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Transcript: Dino Dress Up
[Bright music plays]
A child says, WHEE!
t.v.o. kids and Sinking Ship Entertainment Original.
[Giggling]
[Intense music plays]
The skeleton of a T-rex spreads its jaw.
[T-rex roaring]
Wearing knitted dinosaur hats, Dex and Kayla roar like dinosaurs. Dex has short black hair, and Kayla has long black hair and glasses.
[Dex and Kayla roaring]
Dex and Kayla chase after different dinosaurs. In a park, they run from a dinosaur. In a community pool, a dinosaur jumps in the water.
[Dinosaur grunting]
[Splashing]
Green and purple crystals form the title among dinosaur fossils. Dex reads the title.
Dex says, DINO DEX!
Created by J.J. Johnson. Written by J.J. Johnson and Christin Simms. Dex reads the episode title.
Dex says, DINO DRESS UP.
A Dreadnoughtus raises its head.
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Directed by J.J. Johnson.
[Thudding]
The Dreadnoughtus walks through the park across from Dex and Kayla’s townhouses. It steps over Dex and Kayla, who lie on the grass under a fuzzy green blanket.
Kayla asks, WHICH DINO EXPERIMENT IS THIS FOR AGAIN?
Dex says, NONE! I'VE JUST ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS!
The Dreadnoughtus stands on its hind legs and reaches for the leaves at the top of a tree with its head.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
Dex and Kayla sit up on the blanket.
Kayla asks, WHY THE GREEN BLANKET?
Dex says, CAMOUFLAGE. IF WE BLEND INTO THE GRASS, THE DREADNOUGHTUS CAN'T SEE US AND WE CAN GET SUPER CLOSE!
Kayla says, YEAH, THAT WAS A LITTLE TOO CLOSE.
[Wings rapidly flapping]
A dinosaur that looks like a giant dragonfly flutters over Dex and Kayla.
Kayla says, EWW! JUST LIKE THAT!
Dex says, THAT'S A MEGANEURA! A PREHISTORIC INSECT.
[Stomping]
The Dreadnoughtus backs up and snaps at the Meganeura.
[Dreadnoughtus snarling]
Dex says, I DON'T THINK THE DREADNOUGHTUS LIKES IT EITHER.
Kayla says, I'M GOING TO USE THIS BLANKET TO HIDE FROM THAT GIANT DRAGONFLY THINGY.
Dex says, GOOD IDEA! SOME DINOS PROBABLY USE CAMOUFLAGE, TOO. EITHER TO HIDE FROM PREDATORS OR SNEAK UP ON PREY.
Layla asks, DO PALEONTOLOGISTS KNOW THAT FOR SURE?
Dex says, NO, THEY'VE DISCOVERED FOSSILIZED DINO SKIN, BUT THAT STILL DOESN'T TELL US WHAT COLOURS THEY WERE OR HOW THEY USED THOSE COLOURS.
Kayla says, SO, WE DON'T KNOW.
She looks at Dex.
Kayla asks, DINO EXPERIMENT?
Dex says, EXACTLY!
He grins.
He says, DINO EXPERIMENT TEN-ONE-NINE. WHAT COLOUR WERE DINOSAURS AND HOW DID THEY USE THEM? PICK A COLOUR.
Kayla looks thoughtful. She tilts her head.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla says, MY FAVOURITE ROCK IS ROSE QUARTZ, SO PINK!
She pulls a rose quartz out of a box.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla says, BUT MY SECOND FAVOURITE IS AMETHYST, SO PURPLE, TOO!
She takes an amethyst out of the box.
Dex says, OKAY, IMAGINE IF THE T-REX WAS PINK AND PURPLE.
He and Kayla close their eyes.
[Dinosaur braying]
Dex and Kayla open their eyes. A pink and purple T-rex walks across the park.
[T-rex snorting]
[Stomps thudding]
Dex and Kayla stare at the T-rex.
Kayla says, WHOA! I HOPE OUR CAMOUFLAGE WORKS.
She quickly closes her gem box.
Dex says, IT WILL FOR US.
Kayla sets the box aside and grabs the fuzzy green blanket. The T-rex walks up to the Dreadnoughtus. The Dreadnoughtus curls its neck and looks down at the T-rex.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
The Dreadnoughtus stomps with its front two feet.
[Thudding]
[Snarling]
Dex says, BUT THE T-REX'S PINK AND PURPLE COLOURS MADE HER TOO EASY TO SPOT!
Kayla says, WAIT! THEN WHY ISN'T THE DREADNOUGHTUS CAMOUFLAGED?
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
Dex says, GOOD QUESTION! RESEARCH TIME!
He and Kayla climb out from under the blanket. Kayla grabs her gem box and looks at the two dinosaurs.
[Stomps thudding]
Kayla shouts, I THINK YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!
The T-rex turns toward Kayla and then turns its head away shyly.
[T-rex snorting]
Kayla follows Dex into his house.
Dex yells, DAD!
Dex’s dad yells back, I'M UPSTAIRS!
In Dana and Saara’s room, Dex’s dad wears a light brown suit, a white button-down shirt and a black and brown striped tie. He looks at his reflection in a full-length mirror.
Dex calls out, DAD!
His dad says, RIGHT HERE.
Dex runs up the stairs and furrows his brow. Kayla follows.
