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Weaver: [to Z] Are you nuts?! You want me to switch places with you? Do you know how much trouble you can get into for even talkin' about impersonatin' a soldier? You can get in trouble just for listening to someone talkin' about impersonatin' a soldier! [Everyone who was listening in pretends to fall back asleep] Barbatus: [his last words to Z] Don't make my mistake, kid. Don't follow orders your whole life. Think for yourself. Muffy: Darling, they're poor, they're dirty, they're smelly. We have to help them. [to Z and Bala] If you just wait right here, we'll get you a little something. Queen: [to Mandible] General, we've been at peace with that colony for years. Why would they attack us? Psychologist: Excellent. You’ve made a real breakthrough. Soldier Ants: One. Two. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. Thirteen. Worker Ants: [chanting] We want Z! We want Z! Chip: [to Muffy] Ugh! Please, Muffy, not another crusade. Grebs: [to Z] There is a better place, Insectopia. Pr

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Z Marion-4195: All my life, I've lived and worked in the big city, which now that I think of it, is kind of a problem since I always feel uncomfortable around crowds. I mean it, I-I have this fear of enclosed spaces. I-I-I, everything makes me feel trapped all the time. You know, I always tell myself, there's gotta be something better out there, but maybe I think too much. I-I-I think everything must go back to the fact that I had a very anxious childhood. You know, my, my mother never had time for me. You know, when you're - when you're the middle child in a family of five million, you don't get any attention. I mean, how's it possible? And I've always had these, these abandonment issues, which plagued me. My father was basically a drone like I've said, and, you know, the guy flew away when I was just a larva. And my job, don't get me started on, 'cause it really annoys me. I was not cut out to be a worker, I'll tell you right now. I-I-I feel physically inadequate. I, I, my whole life

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Man: Ground floor. Ant: Uh, worker. Soldier. Worker. Worker Ant: Let's try it again. Firm grip. Swing hard. Back straight. Concentrate. Follow through. Z Marion-4195: Okay. I've got to keep a positive attitude. A good attitude, even though I'm utterly insignificant. [grabs an ax] I'm-I'm insignificant, um, but with attitude. Azteca: Oh, sorry, Z. I didn't see you. Z Marion-4195: Great, Azteca. It's working already. I'm so meaningless, I'm invisible. [he tries to get the ax out] Azteca: [laughing] Now, you're getting it. [takes the ax out] After all, it's not about you. It's about us, the team. It's about this. Z Marion-4195: Uh, a giant hole in the ground? Foreman: Okay, people. Are we feeling good? All: Yeah! Z Marion-4195: Yeah. Foreman: Great! Now, R-1734 through Z-7829, you guys are on wrecking ball. Azteca: You got it. Z Marion-4195: Swell. You got it. Worker Ant: All right, swing time! Let's get physical! Worker Ant: I love this job! Worker Ant: Let's go! Z Marion-4195: Now, reme

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General Mandible: [his first words] Workers. They're weak. They lack discipline. They lack commitment. Foreman: [he comes in] General, I know there's been a glitch or two. But everybody is working full tilt as it is, and- General Mandible: You can't help it, it's your nature. But in spite of your limitations, you are going to finish this tunnel on schedule. Come hell or high water. For now on, anyone who falls behind is going to have to explain themselves to Colonel Cutter. And let me assure you, the colonel is not as understanding as I am. Dismissed. Four more days, Cutter. Four more days. Then we can bid final farewell to their kind of incompetence. Colonel Cutter: Yes, sir. General Mandible: A fresh start. Imagine it! Colonel Cutter: A strong colony, sir. A colony we can be proud of. General Mandible: Yes, but we're not there yet. Cutter, we just got word that a termite army has mobilized against us. Colonel Cutter: Against us? General Mandible: We'll have to send troops deep into h

