-body-on-top-of one-of-the-tennis-balls) POLLEN-JOCK-#2: My-sweet-lord-of-bees! POLLEN-JOCK-#3: Candy-brain #get-off-there! POLLEN-JOCK-#1: (Pointing-upwards) Problem! (A-human-hand-reaches-down-and-grabs-the-tennis-ball-that-Barry-is-stuck to) BARRY: --Guys! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: --This-could-be-bad. POLLEN-JOCK-#3: Affirmative. (Vanessa-Bloome-starts-bouncing-the-tennis-ball #not-knowing-Barry-is-stick to-it) BARRY== Very-close. -: Gonna-hurt. -: Mama's-little-boy. (Barry-is-being-hit-back-and-forth-by-two-humans-playing-tennis.-He-is still-stuck-to-the-ball) POLLEN-JOCK-#1: You-are-way-out-of-position #rookie! KEN: Coming-in-at-you-like-a-MISSILE! (Barry-flies-past-the-pollen-jocks #still-stuck-to-the-ball) BARRY: (In-slow-motion) Help-me! POLLEN-JOCK-#2: I-don't-think-these-are-flowers. POLLEN-JOCK-#3: --Should-we-tell-him? POLLEN-JOCK-#1: --I-think-he-knows. BARRY: What-is-this?! KEN: Match-point! -: You-can-start-packing-up #honey #because-you're-about-to-EAT-IT! (A-pollen-jock-coughs-which-confused-Ken-and-he-hits-the-ball-the-wrong-way with-Barry-stuck-to-it-and-it-goes-flying-into-the-city) BARRY: Yowser! (Barry-bounces-around-town-and-gets-stuck-in-the-engine-of-a-car.-He-flies into-the-air-conditioner-and-sees-a-bug-that-was-frozen-in-there) BARRY: Ew #gross. (The-man-driving-the-car-turns-on-the-air-conditioner-which-blows-Barry into-the-car) GIRL-IN-CAR: There's-a-bee-in-the-car! -: --Do-something! DAD-DRIVING-CAR: --I'm-driving! BABY-GIRL: (Waving-at-Barry) --Hi #bee. (Barry-smiles-and-waves-at-the-baby-girl) GUY-IN-BACK-OF-CAR: --He's-back-here! -: He's-going-to-sting-me! GIRL-IN-CAR: Nobody-move.-If-you-don't-move #he-won't-sting-you.-Freeze! (Barry-freezes-as-well #hovering-in-the-middle-of-the-car) -: GRANDMA-IN-CAR== He-blinked! (The-grandma-whips-out-some-bee-spray-and-sprays-everywhere-in-the-car #climbing-into-the-front-seat #still-trying-to-spray-Barry) GIRL-IN-CAR: Spray-him #Granny! DAD-DRIVING-THE-CAR: What-are-you-doing?! (Barry-escapes-the-car-through-the-air-conditioner-and-is-flying-high-above the-ground #safe.) BARRY: Wow...-the-tension-level out-here-is-unbelievable. (Barry-sees-that-storm-clouds-are-gathering-and-he-can-see-rain-clouds moving-into-this-direction) -: I-gotta-get-home. -: Can't-fly-in-rain. -: Can't-fly-in-rain. (A-rain-drop-hits-Barry-and-one-of-his-wings-is-damaged) -: Can't-fly-in-rain. (A-second-rain-drop-hits-Barry-again-and-he-spirals-downwards) Mayday!-Mayday!-Bee-going-down! (WW2-plane-sound-effects-are-played-as-he-plummets #and-he-crash-lands-on-a plant-inside-an-apartment-near-the-window) VANESSA-BLOOME: Ken #could-you-close the-window-please? KEN== Hey #check-out-my-new-resume. I-made-it-into-a-fold-out-brochure. -: You-see? (Folds-brochure-resume-out) Folds-out. (Ken-closes-the-window #trapping-Barry-inside) BARRY: Oh #no.-More-humans.-I-don't-need-this. (Barry-tries-to-fly-away-but-smashes-into-the-window-and-falls-again) -: What-was-that? (Barry-keeps-trying-to-fly-out-the-window-but-he-keeps-being-knocked-back because-the-window-is-closed) Maybe-this-time.-This-time.-This-time. This-time!-This-time!-This... -: Drapes! (Barry-taps-the-glass.-He-doesn't-understand-what-it-is) That-is-diabolical. KEN: It's-fantastic.-It's-got-all-my-special skills #even-my-top-ten-favorite-movies. ANDY: What's-number-one?-Star-Wars? KEN: Nah #I-don't-go-for-that... (Ken-makes-finger-guns-and-makes-'pew-pew-pew'-sounds-and-then-stops) -: ...kind-of-stuff. BARRY: No-wonder-we-shouldn't-talk-to-them. They're-out-of-their-minds. KEN: When-I-leave-a-job-interview #they're flabbergasted #can't-believe-what-I-say. BARRY: (Looking-at-the-light-on-the-ceiling) There's-the-sun.-Maybe-that's-a-way-out. (Starts-flying-towards-the-lightbulb) -: I-don't-remember-the-sun having-a-big-75-on-it. (Barry-hits-the-lightbulb-and-falls-into-the-dip-on-the-table-that-the humans-are-sitting-at) KEN: I-predicted-global-warming. -: I-could-feel-it-getting-hotter. At-first-I-thought-it-was-just-me. (Andy-dips-a-chip-into-the-bowl-and-scoops-up-some-dip-with-Barry-on-it-and is-about-to-put-it-in-his-mouth) -: Wait!-Stop!-Bee! (Andy-drops-the-chip-with-Barry-in-fear-and-backs-away.-All-the-humans freak-out) -: Stand-back.-These-are-winter-boots. (Ken-has-winter-boots-on-his-hands-and-he-is-about-to-smash-the-bee-but Vanessa-saves-him-last-second) VANESSA: Wait! -: Don't-kill-him! (Vanessa-puts-Barry-in-a-glass-to-protect-him) KEN: You-know-I'm-allergic-to-them! This-thing-could-kill-me! VANESSA: Why-does-his-life-have less-value-than-yours? KEN: Why-does-his-life-have-any-less-value than-mine?-Is-that-your-statement? VANESSA: I'm-just-saying-all-life-has-value.-You don't-know-what-he's-capable-of-feeling. (Vanessa-picks-up-Ken's-brochure-and-puts-it-under-the-glass-so-she-can carry-Barry-back-to-the-window.-Barry-looks-at-Vanessa-in-amazement) KEN: My-brochure! VANESSA: There-you-go #little-guy. (Vanessa-opens-the-window-and-lets-Barry-out-but-Barry-stays-back-and-is still-shocked-that-a-human-saved-his-life) KEN: I'm-not-scared-of-him. It's-an-allergic-thing. VANESSA: Put-that-on-your-resume-brochure. KEN: My-whole-face-could-puff-up. ANDY: Make-it-one-of-your-special-skills. KEN: Knocking-someone-out is-also-a-special-skill. (Ken-walks-to-the-door) Right.-Bye #Vanessa.-Thanks. -: --Vanessa #next-week?-Yogurt-night? VANESSA: --Sure #Ken.-You-know #whatever. -: (Vanessa-tries-to-close-door) KEN== --You-could-put-carob-chips-on-there. VANESSA: --Bye. (Closes-door-but-Ken-opens-it-again) KEN: --Supposed-to-be-less-calories. VANESSA: --Bye. (Closes-door) (Fast-forward-to-the-next-day #Barry-is-still-inside-the-house.-He-flies into-the-kitchen-where-Vanessa-is-doing-dishes) BARRY== (Talking-to-himself) I-gotta-say-something. -: She-saved-my-life. I-gotta-say-something. -: All-right #here-it-goes. (Turns-back) Nah. -: What-would-I-say? -: I-could-really-get-in-trouble. -: It's-a-bee-law. You're-not-supposed-to-talk-to-a-human. -: I-can't-believe-I'm-doing-this. -: I've-got-to. (Barry-disguises-himself-as-a-character-on-a-food-can-as-Vanessa-walks-by again) -: Oh #I-can't-do-it.-Come-on! -: No.-Yes.-No. -: Do-it.-I-can't. -: How-should-I-start-it? (Barry-strikes-a-pose-and-wiggles-his-eyebrows) 'You-like-jazz?' No #that's-no-good. (Vanessa-is-about-to-walk-past-Barry) Here-she-comes!-Speak #you-fool! -: ...Hi! (Vanessa-gasps-and-drops-the-dishes-in-fright-and-notices-Barry-on-the counter) -: I'm-sorry. VANESSA: --You're-talking. BARRY: --Yes #I-know. VANESSA: (Pointing-at-Barry) You're-talking! BARRY: I'm-so-sorry. VANESSA: No #it's-OK.-It's-fine. I-know-I'm-dreaming. -: But-I-don't-recall-going-to-bed. BARRY: Well #I'm-sure-this is-very-disconcerting. VANESSA: This-is-a-bit-of-a-surprise-to-me. I-mean #you're-a-bee! BARRY: I-am.-And-I'm-not-supposed to-be-doing-this #(Pointing-to-the-living-room-where-Ken-tried-to-kill-him-last-night) but-they-were-all-trying-to-kill-me. -: And-if-it-wasn't-for-you... -: I-had-to-thank-you. It's-just-how-I-was-raised. (Vanessa-stabs-her-hand-with-a-fork-to-test-whether-she's-dreaming-or-not) -: That-was-a-little-weird. VANESSA: --I'm-talking-with-a-bee. BARRY: --Yeah. VANESSA: I'm-talking-to-a-bee. And-the-bee-is-talking-to-me! BARRY: I-just-want-to-say-I'm-grateful. I'll-leave-now. (Barry-turns-to-leave) VANESSA: --Wait!-How-did-you-learn-to-do-that? BARRY: (Flying-back) --What? VANESSA: The-talking...thing. BARRY: Same-way-you-did #I-guess. 'Mama #Dada #honey.'-You-pick-it-up. VANESSA: --That's-very-funny. BARRY: --Yeah. -: Bees-are-funny.-If-we-didn't-laugh #we'd-cry-with-what-we-have-to-deal-with. -: Anyway... VANESSA: Can-I... -: ...get-you-something? BARRY: --Like-what? VANESSA: I-don't-know.-I-mean... I-don't-know.-Coffee? BARRY: I-don't-want-to-put-you-out. VANESSA: It's-no-trouble.-It-takes-two-minutes. -: --It's-just-coffee. BARRY: --I-hate-to-impose. (Vanessa-starts-making-coffee) VANESSA: --Don't-be-ridiculous! BARRY: --Actually #I-would-love-a-cup. VANESSA: Hey #you-want-rum-cake? BARRY: --I-shouldn't. VANESSA: --Have-some. BARRY: --No #I-can't. VANESSA: --Come-on! BARRY: I'm-trying-to-lose-a-couple-micrograms. VANESSA: --Where? BARRY: --These-stripes-don't-help. VANESSA: You-look-great! BARRY: I-don't-know-if-you-know anything-about-fashion. -: Are-you-all-right? VANESSA: (Pouring-coffee-on-the-floor-and-missing-the-cup-completely) No. (Flash-forward-in-time.-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-sitting-together-at-a-table on-top-of-the-apartment-building-drinking-coffee) -: BARRY== He's-making-the-tie-in-the-cab as-they're-flying-up-Madison. -: He-finally-gets-there. -: He-runs-up-the-steps-into-the-church. The-wedding-is-on. -: And-he-says #'Watermelon? I-thought-you-said-Guatemalan. -: Why-would-I-marry-a-watermelon?' (Barry-laughs-but-Vanessa-looks-confused) VANESSA: Is-that-a-bee-joke? BARRY: That's-the-kind-of-stuff-we-do. VANESSA: Yeah #different. -: So #what-are-you-gonna-do #Barry? (Barry-stands-on-top-of-a-sugar-cube-floating-in-his-coffee-and-paddles-it around-with-a-straw-like-it's-a-gondola) BARRY: About-work?