Dex asks, WHY ARE YOU IN DANA AND SAARA'S ROOM?
His dad says, IT'S THE ONLY ROOM WITH A FULL-LENGTH MIRROR. HOW DO I LOOK?
Kayla says, I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN YOU IN A SUIT.
Dex says, NEITHER HAVE I, EXCEPT IN PICTURES.
His dad says, I THINK YOU MEANT TO SAY, "DAD! YOU LOOK GREAT AND YOU SHOULD WEAR A SUIT MORE OFTEN, DEXTER'S DAD."
Dex says, YEAH, GREAT!
Kayla says, SURE. WEAR A SUIT MORE.
Dex’s dad says, I'M DOING AN ONLINE INTERVIEW FOR A PROMOTION AT WORK. IF I GET IT, IT MEANS NO MORE NIGHT SHIFTS. YAY!
Dex says, THAT'D BE AWESOME!
His dad says, IT'S DOWN TO ME AND THREE OTHER CANDIDATES, SO I'VE GOT TO STAND OUT.
Dex asks, STAND OUT?
His dad says, YEAH, LIKE, I WANT THEM TO NOTICE ME.
Dex says, NOTICE YOU.
His gaze turns thoughtful. Dex’s dad looks at Kayla.
Dex’s dad asks, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?
Kayla says, I'M PRETTY SURE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH OUR DINO EXPERIMENT.
Dex says, MAYBE THE DREADNOUGHTUS HAS BRIGHT COLOURS BECAUSE HE WANTS TO STAND OUT. HE WANTS PREDATORS TO NOTICE HIM.
Kayla says, THE OPPOSITE OF THE T-REX WHO DOESN'T WANT HER PREY TO SEE HER. BUT WHY WOULD THE DREADNOUGHTUS WANT PREDATORS SEEING HIM?
Dex says, LET'S FIND OUT. GOOD LUCK, DAD!
He runs out of the room with Kayla.
Dex’s dad says, MAYBE IT'S TIME FOR ME TO STAND OUT.
He grabs a purple suit jacket off a hook on the door and holds it over himself in front of the mirror.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
In the park, the Dreadnoughtus raises its head.
[Steps thudding]
Dex and Kayla watch the Dreadnoughtus from under the fuzzy green blanket.
Kayla says, IT'S LIKE HE WANTS TO BE SEEN.
Dex says, EXACTLY! AND WHY NOT? DREADNOUGHTUS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST SAUROPODS.
The Dreadnoughtus walks up to a tree.
Kayla asks, SAUROPODS?
Dex says, LONG NECK DINOS. HIS COLOURS ARE TELLING PREDATORS, "I DON'T CARE IF YOU CAN SEE ME, BECAUSE I CAN TAKE YOU!"
A Megaraptor runs up behind the Dreadnoughtus.
[Megaraptor snarling]
The Dreadnoughtus looks back at the Megaraptor.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
The Megaraptor steps away from the Dreadnoughtus.
Kayla says, I FEEL LIKE THE DREADNOUGHTUS WOULD SOUND MORE LIKE, "I DARE YOU TO TRY, WEAK MEAT-EATERS! I WILL STOMP YOU INTO THE GROUND!"
Kayla punches the ground. Dex stares at her with his eyebrows raised.
Dex says, YEAH, MAYBE.
[Thudding]
Dex says, BUT LOOK! TRICERATOPS HAVE BRIGHT COLOURS ON THEIR FRILLS!
A Triceratops walks into the park. It has bright turquoise spots on its frills.
[Triceratops roaring]
Kayla says, "I'M THE TRICERATOPS! SEE MY FRILL? NOW, EAT MY HORNS,
MEAT-EATERS!"
The Megaraptor glances toward Kayla. It shakes its head and continues walking.
Dex says, OKAY, YOU ARE REALLY GETTING INTO THIS ONE.
[Dex laughing nervously]
Kayla says, I LIKE COLOURS.
She frowns.
She says, WAIT. WHAT ARE THOSE TWO DOING?
Two Tsintaosaurus’ face each other.
[Tsintaosaurus roaring]
Dex says, TWO BOY TSINTAOSAURUS’!
He looks excited.
With a furrowed brow, Kayla says, THEY'RE NOT SHOWING OFF TO PREDATORS.
[Tsintaosaurus braying]
Dex says, NO. THEY'RE SHOWING OFF TO EACH OTHER.
He furrows his brow.
Kayla asks, BUT WHY?
Dex says, RESEARCH TIME!
He and Kayla climb out from under the blanket.
[Tsintaosaurus roaring]
At Dex’s house, Dex runs up the front door stairs.
He says, DAD!
Kayla follows Dex into the kitchen, where his dad sits at the counter with a laptop wearing the purple suit.
Dex’s dad says, SORRY, JUST A SEC.
He taps a button on the keyboard.
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad looks at Dex and Kayla.
He says, SHHH.
Dex whispers, SORRY!
His dad hits a button on the keyboard.
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad says, THANKS AGAIN, MARGARET. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO JOINING YOUR TEAM.
Margaret, a woman on a video call, says, ME TOO!
Dex’s dad says, ME THREE!
[Dex’s dad stammering]
Dex’s dad says, BYE!
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad closes the laptop.
Dex asks, SO, DID YOU GET IT?
Dex’s dad says, YES!
