The Litterbug 1961
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00:59 In the war that we wage against pests, modern science of course never rests.
01:07 The mosquito, we are told, now is largely controlled through oil,
01:13 sprayed on swamps it infests.
01:17 The boll weevil, relentlessly lusting, succumbs to a chemical dusting.
01:23 And where the termite carouses, we fumigate houses with gases it finds most disgusting.
01:31 Still, we have no cause to be smug.
01:35 We've invented no poison nor drug to settle the score with one pest we abhor and contemptibly call litterbug.
01:47 This strange wingless pest we berate was unwisely endowed its one trait.
01:53 With claw-like transmitters, it holds, tears, and litters.
02:01 On weekends, three times its own weight.
02:06 Of their habits, this much science knows.
02:10 They stay dormant through seasons of snows, behind walls that are thick, made of wood or of brick,
02:17 in their nests built in parallel rows.
02:22 [music]
02:26 They emerge in great numbers in spring and at once start to scamper and sing.
02:32 They take pride in their labors, competing with neighbors engaged in the very same thing.
02:41 Although proudly, each strives to maintain an immaculate private domain,
02:46 why each one another throws trash on its brother is a paradox none can explain.
02:54 Now, as to the types of litterbugs, most common, the unconscious carrier.
03:04 Uses the drop or the pop and drop.
03:10 It possesses no brain for a barrier.
03:14 And when virus-inflicted, its litter is carelessly tossed.
03:20 And when tobacco-addicted, its trail is not easily lost.
03:26 [music]
03:33 The sports bug.
03:35 Flamboyant and raiment is always loaded for littering entertainment.
03:41 Drop-kicking.
03:46 A well-placed bunt.
03:51 Drives that are clicking.
03:54 A javelin stunt.
03:57 Ouch! A four-litter man.
04:00 Now, the sneak bug is a, is a sneak.
04:05 Methods polished to perfection.
04:08 Some so smooth in technique they defy human detection.
04:13 Well, it's impossible to follow the sleight of hand action unless we slow down that action a fraction.
04:21 [music]
04:38 The young are harmless, lovable creatures till their inborn instincts appear and they show their obnoxious features.
04:46 Though receiving no formal training, they achieve amazing results.
04:51 Constantly striving and straining to be as objectionable as the adults.
05:00 Summertime is migration time and litter bugs swarm in veritable legions. Thousands upon thousands moving on to other regions.
05:13 [music]
05:16 Oh, a frightening experience to be caught in their path.
05:21 The swarm consists of two species, so science teaches. One plagues mountains, the other infests beaches.
05:31 The beach bug is attracted by the sparkling white sands and oceans glittering.
05:36 And here it indulges in its favorite pastimes.
05:42 Eating and littering.
05:48 Beach bugs are not nocturnal. At sundown they instinctively return to their habitations.
05:54 Archaeologists have unearthed these evidences of previous migrations.
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06:07 The mountain bug is drawn to woodland splendor where nature is at her best.
06:15 Here it establishes a temporary nest. In the crisp mountain air its appetite is far from retarded.
06:23 It eats anything from containers that can be easily discarded.
06:30 [music]
06:31 Litter bug. Litter bug. Litter bug.
06:36 Oh, little bug, shame on you.
06:39 Look at the terrible things you do.
06:41 Littering, fluttering every place.
06:44 It's a shame, bye, but it's disgraceful.
06:47 Litter bug, litter bug, where's your pride? Making a mess of the country side.
06:52 Stalling and stalling each lovely view.
06:54 Shame, oh, shame on you.
06:56 It really makes one wonder what kind of house you keep.
07:01 On every tour the world is your personal garbage heap.
07:06 You've got left. Litter bug, litter bug, don't you care?
07:09 People must follow you everywhere. Cleaning up places that you've gone to.
07:14 Litter bug, shame on you. Litter bug, shame on you.
07:19 Litter bug, oh, shame on you.
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07:26 Litter bug, oh, shame on you.
07:30 [music]
07:34 (gunshot)