-I-don't-know. -: I-want-to-do-my-part-for-the-hive #but-I-can't-do-it-the-way-they-want. VANESSA: I-know-how-you-feel. BARRY: --You-do? VANESSA: --Sure. -: My-parents-wanted-me-to-be-a-lawyer-or a-doctor #but-I-wanted-to-be-a-florist. BARRY: --Really? VANESSA: --My-only-interest-is-flowers. BARRY: Our-new-queen-was-just-elected with-that-same-campaign-slogan. -: Anyway #if-you-look... (Barry-points-to-a-tree-in-the-middle-of-Central-Park) -: There's-my-hive-right-there.-See-it? VANESSA: You're-in-Sheep-Meadow! BARRY: Yes!-I'm-right-off-the-Turtle-Pond! VANESSA: No-way!-I-know-that-area. I-lost-a-toe-ring-there-once. BARRY: --Why-do-girls-put-rings-on-their-toes? VANESSA: --Why-not? BARRY: --It's-like-putting-a-hat-on-your-knee. VANESSA: --Maybe-I'll-try-that. (A-custodian-installing-a-lightbulb-looks-over-at-them-but-to-his perspective-it-looks-like-Vanessa-is-talking-to-a-cup-of-coffee-on-the table) CUSTODIAN: --You-all-right #ma'am? VANESSA: --Oh #yeah.-Fine. -: Just-having-two-cups-of-coffee! BARRY: Anyway #this-has-been-great. Thanks-for-the-coffee. VANESSA== Yeah #it's-no-trouble. BARRY: Sorry-I-couldn't-finish-it.-If-I-did #I'd-be-up-the-rest-of-my-life. (Barry-points-towards-the-rum-cake) -: Can-I-take-a-piece-of-this-with-me? VANESSA: Sure!-Here #have-a-crumb. (Vanessa-hands-Barry-a-crumb-but-it-is-still-pretty-big-for-Barry) BARRY: --Thanks! VANESSA: --Yeah. BARRY: All-right.-Well #then... I-guess-I'll-see-you-around. -: Or-not. VANESSA: OK #Barry... BARRY: And-thank-you so-much-again...-for-before. VANESSA: Oh #that?-That-was-nothing. BARRY: Well #not-nothing #but...-Anyway... (Vanessa-and-Barry-hold-hands #but-Vanessa-has-to-hold-out-a-finger-because her-hands-is-to-big-and-Barry-holds-that) (The-custodian-looks-over-again-and-it-appears-Vanessa-is-laughing-at-her coffee-again.-The-lightbulb-that-he-was-screwing-in-sparks-and-he-falls-off the-ladder) (Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-two-Bee-Scientists-testing-out-a-parachute in-a-Honex-wind-tunnel) BEE-SCIENTIST-#1: This-can't-possibly-work. BEE-SCIENTIST-#2: He's-all-set-to-go. We-may-as-well-try-it. -: OK #Dave #pull-the-chute. (Dave-pulls-the-chute-and-the-wind-slams-him-against-the-wall-and-he-falls on-his-face.The-camera-pans-over-and-we-see-Barry-and-Adam-walking together) ADAM: --Sounds-amazing. BARRY: --It-was-amazing! -: It-was-the-scariest #happiest-moment-of-my-life. ADAM: Humans!-I-can't-believe you-were-with-humans! -: Giant #scary-humans! What-were-they-like? BARRY: Huge-and-crazy.-They-talk-crazy. -: They-eat-crazy-giant-things. They-drive-crazy. ADAM: --Do-they-try-and-kill-you #like-on-TV? BARRY: --Some-of-them.-But-some-of-them-don't. ADAM: --How'd-you-get-back? BARRY: --Poodle. ADAM: You-did-it #and-I'm-glad.-You-saw whatever-you-wanted-to-see. -: You-had-your-'experience.'-Now-you can-pick-out-your-job-and-be-normal. BARRY: --Well... ADAM: --Well? BARRY: Well #I-met-someone. ADAM: You-did?-Was-she-Bee-ish? -: --A-wasp?!-Your-parents-will-kill-you! BARRY: --No #no #no #not-a-wasp. ADAM: --Spider? BARRY: --I'm-not-attracted-to-spiders. -: I-know #for-everyone-else #it's-the-hottest-thing #with-the-eight-legs-and-all. -: I-can't-get-by-that-face. ADAM: So-who-is-she? BARRY: She's...-human. ADAM: No #no.-That's-a-bee-law. You-wouldn't-break-a-bee-law. BARRY: --Her-name's-Vanessa. (Adam-puts-his-head-in-his-hands) ADAM: --Oh #boy. BARRY== She's-so-nice.-And-she's-a-florist! ADAM: Oh #no!-You're-dating-a-human-florist! BARRY: We're-not-dating. ADAM: You're-flying-outside-the-hive #talking to-humans-that-attack-our-homes -: with-power-washers-and-M-80s! That's-one-eighth-a-stick-of-dynamite! BARRY: She-saved-my-life! And-she-understands-me. ADAM: This-is-over! BARRY: Eat-this. (Barry-gives-Adam-a-piece-of-the-crumb-that-he-got-from-Vanessa.-Adam-eats it) ADAM: (Adam's-tone-changes) This-is-not-over!-What-was-that? BARRY: --They-call-it-a-crumb. ADAM: --It-was-so-stingin'-stripey! BARRY: And-that's-not-what-they-eat. That's-what-falls-off-what-they-eat! -: --You-know-what-a-Cinnabon-is? ADAM: --No. (Adam-opens-a-door-behind-him-and-he-pulls-Barry-in) BARRY: It's-bread-and-cinnamon-and-frosting. ADAM: Be-quiet! BARRY: They-heat-it-up... ADAM: Sit-down! (Adam-forces-Barry-to-sit-down) BARRY: (Still-rambling-about-Cinnabons) ...really-hot! (Adam-grabs-Barry-by-the-shoulders) ADAM: --Listen-to-me! -: We-are-not-them!-We're-us. There's-us-and-there's-them! BARRY== Yes #but-who-can-deny the-heart-that-is-yearning? ADAM: There's-no-yearning. Stop-yearning.-Listen-to-me! -: You-have-got-to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend.-Thinking-bee! BARRY: --Thinking-bee. WORKER-BEE: --Thinking-bee. WORKER-BEES-AND-ADAM: Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! (Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-is-laying-on-a-raft-in-a-pool-full-of-honey. He-is-wearing-sunglasses) JANET: There-he-is.-He's-in-the-pool. MARTIN: You-know-what-your-problem-is #Barry? (Barry-pulls-down-his-sunglasses-and-he-looks-annoyed) BARRY: (Sarcastic) I-gotta-start-thinking-bee? JANET: How-much-longer-will-this-go-on? MARTIN: It's-been-three-days! Why-aren't-you-working? (Puts-sunglasses-back-on) BARRY: I've-got-a-lot-of-big-life-decisions to-think-about. MARTIN: What-life?-You-have-no-life! You-have-no-job.-You're-barely-a-bee! JANET: Would-it-kill-you to-make-a-little-honey? (Barry-rolls-off-the-raft-and-sinks-into-the-honey-pool) -: Barry #come-out. Your-father's-talking-to-you. -: Martin #would-you-talk-to-him? MARTIN: Barry #I'm-talking-to-you! (Barry-keeps-sinking-into-the-honey-until-he-is-suddenly-in-Central-Park having-a-picnic-with-Vanessa) (Barry-has-a-cup-of-honey-and-he-clinks-his-glass-with-Vanessas.-Suddenly-a mosquito-lands-on-Vanessa-and-she-slaps-it #killing-it.-They-both-gasp-but then-burst-out-laughing) VANESSA: You-coming? (The-camera-pans-over-and-Vanessa-is-climbing-into-a-small-yellow-airplane) BARRY: Got-everything? VANESSA: All-set! BARRY: Go-ahead.-I'll-catch-up. (Vanessa-lifts-off-and-flies-ahead) VANESSA: Don't-be-too-long. (Barry-catches-up-with-Vanessa-and-he-sticks-out-his-arms-like-ana-irplane. He-rolls-from-side-to-side #and-Vanessa-copies-him-with-the-airplane) VANESSA: Watch-this! (Barry-stays-back-and-watches-as-Vanessa-draws-a-heart-in-the-air-using pink-smoke-from-the-plane #but-on-the-last-loop-the-loop-she-suddenly crashes-into-a-mountain-and-the-plane-explodes.-The-destroyed-plane-falls into-some-rocks-and-explodes-a-second-time) BARRY: Vanessa! (As-Barry-is-yelling-his-mouth-fills-with-honey-and-he-wakes-up #discovering-that-he-was-just-day-dreaming.-He-slowly-sinks-back-into-the honey-pool) MARTIN: --We're-still-here. JANET: --I-told-you-not-to-yell-at-him. -: He-doesn't-respond-to-yelling! MARTIN: --Then-why-yell-at-me? JANET: --Because-you-don't-listen! MARTIN: I'm-not-listening-to-this. BARRY: Sorry #I've-gotta-go. MARTIN: --Where-are-you-going? BARRY: --I'm-meeting-a-friend. JANET: A-girl?-Is-this-why-you-can't-decide? BARRY: Bye. (Barry-flies-out-the-door-and-Martin-shakes-his-head) -: JANET== I-just-hope-she's-Bee-ish. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-sitting-on-Vanessa's-shoulder-and-she-is closing-up-her-shop) BARRY: They-have-a-huge-parade of-flowers-every-year-in-Pasadena? VANESSA: To-be-in-the-Tournament-of-Roses #that's-every-florist's-dream! -: Up-on-a-float #surrounded by-flowers #crowds-cheering. BARRY: A-tournament.-Do-the-roses compete-in-athletic-events? VANESSA: No.-All-right #I've-got-one. How-come-you-don't-fly-everywhere? BARRY: It's-exhausting.-Why-don't-you run-everywhere?-It's-faster. VANESSA: Yeah #OK #I-see #I-see. All-right #your-turn. BARRY: TiVo.-You-can-just-freeze-live-TV? That's-insane! VANESSA: You-don't-have-that? BARRY: We-have-Hivo #but-it's-a-disease. It's-a-horrible #horrible-disease. VANESSA: Oh #my. (A-human-walks-by-and-Barry-narrowly-avoids-him) PASSERBY: Dumb-bees! VANESSA: You-must-want-to-sting-all-those-jerks. BARRY: We-try-not-to-sting. It's-usually-fatal-for-us. VANESSA: So-you-have-to-watch-your-temper (They-walk-into-a-store) BARRY: Very-carefully. You-kick-a-wall #take-a-walk #: write-an-angry-letter-and-throw-it-out. Work-through-it-like-any-emotion: -: Anger #jealousy #lust. (Suddenly-an-employee(Hector)-hits-Barry-off-of-Vanessa's-shoulder.-Hector thinks-he's-saving-Vanessa) VANESSA: (To-Barry) Oh #my-goodness!-Are-you-OK? (Barry-is-getting-up-off-the-floor) BARRY: Yeah. VANESSA: (To-Hector) --What-is-wrong-with-you?! HECTOR: (Confused) --It's-a-bug. VANESSA: He's-not-bothering-anybody. Get-out-of-here #you-creep! (Vanessa-hits-Hector-across-the-face-with-the-magazine-he-had-and-then-hits him-in-the-head.-Hector-backs-away-covering-his-head) Barry: What-was-that?-A-Pic-'N'-Save-circular? (Vanessa-sets-Barry-back-on-her-shoulder) VANESSA: Yeah #it-was.-How-did-you-know? BARRY: It-felt-like-about-10-pages. Seventy-five-is-pretty-much-our-limit. VANESSA: You've-really-got-that down-to-a-science. BARRY: --Oh #we-have-to.-I-lost-a-cousin-to-Italian-Vogue. VANESSA: --I'll-bet. (Barry-looks-to-his-right-and-notices-there-is-honey-for-sale-in-the-aisle) BARRY: What-in-the-name of-Mighty-Hercules-is-this? (Barry-looks-at-all-the-brands-of-honey #shocked) How-did-this-get-here? Cute-Bee #Golden-Blossom #: Ray-Liotta-Private-Select? (Barry-puts-his-hands-up-and-slowly-turns-around #a-look-of-disgust-on-his face) VANESSA: --Is-he-that-actor? BARRY: --I-never-heard-of-him. -: --Why-is-this-here? VANESSA: --For-people.