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SIMILARITY IN PLOT BETWEEN GOLDMAN'S ZOOTOPIA AND DISNEY'S ZOOTOPIA
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#Zootopia PlotGoldman CharactersGoldman's Zootopia QuoteDisney's Zootopia QuoteDisney CharactersGoldman Page #Disney Quote CitationScript Page
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1Fuzzy and Roscoe team on schemesFuzzy Roscoe"Fuzz and Roscoe are often teamed in episodes""Partners in crime: Finnick and Nick work together.…They make a good team"Finnick Nick1EGZ 29
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2[Shown working together]Finnick NickZCC 85-10521
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3Fuzz organizes others in a coup against those at the top to take over ZootopiaFuzzy“Fuzz really wants to challenge Kody [Griz] the Bear for leadership of the animals" , "to overthrow the rule of the big, strong, and pretty."“Predators; they may be strong and loud, but prey outnumber predators 10 to 1. Think about it—90 percent of the population, united against a common enemy"Bellwether1, 2ZCC 345103
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4Judy: "So that's it? Prey fears predator, and you stay in power?"BellwetherZCC 351104
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5"Dislikes: Predators always being in power"BellwetherEGZ 37
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6"believes that it is super important for the "little guys" to stick together." "Little Guys together… Bellwether sees Judy as a fellow "little guy,"BellwetherEGZ 36
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7"has some unusual ideas about prey animals. Are there things that she isn't telling me"BellwetherEGZ 59
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8"if animals with claws and fangs—predators—became savage, citizens would be scared of them. Then the smaller animals could lock them up and take over!"BellwetherLGBZ 20
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9Fuzzy"his ambitions seem ridiculous. But this just goads Fuzz into wild schemes which require the combined effort of his cohorts"“Mayor Bellwether was behind the whole plot!…All she had to do was make prey afraid of predators—then the prey animals, with their greater numbers, could take over Zootopia."Bellwether1ZMSB Loc 29/32
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10Fuzzy"He assures them that they will receive great rewards and benefits when his wild schemes succeed""Just call me if you ever need anything, okay? And you've always got a friend at city hall, Judy."Bellwether1ZCC 14737
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11Fuzzy"leader of the gang""And Bellwether would be their leader!”Bellwether1ZMSB Loc 29/32
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12Fuzzy"get them!" [leader of rams]BellwetherZCC 343102
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13Fuzzy"There comes a point where Fuzz has unified them into an effective team""Think about it--90 percent of the population, united against a common enemy. We'll be unstoppable."Bellwether1ZCC 345103
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14Fuzz manipulates Hugo into cooperating (in part using praise and acceptance)Fuzzy Hugo"Hugo craves praise and acceptance. Consequently, Fuzz is always able to manipulate him into doing his bidding. He tricks Hugo into a project, telling Hugo that it will make him popular – and that no one will get hurt. But things always go wrong"Bellwether: "I just heard officer Hopps is taking the case!.... I'd say the case is in good hands! Us little guys really need to stick together! Right?" Judy: "Like glue!" Bellwether: "Good one! Just call me if you ever need anything, okay? And you've always got a friend at city hall, Judy."Bellwether3ZCC 146-14737
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15"Congratulations, Officer Hopps…. You know, it's a really proud day for us little guys!"Bellwether JudyZCC 3011
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16"I am so proud of you, Judy. You did just a super job…. I'll go ahead and I'll just take that case now."Bellwether JudyZCC 340101
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17"We're on the same team, Judy! Underestimated. Under-appreciated. Aren't you sick of it?... We'll be unstoppable."Bellwether JudyZCC 345102-103
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18"telling Hugo that it will make him popular – and that no one will get hurt. But things always go wrong"Judy: "What are you going to do? Kill me?" Bellwether: "Of course not… He is."Bellwether Judy3ZCC 347103
