A Time to Die

Gerald: I think it’s time, Doc.
Vet: Well, yes it is. Sparky is due for his rabies shot.
Gerald: No, not the rabies shot.
Vet: The canine leukemia shot?
Gerald: We need to put him down.
Vet: But your dog— he’s only 4 years old. And so healthy.
Gerald: He’s seen better days.
Vet: I don’t know that I can do this in good conscience. Your dog could be winning dog shows. He could be one of those TV dogs. He is amazing.
Sparky: [looks up from his copy of The Count of Monte Cristo Arf!
Gerald: Listen, Doc. I’m going to level with you.
Vet: Please do.
Gerald: I’m not long for this ...

Point / Counterpoint

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. – Kevin Spacey, The Usual Suspects

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was creating an undetectable world of fire somewhere beneath the Earth’s crust. – Richard Downing, geologist

Pokémon Battle

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