-We-eat-it. BARRY: You-don't-have enough-food-of-your-own?! (Hector-looks-back-and-notices-that-Vanessa-is-talking-to-Barry) VANESSA: --Well #yes. BARRY: --How-do-you-get-it? VANESSA: --Bees-make-it. BARRY: --I-know-who-makes-it! -: And-it's-hard-to-make-it! -: There's-heating #cooling #stirring. You-need-a-whole-Krelman-thing! VANESSA: --It's-organic. BARRY: --It's-our-ganic! VANESSA: It's-just-honey #Barry. BARRY: Just-what?! -: Bees-don't-know-about-this! This-is-stealing!-A-lot-of-stealing! -: You've-taken-our-homes #schools #hospitals!-This-is-all-we-have! -: And-it's-on-sale?! I'm-getting-to-the-bottom-of-this. -: I'm-getting-to-the-bottom of-all-of-this! (Flash-forward-in-time;-Barry-paints-his-face-with-black-strikes-like-a soldier-and-sneaks-into-the-storage-section-of-the-store) (Two-men #including-Hector #are-loading-boxes-into-some-trucks) -: SUPERMARKET-EMPLOYEE== Hey #Hector. -: --You-almost-done? HECTOR: --Almost. (Barry-takes-a-step-to-peak-around-the-corner) (Whispering) He-is-here.-I-sense-it. -: Well #I-guess-I'll-go-home-now (Hector-pretends-to-walk-away-by-walking-in-place-and-speaking-loudly) -: and-just-leave-this-nice-honey-out #with-no-one-around. BARRY: You're-busted #box-boy! HECTOR: I-knew-I-heard-something! So-you-can-talk! BARRY: I-can-talk. And-now-you'll-start-talking! -: Where-you-getting-the-sweet-stuff? Who's-your-supplier? HECTOR: I-don't-understand. I-thought-we-were-friends. -: The-last-thing-we-want to-do-is-upset-bees! (Hector-takes-a-thumbtack-out-of-the-board-behind-him-and-sword-fights Barry.-Barry-is-using-his-stinger-like-a-sword) -: You're-too-late!-It's-ours-now! BARRY: You #sir #have-crossed the-wrong-sword! HECTOR: You #sir #will-be-lunch for-my-iguana #Ignacio! (Barry-hits-the-thumbtack-out-of-Hectors-hand-and-Hector-surrenders) Barry: Where-is-the-honey-coming-from? -: Tell-me-where! HECTOR: (Pointing-to-leaving-truck) Honey-Farms!-It-comes-from-Honey-Farms! (Barry-chases-after-the-truck-but-it-is-getting-away.-He-flies-onto-a bicyclists'-backpack-and-he-catches-up-to-the-truck) CAR-DRIVER: (To-bicyclist) Crazy-person! (Barry-flies-off-and-lands-on-the-windshield-of-the-Honey-farms-truck. Barry-looks-around-and-sees-dead-bugs-splattered-everywhere) BARRY: What-horrible-thing-has-happened-here? -: These-faces #they-never-knew what-hit-them.-And-now -: they're-on-the-road-to-nowhere! (Barry-hears-a-sudden-whisper) (Barry-looks-up-and-sees-Mooseblood #a-mosquito-playing-dead) MOOSEBLOOD: Just-keep-still. BARRY: What?-You're-not-dead? MOOSEBLOOD: Do-I-look-dead?-They-will-wipe-anything that-moves.-Where-you-headed? BARRY: To-Honey-Farms. I-am-onto-something-huge-here. MOOSEBLOOD: I'm-going-to-Alaska.-Moose-blood #crazy-stuff.-Blows-your-head-off! ANOTHER-BUG-PLAYING-DEAD: I'm-going-to-Tacoma. (Barry-looks-at-another-bug) BARRY: --And-you? MOOSEBLOOD: --He-really-is-dead. BARRY: All-right. (Another-bug-hits-the-windshield-and-the-drivers-notice.-They-activate-the windshield-wipers) MOOSEBLOOD== Uh-oh! (The-windshield-wipers-are-slowly-sliding-over-the-dead-bugs-and-wiping them-off) BARRY: --What-is-that?! MOOSEBLOOD: --Oh #no! -: --A-wiper!-Triple-blade! BARRY: --Triple-blade? MOOSEBLOOD: Jump-on!-It's-your-only-chance #bee! (Mooseblood-and-Barry-grab-onto-the-wiper-and-they-hold-on-as-it-wipes-the windshield) Why-does-everything-have to-be-so-doggone-clean?! -: How-much-do-you-people-need-to-see?! (Bangs-on-windshield) -: Open-your-eyes! Stick-your-head-out-the-window! RADIO-IN-TRUCK: From-NPR-News-in-Washington #I'm-Carl-Kasell. MOOSEBLOOD: But-don't-kill-no-more-bugs! (Mooseblood-and-Barry-are-washed-off-by-the-wipr-fluid) MOOSEBLOOD: --Bee! BARRY: --Moose-blood-guy!! (Barry-starts-screaming-as-he-hangs-onto-the-antenna) (Suddenly-it-is-revealed-that-a-water-bug-is-also-hanging-on-the-antenna. There-is-a-pause-and-then-Barry-and-the-water-bug-both-start-screaming) TRUCK-DRIVER: --You-hear-something? GUY-IN-TRUCK: --Like-what? TRUCK-DRIVER: Like-tiny-screaming. GUY-IN-TRUCK: Turn-off-the-radio. (The-antenna-starts-to-lower-until-it-gets-to-low-and-sinks-into-the-truck. The-water-bug-flies-off-and-Barry-is-forced-to-let-go-and-he-is-blown-away. He-luckily-lands-inside-a-horn-on-top-of-the-truck-where-he-finds Mooseblood #who-was-blown-into-the-same-place) MOOSEBLOOD: Whassup #bee-boy? BARRY: Hey #Blood. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-we-see-that-Barry-is-deep-in-conversation-with Mooseblood.-They-have-been-sitting-in-this-truck-for-a-while) BARRY: ...Just-a-row-of-honey-jars #as-far-as-the-eye-could-see. MOOSEBLOOD: Wow! BARRY: I-assume-wherever-this-truck-goes is-where-they're-getting-it. -: I-mean #that-honey's-ours. MOOSEBLOOD: --Bees-hang-tight. BARRY: --We're-all-jammed-in. -: It's-a-close-community. MOOSEBLOOD: Not-us #man.-We-on-our-own. Every-mosquito-on-his-own. BARRY: --What-if-you-get-in-trouble? MOOSEBLOOD: --You-a-mosquito #you-in-trouble. -: Nobody-likes-us.-They-just-smack. See-a-mosquito #smack #smack! BARRY: At-least-you're-out-in-the-world. You-must-meet-girls. MOOSEBLOOD: Mosquito-girls-try-to-trade-up #get-with-a-moth #dragonfly. -: Mosquito-girl-don't-want-no-mosquito. (An-ambulance-passes-by-and-it-has-a-blood-donation-sign-on-it) You-got-to-be-kidding-me! -: Mooseblood's-about-to-leave the-building!-So-long #bee! (Mooseblood-leaves-and-flies-onto-the-window-of-the-ambulance-where-there are-other-mosquito's-hanging-out) -: --Hey #guys! OTHER-MOSQUITO: --Mooseblood! MOOSEBLOOD: I-knew-I'd-catch-y'all-down-here. Did-you-bring-your-crazy-straw? (The-truck-goes-out-of-view-and-Barry-notices-that-the-truck-he's-on-is pulling-into-a-camp-of-some-sort) TRUCK-DRIVER: We-throw-it-in-jars #slap-a-label-on-it #and-it's-pretty-much-pure-profit. (Barry-flies-out) BARRY: What-is-this-place? BEEKEEPER-1#: A-bee's-got-a-brain the-size-of-a-pinhead. BEEKEEPER-#2: They-are-pinheads! -: Pinhead. -: --Check-out-the-new-smoker. BEEKEEPER-#1: --Oh #sweet.-That's-the-one-you-want. -: The-Thomas-3000! BARRY: Smoker? BEEKEEPER-#1: Ninety-puffs-a-minute #semi-automatic. Twice-the-nicotine #all-the-tar. -: A-couple-breaths-of-this knocks-them-right-out. BEEKEEPER-#2: They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money. BARRY: 'They-make-the-honey #and-we-make-the-money'? (The-Beekeeper-sprays-hundreds-of-cheap-miniature-apartments-with-the smoker.-The-bees-are-fainting-or-passing-out) Oh #my! -: What's-going-on?-Are-you-OK? (Barry-flies-into-one-of-the-apartment-and-helps-a-Bee-couple-get-off-the ground.-They-are-coughing-and-its-hard-for-them-to-stand) BEE-IN-APARTMENT: Yeah.-It-doesn't-last-too-long. BARRY: Do-you-know-you're in-a-fake-hive-with-fake-walls? BEE-IN-APPARTMENT: Our-queen-was-moved-here. We-had-no-choice. (The-apartment-room-is-completely-empty-except-for-a-photo-on-the-wall-of the-'queen'-who-is-obviously-a-man-in-women's-clothes) BARRY: This-is-your-queen? That's-a-man-in-women's-clothes! -: That's-a-drag-queen! -: What-is-this? (Barry-flies-out-and-he-discovers-that-there-are-hundreds-of-these structures #each-housing-thousands-of-Bees) Oh #no! -: There's-hundreds-of-them! (Barry-takes-out-his-camera-and-takes-pictures-of-these-Bee-work-camps.-The beekeepers-look-very-evil-in-these-depictions) Bee-honey. -: Our-honey-is-being-brazenly-stolen on-a-massive-scale! -: This-is-worse-than-anything-bears have-done!-I-intend-to-do-something. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-showing-these-pictures-to-his-parents) JANET: Oh #Barry #stop. MARTIN: Who-told-you-humans-are-taking our-honey?-That's-a-rumor. BARRY: Do-these-look-like-rumors? (Holds-up-the-pictures) UNCLE-CARL: That's-a-conspiracy-theory. These-are-obviously-doctored-photos. JANET: How-did-you-get-mixed-up-in-this? ADAM: He's-been-talking-to-humans. JANET: --What? MARTIN: --Talking-to-humans?! ADAM: He-has-a-human-girlfriend. And-they-make-out! JANET: Make-out?-Barry! BARRY: We-do-not. ADAM: --You-wish-you-could. MARTIN: --Whose-side-are-you-on? BARRY: The-bees! UNCLE-CARL: (He-has-been-sitting-in-the-back-of-the-room-this-entire-time) I-dated-a-cricket-once-in-San-Antonio. Those-crazy-legs-kept-me-up-all-night. JANET: Barry #this-is-what-you-want to-do-with-your-life? BARRY: I-want-to-do-it-for-all-our-lives. Nobody-works-harder-than-bees! -: Dad #I-remember-you coming-home-so-overworked -: your-hands-were-still-stirring. You-couldn't-stop. JANET: I-remember-that. BARRY: What-right-do-they-have-to-our-honey? -: We-live-on-two-cups-a-year.-They-put-it in-lip-balm-for-no-reason-whatsoever! ADAM: Even-if-it's-true #what-can-one-bee-do? BARRY: Sting-them-where-it-really-hurts. MARTIN: In-the-face!-The-eye! -: --That-would-hurt. BARRY: --No. MARTIN: Up-the-nose?-That's-a-killer. BARRY: There's-only-one-place-you-can-sting the-humans #one-place-where-it-matters. (Flash-forward-a-bit-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-Bee-News) BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR: Hive-at-Five #the-hive's-only full-hour-action-news-source. BEE-PROTESTOR: No-more-bee-beards! BEE-NEWS-NARRATOR: With-Bob-Bumble-at-the-anchor-desk. -: Weather-with-Storm-Stinger. -: Sports-with-Buzz-Larvi. -: And-Jeanette-Chung. BOB-BUMBLE: --Good-evening.