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19Fuzzy Hugo"Hugo craves praise and acceptance. Consequently, Fuzz is always able to manipulate him into doing his bidding. He tricks Hugo into a project, telling Hugo that it will make him popular – and that no one will get hurt. But things always go wrong"[Finnick gets Judy to buy a popsicle for him by playing cute]Finnick Judy3ZCC 85-9323
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20Fuzz succeeds but goes to farFuzzy"There comes a point where Fuzz has unified them into an effective team; and they could all stop and realize a gain. But Fuzz won't be satisfied until he's the Big Man in the Zoo; so he goes too far and fails"Judy: "So that's it? Prey fears predator, and you stay in power? It won't work" Bellwether: “Fear always works. And I’ll dart every predator in Zootopia to keep it that way.”Bellwether1-2ZCC 351104
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21Judy: "It's your word against yours." Bellwether (recorded) "And I'll dart every predator in Zootopia to keep it that way"BellwetherZCC 356105
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22Fuzzy"Former Mayor Dawn Bellwether is behind bars today, guilty of masterminding the savage attacks that have plagued Zootopia"BellwetherZCC 357106
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23Fuzz escapes without harm, but leaves others holding the bagFuzzy"things always go wrong, and Fuzz always escapes, leaving Hugo and Roscoe holding the bag"“Finnick never gets caught by the police. Years of wearing cute baby mammal costumes (the elephant outfit works every time) have made him an expert in seeming innocent.”Finnick3EGZ 28
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24Fuzzy"Fuzz always manages to get away unharmed"“Finnick never gets caught by the police. Years of wearing cute baby mammal costumes (the elephant outfit works every time) have made him an expert in seeming innocent.”Finnick6EGZ 28
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25Fuzzy"He's frequently rescued by the zookeeper, who thinks he's really cute and helpless"“Finnick never gets caught by the police. Years of wearing cute baby mammal costumes (the elephant outfit works every time) have made him an expert in seeming innocent.”Finnick2EGZ 28
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26Fuzzy"But things always go wrong, and Fuzz always escapes, leaving Hugo and Roscoe holding the bag."Judy: "Mayor Lionheart, you have the right to remain silent. Anyth--" Lionheart: "You don't understand! I was trying to protect the city!"Bellwether3ZCC 28879
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27Fuzz is mistaken for cuteFuzzy“he looks cute, but he’s a little Napoleon“A big chip on his adorable shoulder”Finnick1Carousel: "Finnick"
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28“Tricky Finnick: This adorable fox really did look like an innocent kid with his pacifier, but he turned out to be a crook.”FinnickEGZ 60
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29“Finnick is a teeny-tiny sweet looking fennec-fox—who also happens to be a talented con artist.”FinnickEGZ 28
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30"Finnick may look like a toddler, but he doesn't sound like one! His deep voice is super low"FinnickEGZ 29
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31Fuzzy“Nobody takes him seriously as a lover or a leader, and this really burns him.”“Nick’s jokes about Finnick’s diapers and size get old pretty fast.”Finnick1EGZ 29
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32Fuzzy“very foul tempered, biting and scratching anyone who treats him as inconsequential or cute.”“You kiss me tomorrow, I’ll bite your face off.”Finnick1EGZ 28, ZCC 105 27
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33Fuzzy"He hates that the zoo has named him Fuzz."Judy: "Hey, little Toot Toot"Finnick1ZCC 9624
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34Fuzzy"He's frequently rescued by the zookeeper, who thinks he's really cute and helpless"“Finnick never gets caught by the police. Years of wearing cute baby mammal costumes (the elephant outfit works every time) have made him an expert in seeming innocent.”Finnick2EGZ 28
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35Fuzzy“he looks cute, but he’s a little Napoleon""Sweet-looking scammer: Check out this seemingly meek sheep! Her big, wide eyes and white curls make her look all soft and fuzzy, right? Look again, my friend. Look again. This power-hungry criminal mastermind was looking out for herself."Bellwether1EGZ 61
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36Fuzz is treated as inconsequentialFuzzy“Nobody takes him seriously as a lover or leader, and this really burns him.”“Underestimated. Under-appreciated. Aren’t you sick of it?”Bellwether1ZCC 345103