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Queen: General, we've been at peace with that colony for years. Why would they attack us? General Mandible: They want our land. They're desperate for more foraging territory. Perhaps they think we've grown soft or weak. Queen: Why don't we dispatch an ambassador, negotiate a new treaty? Certainly, we don't need to send soldiers. General Mandible: Believe me. Every ant in this colony is so precious to me. That's why we must strike now, when we have the element of surprise. If the termite shock troops enter our colony, well... Queen: Yes, General, I know what they can do to us. Very well. General Mandible: You've made a wise decision. In fact, you've insured the future of this colony. Princess Bala: Hello, General. General Mandible: Princess Bala. What a nice surprise. You look lovelier each time I see you. Princess Bala: Thanks. I hope you're not just here on business. General Mandible: Oh, of course... [chuckling] ...of course not. Princess Bala: Because, um, it might be nice if we had

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Bartender: Two aphid beers. Z Marion-4195: Why'd I have to be born a worker? Soldiers get all the glory, plus you get to go out in the world. You meet interesting insects, you get to kill them. Weaver: Yeah. But you get to spend all day with those beautiful worker girls. Z Marion-4195: Weaver, they're career girls. They're obsessed with digging. [sighs] I don't think I'm ever gonna meet the right girl for me. Weaver: [to Z] Who said a girl for you? I was talking about a girl for me. Don't you want your aphid beer? Z Marion-4195: Call me crazy, but... [clears throat] I have a thing about drinking from the anus of another creature. Okay? Weaver: Suit yourself. Ah, me,? I'm cutting a lose. We got a royal inspection coming up. Z Marion-4195: Inspection, meaning you're gonna stand around like an idiot while a bunch of blue bloods smirk at you. I don't know how you put up with it, Weaver. Weaver: Z, I've known you for a long time. Right? Z Marion-4195: Definitely. You were born two seconds a

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Man: [on loud speaker] Okay, everybody. 6:15. Time to dance. Weaver: [to Z] Time to cut a rug, Z. Z Marion-4195: Oh, no. That's okay. I'm gonna leave the rug just the way it is, Weaver. Princess Bala: [to her handmaidens] Step back, ladies. I'm gonna ask one of these workers to dance with me. Z Marion-4195: [watching the other ants dance in unison] What a bunch of losers. Mindless zombies capitulating to an oppressive system- Princess Bala: Hi. Wanna dance? Z Marion-4195: [upon turning to see her] Absolutely! Princess Bala: Follow me. Z Marion-4195: [as they step onto the dance floor] So, how come I haven't seen you around here before? Princess Bala: Oh, I don't get out much. I, uh...I work over at the palace. Z Marion-4195: The palace, huh? I bet those royals really live it up. [secretively] Of course, they're all a little, you know, from inbreeding. Princess Bala: What? Z Marion-4195: Yowch! Ya-Ya... Yowch! Yowch. Yowch. Princess Bala: What on earth are you doing? Z Marion-4195: Well

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Z Marion-4195: [singing] What a day it has been, what a rare mood I'm in. Why, it's almost like being in love. There's a smile. Azteca: Huh? Z Marion-4195: [continues singing] On my face for the whole insect race. Why, it's almost like being in love. Yowch. Bartender: [to Z] Can I get you another one, pal? Z Marion-4195: [sighing] No, thanks. I think I'm gonna go. Bartender: Yeah. I don't blame you. It's always slow in here the night before one of those royal reviews. I guess soldiers need their shut-eye before they meet the queen. I don't blame ya. Z Marion-4195: That's it! Bartender: You know, I was once... See ya.