-I'm-Bob-Bumble. JEANETTE-CHUNG: --And-I'm-Jeanette-Chung. BOB-BUMBLE: A-tri-county-bee #Barry-Benson #: intends-to-sue-the-human-race for-stealing-our-honey #: packaging-it-and-profiting from-it-illegally! JEANETTE-CHUNG: Tomorrow-night-on-Bee-Larry-King #: we'll-have-three-former-queens-here-in our-studio #discussing-their-new-book #: Classy-Ladies #out-this-week-on-Hexagon. (The-scene-changes-to-an-interview-on-the-news-with-Bee-version-of-Larry King-and-Barry) BEE-LARRY-KING: Tonight-we're-talking-to-Barry-Benson. -: Did-you-ever-think #'I'm-a-kid from-the-hive.-I-can't-do-this'? BARRY: Bees-have-never-been-afraid to-change-the-world. -: What-about-Bee-Columbus? Bee-Gandhi?-Bejesus? BEE-LARRY-KING: Where-I'm-from #we'd-never-sue-humans. -: We-were-thinking of-stickball-or-candy-stores. BARRY: How-old-are-you? BEE-LARRY-KING: The-bee-community is-supporting-you-in-this-case #: which-will-be-the-trial of-the-bee-century. BARRY: You-know #they-have-a-Larry-King in-the-human-world-too. BEE-LARRY-KING: It's-a-common-name.-Next-week... BARRY: He-looks-like-you-and-has-a-show and-suspenders-and-colored-dots... BEE-LARRY-KING: Next-week... BARRY: Glasses #quotes-on-the-bottom-from-the guest-even-though-you-just-heard-'em. BEE-LARRY-KING: Bear-Week-next-week! They're-scary #hairy-and-here #live. (Bee-Larry-King-gets-annoyed-and-flies-away-offscreen) BARRY: Always-leans-forward #pointy-shoulders #squinty-eyes #very-Jewish. (Flash-forward-in-time.-We-see-Vanessa-enter-and-Ken-enters-behind-her. They-are-arguing) KEN: In-tennis #you-attack at-the-point-of-weakness! VANESSA: It-was-my-grandmother #Ken.-She's-81. KEN== Honey #her-backhand's-a-joke! I'm-not-gonna-take-advantage-of-that? BARRY: (To-Ken) Quiet #please. Actual-work-going-on-here. KEN: (Pointing-at-Barry) --Is-that-that-same-bee? VANESSA: --Yes #it-is! -: I'm-helping-him-sue-the-human-race. BARRY: --Hello. KEN: --Hello #bee. VANESSA: This-is-Ken. BARRY: (Recalling-the-'Winter-Boots'-incident-earlier) Yeah #I-remember-you.-Timberland #size ten-and-a-half.-Vibram-sole #I-believe. KEN: (To-Vanessa) Why-does-he-talk-again? VANESSA: Listen #you-better-go 'cause-we're-really-busy-working. KEN: But-it's-our-yogurt-night! VANESSA: (Holding-door-open-for-Ken) Bye-bye. KEN: (Yelling) Why-is-yogurt-night-so-difficult?! (Ken-leaves-and-Vanessa-walks-over-to-Barry.-His-workplace-is-a-mess) VANESSA: You-poor-thing. You-two-have-been-at-this-for-hours! BARRY: Yes #and-Adam-here has-been-a-huge-help. ADAM: --Frosting... --How-many-sugars? -==BARRY== Just-one.-I-try-not to-use-the-competition. -: So-why-are-you-helping-me? VANESSA: Bees-have-good-qualities. -: And-it-takes-my-mind-off-the-shop. -: Instead-of-flowers #people are-giving-balloon-bouquets-now. BARRY: Those-are-great #if-you're-three. VANESSA: And-artificial-flowers. BARRY: --Oh #those-just-get-me-psychotic! VANESSA: --Yeah #me-too. -: BARRY: Bent-stingers #pointless-pollination. ADAM: Bees-must-hate-those-fake-things! -: Nothing-worse than-a-daffodil-that's-had-work-done. -: Maybe-this-could-make-up for-it-a-little-bit. VANESSA: --This-lawsuit's-a-pretty-big-deal. BARRY: --I-guess. ADAM: You-sure-you-want-to-go-through-with-it? BARRY: Am-I-sure?-When-I'm-done-with the-humans #they-won't-be-able -: to-say #'Honey #I'm-home #' without-paying-a-royalty! (Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-are-watching-the-human-news.-The-camera-shows a-crowd-outside-a-courthouse) NEWS-REPORTER: It's-an-incredible-scene here-in-downtown-Manhattan #: where-the-world-anxiously-waits #because-for-the-first-time-in-history #: we-will-hear-for-ourselves if-a-honeybee-can-actually-speak. (We-are-no-longer-watching-through-a-news-camera) ADAM: What-have-we-gotten-into-here #Barry? BARRY: It's-pretty-big #isn't-it? ADAM== (Looking-at-the-hundreds-of-people-around-the-courthouse) I-can't-believe-how-many-humans don't-work-during-the-day. BARRY: You-think-billion-dollar-multinational food-companies-have-good-lawyers? SECURITY-GUARD: Everybody-needs-to-stay behind-the-barricade. (A-limousine-drives-up-and-a-fat-man #Layton-Montgomery #a-honey-industry owner-gets-out-and-walks-past-Barry) ADAM: --What's-the-matter? BARRY: --I-don't-know #I-just-got-a-chill. (Fast-forward-in-time-and-everyone-is-in-the-court) MONTGOMERY: Well #if-it-isn't-the-bee-team. (To-Honey-Industry-lawyers) You-boys-work-on-this? MAN: All-rise!-The-Honorable Judge-Bumbleton-presiding. JUDGE-BUMBLETON: All-right.-Case-number-4475 #: Superior-Court-of-New-York #Barry-Bee-Benson-v.-the-Honey-Industry -: is-now-in-session. -: Mr.-Montgomery #you're-representing the-five-food-companies-collectively? MONTGOMERY: A-privilege. JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Benson...-you're-representing all-the-bees-of-the-world? (Everyone-looks-closely #they-are-waiting-to-see-if-a-Bee-can-really-talk) (Barry-makes-several-buzzing-sounds-to-sound-like-a-Bee) BARRY: I'm-kidding.-Yes #Your-Honor #we're-ready-to-proceed. JUDGE-BUMBLBETON: Mr.-Montgomery #your-opening-statement #please. MONTGOMERY: Ladies-and-gentlemen-of-the-jury #: my-grandmother-was-a-simple-woman. -: Born-on-a-farm #she-believed it-was-man's-divine-right -: to-benefit-from-the-bounty of-nature-God-put-before-us. -: If-we-lived-in-the-topsy-turvy-world Mr.-Benson-imagines #: just-think-of-what-would-it-mean. -: I-would-have-to-negotiate with-the-silkworm -: for-the-elastic-in-my-britches! -: Talking-bee! (Montgomery-walks-over-and-looks-closely-at-Barry) -: How-do-we-know-this-isn't-some-sort-of -: holographic-motion-picture-capture Hollywood-wizardry? -: They-could-be-using-laser-beams! -: Robotics!-Ventriloquism! Cloning!-For-all-we-know #: he-could-be-on-steroids! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Benson? BARRY: Ladies-and-gentlemen #there's-no-trickery-here. -: I'm-just-an-ordinary-bee. Honey's-pretty-important-to-me. -: It's-important-to-all-bees. We-invented-it! -: We-make-it.-And-we-protect-it with-our-lives. -: Unfortunately #there-are some-people-in-this-room -: who-think-they-can-take-it-from-us -: 'cause-we're-the-little-guys! I'm-hoping-that #after-this-is-all-over #: you'll-see-how #by-taking-our-honey #you-not-only-take-everything-we-have -: but-everything-we-are! JANET== (To-Martin) I-wish-he'd-dress-like-that all-the-time.-So-nice! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Call-your-first-witness. BARRY: So #Mr.-Klauss-Vanderhayden of-Honey-Farms #big-company-you-have. KLAUSS-VANDERHAYDEN: I-suppose-so. BARRY: I-see-you-also-own Honeyburton-and-Honron! KLAUSS: Yes #they-provide-beekeepers for-our-farms. BARRY: Beekeeper.-I-find-that to-be-a-very-disturbing-term. -: I-don't-imagine-you-employ any-bee-free-ers #do-you? KLAUSS: (Quietly) --No. BARRY: --I-couldn't-hear-you. KLAUSS: --No. BARRY: --No. -: Because-you-don't-free-bees. You-keep-bees.-Not-only-that #: it-seems-you-thought-a-bear-would-be an-appropriate-image-for-a-jar-of-honey. KLAUSS: They're-very-lovable-creatures. -: Yogi-Bear #Fozzie-Bear #Build-A-Bear. BARRY: You-mean-like-this? (The-bear-from-Over-The-Hedge-barges-in-through-the-back-door-and-it-is roaring-and-standing-on-its-hind-legs.-It-is-thrashing-its-claws-and-people are-screaming.-It-is-being-held-back-by-a-guard-who-has-the-bear-on-a chain) -: (Pointing-to-the-roaring-bear) Bears-kill-bees! -: How'd-you-like-his-head-crashing through-your-living-room?! -: Biting-into-your-couch! Spitting-out-your-throw-pillows! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: OK #that's-enough.-Take-him-away. (The-bear-stops-roaring-and-thrashing-and-walks-out) BARRY: So #Mr.-Sting #thank-you-for-being-here. Your-name-intrigues-me. -: --Where-have-I-heard-it-before? MR.-STING: --I-was-with-a-band-called-The-Police. BARRY: But-you've-never-been a-police-officer #have-you? STING: No #I-haven't. BARRY: No #you-haven't.-And-so-here we-have-yet-another-example -: of-bee-culture-casually stolen-by-a-human -: for-nothing-more-than a-prance-about-stage-name. STING: Oh #please. BARRY: Have-you-ever-been-stung #Mr.-Sting? -: Because-I'm-feeling a-little-stung #Sting. -: Or-should-I-say...-Mr.-Gordon-M.-Sumner! MONTGOMERY: That's-not-his-real-name?!-You-idiots! BARRY: Mr.-Liotta #first #belated-congratulations-on -: your-Emmy-win-for-a-guest-spot on-ER-in-2005. RAY-LIOTTA: Thank-you.-Thank-you. BARRY: I-see-from-your-resume that-you're-devilishly-handsome -: with-a-churning-inner-turmoil that's-ready-to-blow. RAY-LIOTTA: I-enjoy-what-I-do.-Is-that-a-crime? BARRY: Not-yet-it-isn't.-But-is-this what-it's-come-to-for-you? -: Exploiting-tiny #helpless-bees so-you-don't -: have-to-rehearse your-part-and-learn-your-lines #sir? RAY-LIOTTA: Watch-it #Benson! I-could-blow-right-now! BARRY: This-isn't-a-goodfella. This-is-a-badfella! (Ray-Liotta-looses-it-and-tries-to-grab-Barry) RAY-LIOTTA: Why-doesn't-someone-just-step-on this-creep #and-we-can-all-go-home?! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: --Order-in-this-court! RAY-LIOTTA: --You're-all-thinking-it! (Judge-Bumbleton-starts-banging-her-gavel) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Order!-Order #I-say! RAY-LIOTTA: --Say-it! MAN: --Mr.-Liotta #please-sit-down! (We-see-a-montage-of-magazines-which-feature-the-court-case) (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-back-home-with-Vanessa) BARRY: I-think-it-was-awfully-nice of-that-bear-to-pitch-in-like-that. VANESSA: I-think-the-jury's-on-our-side. BARRY: Are-we-doing-everything-right #you-know #legally? VANESSA: I'm-a-florist. BARRY: Right.