mean, liquidate?
Let's see that film on blinding
techniques. Then we'll have lunch.
-Could you sign this?
-Are you Doctor Hathaway?
-I just loved your television show.
-Thank you. That's very kind of you.
-What is Mr. Einstein really like?
-Dead.
Dad, laser means light amplification
by stimulated emissions of radiation.
So this is coherent light.
-Oh, so it talks, right?
-No.
-Dr. Hathaway, what a surprise!
-How are you?
Is something wrong with the test
scores? If there is, it's because--
I thought I'd bring
you the news myself.
I got word from admissions.
Mitch is in at Pacific Tech.
-Wonderful!
-Way to go!
Don't shake his head!
-How you doing?
-Fine.
-Nice display here.
-Thanks.
It's a flash lamp
ultraviolet laser at 342 nanometres.
As you know, there is interest
in the iodine laser for fusion.
This is molecular iodine. This laser
doesn't suffer from recombination.
You must be proud.
-Proud?
-Sure.
He's the first student we've
accepted for winter term.
-I bet he's the youngest too.
-The youngest was 12.
He cracked under the pressure--
He's 15. There won't be any problem.
Listen, about the scholarship.
You're gonna give him a bonus, right?
No. But by allowing Mitch to progress
at a quicker rate...
...we give him the chance to fill
a greater portion of his potential.
We want the best for Mitchie. I saw
your show on radioactive isotopes.
-And I've got a question.
-Yes?
-Is that your real hair?
-Yeah?
-Tell me, is Mitch adopted?
-Why, no!
-It's amazing.
-Isn't it?
I need something to eat. Come on.
-Bye, Dr. Hathaway.
-Goodbye.
See you later, honey.
They're okay. Sometimes they
don't know what I'm talking about.
I'm sure about that. Tell me,
are you gonna miss your friends?
-No, I think I intimidate other kids.
-Good boy.
Understand, compared to you, most
people have the IQ of a carrot.
We're different from most people.
Better. I'm--
-There you are, doctor!
-Hi. Yes, one second.
I've put you on my research team
with the best minds. This is only...
-...the second time for a freshman.
-The first was Chris Knight, right?
-You've heard of him?
-He's a physics legend.
You'll be working with him. He's
a senior now, as brilliant as ever.
Wow!
-This job will be waiting, Chris.
-Great.
-We have a physical plant here.
-You have a Jacuzzi?
-Absolutely.
-Good.
And the labs and offices are
over this way. Follow me, please.
Guys!
-Meet Chris Knight. This is Sherry.
-Pleased to meet you.
-This is Mike Dodd.
-Dr. Dodd?
-He designed our new Telcom satellite.
-It's an honour to meet you.
Telcom.
The satellite raining debris
all over Europe?
Why is that on your head?
If I wear it anywhere else,
it chafes.
I'm sorry. I didn't want you
to think I was stuffy.
You know, no fun.
All brain, no penis.
-Pardon me?
-I'm sorry.
It's an infantile response
to authority.
-You are Chris Knight?
-I hope so. I'm wearing his underwear.
It's a joke! I get it!
Funny!
I can't help it.
You're such fun.
We try to be.
Isn't that right, Mike?
No.
Sherry's gonna show you around. Ask
questions about benefits, dress codes.
-I'll see you in my office later.
-Great.
Take care of him. He's one of
the ten finest minds in the country!
Someday I hope to be two of them.
-You are beautiful.
-Thanks.
Did I come off stuffy?
You don't act like
one of the top ten minds.
-How many have you met?
-Seven.
-Really?
-You'll be eight.
Professor Hostetler was number six.
Old Professor Hostetler?
Isn't he dead?
He is now.
Hello. I'm looking
for the Freshman Tea?
Oh, good. I'm so glad
we have one then.
-I don't think so.
-Gene.
-This is Mitch Taylor.
-Hathaway's bright star.
-Yes, sir.
-You're already on his project.
-We expect great things from you.
-I hope so.
-A bit of advice.
-Oh, thank you.
Always--
Never forget to check
your references.
Okay. Thank you.
I better be going. Sorry.
The young people enjoy it
when I "get down"