The Responsibility Project^®. Exploring what it means to do the right thing

by Liberty Mutual

Saturday Feb 04

This is a transcript of the film, included for screen readers and the visually impaired.

[Techno music with people laughing & talking]

[Sound of record skipping in background]

Hmmm.

Thanks for the warning about the party.

Oh. Ah- Sorry. I was gonna invite you and umm- It's a work thing. Really- Ummm-

Basic courtesy, Joe. When are you going to grow up?

My man Joe!

Heeeeeey! [Unintelligible words followed by laughter]

What do you look for in a man?

Well, I want a man who can make a difference in this world. Ya know, someone with a contribution to make.

I mean, when I was doing my charity work in Africa-

Mmmm.

So, for your chance to win a holiday of a lifetime, just complete this sentence: "I deserve to be lying on a beach in Sydney because- "

No one deserves to be lying on a beach in Sydney.

That might be what you think, but there are people all around you, working really hard, looking after their families and friends.

Just because you lie on the soda all day, doesn't mean everybody else does.

Next up in the studio, we've got Eddie Dare, our celeb-

[Music plays while photos scroll]

[Sound of cymbals crashing]

What have I ever done that's worthwhile?

[Music plays while photos scroll]

No, really worthwhile. Proper, grown-up stuff. Ok, let's see-

I go to parties. I chase girls. I drink beer. What good am I to anyone?

Can I help you? Can I help you? No - Can I help you?

You seem a little - lost. Ya, that works.

Would you like my brolly? Don't be weird.

Can I carry those? You seem a little short - weak No! Ummm-

Can I carry those? You seem not very strong-

A donation? Why certainly. In fact, I'd like to volunteer.

Hello. May I carry those for you?

Oh, theif! Theif! Theif! Somebody help me! Help me! Get away!

Ok, Darling. Cross the road, so hold my hand.

Stop. Ya, it's clear. It's safe to cross now.

Donít look at the strange man, Darling.

Please man. Please man. No! Please!

Guys! Guys! Don't fight. He's smaller than you.

So, he's my brother. I can do what I want.

Ya, what are you? Some kind of of weirdo perv?!

Ow! Oooh! Oww!

Jesus Christ!

[music playing in background]

Don't drink and drive.

[Laughter]

Don't drink and drive.

Kevin! [laughs]

There's got to be an easier way.

And why do you want to adopt a dog?

I want to look after something.

Have you thought about getting a plant?

That's no good. I need something that matters, if it dies.

If it dies?

No, the dog want die. Or anything. I'm going to really look after it. I absolutely promise. Please. I am very responsible.

Mmmm.

[Dogs barking in background]

So, Norman, I'm going to look after you. I'm going to wash you, and then I'm going to feed you. And you know- Brush you-

And all that sort of stuff. So, ya! Ummm- Welcome to your new home.

[Squeaky toy]

[Norman growls and Joe groans in pain]

[Norman barks and woman screams]

Sorry!

[Norman growls]

Hey!

[Norman growls]

[Norman barks and Joe groans in exhaustion]

[Norman barking in backround]

I give up.

[Music Playing]

I tried Norman. I gave it everything, y'know I did good stuff, I-

[Car horn honking]

But it just didn't work. I'm sorry but I've got to take you back.

[Norman whines]

I just wish I did one good thing. If I've been even slightly responsible for something good, but no. [sigh] Look, you need a better owner, right? And I should just stop trying-

[Car screeching]

Yea, maybe I'll try being mean and careless. See where that gets me.

[Car screeching over speed bump]

[Birds chirping in the background]

Okay Norman. Go and do your business and then its back to the animal home.

[wrapper crinkling]

Hmmm.

Hey Joe. Now that's not you, man. That's a bit out of order.

You should have seen me yesterday. I was a model citizen.

[Dog barking in backround]

[A woman screams]

[Intense music in the background]

My baby! My baby!

[Baby crying]

[Norman barks]

You saved her!

Wow. How'd you get your dog to do that?

Well done, Sir.

It wasn't me, it was Norman.

[Norman barks]

Don't be so modest, you're a hero. After all, if you hadn't been here today, well-

[Police radio feedback]

[Horn playing in background]

[Singing] " Call me irresponsible. Call me unreliable. Throw in undependable, too. Do my foolish alibies bore you? Well, I'm not too clever, I just adore you."