-Well #here's-to-a-great-team. VANESSA: To-a-great-team! (Ken-walks-in-from-work.-He-sees-Barry-and-he-looks-upset-when-he-sees Barry-clinking-his-glass-with-Vanessa) KEN: Well #hello. VANESSA: --Oh #Ken! BARRY: --Hello! VANESSA: I-didn't-think-you-were-coming. -: No #I-was-just-late. I-tried-to-call #but... (Ken-holds-up-his-phone-and-flips-it-open.-The-phone-has-no-charge) ...the-battery... VANESSA: I-didn't-want-all-this-to-go-to-waste #so-I-called-Barry.-Luckily #he-was-free. KEN: Oh #that-was-lucky. (Ken-sits-down-at-the-table-across-from-Barry-and-Vanessa-leaves-the-room) VANESSA: There's-a-little-left. I-could-heat-it-up. KEN: (Not-taking-his-eyes-off-Barry) Yeah #heat-it-up #sure #whatever. BARRY: So-I-hear-you're-quite-a-tennis-player. -: I'm-not-much-for-the-game-myself. The-ball's-a-little-grabby. KEN: That's-where-I-usually-sit. Right... (Points-to-where-Barry-is-sitting) there. VANESSA: (Calling-from-other-room) Ken #Barry-was-looking-at-your-resume #: and-he-agreed-with-me-that-eating-with chopsticks-isn't-really-a-special-skill. KEN: (To-Barry) You-think-I-don't-see-what-you're-doing? BARRY: I-know-how-hard-it-is-to-find the-right-job.-We-have-that-in-common. KEN: Do-we? BARRY: Bees-have-100-percent-employment #but-we-do-jobs-like-taking-the-crud-out. KEN: (Menacingly) That's-just-what I-was-thinking-about-doing. (Ken-reaches-for-a-fork-on-the-table-but-knocks-if-on-the-floor.-He-goes-to pick-it-up) VANESSA: Ken #I-let-Barry-borrow-your-razor for-his-fuzz.-I-hope-that-was-all-right. (Ken-quickly-rises-back-up-after-hearing-this-but-hits-his-head-on-the table-and-yells) BARRY: I'm-going-to-drain-the-old-stinger. KEN: Yeah #you-do-that. (Barry-flies-past-Ken-to-get-to-the-bathroom-and-Ken-freaks-out #splashing some-of-the-wine-he-was-using-to-cool-his-head-in-his-eyes.-He-yells-in anger) (Barry-looks-at-the-magazines-featuring-his-victories-in-court) BARRY: Look-at-that. (Barry-flies-into-the-bathroom) (He-puts-his-hand-on-his-head-but-this-makes-hurts-him-and-makes-him-even madder.-He-yells-again) (Barry-is-washing-his-hands-in-the-sink-but-then-Ken-walks-in) KEN: You-know #you-know-I've-just-about-had-it (Closes-bathroom-door-behind-him) with-your-little-mind-games. (Ken-is-menacingly-rolling-up-a-magazine) BARRY: (Backing-away) --What's-that? KEN: --Italian-Vogue. BARRY: Mamma-mia #that's-a-lot-of-pages. KEN: It's-a-lot-of-ads. BARRY: Remember-what-Van-said #why-is your-life-more-valuable-than-mine? KEN: That's-funny #I-just-can't-seem-to-recall-that! (Ken-smashes-everything-off-the-sink-with-the-magazine-and-Barry-narrowly escapes) (Ken-follows-Barry-around-and-tries-to-hit-him-with-the-magazine-but-he keeps-missing) (Ken-gets-a-spray-bottle) -: I-think-something-stinks-in-here! BARRY: (Enjoying-the-spray) I-love-the-smell-of-flowers. (Ken-holds-a-lighter-in-front-of-the-spray-bottle) KEN: How-do-you-like-the-smell-of-flames?! BARRY: Not-as-much. (Ken-fires-his-make-shift-flamethrower-but-misses-Barry #burning-the bathroom.-He-torches-the-whole-room-but-looses-his-footing-and-falls-into the-bathtub.-After-getting-hit-in-the-head-by-falling-objects-3-times-he picks-up-the-shower-head #revealing-a-Water-bug-hiding-under-it) WATER-BUG: Water-bug!-Not-taking-sides! (Barry-gets-up-out-of-a-pile-of-bathroom-supplies-and-he-is-wearing-a chapstick-hat) BARRY: Ken #I'm-wearing-a-Chapstick-hat! This-is-pathetic! (Ken-switches-the-shower-head-to-lethal) KEN: I've-got-issues! (Ken-sprays-Barry-with-the-shower-head-and-he-crash-lands-into-the-toilet) (Ken-menacingly-looks-down-into-the-toilet-at-Barry) Well #well #well #a-royal-flush! BARRY: --You're-bluffing. KEN: --Am-I? (flushes-toilet) (Barry-grabs-a-chapstick-from-the-toilet-seat-and-uses-it-to-surf-in-the flushing-toilet) BARRY: Surf's-up #dude! (Barry-flies-out-of-the-toilet-on-the-chapstick-and-sprays-Ken's-face-with the-toilet-water) -: EW #Poo-water! BARRY: That-bowl-is-gnarly. KEN: (Aiming-a-toilet-cleaner-at-Barry) Except-for-those-dirty-yellow-rings! (Barry-cowers-and-covers-his-head-and-Vanessa-runs-in-and-takes-the-toilet cleaner-from-Ken-just-before-he-hits-Barry) VANESSA: Kenneth!-What-are-you-doing?! KEN== (Leaning-towards-Barry) You-know #I-don't-even-like-honey! I-don't-eat-it! VANESSA: We-need-to-talk! (Vanessa-pulls-Ken-out-of-the-bathroom) -: He's-just-a-little-bee! -: And-he-happens-to-be the-nicest-bee-I've-met-in-a-long-time! KEN: Long-time?-What-are-you-talking-about?! Are-there-other-bugs-in-your-life? VANESSA: No #but-there-are-other-things-bugging me-in-life.-And-you're-one-of-them! KEN: Fine!-Talking-bees #no-yogurt-night... -: My-nerves-are-fried-from-riding on-this-emotional-roller-coaster! VANESSA: Goodbye #Ken. (Ken-huffs-and-walks-out-and-slams-the-door.-But-suddenly-he-walks-back-in and-stares-at-Barry) -: And-for-your-information #I-prefer-sugar-free #artificial sweeteners-MADE-BY-MAN! (Ken-leaves-again-and-Vanessa-leans-in-towards-Barry) VANESSA: I'm-sorry-about-all-that. (Ken-walks-back-in-again) KEN: I-know-it's-got an-aftertaste!-I-LIKE-IT! (Ken-leaves-for-the-last-time) VANESSA: I-always-felt-there-was-some-kind of-barrier-between-Ken-and-me. -: I-couldn't-overcome-it. Oh #well. -: Are-you-OK-for-the-trial? BARRY: I-believe-Mr.-Montgomery is-about-out-of-ideas. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry #Adam #and-Vanessa-are-back-in-court) MONTGOMERY-- We-would-like-to-call Mr.-Barry-Benson-Bee-to-the-stand. ADAM: Good-idea!-You-can-really-see-why-he's considered-one-of-the-best-lawyers... (Barry-stares-at-Adam) ...Yeah. LAWYER: Layton #you've gotta-weave-some-magic with-this-jury #or-it's-gonna-be-all-over. MONTGOMERY: Don't-worry.-The-only-thing-I-have to-do-to-turn-this-jury-around -: is-to-remind-them of-what-they-don't-like-about-bees. (To-lawyer) --You-got-the-tweezers? LAWYER: --Are-you-allergic? MONTGOMERY: Only-to-losing #son.-Only-to-losing. -: Mr.-Benson-Bee #I'll-ask-you what-I-think-we'd-all-like-to-know. -: What-exactly-is-your-relationship (Points-to-Vanessa) -: to-that-woman? BARRY: We're-friends. MONTGOMERY: --Good-friends? BARRY: --Yes. MONTGOMERY: How-good?-Do-you-live-together? ADAM: Wait-a-minute... -: MONTGOMERY: Are-you-her-little... -: ...bedbug? (Adam's-stinger-starts-vibrating.-He-is-agitated) I've-seen-a-bee-documentary-or-two. From-what-I-understand #: doesn't-your-queen-give-birth to-all-the-bee-children? BARRY: --Yeah #but... MONTGOMERY: (Pointing-at-Janet-and-Martin) --So-those-aren't-your-real-parents! JANET: --Oh #Barry... BARRY: --Yes #they-are! ADAM: Hold-me-back! (Vanessa-tries-to-hold-Adam-back.-He-wants-to-sting-Montgomery) MONTGOMERY: You're-an-illegitimate-bee #aren't-you #Benson? ADAM: He's-denouncing-bees! MONTGOMERY: Don't-y'all-date-your-cousins? (Montgomery-leans-over-on-the-jury-stand-and-stares-at-Adam) VANESSA: --Objection! (Vanessa-raises-her-hand-to-object-but-Adam-gets-free.-He-flies-straight-at Montgomery) =ADAM: --I'm-going-to-pincushion-this-guy! BARRY: Adam #don't!-It's-what-he-wants! (Adam-stings-Montgomery-in-the-butt-and-he-starts-thrashing-around) MONTGOMERY: Oh #I'm-hit!! -: Oh #lordy #I-am-hit! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: (Banging-gavel) Order!-Order! MONTGOMERY: (Overreacting) The-venom!-The-venom is-coursing-through-my-veins! -: I-have-been-felled by-a-winged-beast-of-destruction! -: You-see?-You-can't-treat-them like-equals!-They're-striped-savages! -: Stinging's-the-only-thing they-know!-It's-their-way! BARRY: --Adam #stay-with-me. ADAM: --I-can't-feel-my-legs. MONTGOMERY: (Overreacting-and-throwing-his-body-around-the-room) What-angel-of-mercy will-come-forward-to-suck-the-poison -: from-my-heaving-buttocks? JUDGE-BUMLBETON: I-will-have-order-in-this-court.-Order! -: Order #please! (Flash-forward-in-time-and-we-see-a-human-news-reporter) NEWS-REPORTER: The-case-of-the-honeybees versus-the-human-race -: took-a-pointed-turn-against-the-bees -: yesterday-when-one-of-their-legal team-stung-Layton-T.-Montgomery. (Adam-is-laying-in-a-hospital-bed-and-Barry-flies-in-to-see-him) BARRY: --Hey #buddy. ADAM: --Hey. BARRY: --Is-there-much-pain? ADAM: --Yeah. -: I... -: I-blew-the-whole-case #didn't-I? BARRY: It-doesn't-matter.-What-matters-is you're-alive.-You-could-have-died. ADAM: I'd-be-better-off-dead.-Look-at-me. (A-small-plastic-sword-is-replaced-as-Adam's-stinger) They-got-it-from-the-cafeteria downstairs #in-a-tuna-sandwich. -: Look #there's a-little-celery-still-on-it. (Flicks-off-the-celery-and-sighs) BARRY: What-was-it-like-to-sting-someone? ADAM: I-can't-explain-it.-It-was-all... -: All-adrenaline-and-then... and-then-ecstasy! BARRY: ...All-right. ADAM: You-think-it-was-all-a-trap? BARRY: Of-course.-I'm-sorry. I-flew-us-right-into-this. -: What-were-we-thinking?-Look-at-us.-We're just-a-couple-of-bugs-in-this-world. ADAM: What-will-the-humans-do-to-us if-they-win? BARRY: I-don't-know. ADAM: I-hear-they-put-the-roaches-in-motels. That-doesn't-sound-so-bad. BARRY: Adam #they-check-in #but-they-don't-check-out! ADAM: Oh #my. (Coughs) Could-you-get-a-nurse to-close-that-window? BARRY: --Why? ADAM: --The-smoke. (We-can-see-that-two-humans-are-smoking-cigarettes-outside) -: Bees-don't-smoke. BARRY: Right.-Bees-don't-smoke. -: Bees-don't-smoke! But-some-bees-are-smoking. -: That's-it!-That's-our-case! ADAM: It-is?-It's-not-over? BARRY: Get-dressed.