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Z Marion-4195: Psst. Weaver. I figured it out. Weaver. Weaver. Weaver: What? What? [clears throat] Z Marion-4195: I got a great idea. You gotta switch places with me. Let me go to the inspection instead of you. Weaver: What time is it? Z Marion-4195: Weaver. The royal family will be there. This is the only way I can see her. Weaver: See who? Z Marion-4195: Princess Bala. Weaver: [getting out of bed] Are you nuts? You want me to switch places with you? Do you know how much trouble you can get into for even talking about impersonating a soldier? You can get in trouble just for listening to someone talking about impersonating a soldier! Z Marion-4195: You have to help me. If I can't see her again, my life is just not worth living. Please, Weaver, please. Switch jobs with me just, you know, for a day. Think of all the things I've done for you. Weaver: [pauses] Hm. I can't think of any. Z Marion-4195: Okay, so think of all the things that I'm gonna do for you! Weaver: [glances around, then

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Z Marion-4195: Princess, fancy meeting you here. What do you say we lose this crowd? Oh, me? You know, I... I wear many hats. I guess you'd have to call me a Renaissance ant. Man: Eyes right! General Mandible: Beautiful. Just beautiful. Princess Bala: Mm. General Mandible: The precision. The order. Z Marion-4195: Princess Bala! Princess Bala! Hey. It's me. Remember Z from the bar? Princess Bala! Princess Bala! Princess... Queen: Bala, you must encourage the troops. Wave. Z Marion-4195: Oh. She sees me. Excuse me, guys. I... Sorry. I just got a better offer. Could you excuse me? Soldier Ant: Company halt! Z Marion-4195: Princess. Princess Bala! Soldier Ant: Quiet there! Get back in rank. Barbatus: You new, kid? Z Marion-4195: Oh, yes, but I'm getting out soon. I got a trial membership. Barbatus: Trial membership. [chuckling] That's a good one! Name's Barbatus. Z Marion-4195: Z. Man: Right face! Barbatus: Psst. General Mandible: Sacrifice. To some, it is just a word. To others, it is a c

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Weaver: Yeah. [he breaks the wall] Okay, mama. Yeah. Oh, yeah. Big guy comin' through. Love it. Azteca: Hey. Hey. Hey. Take it easy, muscles. You're makin' the rest of us look bad. What happened to Z? Weaver: He's takin' a personal day, so I'm fillin' in. Azteca: [admiring] You fill in any more, and you'll explode. Azteca: Eh, you got a problem? Weaver: No, uh, uh... Nobody told me digging was so much fun. You know, you pick the dirt up. You move it. You pick it up again. You move it again. Lots of reps. You exercise the arms and the thorax. Azteca: Yes, I... I see what you mean. Foreman: Um. Yeah. That is fascinating. Weaver: Sorry, sir. I was just havin' a chat with my friend, sir. Foreman: You know, I just had a chat with General Mandible. Anybody who doesn't meet his quota is going to be downsized. Azteca: Come on. Cut him a break. He's new. Foreman: Hey. What do you say we help your attitude a little bit by taking away your rations for the day. Thanks for your time. Azteca: I don'

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Barbatus: [to Z] Kid! Kid, over here. Z Marion-4195: Barbatus. Barbatus: Be honest, kid. Am I hurt bad? Z Marion-4195: N-No. N-Not at all. You're... Actually, you're lookin' terrific. You got, you know, swell color in your cheeks. Barbatus: No. I can see it in your eyes. I'm a goner. Help me up, Z. [sniffing] I can't feel my legs. Z Marion-4195: You gotta hang in there, buddy. You know. I know you're gonna make it. Just take... take deep breaths. Because I'm gonna try and find your body. It's bound to be out there somewhere. [to Barbatus] Barbatus, hang on. B-Barbatus. Barbatus: Don't make my mistake, kid. Don't follow orders your whole life. Think for yourself. Z Marion-4195: Barbatus.

