I believe it was a mistake.
Mars Attacks! (1996)
CARL SAGAN
A screenplay character in Mars Attacks! (1996).
- lines
- 4
- words
- 95
- scenes
- 1
- dialogue
- 1.5%
- avg words / line
- 24
- shortest / longest
- 6 / 55
Sample dialogue
For us applause is a sign of approval, of approbation and support -- but to the Martians, it may be offensive -- a sign of aggression, if you will. Symbols are not universal. For example, among the hill tribes of New Guinea, if you smile it means you're sad, and if you frown, you're happy.
scene 99 — INT. WHITE HOUSE -DAYI believe it was a mistake.
scene 99 — INT. WHITE HOUSE -DAYThat's right -- and it was a terrible tragedy. But if you review the footage, Larry, you'll see the Martians react adversely to the sound of people clapping.
scene 99 — INT. WHITE HOUSE -DAYYes, that could be the explanation.
scene 99 — INT. WHITE HOUSE -DAY
Bookends
For us applause is a sign of approval, of approbation and support -- but to the Martians, it may be offensive -- a sign of aggression, if you will. Symbols are not universal. For example, among the hill tribes of New Guinea, if you smile it means you're sad, and if you frown, you're happy.