He pumps his fist.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla claps her hands.
Dex says, NICE JOB, DAD!
Kayla says, CONGRATULATIONS, DEXTER'S DAD!
Dex’s dad says, I MEAN, NOT THAT THERE WAS ANY DOUBT. BUT HEY, THANKS FOR
THE SUIT ADVICE. REALLY HELPED ME STAND OUT FROM THE OTHER TWO CANDIDATES.
Dex glances at Kayla and says, COLOUR HELPS.
Dex’s dad says, WE SHOULD CELEBRATE. ICE CREAM?
Kayla says, SURE! WHAT FLAVOURS DO YOU HAVE?
Dex’s dad says, LET ME SEE.
He checks the fridge freezer.
Dex says, BRIGHT COLOURS HELPED DAD GET A NEW JOB AND HELP HERBIVORES TELL
PREDATORS THEY MEAN BUSINESS, BUT WHY WERE TWO OF THE SAME DINOS FLASHING COLOURS AT EACH OTHER?
Dex’s dad takes a container of ice cream out of the freezer.
He asks, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
He holds up a second container of ice cream.
Dex’s dad says, ALSO, WE HAVE VANILLA AND RAINBOW.
Kayla says, I'LL HAVE RAINBOW!
Dex’s dad says, GOOD CHOICE.
Dex says, WE SAW TWO BOY TSINTAOSAURUS CHANGING COLOURS
IN FRONT OF EACH OTHER.
Dex’s dad asks, WAS THERE A GIRL TSINTODSAURUS?
He grabs an ice cream scoop and waves it over the two ice cream containers.
Dex says, VANILLA AND IT'S TSINTAOSAURUS, BUT WHY WOULD A GIRL BEING AROUND MATTER?
[Dex’s dad chuckling]
Dex’s dad says, SO MUCH TO LEARN.
Dex looks at Kayla. Kayla shrugs. Dex’s dad starts scooping ice cream.
Dex’s dad says, BECAUSE SOMETIMES BOYS USE FLASHY COLOURS OR CARS TO INTIMIDATE OTHER BOYS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE GIRLS.
Kayla asks, WHY?
Dex’s dad says, BECAUSE BRIGHT COLOURS CAN MAKE YOU SEEM BOLDER, STRONGER, YOUNGER. CHECK OUT THESE TWO CONES.
He holds up one ice cream cone with vanilla ice cream and one with rainbow ice cream.
Dex’s dad asks, WHICH ONE LOOKS MORE INTERESTING?
Dex says, THAT ONE.
He points toward the rainbow ice cream.
Kayla says, MINE!
Dex’s dad says, I'LL BET THE LADY DINOS FEEL THE SAME WAY.
Dex and Kayla share a thoughtful look. Back in the park, they eat their ice cream on a bench and watch the two male Tsintaosaurus’.
[Tsintaosaurus’ snorting]
Dex speaks with his mouth full of vanilla ice cream.
Kayla frowns and says, WHAT?
Dex says, THE GIRL DINO!
A third Tsintaosaurus, a female, walks through the park.
Dex says, NOW TO SEE WHICH BOY SHE LIKES BETTER.
[Female Tsintaosaurus braying]
Kayla says, SHE'S CHECKING THEM BOTH OUT. THAT ONE'S HEAD THING IS MUCH BRIGHTER.
[Male Tsintaosaurus’ braying]
Dex says, HEAD CREST. HE'S INFLATING IT BIGGER, TOO.
The female walks up to the males.
[Male Tsintaosaurus grunting]
Kayla says, AND HONKING LOUDER.
The female walks up to the male with the brighter head crest. The other male walks away.
[Tsintaosaurus snorting]
Dex says, IT WORKED! THE BRIGHTER COLOURS HELPED WIN OVER THE GIRL DINO!
Kayla says, SO, GIANT CARNIVORES LIKE THE T-REX USE COLOUR TO HIDE SO THEY CAN SNEAK UP ON THEIR PREY.
Dex says, BIG HERBIVORES LIKE DREADNOUGHTUS AND TRICERATOPS USED COLOUR TO SHOW OFF THEIR SIZE AND DEFENCES.
Kayla says, AND BOY DINOS LIKE THE SINTELSAURUS USE COLOUR TO PROVE TO GIRL SINTELS THAT THEY'RE STRONGER AND BETTER THAN OTHER BOYS.
Dex nods and says, DINO EXPERIMENT COM –
Kayla interrupts and asks, BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT DINO?
A small dinosaur with white fur and a bright orange beak walks across the park.
[Small dinosaur chirping]
Dex asks, VELOCIRAPTOR? HE'S A SMALL CARNIVORE.
Kayla asks, SO, WHY WOULD HE WANT TO BE SO BRIGHT AND WHY WOULD HE GO AFTER A DINO AS BIG AS THE TSINTAOSAURUS? I MEAN, THERE'S NO WAY HE'S TAKING THEM DOWN.
Dex says, RESEARCH TIME! AGAIN.
He starts to stand up.
Kayla says, AFTER OUR ICE CREAM.
Dex nods and settles on the bench.
[Wings flapping]
The Meganeura swoops past Kayla and takes her rainbow ice cream.
Kayla says, HEY! THAT GROSS BUG JUST STOLE MY ICE CREAM!
[Kayla sighing]
Dex says, THAT'S TERRIBLE.