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37"Pushed Aside"BellwetherEGZ 37
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38"I never get to do anything this important" "I'm more of a glorified secretary. I think Mayor Lionheart just wanted the sheep vote"BellwetherZCC 25471
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39“constantly finds herself under foot of the larger-than-life Mayor Lionheart”BellwetherCarousel: "Assistant Mayor Bellwether"
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40“Lionheart barely seems to notice her”BellwetherEGZ 37
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41[Underfoot during graduation ceremony, pushed aside]BellwetherZCC 29-31, Film11
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42Roscoe pulls pranksRoscoe"A Prankster""B [Mr. Big] is mad at A [Nick Wilde] for selling him a pricey rug—made with the fur from a skunk's butt."Nick2EGZ 58
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43[Image, Nick tripping Judy]NickImage: NickTripsJudy
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44Roscoe“sets up situation where [characters] are tempted, act badly—and then he is there to benefit from their comeuppance and punishment”“Experienced swindler” "Hustler"Nick3EGZ 26
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45“Scam-Artist”NickZCCN 11
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46"Con Artist"NickCarousel: "Nick Wilde"
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47“Likes gullible animals”NickEGZ 27
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48"the way that Nick sees it, there's nothing wrong—or illegal—in being smarter than your customers."NickEGZ 30
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49Roscoe pulls pranks that don't hurt anyoneRoscoe"He never actually hurts anyone. He merely sets up situations where they are tempted, act badly –and then he is there to benefit from their comeuppance and punishment."Judy: "Hey! No one tells me what I can or can't be! Especially not some jerk who never had the guts to be anything more than a popsicle hustler…. I am not a dumb bunny!" Nick: "Right… …And that's not wet cement." [Judy is standing in wet cement]Nick3ZCC 111-11327
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50Judy: “You wasted the day on purpose…does seeing me fail somehow make you feel better?” Nick: “Yes it does. 100%”Nick Film; [quote omitted in ZCC] 51
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51Roscoe pulls pranks that get in the way of his, or the group's successRoscoe"He takes pride in his obnoxious behavior, which he serves up as a form of justice."Judy: “You wasted the day on purpose…does seeing me fail somehow make you feel better?” Nick: “Yes it does. 100%”Nick2 Film; [quote omitted in ZCC] 51
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52Roscoe"He likes to play pranks and cause trouble, especially to pretentious "people" with airs of being elegant."Nick: "I uh, may or may not have sold him a very expensive wool rug…. That was made from the fur of … skunk's… butt."Nick2ZCC 19854
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53Mr. Big: "I trusted you, Nicky… I welcomed you into my home… we broke bread together…. And how did you repay my generosity? With a rug…. Made from the butt of a skunk. A skunk-butt rug."ZCC 20456
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54Roscoe"Does he deserve to be loved? Definitely. Will he ever… agree to be loved?""I trusted you, Nicky… I welcomed you into my home… we broke bread together…. And how did you repay my generosity? With a rug…. Made from the butt of a skunk. A skunk-butt rug."Nick3ZCC 20456
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55Roscoe"Does he deserve to be loved? Definitely. Will he ever actually be loved; or agree to be loved by a female who wants him? An, that is the eternal question in these cartoons."Judy: "Nick, you are so much more than that…" Nick: "Boy, look at that traffic down there… How about we go to chuck in traffic central—Chuck, how are things looking on those jam cams"Nick3ZCC 25068
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56Roscoe rejects affectionRoscoe"Does he deserve to be loved? Definitely. Will he ever actually be loved; or agree to be loved by a female who wants him? Ah, that is the eternal question in these cartoons."Judy: "Nick, you are so much more than that…" [Judy reaches out and touches Nick. Nick recoils and changes the subject] Nick: "Boy, look at that traffic down there… How about we go to chuck in traffic central—Chuck, how are things looking on those jam cams"Nick3ZCC 250 [Clearer in film]68
