The 21st century...we talk about words and terms that would amaze our grandparents..
Scene ct from 2001 a Space Odyssey. When Floyd's daughter asks for a Bush baby for her birthday on the video phone. After he "hangs" up, he calls Macy's to order a Bush Baby
OPERATOR Good morning, Macy's.
FLOYD Good morning. I'd like the Vision shopper for the Pet Shop, please.
OPERATOR Just one moment.
12/7/65 b25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ B19 THE PICTURE FLIPS AND WE SEE A WOMAN STANDING IN FORN OF A SPECIALLY- DESIGNED DISPLAY SCREEN
VISION SALES GIRL Good morning, sir, may I help you?
FLOYD Yes, I'd like to buy a bush baby.
VISION SALES GIRL Just a moment, sir.
THE GIRL KEYS SOME INPUTS AND A MOVING PICTURE APPEARS ON THE SCREEN OF A CAGE CONTAINING ABOUT SIX BUSH BABIES, BEAUTIFULLY DISPLAYED AGAINST A WHITE BACK- GROUND
VISION SALES GIRL Here you are, sir. Here is a lovely assortment of African bush babies. They are twenty Dollars each.
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FLOYD Yes, well... Pick out a nice one for me, a friendly one, and I'd like it delivered tomorrow.
VISION SALES GIRL Certainly, sir. Just let us have your name and Bank identification for V.P.I., and then give the name and address of the person you'd like the pet delivered to and it will be delivered tomorrow.
SOME TIME DURING THIS CONVERSATION, FLOYD SEE ELENA, SMYSLOV AND THE OTHER TWO RUSSIANS PASS HIS VISION PHONE WINDOW. ELENA TAPS AND MIMES "HELLO", GESTURING TOWARD A TABLE BEHIND FLOYD WHERE THEY ALL SIT DOWN
FLOYD Thank you very much. Floyd, Heywood, R., First National Bank of Washington. Please deliver to Miss Josephine Floyd, 9423 Dupre Avenue, N.W.14.
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VISION SALES GIRL Thank you very much, sir. It will be delivered tomorrow.