-I've-gotta-go-somewhere. -: Get-back-to-the-court-and-stall. Stall-any-way-you-can. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Adam-is-making-a-paper-boat-in-the-courtroom) ADAM: And-assuming-you've-done-step-29-correctly #you're-ready-for-the-tub! (We-see-that-the-jury-have-each-made-their-own-paper-boats-after-being taught-how-by-Adam.-They-all-look-confused) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Flayman. ADAM: Yes?-Yes #Your-Honor! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Where-is-the-rest-of-your-team? ADAM: (Continues-stalling) Well #Your-Honor #it's-interesting. -: Bees-are-trained-to-fly-haphazardly #: and-as-a-result #we-don't-make-very-good-time. -: I-actually-heard-a-funny-story-about... MONTGOMERY: Your-Honor #haven't-these-ridiculous-bugs -: taken-up-enough of-this-court's-valuable-time? -: How-much-longer-will-we-allow these-absurd-shenanigans-to-go-on? -: They-have-presented-no-compelling evidence-to-support-their-charges -: against-my-clients #who-run-legitimate-businesses. -: I-move-for-a-complete-dismissal of-this-entire-case! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: Mr.-Flayman #I'm-afraid-I'm-going -: to-have-to-consider Mr.-Montgomery's-motion. ADAM: But-you-can't!-We-have-a-terrific-case. MONTGOMERY: Where-is-your-proof? Where-is-the-evidence? -: Show-me-the-smoking-gun! BARRY: (Barry-flies-in-through-the-door) Hold-it #Your-Honor! You-want-a-smoking-gun? -: Here-is-your-smoking-gun. (Vanessa-walks-in-holding-a-bee-smoker.-She-sets-it-down-on-the-Judge's podium) JUDGE-BUMBLETON: What-is-that? BARRY: It's-a-bee-smoker! MONTGOMERY: (Picks-up-smoker) What #this? This-harmless-little-contraption? -: This-couldn't-hurt-a-fly #let-alone-a-bee. (Montgomery-accidentally-fires-it-at-the-bees-in-the-crowd-and-they-faint and-cough) (Dozens-of-reporters-start-taking-pictures-of-the-suffering-bees) BARRY: Look-at-what-has-happened -: to-bees-who-have-never-been-asked #'Smoking-or-non?' -: Is-this-what-nature-intended-for-us? -: To-be-forcibly-addicted to-smoke-machines -: and-man-made-wooden-slat-work-camps? -: Living-out-our-lives-as-honey-slaves to-the-white-man? (Barry-points-to-the-honey-industry-owners.-One-of-them-is-an-African American-so-he-awkwardly-separates-himself-from-the-others) LAWYER: --What-are-we-gonna-do? --He's-playing-the-species-card. BARRY: Ladies-and-gentlemen #please #free-these-bees! ADAM-AND-VANESSA: Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees! BEES-IN-CROWD: Free-the-bees! HUMAN-JURY: Free-the-bees!-Free-the-bees! JUDGE-BUMBLETON: The-court-finds-in-favor-of-the-bees! BARRY: Vanessa #we-won! VANESSA: I-knew-you-could-do-it!-High-five! (Vanessa-hits-Barry-hard-because-her-hand-is-too-big) -: Sorry. BARRY: (Overjoyed) I'm-OK!-You-know-what-this-means? -: All-the-honey will-finally-belong-to-the-bees. -: Now-we-won't-have to-work-so-hard-all-the-time. MONTGOMERY: This-is-an-unholy-perversion of-the-balance-of-nature #Benson. -: You'll-regret-this. (Montgomery-leaves-and-Barry-goes-outside-the-courtroom.-Several-reporters start-asking-Barry-questions) REPORTER-1#: Barry #how-much-honey-is-out-there? BARRY: All-right.-One-at-a-time. REPORTER-2#: Barry #who-are-you-wearing? BARRY: My-sweater-is-Ralph-Lauren #and-I-have-no-pants. (Barry-flies-outside-with-the-paparazzi-and-Adam-and-Vanessa-stay-back) ADAM: (To-Vanessa) --What-if-Montgomery's-right? Vanessa: --What-do-you-mean? ADAM: We've-been-living-the-bee-way a-long-time #27-million-years. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-a-man) BUSINESS-MAN: Congratulations-on-your-victory. What-will-you-demand-as-a-settlement? BARRY: First #we'll-demand-a-complete-shutdown of-all-bee-work-camps. (As-Barry-is-talking-we-see-a-montage-of-men-putting-'closed'-tape-over-the work-camps-and-freeing-the-bees-in-the-crappy-apartments) Then-we-want-back-the-honey that-was-ours-to-begin-with #: every-last-drop. (Men-in-suits-are-pushing-all-the-honey-of-the-aisle-and-into-carts) We-demand-an-end-to-the-glorification of-the-bear-as-anything-more (We-see-a-statue-of-a-bear-shaped-honey-container-being-pulled-down-by bees) than-a-filthy #smelly #bad-breath-stink-machine. -: We're-all-aware of-what-they-do-in-the-woods. (We-see-Winnie-the-Pooh-sharing-his-honey-with-Piglet-in-the-cross-hairs-of a-high-tech-sniper-rifle) BARRY: (Looking-through-binoculars) Wait-for-my-signal. -: Take-him-out. (Winnie-gets-hit-by-a-tranquilizer-dart-and-dramatically-falls-off-the-log he-was-standing-on #his-tongue-hanging-out.-Piglet-looks-at-Pooh-in-fear and-the-Sniper-takes-the-honey.) SNIPER: He'll-have-nausea for-a-few-hours #then-he'll-be-fine. (Flash-forward-in-time) BARRY: And-we-will-no-longer-tolerate bee-negative-nicknames... (Mr.-Sting-is-sitting-at-home-until-he-is-taken-out-of-his-house-by-the-men in-suits) STING: But-it's-just-a-prance-about-stage-name! BARRY: ...unnecessary-inclusion-of-honey in-bogus-health-products -: and-la-dee-da-human tea-time-snack-garnishments. (An-old-lady-is-mixing-honey-into-her-tea-but-suddenly-men-in-suits-smash her-face-down-on-the-table-and-take-the-honey) OLD-LADY: Can't-breathe. (A-honey-truck-pulls-up-to-Barry's-hive) WORKER: Bring-it-in #boys! -: Hold-it-right-there!-Good. -: Tap-it. (Tons-of-honey-is-being-pumped-into-the-hive's-storage) BEE-WORKER-1#: (Honey-overflows-from-the-cup) Mr.-Buzzwell #we-just-passed-three-cups #and-there's-gallons-more-coming! -: --I-think-we-need-to-shut-down! =BEE-WORKER-#2= --Shut-down?-We've-never-shut-down. -: Shut-down-honey-production! DEAN-BUZZWELL: Stop-making-honey! (The-bees-all-leave-their-stations.-Two-bees-run-into-a-room-and-they-put the-keys-into-a-machine) Turn-your-key #sir! (Two-worker-bees-dramatically-turn-their-keys #which-opens-the-button-which they-press #shutting-down-the-honey-making-machines.-This-is-the-first-time this-has-ever-happened) BEE: ...What-do-we-do-now? (Flash-forward-in-time-and-a-Bee-is-about-to-jump-into-a-pool-full-of honey) Cannonball! (The-bee-gets-stuck-in-the-honey-and-we-get-a-short-montage-of-Bees-leaving work) (We-see-the-Pollen-Jocks-flying-but-one-of-them-gets-a-call-on-his-antenna) LOU-LU-DUVA: (Through-'phone') We're-shutting-honey-production! -: Mission-abort. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Aborting-pollination-and-nectar-detail. Returning-to-base. (The-Pollen-Jocks-fly-back-to-the-hive) (We-get-a-time-lapse-of-Central-Park-slowly-wilting-away-as-the-bees-all relax) BARRY: Adam #you-wouldn't-believe how-much-honey-was-out-there. ADAM: Oh #yeah? BARRY: What's-going-on?-Where-is-everybody? (The-entire-street-is-deserted) -: --Are-they-out-celebrating? ADAM: --They're-home. -: They-don't-know-what-to-do. Laying-out #sleeping-in. -: I-heard-your-Uncle-Carl-was-on-his-way to-San-Antonio-with-a-cricket. BARRY: At-least-we-got-our-honey-back. ADAM: Sometimes-I-think #so-what-if-humans liked-our-honey?-Who-wouldn't? -: It's-the-greatest-thing-in-the-world! I-was-excited-to-be-part-of-making-it. -: This-was-my-new-desk.-This-was-my new-job.-I-wanted-to-do-it-really-well. -: And-now... -: Now-I-can't. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-is-talking-to-Vanessa) BARRY: I-don't-understand why-they're-not-happy. -: I-thought-their-lives-would-be-better! -: They're-doing-nothing.-It's-amazing. Honey-really-changes-people. VANESSA: You-don't-have-any-idea what's-going-on #do-you? BARRY: --What-did-you-want-to-show-me? (Vanessa-takes-Barry-to-the-rooftop-where-they-first-had-coffee-and-points to-her-store) VANESSA: --This. (Points-at-her-flowers.-They-are-all-grey-and-wilting) BARRY: What-happened-here? VANESSA: That-is-not-the-half-of-it. (Small-flash-forward-in-time-and-Vanessa-and-Barry-are-on-the-roof-of-her store-and-she-points-to-Central-Park) (We-see-that-Central-Park-is-no-longer-green-and-colorful #rather-it-is grey #brown #and-dead-like.-It-is-very-depressing-to-look-at) BARRY: Oh #no.-Oh #my. -: They're-all-wilting. VANESSA: Doesn't-look-very-good #does-it? BARRY: No. VANESSA: And-whose-fault-do-you-think-that-is? BARRY: You-know #I'm-gonna-guess-bees. VANESSA== (Staring-at-Barry) Bees? BARRY: Specifically #me. -: I-didn't-think-bees-not-needing-to-make honey-would-affect-all-these-things. VANESSA: It's-not-just-flowers. Fruits #vegetables #they-all-need-bees. BARRY: That's-our-whole-SAT-test-right-there. VANESSA: Take-away-produce #that-affects the-entire-animal-kingdom. -: And-then #of-course... BARRY: The-human-species? -: So-if-there's-no-more-pollination #: it-could-all-just-go-south-here #couldn't-it? VANESSA: I-know-this-is-also-partly-my-fault. BARRY: How-about-a-suicide-pact? VANESSA: How-do-we-do-it? BARRY: --I'll-sting-you #you-step-on-me. VANESSA: --That-just-kills-you-twice. BARRY: Right #right. VANESSA: Listen #Barry... sorry #but-I-gotta-get-going. (Vanessa-leaves) BARRY: (To-himself) I-had-to-open-my-mouth-and-talk. -: Vanessa? -: Vanessa?-Why-are-you-leaving? Where-are-you-going? (Vanessa-is-getting-into-a-taxi) VANESSA: To-the-final-Tournament-of-Roses-parade in-Pasadena. -: They've-moved-it-to-this-weekend because-all-the-flowers-are-dying. -: It's-the-last-chance I'll-ever-have-to-see-it. BARRY: Vanessa #I-just-wanna-say-I'm-sorry. I-never-meant-it-to-turn-out-like-this. VANESSA: I-know.