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Colonel Cutter: We're on schedule. Work is completed on "A" section sir, including a path through "D" section now. General Mandible: We need to push harder, Cutter. I want double shifts around-the-clock. We can't afford to let up. Is that clear? Colonel Cutter: Crystal, sir. General Mandible: Good. What about section... Guard Ant: [he comes in] Excuse me, sir. General Mandible: This had better be important. Guard Ant: Well, it's about the termite battle, sir. The enemy was destroyed, but I'm afraid it was a disaster for our troops, as well. General Mandible: Well, that's terrible. Terrible. Guard Ant: There is a better good news, sir. One soldier did make it back. Colonel Cutter: No kidding. General Mandible: What did you say? Guard Ant: Word is spreading through the colony. The queen requested a meeting with the war hero. General Mandible: [on hearing that one soldier survived the battle with the termites] Damn! [covering his true feelings] Good. damn good. Uh, I'll handle this. [he w

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General Mandible: As I was saying, son, you are an ant after my own heart. An ant that looks death in the face and laughs. Z Marion-4195: Well, actually, the truth is, I-I generally just make belittling comments, and snicker behind death's back. [chuckling] Queen: General Mandible. General Mandible: [to Z] Keep your comments to yourself. Let me do the talking. May I present Her Majesty the Queen. Z Marion-4195: Charmed. Charmed. General Mandible: And the royal Princess Bala. Queen: Welcome home, soldier. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for your heroic efforts. General Mandible: The private has asked me to convey his most humble appreciation. Z Marion-4195: Please. Please. It was nothing really. Just your average run-of-the-mill valor, and extraordinary courageousness, you know. In the heat of battle, there's very little time to think. One must attack! Attack! Attack! [chuckling] General Mandible: Well, indeed. As you can see, Your Highness, the battlefield is still fresh in hi

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Princess Bala: What are you doing, you creep? Are you out of your puny little mind? Guard Ant: There they are down there! Let's go! Move! Move! Move! Move! Move! Princess Bala: Oh, good. Here they come to rescue me and kill you. Z Marion-4195: Kill? Princess Bala: Hey, you guys! Z Marion-4195: [to Bala] Stop it! Stop it. What are you tryin' to do? Princess Bala: Get off me, you little twerp! Z Marion-4195: Wait a minute. What do you want to do? Throw away everything you got? Princess Bala: Oh, hey! [punches Z] What're you waiting for? Hello! Guys! Guard Ant: Huh? Guard Ant: What is it? Ridgeway: It's beautiful. Guard Ant: Ridgeway, get out of there! Z Marion-4195: Oh, don't worry. I'm okay. Princess Bala: You?! You're okay?! Hey, who cares about you?! I almost died here! Z Marion-4195: Will you please calm down? You're not going to let a little near-death experience ruin your mood, are you? Princess Bala: Hey, this is not a mood. Okay? You're not listening to me. Where am I? [the prayi

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Queen: No more excuses, General. I want my daughter back. Frankly, I'm beginning to doubt your ability to handle this. General Mandible: Believe me, Your Highness, we will spare no effort to bring her back. Princess Bala is essential to all our plans for the future. Worker Ant: So he kills himself a hundred termites, gets a few medals, then bada-ding, bada-bip, bags himself the princess. Worker Ant: He looks dead in the eye... Worker Ant: And says, "Bite me." Female Ant: He said that to General Mandible? Worker Ant: Buddy. Hey, hey, buddy. You heard about the war hero named Z? Runs off the the princess, right? When they sent the guards after him, he just looks at 'em and boom! They burst into flames. Weaver: Z? [chuckling] You talkin' about Z? Hey, I know the guy. He's a friend of mine. I think your information... Worker Ant: You know Z? Weaver: Yeah. He's a worker. He used to dig around here. Worker Ant: A worker? That's impossible. A worker can't do anything, except work. Female Ant:

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Princess Bala: Think about it, Z, two ants. Who ever heard of two ants? Two million ants, maybe. But two? Look, I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, and this whole desert thing? It just doesn't work for me. Z Marion-4195: Yada, yada, yada. Princess Bala: I think it's about time to take me back. Z Marion-4195: Take yourself back. [he scoffs] Princess Bala: Excuse me. You kidnapped me, remember? That means you have certain responsibilities. You can't just abandon me here in the wilderness. Z Marion-4195: Yeah, well, it's better than being back at the colony. Princess Bala: You're not serious, are you? Z Marion-4195: Maybe you were living the high life, but personally, this beats digging. If you'd ever done a day's labor you'd know what I was talking about. Princess Bala: Labor? What do you know about labor? How would you feel if you were expected to give birth every ten seconds for the rest of your life? Z Marion-4195: Gee. Princess Bala: Water! All you think about is yourself. Z Marion-4195: Yeah?