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57Hugo tries over and over to accomplish the impossible, failsJudy“Hugo believes that an animal can be whatever he wants to be. Our characters he believes are the result of our environment and will. There is no such things as ‘animal nature.’ ‘If you want to be an elephant, you can be an elephant.’”"I am going to be… A police officer!" "Anyone can be anything"Judy3ZCC 6-7, 82-3
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58Judy"He is incredibly optimistic; refusing to believe that his fate is to remain a dork forever; despite the fact that all of his plans at self-improvement prove to be complete failures.""I don't want to be a meter maid… I wanna be a real cop!"Judy3ZCC 14035
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59"And that dream of becoming a big city cop? Double whoopsie! She's a meter maid…. And soon enough those dreams die and our bunny sinks into emotional and literal squalor… 'Til finally she has no choice but to go back home… to become… a carrot farmer"…. Judy: "Hey! No one tells me what I can or can't be!"JudyZCC 109-11127
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60Judy“He wants to acquire the skills, knowledge, and techniques to become successful and popular. But he will never, ever, ever succeed.”"Every young mammal has multitudinous opportunities"Judy3ZCC 42
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61Hugo“his friends…can see clearly that he is a hopeless case, and all his efforts have been futile”“Aw… that poor little bunny’s gonna get eaten alive”Judy3ZCC 6317
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62"Bunny cop. That's the most stupidest thing I ever heard!"JudyZCC 73
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63“It’s okay to have dreams so long as you don’t believe in them too much”JudyZCC 115
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64“You’ll never be a real cop”JudyZCC 11428
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65"there's no way she's cut out to be a real cop!"JudyEGZ 19
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66"Life isn't some cartoon musical where you sing a little song and your insipid dreams magically come true. So let it go!"JudyZCC 14135
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68"You should have just stayed on the carrot farm, huh?"JudyZCC 347103
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69Hugo"He will never, ever, ever succeed"Instructor: "Just quit and go home, Fuzzy Bunny!" Stu: "There's never been a bunny cop" Bonnie: "Never" Stu: "Never" Gideon: "-- You're just a stupid, carrot-farmin' dumb bunny"Judy3ZCC 259
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70Hugo offers friendship and help, is useless / rejected, but is the only one willing to helpHugo"he is always ready to help his buddies”"Hobbies: Helping others"Judy3EGZ 6
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71“I will find him [Emmitt Otterton]”ZCC 14336
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72Hugo“but…they would rather do without his help”Judy: "Sir, I got the bad guy. That's my job." Bogo: “Your job is putting tickets on parked cars”Judy3ZCC 13934
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73"Hey Meter Maid! Wait for the real cops"JudyZCC 13032
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74Hugo tries to recruit others into his self-help programHugo“he is constantly trying to improve other people as well – helpfully pointing out their flaws and cheerfully offering to bring them into his groups and programs”“Officer Hopps. You ready to make the world a better place?”Judy3EGZ 25; ZCC 6518
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76“This is Zootopia, anyone can be anything!”JudyEGZ 6, 14, 22-23; ZCC 6, 8, 93, 358; Film24
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77"Judy hands out Junior Officer badge stickers to encourage children to follow their dreams"JudyEGZ 24, ZCC 93 24
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78Nick: "Am I a cop? No. I'm not" Judy: "Funny you should say that… because, well, I've been thinking. It would be nice to have a partner."JudyZCC 290-29180
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79Monty discourages others, tries to talk to others into giving up. Hugo and Monty try to convince each other Hugo Monty“[Monty] sees through all the others; and is highly principled about speaking the truth" "He has no hope that he… or anyone else can change or improve." "calls a spade a spade, to their faces; and is a devastating critic." ”He tells Hugo, "Don't be impressed by Fuzz. Look at all he's got going for him; and he's miserable.""“Tell me if this story sounds familiar: Naive little hick with good grades and big ideas decides, "Hey lookit me, I'm gonna move to Zootopia -- where predators and prey live in harmony and sing kumbaya!" Only to find --whoopsie, we don’t all get along. And that dream of becoming a big city cop? Double whoopsie! She's a meter maid. And whoopsie number threesie -- no one cares about her or her dreams”Judy Nick4ZCC 10927