He keeps eating his ice cream. Kayla crosses her arms.
[Kala groaning]
At Dex’s house, Dex’s dad walks down the stairs wearing maroon scrubs and an I.D. badge.
[Door squeaking closed]
Kayla follows Dex through the house. Dex spots his dad.
Dex says, I DIDN'T THINK YOU HAD WORK TODAY.
His dad says, I HAVE TO DO AN ORIENTATION FOR MY PROMOTION, BUT MOM WILL BE HOME SOON.
Dex says, BUT WE NEED SOME MORE RESEARCH HELP.
His dad says, HIT ME QUICK!
Dex says, WE JUST SAW A SMALL RED CARNIVORE CHASING AFTER A HUGE HERBIVORE.
Kayla says, IT WOULD BE LIKE A CAT HUNTING AN ELEPHANT.
Dex says, GOOD COMPARISON.
Kayla says, THANK YOU. I THOUGHT SO TOO.
Dex’s dad asks, HOW BRIGHT?
Kayla says, WHITE FUR.
Dex says, COLOURFUL BEAK.
His dad says, SO, SHE WANTED TO BE NOTICED?
Dex says, HE. LIKE BIRDS, BOYS ARE USUALLY BRIGHTER THAN THE GIRLS.
His dad says, SO, HE WANTED TO BE NOTICED.
Dex says, MAYBE TO DISTRACT THE TSINTAOSAURUS SO A BIGGER CARNIVORE COULD TAKE THEM OUT AND THEN HE CAN SCAVENGE WHAT'S LEFT OVER!
Kayla says, THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK.
Dex’s dad says, WORK, HUH? MAYBE HE WAS TELLING THE BIG VEGGIE ONE WHAT HE DOES.
Dex asks, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
His dad asks, WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU?
He glances at his scrubs.
Kayla says, THAT YOU'RE A NURSE.
Dex’s dad says, HEAD NURSE. AND?
Dex says, THAT YOU'RE THERE TO HELP PEOPLE.
His dad says, EXACTLY!
Kayla says, BUT HOW COULD A LITTLE CARNIVORE HELP A GIANT HERBIVORE.
Dex’s dad says, GUESS YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO HEAD BACK OUT THERE AND FIND OUT.
Dex says, THANKS, DAD!
He turns toward the kitchen with Kayla. Dex’s dad pats his pockets.
Dex’s dad says, CELL PHONE, KEYS.
He glances up the stairs and says, WALLET.
He walks back upstairs. In the park, Dex and Kayla look around.
Kayla asks, ARE YOU SURE THE VELOCIRAPTOR CAN'T CAMOUFLAGE? BECAUSE WE'RE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING HIM.
Dex looks at Kayla’s back, and his eyes widen.
Dex says, UH, KAYLA.
Kayla asks, WHAT?
[Buzzing]
Kayla stops. Her eyes widen.
She nervously says, WAIT. IS THERE SOMETHING ON MY BACK.
Dex nods. Kayla slowly turns around.
[Wings fluttering]
The Meganeura rests on Kayla’s back.
[Kayla and Dex screaming]
Kayla shouts, GET IT OFF! GET IT OFF!
GET IT OFF!
The small furry dinosaur with an orange beak, a Velociraptor, snatches the Meganeura off Kayla’s back. Kayla frowns. The Velociraptor eats the Meganeura.
[Velociraptor screeching]
The Velociraptor runs toward the Dreadnoughtus.
Kayla says, THANK YOU?
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Dex says, THE DREADNOUGHTUS IS BACK!
[Dreadnoughtus growling]
Dex asks, WHAT'S HE DOING?
The Velociraptor runs up the Dreadnoughtus’ tail.
Kayla says, FASCINATING.
Dex says, I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT!
Kayla says, LOOK! HE'S EATING THE BUGS OFF OF THE DREADNOUGHTUS. JUST LIKE HE ATE THAT BUG OFF ME.
The Velociraptor eats a bug off the Dreadnoughtus’ back.
Dex says, SO MAYBE HE'S USING HIS COLOURS TO TELL THE OTHER DINOS THAT
HE'S NOT A THREAT.
[Velociraptor screeching]
Dex adds, HE'S THERE TO HELP!
Kayla says, JUST LIKE YOUR DAD DOES WITH HIS NURSE UNIFORM.
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Dex says, DINO EXPERIMENT COMPLETE!
He and Kayla high-five with their fingers curled like claws and pump their fists.
Dex says, BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK THE MEGANEURA USES HER COLOURS FOR?
Kayla says, PROBABLY TO SAY, "I'M A BIG, GROSS BUG. YOU'D BETTER RUN!"
Kayla chases Dex.
[Dex yelling]
A Meganeura flutters into the sky.
Dex says, CAN'T CATCH ME!
[Intense music plays]
End credits. Starring J.P. Romero as Dex. Ana Victoria Dinapo as Kayla. Co-starring in order of appearance. Amish Patel, Dad. Executive Producers, J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Christin Simms. Producer Sari Friedland. Co-producer Joan Digba. Produced in association with Amazon Kids Plus, Knowledge: kids, T.F.O., t.v.o kids. Copyright 2024 Sinking Ship (Dino Dex) Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved. Logo: Sinking Ship Entertainment.