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All: [chanting] We want Z! We want Z! Foreman: People, come on. I know some ants who aren't gonna make their quota. Worker Ant: Buzz off, pawn of the oppressor. All: [continues chanting] We want Z! We want Z! Colonel Cutter: Sorry, sir. I came as soon as I heard. I was debriefing the trackers. General Mandible: And? What's the report? Colonel Cutter: Well, this Z, sir. He's one slippery character. They lost Bala's trail at the edge of the lake. General Mandible: The lake? All: [singing] All we are saying is give Z a chance. General Mandible: What's that soldier doing there? Colonel Cutter: It appears he's holding hands, sir, with a worker. General Mandible: I don't like the way things are going, Cutter. I'm counting on you for results. Now, can I depend on you or not? Colonel Cutter: Yes, sir. General Mandible: All right, then. Let's wrap this up. All: [continues chanting] We want Z! We want Z! We want Z! General Mandible: I've heard a lot about this Z. I even had the pleasure of meeti

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Princess Bala: Oh, my God! Z! Come here! Z Marion-4195: It's Insectopia! Princess Bala: You were right. It really is here. Z Marion-4195: Huh? Princess Bala: All right. All right! You're a genius. Z Marion-4195: Let's eat. Princess Bala: Well, what's the problem? Z Marion-4195: There's some kind of force-field! [above them, two wasps, Chip and Muffy, arrive] Uh, excuse me? Excuse me? How...How do you get in? Chip: [flying down to them] Yes, yes, well, I'm afraid this is a private function. Muffy: Who are your friends, dear? Chip: Crawling insects, poopsie. Muffy: Oh, the poor dears. [to Z and Bala, slowly] Uh, good...morning! Z Marion-4195: Huh? Chip: Darling, really? Greeting every insect that emerges out of the grass? Princess Bala: Pardon me? I guess you don't recognize me! [the wasps land in front of them] I've been travelling, and I'm all...schlumpy. I'm Princess Bala. Chip: Oh! [to Muffy] It's even worse. They're Eurotrash! Muffy: Darling, they're poor, they're dirty, they're sme

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General Mandible: That's enough. Weaver: I ain't tellin' you nothin'. General Mandible: Soldier, the princess is vital to the future of this colony. She must be returned to take their place as queen. Weaver: We already have a queen. General Mandible: As for your friend, Z, why should I hurt him? [chuckling] He's not important. Now, soldier, we all know that one individual ant doesn't matter. Not you, not Cutter... not even her. Weaver: Azteca! [struggles, but is restrained] Azteca: Don't tell that tight-a** anything, Weaver! General Mandible: Where is Z?! Weaver: I don't know where he is! General Mandible: Hmm. That's too bad. Weaver: Wait! Insectopia! I know it sounds crazy, but that's where he'd be going! Colonel Cutter: Soldier, you think this is a game? Insectopia does not exist. General Mandible: As a matter of fact... it does. Colonel Cutter: Sir? General Mandible: I'll brief you on the coordinates. You're gonna bring the princess back. And as for Z... kill him. Weaver: But you s

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Z Marion-4195: Jeez, what was I thinking? I almost got you killed. Princess Bala: Z, you know, you really shouldn't be so hard on... Z Marion-4195: That's it. I'm taking you back to the colony. Ow! Insectopia. You know, I must've been crazy. Princess Bala: Z? Z Marion-4195: But you know what? I can admit it when I'm wrong. Princess Bala: Z. Z Marion-4195: And this time, I gotta tell ya, I was absolutely 100% correct. Have... Have you ever seen anything more beautiful in your life? Princess Bala: It's Insect... Z Marion-4195: Shh! Don't jinx it. Come on! Neil Finn: [singing] ♫I can see clearly now The rain has gone / I can see all obstacles in my way / Gone are the dark clouds That had me blind / It's gonna be a bright, bright, bright, bright, sunshiny day / It's gonna be a bright, bright, bright, bright, sunshiny day / Look all around Nothing but blue skies / Look straight ahead Nothing but blue skies / Whoa / I can see clearly now The rain has gone / I can see all obstacles in my way.

