Two Scenes, One Dialogue: Difference between revisions

Lines of dialogue carry across the two scenes, sometimes to the point of the two scenes answering the other's questions (or even [[Finishing Each Other's Sentences]]). For example:

"Tom Smith, Number One on the wanted list." }}

"Committed three murders, two bank robberies." }}

"Considered armed and dangerous." }}

* One episode of [[Detective Conan]] involes both Shinichi and Heiji solving a case at the same time before they even met each other at all. So, it ends up with Heiji coming into the room to reveal the crime scene, and Shinichi phoning in at the same exact time. Then the two proceed to say the same exact thing about the crime scene, ultimately coming to the same exact conclusion at the same time.

* An early episode of ''[[Code Geass]]'' does this, having Lelouch and Suzaku each explain their motivations to their eventual partners (C.C. and Euphemia, respectively). The two rivals do this a number of times, sometimes varying it by having the two start out on the same page but going in very different directions. In one case, they achieve Three Scenes One Dialogue, when Zero lures Suzaku into a trap (a sand pit Zero's mecha can't move well in) using himself as bait, while Zero's [[Hot Scientist]] has rigged some technology that will paralyze Suzaku's mecha if it enters the pit.

Rakshata: -I want you. }}

** The [[Grand Finale]] takes this [[Up to Eleven]], with ''everyone'' in the cast getting in on the conversation about justice, society, etc.

* ''[[The Twelve Kingdoms]]'' has this when Youko and Yuka are simultaneously informed on the governmental structure of the 12 kingdoms.

* One chapter of ''[[Ah! My Goddess]]'' has something along the lines of:

(cut to Hild, on Earth)<br />

Hild:'' ... "the greatest [[Satan|Daimaikaichou]] ever!" I'm sure that's what she's saying right now.'' }}

* [http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics/OQ/OQ19/DisplayOQ19.html?page=31 At the end of] ''[http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics/OQ/OQ19/DisplayOQ19.html?page=31 ElfQuest]'' [http://www.elfquest.com/gallery/OnlineComics/OQ/OQ19/DisplayOQ19.html?page=31 (TOS) #19], just as Leetah is telling Cutter "I lost", the scene switches to Two-Edge telling himself the same thing. They're each talking about losing a different kind of battle, of course.

* Peter David's story "Coven" in ''Captain Marvel'' (not the one who is [[I Am Not Shazam|not Shazam]]) subverted this a few times by cutting off Rick Jones or Captain Marvel as they were saying something, then switching to the other to create a humorous non-sequitor.

'''Captain Marvel''': -now pronounce you man and wife. }}

* This is done twice in ''[[The Fifth Element]]''. The first involves the revelation that the four elemantal Stones weren't stolen by the [[Big Bad]]'s Mangalore mercenaries, while the second interchanges between a spacecraft launch, the [[Big Bad]] [[You Have Failed Me|killing a blundering subordinate]], and a sidekick character having sex with a stewardess, all at the same time. From the first scene:

'''David''': "What do you mean, "empty"?" }}

'''Zorg''':"Empty -- the opposite of FULL!" }}

* The ''Summer Nights'' number at the start of the film ''[[Grease]]'' is a good example of the "romantic" variation.

* Done hilariously in [[Shrek|Shrek 2]], where the view cuts back and forth between Shrek and Fiona's conversation and the king and queen's.

''"-a disaster!"'' }}

* First used in Fritz Lang's ''[[M]]'', where the police and the mobsters have parallel discussions about the child murderer loose in the city.

* Done in ''[[Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance]]'', when Ryu talks with his girlfriend about finding the black market organ dealers who ripped him off and ruined everything, and Dong-jin speaks with a police detective about finding the man who (accidentally) killed his daughter. When both characters are asked what they'll do when they find the people they're looking for, they respond "Kill them."

* Done in ''[[Annie Hall]]'', in a pre-breakup variation:

Annie Hall: [annoyed] Constantly. I'd say three times a week. }}

* Used in the opening scene of ''[[50 First Dates]],'' as several women are all talking on the phone with their friends describing their encounters with Adam Sandler's character, culminating in this:

Woman 4: Harry...Hairy pair of testicles. }}

* During the preparation for the final campaign in ''Independence Day'', the various Air Forces of the world lay out the battle plan they've received from the Americans, each scene showing combat planners from each Air Force discussing or briefing the next step of the plan.

** Also in [[Doctor Who]], in "Last of the Time Lords", when the {{spoiler|identity of the toclafane}} is revealed in both Martha's scene in Professor Docherty's workshop, and the Doctor's scene with {{spoiler|the Master}} aboard the Valiant.

* A variation involving split-screen is used a lot on ''[[That 70s Show]]'', having two people on each side (Such as Eric and Kelso/Donna and Jackie) discuss the same thing, sometimes echoing each other word for word.

'''Kelso''': (to Eric): Yeah. }}

* Often played with for laughs in the British sitcom ''[[Coupling]]'', mostly to show different interpretations of events between the men and the women.

* ''[[Firefly]]'', "Bushwacked" - a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]: when Zoe is asked about her marriage, she claims that she and Wash are "private people". Cut to Wash going on about what he likes about Zoe.

* ''[[Dollhouse]]'', "Spy In A House of Love"

(Cut to) Boyd: We're pimps and killers... But in a philanthropic way. }}

* ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'', "Heroes", Part2.

* Parodied in ''[[Monty Python's Flying Circus]]''.

** "Let's ask the man in the street what he thinks."

Man: Well, er, speaking as a man in the street [car runs him over], Wagh! }}

** And another one:

Stockbroker: Well, I think they should attack the lower classes, er, first with bombs and rockets destroying their homes, and then when they run helpless into the streets, er, mowing them down with machine guns. Er, and then of course releasing the vultures. I know these views aren't popular, but I have never courted popularity. }}

* Used in the beginning of the ''[[Kings]]'' episode "First Night".

* Hilariously done on the Swedish comedy show ''Hey Baberiba'' during the ''Familjen'' ("the Family") segment (the segment, which featured once per episode, was a parody of the Swedish royal house). An interview with crown princess Victoria intercuts with an interview with her boyfriend Daniel Westling, and features them both getting really upset by something the other says in their interview, to the point where they start arguing and he gives her back the (gigantic fairytale style) key to the castle. There is absolutely no logic as to which interview took place first when Victoria gets mad about Daniel's response to her previous comment, and so on...

* A particularly adorable one was done on [[Malcolm in the Middle]], showcasing the similarities between the father Hal and estranged son Francis. Hal is here at his house and Francis is hundreds of miles away in Alaska.

'''Francis (lecturing his buddy from boot camp)''': -choices? I mean, you look at any good relationship and what do you see? Trust. }}

* A first season episode of ''[[Mad About You]]'' had Paul telling [[Chuck Cunningham Syndrome|Selby]] the story of his third date with Jamie, intercut with Jamie telling Lisa the same story, but with one major difference.

* [[Veggie Tales|Larry-Boy and The Rumor Weed]] does this between Larry-Boy and Alfred, ironically establishing that the radio isn't working and that they won't be able to communicate with one another.

* One episode of ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' has an impressive ''six'' scenes with one dialogue.

'''All''': '''The [[Title Drop|best night ever]]!''' }}

* [[Archer]] is the absolute god king of this for comedic effect. It's spiritual predecessor [[Frisky Dingo]] is certainly no slouch either.