A child says, WHEE!
t.v.o. kids and Sinking Ship Entertainment Original.
[Giggling]
[Intense music plays]
The skeleton of a T-rex spreads its jaw.
[T-rex roaring]
Wearing knitted dinosaur hats, Dex and Kayla roar like dinosaurs. Dex has short black hair, and Kayla has long black hair and glasses.
[Dex and Kayla roaring]
Dex and Kayla chase after different dinosaurs. In a park, they run from a dinosaur. In a community pool, a dinosaur jumps in the water.
[Dinosaur grunting]
[Splashing]
Green and purple crystals form the title among dinosaur fossils. Dex reads the title.
Dex says, DINO DEX!
Created by J.J. Johnson. Written by J.J. Johnson and Christin Simms. Dex reads the episode title.
Dex says, DINO DRESS UP.
A Dreadnoughtus raises its head.
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Directed by J.J. Johnson.
[Thudding]
The Dreadnoughtus walks through the park across from Dex and Kayla’s townhouses. It steps over Dex and Kayla, who lie on the grass under a fuzzy green blanket.
Kayla asks, WHICH DINO EXPERIMENT IS THIS FOR AGAIN?
Dex says, NONE! I'VE JUST ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS!
The Dreadnoughtus stands on its hind legs and reaches for the leaves at the top of a tree with its head.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
Dex and Kayla sit up on the blanket.
Kayla asks, WHY THE GREEN BLANKET?
Dex says, CAMOUFLAGE. IF WE BLEND INTO THE GRASS, THE DREADNOUGHTUS CAN'T SEE US AND WE CAN GET SUPER CLOSE!
Kayla says, YEAH, THAT WAS A LITTLE TOO CLOSE.
[Wings rapidly flapping]
A dinosaur that looks like a giant dragonfly flutters over Dex and Kayla.
Kayla says, EWW! JUST LIKE THAT!
Dex says, THAT'S A MEGANEURA! A PREHISTORIC INSECT.
[Stomping]
The Dreadnoughtus backs up and snaps at the Meganeura.
[Dreadnoughtus snarling]
Dex says, I DON'T THINK THE DREADNOUGHTUS LIKES IT EITHER.
Kayla says, I'M GOING TO USE THIS BLANKET TO HIDE FROM THAT GIANT DRAGONFLY THINGY.
Dex says, GOOD IDEA! SOME DINOS PROBABLY USE CAMOUFLAGE, TOO. EITHER TO HIDE FROM PREDATORS OR SNEAK UP ON PREY.
Layla asks, DO PALEONTOLOGISTS KNOW THAT FOR SURE?
Dex says, NO, THEY'VE DISCOVERED FOSSILIZED DINO SKIN, BUT THAT STILL DOESN'T TELL US WHAT COLOURS THEY WERE OR HOW THEY USED THOSE COLOURS.
Kayla says, SO, WE DON'T KNOW.
She looks at Dex.
Kayla asks, DINO EXPERIMENT?
Dex says, EXACTLY!
He grins.
He says, DINO EXPERIMENT TEN-ONE-NINE. WHAT COLOUR WERE DINOSAURS AND HOW DID THEY USE THEM? PICK A COLOUR.
Kayla looks thoughtful. She tilts her head.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla says, MY FAVOURITE ROCK IS ROSE QUARTZ, SO PINK!
She pulls a rose quartz out of a box.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla says, BUT MY SECOND FAVOURITE IS AMETHYST, SO PURPLE, TOO!
She takes an amethyst out of the box.
Dex says, OKAY, IMAGINE IF THE T-REX WAS PINK AND PURPLE.
He and Kayla close their eyes.
[Dinosaur braying]
Dex and Kayla open their eyes. A pink and purple T-rex walks across the park.
[T-rex snorting]
[Stomps thudding]
Dex and Kayla stare at the T-rex.
Kayla says, WHOA! I HOPE OUR CAMOUFLAGE WORKS.
She quickly closes her gem box.
Dex says, IT WILL FOR US.
Kayla sets the box aside and grabs the fuzzy green blanket. The T-rex walks up to the Dreadnoughtus. The Dreadnoughtus curls its neck and looks down at the T-rex.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
The Dreadnoughtus stomps with its front two feet.
[Thudding]
[Snarling]
Dex says, BUT THE T-REX'S PINK AND PURPLE COLOURS MADE HER TOO EASY TO SPOT!
Kayla says, WAIT! THEN WHY ISN'T THE DREADNOUGHTUS CAMOUFLAGED?
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
Dex says, GOOD QUESTION! RESEARCH TIME!
He and Kayla climb out from under the blanket. Kayla grabs her gem box and looks at the two dinosaurs.
[Stomps thudding]
Kayla shouts, I THINK YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!
The T-rex turns toward Kayla and then turns its head away shyly.
[T-rex snorting]
Kayla follows Dex into his house.
Dex yells, DAD!
Dex’s dad yells back, I'M UPSTAIRS!
In Dana and Saara’s room, Dex’s dad wears a light brown suit, a white button-down shirt and a black and brown striped tie. He looks at his reflection in a full-length mirror.
Dex calls out, DAD!
His dad says, RIGHT HERE.
Dex runs up the stairs and furrows his brow. Kayla follows.
Dex asks, WHY ARE YOU IN DANA AND SAARA'S ROOM?