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Ladybug: [tasting a brown lump] This stuff tastes like crap. Fly: Really? Let me try some. [tastes it] Hey, it is crap! Not bad. [continues eating] Somebody needs to feed that fire. Mosquito: Dude, I did it last time. Fly: Well, I'm not gonna get it. It's not my job. Ladybug: What about the new guy? He hasn't contributed yet. Z Marion-4195: [about Barbatus] And...you know, he just died in my arms like that. I...You know, I don't think he ever once, in his life, made his own choice. Princess Bala: [moved and saddened] I never knew it was like that. I mean, up in the palace...Well, I guess we just let the General make all the decisions. Z Marion-4195: Let me ask you something - what made you come to the bar that night? Princess Bala: I guess I was looking for a little trouble. Z Marion-4195: Well, trouble's my middle name. Actually, my middle name is Marion, but, uh, I don't want you spreading that around. Princess Bala: [chuckles] You're pretty strange. You do know that, don't you? Z Ma

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General Mandible: Ah, Princess. You're just in time. Princess Bala: Take your hands of me. General, what exactly is going on here? I demand an explanation. General Mandible: I'll explain everything afterwards. Is the southeast entrance secure? Guard Ant: Yes, sir. Princess Bala: Not afterwards. Now. I don't like the way you think and I don't like the way you run this colony. And I don't like you. The wedding is off. Things are going to change around here. General Mandible: You're right, Princess. Things are going to change. Why don't we make her more comfortable? She'll be here for a while. Princess Bala: What do you think you're doing? My mother will have your head. General Mandible: I doubt that. [chuckling] Ah, you've got a fighter spirit, Bala. And that's just what we need to start our new colony. We will rinse away all the filth from our gutters. We'll start anew, with you by my side as my queen. Princess Bala: You're crazy. General Mandible: I believe history will see things diff

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Z Marion-4195 and Chip: [moaning] Z Marion-4195: Pull up! Pull up! There it is! Chip: Oh! Well, then, go get the woman you love, Z. Z Marion-4195: So long, Chip. And thanks. Soldier Ant: You there. Where do you think you're goin'? Z Marion-4195: Me? Oh, no, I was just... You know, I... Soldier Ant: You're not supposed to be out here. All workers are to report to the tunnel-opening ceremonies. Z Marion-4195: Yes, yes, of course. The-The tunnel-opening ceremonies. I... Well, I should get going, then. I.. [he clears throat] You know, the-the... Soldier Ant: Hey! Z Marion-4195: I'm going to the... [clears throat] ...the tunnel opening ceremonies. Soldier Ant: Get moving. Z Marion-4195: I'd better get goin'. I'm going to the... the tunnel-opening ceremonies. I... Excuse me, please. Tunnel-opening ceremonies. Soldier Ant: Hey, worker! Z Marion-4195: Opening the tunnel. They need me. I'm the key man. Soldier Ant: Where do you think you're going? Z Marion-4195: Tunnel-opening ceremonies. Princ

