Firefly

Firefly (2002–2003) is a science-fiction television series, written by Joss Whedon and Tim Minear, about the crew of the Firefly-class spaceship Serenity and their adventures as they try to get by as independents in a culture of conformity enforced … more »

[Simon and Kaylee check out the "proof of alien life" exhibit:
an inert creature in a cylindrical jar.]

Simon:
Yep—it's a cow fetus.

Kaylee:
Guess so. It does seem to have an awful lot of limbs.

Simon:
It's mutated.

Kaylee:
But cow? How do you figure?

Simon:
It's upside down.

[Kaylee tilts her head to the side.]

Kaylee:
Oh yeah. Cow.

Simon:
And I'm out twelve bits! I really know how to show a girl a... disgusting time.

. . .

[Simon watches as Kaylee storms off. Zoe and Wash enter the exhibit.]

Wash:
Oh my god, it's grotesque! Oh, and there's something in a jar.

Zoe:
Scared her away again, did you?

Simon:
D— This may come as a shock, but I'm actually… not very good at talking to girls.

Zoe:
Why, is there someone you are good at talking to?

[Wash stares into the "face" of the "alien".]

Wash:
[Speaking loudly, slowly, and enunciating clearly] Do not fear me! Ours is a peaceful race, and we must live in harmony.

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