His dad says, IT'S THE ONLY ROOM WITH A FULL-LENGTH MIRROR. HOW DO I LOOK?
Kayla says, I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN YOU IN A SUIT.
Dex says, NEITHER HAVE I, EXCEPT IN PICTURES.
His dad says, I THINK YOU MEANT TO SAY, "DAD! YOU LOOK GREAT AND YOU SHOULD WEAR A SUIT MORE OFTEN, DEXTER'S DAD."
Dex says, YEAH, GREAT!
Kayla says, SURE. WEAR A SUIT MORE.
Dex’s dad says, I'M DOING AN ONLINE INTERVIEW FOR A PROMOTION AT WORK. IF I GET IT, IT MEANS NO MORE NIGHT SHIFTS. YAY!
Dex says, THAT'D BE AWESOME!
His dad says, IT'S DOWN TO ME AND THREE OTHER CANDIDATES, SO I'VE GOT TO STAND OUT.
Dex asks, STAND OUT?
His dad says, YEAH, LIKE, I WANT THEM TO NOTICE ME.
Dex says, NOTICE YOU.
His gaze turns thoughtful. Dex’s dad looks at Kayla.
Dex’s dad asks, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?
Kayla says, I'M PRETTY SURE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH OUR DINO EXPERIMENT.
Dex says, MAYBE THE DREADNOUGHTUS HAS BRIGHT COLOURS BECAUSE HE WANTS TO STAND OUT. HE WANTS PREDATORS TO NOTICE HIM.
Kayla says, THE OPPOSITE OF THE T-REX WHO DOESN'T WANT HER PREY TO SEE HER. BUT WHY WOULD THE DREADNOUGHTUS WANT PREDATORS SEEING HIM?
Dex says, LET'S FIND OUT. GOOD LUCK, DAD!
He runs out of the room with Kayla.
Dex’s dad says, MAYBE IT'S TIME FOR ME TO STAND OUT.
He grabs a purple suit jacket off a hook on the door and holds it over himself in front of the mirror.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
In the park, the Dreadnoughtus raises its head.
[Steps thudding]
Dex and Kayla watch the Dreadnoughtus from under the fuzzy green blanket.
Kayla says, IT'S LIKE HE WANTS TO BE SEEN.
Dex says, EXACTLY! AND WHY NOT? DREADNOUGHTUS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST SAUROPODS.
The Dreadnoughtus walks up to a tree.
Kayla asks, SAUROPODS?
Dex says, LONG NECK DINOS. HIS COLOURS ARE TELLING PREDATORS, "I DON'T CARE IF YOU CAN SEE ME, BECAUSE I CAN TAKE YOU!"
A Megaraptor runs up behind the Dreadnoughtus.
[Megaraptor snarling]
The Dreadnoughtus looks back at the Megaraptor.
[Dreadnoughtus roaring]
The Megaraptor steps away from the Dreadnoughtus.
Kayla says, I FEEL LIKE THE DREADNOUGHTUS WOULD SOUND MORE LIKE, "I DARE YOU TO TRY, WEAK MEAT-EATERS! I WILL STOMP YOU INTO THE GROUND!"
Kayla punches the ground. Dex stares at her with his eyebrows raised.
Dex says, YEAH, MAYBE.
[Thudding]
Dex says, BUT LOOK! TRICERATOPS HAVE BRIGHT COLOURS ON THEIR FRILLS!
A Triceratops walks into the park. It has bright turquoise spots on its frills.
[Triceratops roaring]
Kayla says, "I'M THE TRICERATOPS! SEE MY FRILL? NOW, EAT MY HORNS,
MEAT-EATERS!"
The Megaraptor glances toward Kayla. It shakes its head and continues walking.
Dex says, OKAY, YOU ARE REALLY GETTING INTO THIS ONE.
[Dex laughing nervously]
Kayla says, I LIKE COLOURS.
She frowns.
She says, WAIT. WHAT ARE THOSE TWO DOING?
Two Tsintaosaurus’ face each other.
[Tsintaosaurus roaring]
Dex says, TWO BOY TSINTAOSAURUS’!
He looks excited.
With a furrowed brow, Kayla says, THEY'RE NOT SHOWING OFF TO PREDATORS.
[Tsintaosaurus braying]
Dex says, NO. THEY'RE SHOWING OFF TO EACH OTHER.
He furrows his brow.
Kayla asks, BUT WHY?
Dex says, RESEARCH TIME!
He and Kayla climb out from under the blanket.
[Tsintaosaurus roaring]
At Dex’s house, Dex runs up the front door stairs.
He says, DAD!
Kayla follows Dex into the kitchen, where his dad sits at the counter with a laptop wearing the purple suit.
Dex’s dad says, SORRY, JUST A SEC.
He taps a button on the keyboard.
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad looks at Dex and Kayla.
He says, SHHH.
Dex whispers, SORRY!
His dad hits a button on the keyboard.
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad says, THANKS AGAIN, MARGARET. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO JOINING YOUR TEAM.
Margaret, a woman on a video call, says, ME TOO!
Dex’s dad says, ME THREE!
[Dex’s dad stammering]
Dex’s dad says, BYE!
[Beeping]
Dex’s dad closes the laptop.
Dex asks, SO, DID YOU GET IT?
Dex’s dad says, YES!
He pumps his fist.