[Singing] "Call me, unpredictable. Tell me, I'm impracticle. Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue. Call me irresponsible. Yes, I'm unreliable. But it's undeniably true. I'm irresponsibly mad for you"

[Makes saxphone sound with mouth]

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Be Good

A former party boy looks to inject some responsibility into his life.

December 19, 2008 Comments (119)

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December 31, 2008 by James Allard

1) While Finlay Roberston did a fine job... what? Simon Pegg too busy? and 2) This needs to be longer. I was highly entertained throughout.

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- June 12, 2009 by Lindora Smith
  
  You are right. It was amusing but it left me wanting to know more about the film. This clip is a tease to something greater.
  
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  - August 14, 2009 by Karen S
    
    Loved it.
- September 8, 2009 by chad richins
  
  Yeah lets get Simon Pegg for the main lead and Lily Allen can play the GF, Helen Mirren can play the old lady, and Zoe Wannamaker can play the vet and no other actors will evr be paid a days wages. Good to know you have mainstream dolts like this in the UK and not just in the US where we have our share.
  
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- February 28, 2010 by BwanaPapyrus
  
  Great little film but too short. Ain't that always the way good things end too soon.
  
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- July 1, 2010 by TYSON
  
  AS LONG AS YOU KNOW YOU DID YOUR PART,NOTHING ELSE MATTERS.
  
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January 16, 2009 by

I really liked your film because it made me feel grateful of what you’re doing. Good work.

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March 17, 2009 by Cynthia

This was a funny short with a good point. I enjoyed it.

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March 23, 2009 by incognito

Great storyline with the potential to expand to a longer movie. The characters were natural and charming and the ending made my day.

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March 24, 2009 by R. Olsen

Exactly what we need - corporate responsibility and positive messages. Thank you!

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March 31, 2009 by Sam

A short but good lesson that delivers a message that we need. Thanks.

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March 31, 2009 by Anonymous

Well, it basically says you won't get acknowledged for the good things you do unless you happen to be in the right the place at the right time. He didn't even do anything and are there really any middle age people (especially in the U.S.) who would be inspired by a commercial that tells them that they've wasted life sitting on the couch watching TV? No. They would change the channel without even thinking twice about what they just heard. I'm not being pessimistic, I'm being realistic. This is just the sad truth.

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- August 16, 2009 by Bob Warren
  
  I do not believe the statement that people in the US would pass this flick up... The fact is, we are always looking for good in anything... Being a pessimist is not all bad, it usually hurts the one and only, not the others around you, lighten up, there is more to life, than complaining... Maybe you should sit, open your mind and take in the good and stop looking for the bad, it will come to you anyway, just don't sit and wait for it...
  
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April 5, 2009 by Mom in Arizona

Well, I was intrigued by a company that seemingly is interested in people who do the right thing, over the easy thing. I had high hopes in this message. There are so many stories of every day people who live their ordinary lives doing extraordinary things and I was quite disappointed in the lack of depth in this short film. It is an insult to the intelligence of those of us who selflessly give to others and community, not to "feel good" about ourselves, or to be well received by others, but because it is the RIGHT thing to do, and that is reward enough.

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- April 5, 2009 by Robert
  
  Unlike others who seem to be disappointed that you didn't make him some huge hero, I found it quite funny and tongue in cheek. There is a lot to be said for right place right time, if he hadn't been goaded into picking up his trash, he wouldn't have left Norman go and then the baby would have drowned. Keep moving forward Joe you'll make it yet!
  
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April 6, 2009 by jimmy.zhao

People need to do the right thing. I am really intrigued by the man who hits this guy just after saying,"Don`t drink and drive". Doing the right thing sometimes needs sacrifices. BTW, it is a good film, and enjoy it.

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April 6, 2009 by sujata

very good

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April 7, 2009 by Poppy Hart

Yes, it’s sad but true; we have lazy coaches living around us that frustrate people around them. But eventually as all things come to an end, people change their life in search of something else to inspire them. In this case, the satisfaction of feeling satisfied by doing something positive. In most cases it takes something at some time to make that change for an individual, and you can see that throughout this film. Well thought through I say as it wasn't over dramatized and made you giggle. It’s nice to see something positive.

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April 7, 2009 by Patricia Powell Jones

Doing the right thing doesn't always turn out the way we plan. Only proves that no good deed goes unpunished. I am a believer in things happening as they are suppose to. Picking up the piece of candy wrapper was the catalist for the baby being saved by the dog. Great spin. Enjoyed it very much,

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