-Me-neither. (The-taxi-starts-to-drive-away) BARRY: Tournament-of-Roses. Roses-can't-do-sports. -: Wait-a-minute.-Roses.-Roses? -: Roses! -: Vanessa! (Barry-flies-after-the-Taxi) VANESSA: Roses?! -: Barry? (Barry-is-flying-outside-the-window-of-the-taxi) BARRY: --Roses-are-flowers! VANESSA: --Yes #they-are. BARRY: Flowers #bees #pollen! VANESSA: I-know. That's-why-this-is-the-last-parade. BARRY: Maybe-not. Could-you-ask-him-to-slow-down? VANESSA: Could-you-slow-down? (The-taxi-driver-screeches-to-a-stop-and-Barry-keeps-flying-forward) -: Barry! (Barry-flies-back-to-the-window) BARRY: OK #I-made-a-huge-mistake. This-is-a-total-disaster #all-my-fault. VANESSA: Yes #it-kind-of-is. BARRY: I've-ruined-the-planet. I-wanted-to-help-you -: with-the-flower-shop. I've-made-it-worse. VANESSA: Actually #it's-completely-closed-down. BARRY: I-thought-maybe-you-were-remodeling. -: But-I-have-another-idea #and-it's greater-than-my-previous-ideas-combined. VANESSA: I-don't-want-to-hear-it! BARRY: All-right #they-have-the-roses #the-roses-have-the-pollen. -: I-know-every-bee #plant and-flower-bud-in-this-park. -: All-we-gotta-do-is-get-what-they've-got back-here-with-what-we've-got. -: --Bees. VANESSA: --Park. BARRY: --Pollen! VANESSA: --Flowers. BARRY: --Re-pollination! VANESSA: --Across-the-nation! -: Tournament-of-Roses #Pasadena #California. -: They've-got-nothing but-flowers #floats-and-cotton-candy. -: Security-will-be-tight. BARRY: I-have-an-idea. (Flash-forward-in-time.-Vanessa-is-about-to-board-a-plane-which-has-all-the Roses-on-board. VANESSA: Vanessa-Bloome #FTD. (Holds-out-badge) -: Official-floral-business.-It's-real. SECURITY-GUARD: Sorry #ma'am.-Nice-brooch. =VANESSA== Thank-you.-It-was-a-gift. (Barry-is-revealed-to-be-hiding-inside-the-brooch) (Flash-back-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-discussing-their-plan) BARRY: Once-inside #we-just-pick-the-right-float. VANESSA: How-about-The-Princess-and-the-Pea? -: I-could-be-the-princess #and-you-could-be-the-pea! BARRY: Yes #I-got-it. -: --Where-should-I-sit? GUARD: --What-are-you? BARRY: --I-believe-I'm-the-pea. GUARD: --The-pea? VANESSA: It-goes-under-the-mattresses. GUARD: --Not-in-this-fairy-tale #sweetheart. --I'm-getting-the-marshal. VANESSA: You-do-that! This-whole-parade-is-a-fiasco! -: Let's-see-what-this-baby'll-do. (Vanessa-drives-the-float-through-traffic) GUARD: Hey #what-are-you-doing?! BARRY== Then-all-we-do is-blend-in-with-traffic... -: ...without-arousing-suspicion. -: Once-at-the-airport #there's-no-stopping-us. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-about-to-get-on-a-plane) SECURITY-GUARD: Stop!-Security. -: --You-and-your-insect-pack-your-float? VANESSA: --Yes. SECURITY-GUARD: Has-it-been in-your-possession-the-entire-time? VANESSA: --Yes. SECURITY-GUARD: Would-you-remove-your-shoes? (To-Barry) --Remove-your-stinger. BARRY: --It's-part-of-me. SECURITY-GUARD: I-know.-Just-having-some-fun. Enjoy-your-flight. (Barry-plotting-with-Vanessa) BARRY: Then-if-we're-lucky #we'll-have just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job. (Flash-forward-in-time-and-Barry-and-Vanessa-are-flying-on-the-plane) Can-you-believe-how-lucky-we-are?-We have-just-enough-pollen-to-do-the-job! VANESSA: I-think-this-is-gonna-work. BARRY: It's-got-to-work. CAPTAIN-SCOTT: (On-intercom) Attention #passengers #this-is-Captain-Scott. -: We-have-a-bit-of-bad-weather in-New-York. -: It-looks-like-we'll-experience a-couple-hours-delay. VANESSA: Barry #these-are-cut-flowers with-no-water.-They'll-never-make-it. BARRY: I-gotta-get-up-there and-talk-to-them. VANESSA== Be-careful. (Barry-flies-right-outside-the-cockpit-door) BARRY: Can-I-get-help with-the-Sky-Mall-magazine? I'd-like-to-order-the-talking inflatable-nose-and-ear-hair-trimmer. (The-flight-attendant-opens-the-door-and-walks-out-and-Barry-flies-into-the cockpit-unseen) BARRY: Captain #I'm-in-a-real-situation. CAPTAIN-SCOTT: --What'd-you-say #Hal? CO-PILOT-HAL: --Nothing. (Scott-notices-Barry-and-freaks-out) CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Bee! BARRY: No #no #no #Don't-freak-out!-My-entire-species... (Captain-Scott-gets-out-of-his-seat-and-tries-to-suck-Barry-into-a-handheld vacuum) HAL: (To-Scott) What-are-you-doing? (Barry-lands-on-Hals-hair-but-Scott-sees-him.-He-tries-to-suck-up-Barry-but instead-he-sucks-up-Hals-toupee) CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Uh-oh. BARRY: --Wait-a-minute!-I'm-an-attorney! HAL: (Hal-doesn't-know-Barry-is-on-his-head) --Who's-an-attorney? CAPTAIN-SCOTT: Don't-move. (Scott-hits-Hal-in-the-face-with-the-vacuum-in-an-attempt-to-hit-Barry.-Hal is-knocked-out-and-he-falls-on-the-life-raft-button-which-launches-an infalatable-boat-into-Scott #who-gets-knocked-out-and-falls-to-the-floor. They-are-both-uncounscious.) BARRY: (To-himself) Oh #Barry. BARRY: (On-intercom #with-a-Southern-accent) Good-afternoon #passengers. This-is-your-captain. -: Would-a-Miss-Vanessa-Bloome-in-24B please-report-to-the-cockpit? (Vanessa-looks-confused) (Normal-accent) ...And-please-hurry! (Vanessa-opens-the-door-and-sees-the-life-raft-and-the-uncounscious-pilots) VANESSA: What-happened-here? BARRY: I-tried-to-talk-to-them #but then-there-was-a-DustBuster #a-toupee #a-life-raft-exploded. -: Now-one's-bald #one's-in-a-boat #and-they're-both-unconscious! VANESSA: ...Is-that-another-bee-joke? BARRY: --No! -: No-one's-flying-the-plane! BUD-DITCHWATER: (Through-radio-on-plane) This-is-JFK-control-tower #Flight-356. What's-your-status? VANESSA: This-is-Vanessa-Bloome. I'm-a-florist-from-New-York. BUD: Where's-the-pilot? VANESSA: He's-unconscious #and-so-is-the-copilot. BUD: Not-good.-Does-anyone-onboard have-flight-experience? BARRY: As-a-matter-of-fact #there-is. BUD: --Who's-that? BARRY: --Barry-Benson. BUD: From-the-honey-trial?!-Oh #great. BARRY: Vanessa #this-is-nothing-more than-a-big-metal-bee. -: It's-got-giant-wings #huge-engines. VANESSA: I-can't-fly-a-plane. BARRY: --Why-not?-Isn't-John-Travolta-a-pilot? VANESSA: --Yes. BARRY: How-hard-could-it-be? (Vanessa-sits-down-and-flies-for-a-little-bit-but-we-see-lightning-clouds outside-the-window) VANESSA: Wait #Barry! We're-headed-into-some-lightning. (An-ominous-lightning-storm-looms-in-front-of-the-plane) (We-are-now-watching-the-Bee-News) BOB-BUMBLE: This-is-Bob-Bumble.-We-have-some late-breaking-news-from-JFK-Airport #: where-a-suspenseful-scene is-developing. -: Barry-Benson #fresh-from-his-legal-victory... ADAM: That's-Barry! BOB-BUMBLE: ...is-attempting-to-land-a-plane #loaded-with-people #flowers -: and-an-incapacitated-flight-crew. JANET #MARTIN #UNCLE-CAR-AND-ADAM: Flowers?! (The-scene-switches-to-the-human-news) REPORTER: (Talking-with-Bob-Bumble) We-have-a-storm-in-the-area and-two-individuals-at-the-controls -: with-absolutely-no-flight-experience. BOB-BUMBLE: Just-a-minute. There's-a-bee-on-that-plane. BUD: I'm-quite-familiar-with-Mr.-Benson and-his-no-account-compadres. -: They've-done-enough-damage. REPORTER: But-isn't-he-your-only-hope? BUD: Technically #a-bee shouldn't-be-able-to-fly-at-all. -: Their-wings-are-too-small... BARRY: (Through-radio) Haven't-we-heard-this-a-million-times? -: 'The-surface-area-of-the-wings and-body-mass-make-no-sense.'... BOB-BUMBLE: --Get-this-on-the-air! BEE: --Got-it. BEE-NEWS-CREW: --Stand-by. BEE-NEWS-CREW: --We're-going-live! BARRY: (Through-radio-on-TV) ...The-way-we-work-may-be-a-mystery-to-you. -: Making-honey-takes-a-lot-of-bees doing-a-lot-of-small-jobs. -: But-let-me-tell-you-about-a-small-job. -: If-you-do-it-well #it-makes-a-big-difference. -: More-than-we-realized. To-us #to-everyone. -: That's-why-I-want-to-get-bees back-to-working-together. -: That's-the-bee-way! We're-not-made-of-Jell-O. -: We-get-behind-a-fellow. -: --Black-and-yellow! BEES: --Hello! (The-scene-switches-and-Barry-is-teaching-Vanessa-how-to-fly) BARRY: Left #right #down #hover. VANESSA: --Hover? BARRY: --Forget-hover. VANESSA: This-isn't-so-hard. (Pretending-to-honk-the-horn) Beep-beep!-Beep-beep! (A-Lightning-bolt-hits-the-plane-and-autopilot-turns-off) Barry #what-happened?! BARRY: Wait #I-think-we-were on-autopilot-the-whole-time. VANESSA: --That-may-have-been-helping-me. BARRY: --And-now-we're-not! VANESSA: So-it-turns-out-I-cannot-fly-a-plane. (The-plane-plummets-but-we-see-Lou-Lu-Duva-and-the-Pollen-Jocks #along-with multiple-other-bees-flying-towards-the-plane) Lou-Lu-DUva: All-of-you #let's-get behind-this-fellow!-Move-it-out! -: Move-out! (The-scene-switches-back-to-Vanessa-and-Barry-in-the-plane) BARRY: Our-only-chance-is-if-I-do-what-I'd-do #you-copy-me-with-the-wings-of-the-plane! (Barry-sticks-out-his-arms-like-an-airplane-and-flys-in-front-of-Vanessa's face) VANESSA: Don't-have-to-yell. BARRY: I'm-not-yelling! We're-in-a-lot-of-trouble. VANESSA: It's-very-hard-to-concentrate with-that-panicky-tone-in-your-voice! BARRY: It's-not-a-tone.-I'm-panicking! VANESSA: I-can't-do-this! (Barry-slaps-Vanessa) BARRY: Vanessa #pull-yourself-together. You-have-to-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: (Slaps-Barry) You-snap-out-of-it. BARRY: (Slaps-Vanessa) -: You-snap-out-of-it. VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! (We-see-that-all-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-under-the-plane) VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: --You-snap-out-of-it! BARRY: --You-snap-out-of-it! VANESSA: --Hold-it! BARRY: --Why?