[Kayla gasping]
Kayla claps her hands.
Dex says, NICE JOB, DAD!
Kayla says, CONGRATULATIONS, DEXTER'S DAD!
Dex’s dad says, I MEAN, NOT THAT THERE WAS ANY DOUBT. BUT HEY, THANKS FOR
THE SUIT ADVICE. REALLY HELPED ME STAND OUT FROM THE OTHER TWO CANDIDATES.
Dex glances at Kayla and says, COLOUR HELPS.
Dex’s dad says, WE SHOULD CELEBRATE. ICE CREAM?
Kayla says, SURE! WHAT FLAVOURS DO YOU HAVE?
Dex’s dad says, LET ME SEE.
He checks the fridge freezer.
Dex says, BRIGHT COLOURS HELPED DAD GET A NEW JOB AND HELP HERBIVORES TELL
PREDATORS THEY MEAN BUSINESS, BUT WHY WERE TWO OF THE SAME DINOS FLASHING COLOURS AT EACH OTHER?
Dex’s dad takes a container of ice cream out of the freezer.
He asks, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
He holds up a second container of ice cream.
Dex’s dad says, ALSO, WE HAVE VANILLA AND RAINBOW.
Kayla says, I'LL HAVE RAINBOW!
Dex’s dad says, GOOD CHOICE.
Dex says, WE SAW TWO BOY TSINTAOSAURUS CHANGING COLOURS
IN FRONT OF EACH OTHER.
Dex’s dad asks, WAS THERE A GIRL TSINTODSAURUS?
He grabs an ice cream scoop and waves it over the two ice cream containers.
Dex says, VANILLA AND IT'S TSINTAOSAURUS, BUT WHY WOULD A GIRL BEING AROUND MATTER?
[Dex’s dad chuckling]
Dex’s dad says, SO MUCH TO LEARN.
Dex looks at Kayla. Kayla shrugs. Dex’s dad starts scooping ice cream.
Dex’s dad says, BECAUSE SOMETIMES BOYS USE FLASHY COLOURS OR CARS TO INTIMIDATE OTHER BOYS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF ALL THE GIRLS.
Kayla asks, WHY?
Dex’s dad says, BECAUSE BRIGHT COLOURS CAN MAKE YOU SEEM BOLDER, STRONGER, YOUNGER. CHECK OUT THESE TWO CONES.
He holds up one ice cream cone with vanilla ice cream and one with rainbow ice cream.
Dex’s dad asks, WHICH ONE LOOKS MORE INTERESTING?
Dex says, THAT ONE.
He points toward the rainbow ice cream.
Kayla says, MINE!
Dex’s dad says, I'LL BET THE LADY DINOS FEEL THE SAME WAY.
Dex and Kayla share a thoughtful look. Back in the park, they eat their ice cream on a bench and watch the two male Tsintaosaurus’.
[Tsintaosaurus’ snorting]
Dex speaks with his mouth full of vanilla ice cream.
Kayla frowns and says, WHAT?
Dex says, THE GIRL DINO!
A third Tsintaosaurus, a female, walks through the park.
Dex says, NOW TO SEE WHICH BOY SHE LIKES BETTER.
[Female Tsintaosaurus braying]
Kayla says, SHE'S CHECKING THEM BOTH OUT. THAT ONE'S HEAD THING IS MUCH BRIGHTER.
[Male Tsintaosaurus’ braying]
Dex says, HEAD CREST. HE'S INFLATING IT BIGGER, TOO.
The female walks up to the males.
[Male Tsintaosaurus grunting]
Kayla says, AND HONKING LOUDER.
The female walks up to the male with the brighter head crest. The other male walks away.
[Tsintaosaurus snorting]
Dex says, IT WORKED! THE BRIGHTER COLOURS HELPED WIN OVER THE GIRL DINO!
Kayla says, SO, GIANT CARNIVORES LIKE THE T-REX USE COLOUR TO HIDE SO THEY CAN SNEAK UP ON THEIR PREY.
Dex says, BIG HERBIVORES LIKE DREADNOUGHTUS AND TRICERATOPS USED COLOUR TO SHOW OFF THEIR SIZE AND DEFENCES.
Kayla says, AND BOY DINOS LIKE THE SINTELSAURUS USE COLOUR TO PROVE TO GIRL SINTELS THAT THEY'RE STRONGER AND BETTER THAN OTHER BOYS.
Dex nods and says, DINO EXPERIMENT COM –
Kayla interrupts and asks, BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT DINO?
A small dinosaur with white fur and a bright orange beak walks across the park.
[Small dinosaur chirping]
Dex asks, VELOCIRAPTOR? HE'S A SMALL CARNIVORE.
Kayla asks, SO, WHY WOULD HE WANT TO BE SO BRIGHT AND WHY WOULD HE GO AFTER A DINO AS BIG AS THE TSINTAOSAURUS? I MEAN, THERE'S NO WAY HE'S TAKING THEM DOWN.
Dex says, RESEARCH TIME! AGAIN.
He starts to stand up.
Kayla says, AFTER OUR ICE CREAM.
Dex nods and settles on the bench.
[Wings flapping]
The Meganeura swoops past Kayla and takes her rainbow ice cream.
Kayla says, HEY! THAT GROSS BUG JUST STOLE MY ICE CREAM!
[Kayla sighing]
Dex says, THAT'S TERRIBLE.