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General Mandible: Today is the realization of a dream. A dream of a proud colony. A pure colony. A colony reborn. Moments from now this tunnel will open. The past will be washed away and a new day will dawn. Queen: A stirring speech, General. I only wish my daughter were here to appreciate it. General Mandible: Your Majesty, I know how concerned you are about Bala. But my scouts are on her trail and it's only a matter of time... Queen: General, I don't want to discuss it. Just find her. General Mandible: Oh, I will, Your Highness. Good-bye. Seal up the doors. Cutter, did you hear me? Colonel Cutter: Sir, I've been thinking. Do we need to go through with this? Look at what these workers have done. They got the right stuff. Isn't there any other way? General Mandible: Cutter, you're a fine officer. You have discipline, courage, ability. But you seem to have a certain weakness for the lower orders that I find disturbing. Now, are you with me? Colonel Cutter: Sir, uh… I apologize. General

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Foreman: Look, I got orders, and those orders say "dig." Z Marion-4195: What if someone ordered you to jump off a bridge? Oh, brother, I'm asking the wrong guy here. Look, think for yourselves! Foreman: Give me that! I've enough out of you. Get back to work. Weaver: What's that noise? Foreman: Uh-oh... Weaver: Let's get outta here! Z Marion-4195: Run! Weaver: Run! Keep going! Queen: Everyone, listen to me. We've all been deceived. We need to calmly head toward the exits. Digger: Run for your lives! It's gonna flood! Queen: No. Don't panic. Don't panic! Worker Ant: Every ant for himself! Worker Ant: All the exits are blocked! Worker Ant: We're trapped! Princess Bala: What are we going to do? Foreman: There's nothing we can do! Z Marion-4195: Yes, there is. Weaver, give me a leg up. [climbs on Weaver] Everyone, listen to me! Worker Ant: Who the heck are you? Princess Bala: He's Z! Z Marion-4195: Listen, we gotta help each other get outta here before we all drown. Worker Ant: How? Z Mario

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General Mandible: Our princess is secured, and our glorious future is at hand. We can all stand proud. It is time for a new beginning. General Mandible: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?! Colonel Cutter: I think that's the "weak elements", sir. Z Marion-4195: Gimme a hand! General Mandible: Z! YOU?! LET GO! [grabs a spear] DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?! IT'S FOR THE GOOD OF THE COLONY! Z Marion-4195: What are you saying?! We are the colony! General Mandible: [rubbing his face] Cutter, what are you doing? Colonel Cutter: Something I should have done, a long time ago. This is for the good of the colony, sir. :[grabs onto Z's hand to pull him up] General Mandible: [his last words; glares at Cutter in fury] YOU USELESS, UNGRATEFUL MAGGOT! I AM THE COLONY! [charges at him] Z Marion-4195: [gasps] Look out! Princess Bala: Z! Colonel Cutter: [determined] Men, let's move it! Get these ants up here. Queen Ant: Thank goodness we made it. Princess Bala: Wait here. Azteca: Okay. Weaver. Worker Ant: Thank you. Princes

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There you have it. Your average 'boy-meets-girl, boy-likes-girl, boy-changes-underlying-social-order' story. So, what else can I tell you? We rebuilt the colony - it's even better than before, you know, 'cause now it has a very large indoor swimming pool. Bala and I, incidentally, are thinking of starting a family. You know, just a few kids, maybe a million or two to begin with. And I'm, I'm workin' with a new therapist, you know, terrific, absolutely terrific. He's, he's been putting me in touch with my inner maggot, which is helping me a great deal. And, you know, I finally feel like I found my place, and you know what? It's right back where I started. But the difference is, this time I chose it.

DORIS DAY lyrics (High Hopes)

Doris Day: Next time your found, with your chin on the ground / There a lot to be learned, so look around...| Just what makes that little old ant / Think he'll move that rubber tree plant / Anyone knows an ant, can't / Move a rubber tree plant. Doris Day and Children: But he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes / He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes. Doris Day: So any time your gettin' low / 'Stead of lettin' go / Just remember that ant / Oops there goes another rubber tree plant...| When troubles call, and your back's to the wall / There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall...| Once there was a silly old ram / Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam / No one could make that ram, scram / He kept buttin' that dam. Doris Day and Children: 'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes / He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes. Doris Day: 'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes / He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes...| So any time your feelin' bad / 'Stead of feelin' sad / Just