Save Ralph - A short film with Taika Waititi
Summary
TLDRIn this poignant script, Ralph, a rabbit with a blind eye and hearing loss, humorously introduces himself as a tester for human cosmetics. Despite suffering from chemical burns, Ralph expresses pride in his role, highlighting the harsh realities of animal testing. His family's legacy as testers and his acceptance of the painful job underscore the script's message against animal testing. The documentary's twist, with Ralph's plea to end such practices, challenges viewers to reconsider their cosmetic choices.
Takeaways
- 🐰 The main character, Ralph, is a rabbit who is blind in one eye and experiences constant ringing in his ears.
- 🔍 Ralph has had his fur shaved and suffered chemical burns on his back, which cause him pain when he moves or breathes.
- 🌟 Despite his physical discomfort, Ralph considers his role as a tester to be important and something that makes him happy.
- 🚀 Ralph humorously points out that while humans have been to space, there are no 'space bunnies', highlighting the absurdity of his situation.
- 👨👩👧👦 Ralph comes from a family of testers, and he accepts the fate of dying in the line of duty as part of his job.
- 🎥 A documentary crew is following Ralph, capturing his experiences and the reality of animal testing for cosmetics.
- 📹 Ralph's interaction with the documentary crew reveals a mix of humor and pathos, as he tries to maintain his dignity despite his circumstances.
- 🌐 Ralph's message is a call to action, urging people to reconsider their purchase of animal-tested cosmetics.
- 🛒 The script implies that without the demand for animal-tested products, Ralph would not have a 'job' and could live a normal life as a rabbit.
- 🌱 The script ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that change is possible if consumers choose cruelty-free products.
Q & A
What is Ralph's primary characteristic as a rabbit?
-Ralph is a rabbit who is blind in his right eye.
What are the physical challenges Ralph is currently facing?
-Ralph has chemical burns on his back from having his fur shaved, which causes him pain when he breathes or moves.
What does Ralph imply about the superiority of humans?
-Ralph suggests that humans are superior to animals because they have been to space, implying that rabbits have not.
What is Ralph's role in the context of the script?
-Ralph is a tester, meaning he is used for testing cosmetics and other products, a role inherited from his family.
Why does Ralph mention that his family members have all died?
-Ralph mentions that his family members have died to emphasize the risks associated with being a tester and the sacrifices they make.
What does Ralph think about his job as a tester?
-Ralph believes that being a tester is what makes him and other rabbits happy, as it is their purpose and job.
What is the documentary's focus according to Ralph's statement?
-The documentary is following Ralph around to document his life as a tester for cosmetics and other products.
Why does Ralph say he would be out of a job without animal testing?
-Ralph implies that without animal testing, there would be no need for testers like him, and he would have to live a different life, possibly as a normal rabbit in a field.
What is the message Ralph wants to convey to people who buy animal-tested cosmetics?
-Ralph wants to highlight that the continued use of animal-tested cosmetics supports the industry that employs testers like him, and he encourages people to consider the implications of their purchases.
How does Ralph feel about the camera crew following him?
-Ralph seems to be aware of the camera crew and their purpose, but he is focused on his job and carries on despite their presence.
Outlines
🐇 Ralph the Rabbit: A Life of Testing
Ralph introduces himself as a rabbit with a disability, blind in one eye and deaf in one ear. Despite his physical challenges, he's a tester for human cosmetics, a job inherited from his family. Ralph's fur was shaved, and he suffered chemical burns, which he downplays as a minor inconvenience. He humorously acknowledges the irony of his job, contrasting his situation with the idea of a 'space bunny'. Ralph's family, all testers, have died in service, and he accepts his fate with a stoic attitude, believing it's for the greater good of humans. He's being followed by a documentary crew, which adds a layer of self-awareness to his narrative. Ralph ends with a plea, indirectly encouraging viewers to reconsider their support for animal-tested products, suggesting his job would be unnecessary without it.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Rabbit
💡Blind
💡Chemical Burns
💡Animal Testing
💡Cosmetics
💡Tester
💡Superior
💡Documentary
💡Illusion
💡Ralphie
💡Streets
Highlights
Introduction of Ralph, a rabbit with physical impairments.
Ralph's blindness in the right eye and inability to hear anything but ringing.
Ralph's experience with fur shaving and chemical burns on his back.
Ralph's perspective on the pain from his injuries.
Ralph's view on humans as superior and their space exploration.
Ralph's self-identification as a tester and his family's legacy in testing.
The acceptance of Ralph's fate as a tester and his expected death in the line of duty.
Ralph's job satisfaction despite the risks and his belief in the purpose of his work.
The introduction of the documentary crew and their role in following Ralph.
Ralph's plea to the audience about the impact of buying animal-tested cosmetics.
Ralph's hypothetical scenario of being a normal rabbit in a field if not for animal testing.
The documentary's closing message urging viewers to reconsider their cosmetic purchases.
Ralph's final words expressing gratitude for the viewers' attention.
The documentary's call to action to end the reliance on animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
The documentary's acknowledgment of the viewers' role in supporting or ending animal testing.
Transcripts
ready
we're rolling okay ralph can you mark it
please
do you want me to click it now yep go
for it
go on like that brilliant
oh it's like in the movies alrighty so
um my name's ralph um i'm
a rabbit as you can see i'm blind in my
right eye and uh
this year can't hear nothing but ringing
now
yeah it's annoying isn't it yeah
so i had my fur shaved and got chemical
burns up and down my back
kind of stings i but it's not a big deal
i mean it only really hurts when i like
breathe or move around or whatever ah
yeah oh yeah that hurts
but at the end of the day i mean it's
okay we do it for the humans right
they're far superior to us animals
they've even been to space have you ever
seen a rabbit in a rocket ship
i don't think so
[Music]
point is i'm not a space bunny i'm a
tester
my daddy was a tester my mum my brothers
my sisters my kids all testers
and they all died doing their job
like i will that's okay
this thing is what we were born to do it
makes us rabbits happy
oh gotta get to work
now i know it looks bad but the way i
see it i'm doing my job
if just one human can have the illusion
of a safer lipstick
or deodorant or hey ralphie
ralphie what's with the camera crew bro
oh um they're just following me around
making a documentary or something oh can
you ask him to get us out of here yeah
yeah we'll be seeing come on ralphie
just ask me
i don't want
uh you can edit that out right oh here
we go
uh
so uh certain closing i'd um
i'd just like to say that sorry ralph
uh we're over here could you turn around
oh sorry
that's all right um is this better yeah
yeah carry on mate okay so yeah
i'd just like to say to everyone out
there still buying
animal tested cosmetics like eyeliner
shampoo
sunscreen pretty much everything in your
bathroom
well without you and countries that
allow animal testing i'd be out of a job
i'd be on the streets well not the
streets more like a field i guess
you know like a normal rabbit
but hey
so good
you
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