He keeps eating his ice cream. Kayla crosses her arms.
[Kala groaning]
At Dex’s house, Dex’s dad walks down the stairs wearing maroon scrubs and an I.D. badge.
[Door squeaking closed]
Kayla follows Dex through the house. Dex spots his dad.
Dex says, I DIDN'T THINK YOU HAD WORK TODAY.
His dad says, I HAVE TO DO AN ORIENTATION FOR MY PROMOTION, BUT MOM WILL BE HOME SOON.
Dex says, BUT WE NEED SOME MORE RESEARCH HELP.
His dad says, HIT ME QUICK!
Dex says, WE JUST SAW A SMALL RED CARNIVORE CHASING AFTER A HUGE HERBIVORE.
Kayla says, IT WOULD BE LIKE A CAT HUNTING AN ELEPHANT.
Dex says, GOOD COMPARISON.
Kayla says, THANK YOU. I THOUGHT SO TOO.
Dex’s dad asks, HOW BRIGHT?
Kayla says, WHITE FUR.
Dex says, COLOURFUL BEAK.
His dad says, SO, SHE WANTED TO BE NOTICED?
Dex says, HE. LIKE BIRDS, BOYS ARE USUALLY BRIGHTER THAN THE GIRLS.
His dad says, SO, HE WANTED TO BE NOTICED.
Dex says, MAYBE TO DISTRACT THE TSINTAOSAURUS SO A BIGGER CARNIVORE COULD TAKE THEM OUT AND THEN HE CAN SCAVENGE WHAT'S LEFT OVER!
Kayla says, THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK.
Dex’s dad says, WORK, HUH? MAYBE HE WAS TELLING THE BIG VEGGIE ONE WHAT HE DOES.
Dex asks, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
His dad asks, WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU?
He glances at his scrubs.
Kayla says, THAT YOU'RE A NURSE.
Dex’s dad says, HEAD NURSE. AND?
Dex says, THAT YOU'RE THERE TO HELP PEOPLE.
His dad says, EXACTLY!
Kayla says, BUT HOW COULD A LITTLE CARNIVORE HELP A GIANT HERBIVORE.
Dex’s dad says, GUESS YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO HEAD BACK OUT THERE AND FIND OUT.
Dex says, THANKS, DAD!
He turns toward the kitchen with Kayla. Dex’s dad pats his pockets.
Dex’s dad says, CELL PHONE, KEYS.
He glances up the stairs and says, WALLET.
He walks back upstairs. In the park, Dex and Kayla look around.
Kayla asks, ARE YOU SURE THE VELOCIRAPTOR CAN'T CAMOUFLAGE? BECAUSE WE'RE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING HIM.
Dex looks at Kayla’s back, and his eyes widen.
Dex says, UH, KAYLA.
Kayla asks, WHAT?
[Buzzing]
Kayla stops. Her eyes widen.
She nervously says, WAIT. IS THERE SOMETHING ON MY BACK.
Dex nods. Kayla slowly turns around.
[Wings fluttering]
The Meganeura rests on Kayla’s back.
[Kayla and Dex screaming]
Kayla shouts, GET IT OFF! GET IT OFF!
GET IT OFF!
The small furry dinosaur with an orange beak, a Velociraptor, snatches the Meganeura off Kayla’s back. Kayla frowns. The Velociraptor eats the Meganeura.
[Velociraptor screeching]
The Velociraptor runs toward the Dreadnoughtus.
Kayla says, THANK YOU?
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Dex says, THE DREADNOUGHTUS IS BACK!
[Dreadnoughtus growling]
Dex asks, WHAT'S HE DOING?
The Velociraptor runs up the Dreadnoughtus’ tail.
Kayla says, FASCINATING.
Dex says, I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT!
Kayla says, LOOK! HE'S EATING THE BUGS OFF OF THE DREADNOUGHTUS. JUST LIKE HE ATE THAT BUG OFF ME.
The Velociraptor eats a bug off the Dreadnoughtus’ back.
Dex says, SO MAYBE HE'S USING HIS COLOURS TO TELL THE OTHER DINOS THAT
HE'S NOT A THREAT.
[Velociraptor screeching]
Dex adds, HE'S THERE TO HELP!
Kayla says, JUST LIKE YOUR DAD DOES WITH HIS NURSE UNIFORM.
[Dreadnoughtus braying]
Dex says, DINO EXPERIMENT COMPLETE!
He and Kayla high-five with their fingers curled like claws and pump their fists.
Dex says, BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK THE MEGANEURA USES HER COLOURS FOR?
Kayla says, PROBABLY TO SAY, "I'M A BIG, GROSS BUG. YOU'D BETTER RUN!"
Kayla chases Dex.
[Dex yelling]
A Meganeura flutters into the sky.
Dex says, CAN'T CATCH ME!
[Intense music plays]
End credits. Starring J.P. Romero as Dex. Ana Victoria Dinapo as Kayla. Co-starring in order of appearance. Amish Patel, Dad. Executive Producers, J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Christin Simms. Producer Sari Friedland. Co-producer Joan Digba. Produced in association with Amazon Kids Plus, Knowledge: kids, T.F.O., t.v.o kids. Copyright 2024 Sinking Ship (Dino Dex) Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved. Logo: Sinking Ship Entertainment.
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