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80"And soon enough those dreams die and our bunny sinks into emotional and literal squalor, living in a box under a bridge. 'Til finally she has no choice but to go back home with that cute fuzzy-wuzzy little tail between her legs to become --You're from Bunnyburrow, is that what you said? So how about a carrot farmer? Does that sounds right?"Judy NickZCC 109-11027
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81“Alright look—everyone comes to Zootopia thinking they can be anything they want. Well, you can’t. You can only be what you are. Sly Fox. Dumb bunny.”Judy NickZCC 111-11227-28
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82Monty“He’s incredibly pessimistic and negative. He has no hope that he can change or improve; or that anyone else can change or improve. Consequently, he accepts people the way they are”"What? Are you saying that because he's a sloth he can't be fast? ...I thought in Zootopia, anyone could be anything." [Sarcastic]Nick4ZCC 17546
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83Monty"He has no hope that he can change or improve; or that anyone else can change or improve. Consequently, he accepts people the way they are”"There is no shame in calling it quits."Nick4ZCC 16243
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84Judy: “You wasted the day on purpose…does seeing me fail somehow make you feel better?” Nick: “Yes it does. 100%”Nick Film; [quote omitted in ZCC] 51
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85Hugo Monty"Hugo the Aardvark constantly tries to improve Monty; who just laughs at the absurdity of it.""Nick, you are so much more than that"Judy Nick4ZCC 25068
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86Judy: "Look at you. Well done Jr. detective. You know, I think you'd actually make a pretty good cop." Nick: "How dare you."Judy NickZCC 25973
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87Monty is impervious to Hugo's attempts to change himHugo Monty"Hugo the Aardvark constantly tries to improve Monty; who just laughs at the absurdity of it."[ Judy pleads with Flash to go faster, but he just ends up telling a joke with Nick]Judy Flash4ZCC 176-18446-50
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88Monty deflates HugoHugo Monty"Every now and then, Hugo puffs up and feels very proud of his advancements. Inevitably, Monty will make a truthful remark that punctures him like a balloon and Hugo will deflate and shrivel up."Judy: "I am not a dumb bunny!" [Judy puffs up] Nick: "Right… And that's not wet cement." [Judy deflates]Judy Nick4ZCC 112-11327-28
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89Judy: "Do you know him? "Nick: "I know everybody. [Judy puffs up] I also know that somewhere there's a toy store missing its stuffed animal" [Judy deflates]Judy NickZCC 152-15340
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90Hugo Monty"Every now and then, Hugo puffs up and feels very proud of his advancements. Inevitably, Monty will make a truthful remark that punctures him like a balloon and Hugo will deflate and shrivel up.""Officer Judy Hopps, ZPD" [Judy puffs up] …. "AGGGGGGGHHHH!" [Judy deflates]Judy Flash4ZCC 177-18447, 50
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91Monty is bought offMonty"he loves creature comforts and can be bought off. So he is easily recruited into schemes""Favor from a friend: It's a good thing that Nick has a longtime pal who works at the DMV"Nick Flash4EGZ 45
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92Nick: "I owe ya"Nick FlashZCC 18650
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93Monty impedes plans that he is drawn intoMonty“People keep forcing him to choose sides; so he sabotages both sides.”Judy: “You wasted the day on purpose…does seeing me fail somehow make you feel better?” Nick: “Yes it does. 100%”Nick4 Film; [quote omitted in ZCC] 51
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94Mimi tries to gain the respect of othersMimi"She wants to be loved and considered special.""I don't want to be a meter maid… I wanna be a real cop!"Judy5ZCC 14035
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95"There are 14 missing mammal cases?... So I can handle one. You probably forgot, but I was top of my class at the academy."JudyZCC 7118
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96Mimi“No matter what good advice she gives… they just laugh her off as being absurd”“Underestimated. Under-appreciated”Judy5ZCC 345103
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