-Come-on #it's-my-turn. VANESSA: How-is-the-plane-flying? (The-plane-is-now-safely-flying) VANESSA: I-don't-know. (Barry's-antennae-rings-like-a-phone.-Barry-picks-up) BARRY: Hello? LOU-LU-DUVA: (Through-'phone') Benson #got-any-flowers for-a-happy-occasion-in-there? (All-of-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-carrying-the-plane) BARRY: The-Pollen-Jocks! -: They-do-get-behind-a-fellow. LOU-LU-DUVA: --Black-and-yellow. POLLEN-JOCKS: --Hello. LOU-LU-DUVA: All-right #let's-drop-this-tin-can on-the-blacktop. BARRY: Where?-I-can't-see-anything.-Can-you? VANESSA: No #nothing.-It's-all-cloudy. -: Come-on.-You-got-to-think-bee #Barry. BARRY: --Thinking-bee. --Thinking-bee. (On-the-runway-there-are-millions-of-bees-laying-on-their-backs) BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! BARRY: Wait-a-minute. I-think-I'm-feeling-something. VANESSA: --What? BARRY: --I-don't-know.-It's-strong #pulling-me. -: Like-a-27-million-year-old-instinct. -: Bring-the-nose-down. BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! CONTROL-TOWER-OPERATOR: --What-in-the-world-is-on-the-tarmac? BUD: --Get-some-lights-on-that! (It-is-revealed-that-all-the-bees-are-organized-into-a-giant-pulsating flower-formation) BEES: Thinking-bee! Thinking-bee!-Thinking-bee! BARRY: --Vanessa #aim-for-the-flower. VANESSA: --OK. BARRY: Out-the-engines.-We're-going-in on-bee-power.-Ready #boys? LOU-LU-DUVA: Affirmative! BARRY: Good.-Good.-Easy #now.-That's-it. -: Land-on-that-flower! -: Ready?-Full-reverse! -: Spin-it-around! (The-plane's-nose-is-pointed-at-a-flower-painted-on-a-nearby-plane) --Not-that-flower!-The-other-one! VANESSA: --Which-one? BARRY: --That-flower. (The-plane-is-now-pointed-at-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt.-He-freaks-out and-tries-to-take-a-picture-of-the-plane) VANESSA: --I'm-aiming-at-the-flower! BARRY: That's-a-fat-guy-in-a-flowered-shirt. I-mean-the-giant-pulsating-flower made-of-millions-of-bees! (The-plane-hovers-over-the-bee-flower) -: Pull-forward.-Nose-down.-Tail-up. -: Rotate-around-it. VANESSA: --This-is-insane #Barry! BARRY: --This's-the-only-way-I-know-how-to-fly. BUD: Am-I-koo-koo-kachoo #or-is-this-plane flying-in-an-insect-like-pattern? (The-plane-is-unrealistically-hovering-and-spinning-over-the-bee-flower) BARRY: Get-your-nose-in-there.-Don't-be-afraid. Smell-it.-Full-reverse! -: Just-drop-it.-Be-a-part-of-it. -: Aim-for-the-center! -: Now-drop-it-in!-Drop-it-in #woman! -: Come-on #already. (The-bees-scatter-and-the-plane-safely-lands) VANESSA: Barry #we-did-it! You-taught-me-how-to-fly! BARRY: --Yes! (Vanessa-is-about-to-high-five-Barry) No-high-five! VANESSA: --Right. ADAM: Barry #it-worked! Did-you-see-the-giant-flower? BARRY: What-giant-flower?-Where?-Of-course I-saw-the-flower!-That-was-genius! ADAM: --Thank-you. BARRY: --But-we're-not-done-yet. -: Listen #everyone! -: This-runway-is-covered with-the-last-pollen -: from-the-last-flowers available-anywhere-on-Earth. -: That-means-this-is-our-last-chance. -: We're-the-only-ones-who-make-honey #pollinate-flowers-and-dress-like-this. -: If-we're-gonna-survive-as-a-species #this-is-our-moment!-What-do-you-say? -: Are-we-going-to-be-bees #or-just Museum-of-Natural-History-keychains? BEES: We're-bees! BEE-WHO-LIKES-KEYCHAINS: Keychain! BARRY: Then-follow-me!-Except-Keychain. POLLEN-JOCK-#1: Hold-on #Barry.-Here. -: You've-earned-this. BARRY: Yeah! -: I'm-a-Pollen-Jock!-And-it's-a-perfect fit.-All-I-gotta-do-are-the-sleeves. (The-Pollen-Jocks-throw-Barry-a-nectar-collecting-gun.-Barry-catches-it) Oh #yeah. JANET: That's-our-Barry. (Barry-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-get-pollen-from-the-flowers-on-the-plane) (Flash-forward-in-time-and-the-Pollen-Jocks-are-flying-over-NYC) -: (Barry-pollinates-the-flowers-in-Vanessa's-shop-and-then-heads-to-Central Park) BOY-IN-PARK: Mom!-The-bees-are-back! ADAM: (Putting-on-his-Krelman-hat) If-anybody-needs to-make-a-call #now's-the-time. -: I-got-a-feeling-we'll-be working-late-tonight! (The-bee-honey-factories-are-back-up-and-running) (Meanwhile-at-Vanessa's-shop) VANESSA: (To-customer) Here's-your-change.-Have-a-great afternoon!-Can-I-help-who's-next? -: Would-you-like-some-honey-with-that? It-is-bee-approved.-Don't-forget-these. (There-is-a-room-in-the-shop-where-Barry-does-legal-work-for-other-animals. He-is-currently-talking-with-a-Cow) COW: Milk #cream #cheese #it's-all-me. And-I-don't-see-a-nickel! -: Sometimes-I-just-feel like-a-piece-of-meat! BARRY: I-had-no-idea. VANESSA: Barry #I'm-sorry. Have-you-got-a-moment? BARRY: Would-you-excuse-me? My-mosquito-associate-will-help-you. MOOSEBLOOD: Sorry-I'm-late. COW: He's-a-lawyer-too? MOOSEBLOOD: Ma'am #I-was-already-a-blood-sucking-parasite. All-I-needed-was-a-briefcase. VANESSA: Have-a-great-afternoon! -: Barry #I-just-got-this-huge-tulip-order #and-I-can't-get-them-anywhere. BARRY: No-problem #Vannie. Just-leave-it-to-me. VANESSA: You're-a-lifesaver #Barry. Can-I-help-who's-next? BARRY: All-right #scramble #jocks! It's-time-to-fly. VANESSA: Thank-you #Barry! (Ken-walks-by-on-the-sidewalk-and-sees-the-'bee-approved-honey'-in Vanessa's-shop) KEN: That-bee-is-living-my-life!! ANDY: Let-it-go #Kenny. KEN: --When-will-this-nightmare-end?! ANDY: --Let-it-all-go. BARRY: --Beautiful-day-to-fly. POLLEN-JOCK: --Sure-is. BARRY: Between-you-and-me #I-was-dying-to-get-out-of-that-office. (Barry-recreates-the-scene-near-the-beginning-of-the-movie-where-he-flies through-the-box-kite.-The-movie-fades-to-black-and-the-credits-being) [--after-credits;-No-scene-can-be-seen-but-the-characters-can-be-heard talking-over-the-credits--] You-have-got to-start-thinking-bee #my-friend! -: --Thinking-bee! --Me? BARRY: (Talking-over-singer) Hold-it.-Let's-just-stop for-a-second.-Hold-it. -: I'm-sorry.-I'm-sorry #everyone. Can-we-stop-here? SINGER: Oh #BarryBARRY: I'm-not-making-a-major-life-decision during-a-production-number! SINGER: All-right.-Take-ten #everybody. Wrap-it-up #guys. BARRY: I-had-virtually-no-rehearsal-for-that.- 1y ·
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@dansup@mastodon.social I built a tumblr clone and then conected it to the fedi. There is an alpha for the instructions on self hosting. It might have some bugs and the UI needs lotsvof improvements
The instructions are in the backend repo readme
It still does not support polls, might do next week
#I-also-do-weird-stuff-with-tags-like-tumblr
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@dansup@mastodon.social I built a tumblr clone and then conected it to the fedi. There is an alpha for the instructions on self hosting. It might have some bugs and the UI needs lotsvof improvements
The instructions are in the backend repo readme
It still does not support polls, might do next week
#I-also-do-weird-stuff-with-tags-like-tumblr
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@dansup@mastodon.social I built a tumblr clone and then conected it to the fedi. There is an alpha for the instructions on self hosting. It might have some bugs and the UI needs lotsvof improvements
The instructions are in the backend repo readme
It still does not support polls, might do next week
#I-also-do-weird-stuff-with-tags-like-tumblr@dansup@mastodon.social I built a tumblr clone and then conected it to the fedi. There is an alpha for the instructions on self hosting. It might have some bugs and the UI needs lotsvof improvements
The instructions are in the backend repo readme
It still does not support polls, might do next week
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@dansup@mastodon.social you know that its a really bad idea the like vs reblog... why not a poll?
#i-mean #i-couldnt-answer-polls #still-haven't-implemented-them
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@dansup@mastodon.social you know that its a really bad idea the like vs reblog... why not a poll?
#i-mean #i-couldnt-answer-polls #still-haven't-implemented-them
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@dansup@mastodon.social you know that its a really bad idea the like vs reblog... why not a poll?
#i-mean #i-couldnt-answer-polls #still-haven't-implemented-them@dansup@mastodon.social you know that its a really bad idea the like vs reblog... why not a poll?
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@dansup@mastodon.social @hellcp@mastodon.social @firefish@fedi.software does that work even with remote instances?
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@dansup@mastodon.social @hellcp@mastodon.social @firefish@fedi.software does that work even with remote instances?
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@dansup@mastodon.social @hellcp@mastodon.social @firefish@fedi.software does that work even with remote instances?
@dansup@mastodon.social @hellcp@mastodon.social @firefish@fedi.software does that work even with remote instances?
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@chrismessina@mastodon.xyz neat, time to implement a new feature
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@chrismessina@mastodon.xyz neat, time to implement a new feature
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@chrismessina@mastodon.xyz neat, time to implement a new feature
@chrismessina@mastodon.xyz neat, time to implement a new feature