Zootopia: Judy's Hustle. HD ( Tax Evasion)

Summary

In this humorous script, Officer Hopps, a tenacious bunny, tackles a seemingly trivial case of a missing otter with a minuscule case file. She encounters a meter maid, who turns out to be a popsicle vendor with a lucrative but unreported income. Suspecting tax evasion, Hopps arrests the meter maid, leveraging the situation to gain information about the otter's last known whereabouts. The script is a playful blend of crime-solving and character interaction, with a touch of humor and wit.

Takeaways

• 🕵️‍♂️ The script is about a detective or police officer investigating a case involving a missing otter.
• 📁 The case file for the missing otter is described as being very small, with no witnesses or resources listed.
• 🔎 The officer, Hopps, is trying to find leads and is given a clue about a 'popsicle' which is the murder weapon.
• 🎶 The script contains background music and a light-hearted tone throughout the dialogue.
• 👮‍♀️ Officer Hopps is introduced and is conducting an inquiry about the case to a character who is not initially cooperative.
• 🚗 The character being questioned is a meter maid who is also selling popsicles and is suspected of knowing the missing otter.
• 💰 The meter maid boasts about making a significant amount of money but is accused of tax evasion by Officer Hopps.
• 📝 Officer Hopps uses the accusation of tax evasion as leverage to get the meter maid to cooperate in the investigation.
• 🐰 The meter maid is referred to as 'honey' and 'dumb bunny', indicating a playful or condescending attitude from the officer.
• 🚨 The meter maid is arrested for tax evasion and is coerced into helping find the missing otter to avoid jail time.
• 🚗 The script ends with the meter maid agreeing to help and getting into the car with Officer Hopps to continue the investigation.

Q & A

What is the case that Officer Hopps is investigating?

Officer Hopps is investigating the case of a missing otter, Mr. Otterton.

Why is the case file for the missing otter considered small?

The case file is considered small because it has no witnesses, no resources, and the otter is not in the computer system yet.

What does 'get your popsicle' refer to in the script?

It is a metaphorical expression used by the character to indicate that they have a lead or a clue in the case.

What is the profession of the character being questioned by Officer Hopps?

The character being questioned is a street vendor who sells popsicles.

Why does Officer Hopps accuse the popsicle vendor of tax evasion?

Officer Hopps accuses the popsicle vendor of tax evasion because he claims to make $200 a day every day of the year since he was 12, but his tax forms show he reported zero income.

What is the estimated total income the popsicle vendor claims to have made over the years?

Based on his claim of making $200 a day for over two decades, the estimated income is around 1.46 million dollars.

What is the legal consequence mentioned for lying on a federal form?

Lying on a federal form is a punishable offense that could result in five years of jail time.

What is the popsicle vendor's reaction to being accused of tax evasion?

The popsicle vendor denies the accusation and challenges Officer Hopps to prove it, stating it's his word against his own.

What is the condition Officer Hopps sets for the popsicle vendor to avoid jail time?

Officer Hopps offers the popsicle vendor a deal to help find the missing otter instead of facing jail time for tax evasion.

What does the popsicle vendor reveal about the missing otter's last known location?

The popsicle vendor reveals that he saw where the missing otter went, suggesting he has information that could lead to finding Mr. Otterton.

Why does the popsicle vendor initially resist helping Officer Hopps?

The popsicle vendor initially resists because he is concerned about his business and the potential loss of income from helping with the investigation.