Rhapsodies

This week I thought I’d do something from a movie I like. Babe was a sweet, solid, wholesome movie that is the perfect choice for a nice family night. It’s sequel, Babe: Pig in the City, is something else altogether; surreal, whacky and just a little dark. Asking questions about the role of animals in our society. Occasionally the animals seemed trapped in their roles to the extent that there are a few scenes where many of the animals seem institutionalized. I kept being reminded of Holocaust survivors. The quote I chose takes place after this scene here where Babe the Pig is chased by a pack of dogs led by a Bull Terrier.

Through shear luck the terrier ends up falling into a canal with Babe rescuing him. In return the Terrier pledges his loyalty.

Babe: That’s very nice of you.
Bull Terrier: No! I am not nice. In fact I have a professional obligation to be vicious.
Babe: Maybe you should consider another line of work.
Bull Terrier: Nah. It’s too late for that. Once we were warriors… now it’s just expected.