EXT. ANTHILL - DAY
SIGNIFICANT, an ant with an air of self-importance, stands beside his stoic companion, DETERRENT. They face a large bullfrog named BOBO.
SIGNIFICANT
I am Significant. Meet my friend Deterrent; he is not to be trifled with.
Significant gestures toward the horizon.
SIGNIFICANT (CONT'D)
We are on our way to the Food Mountain. Care to join us?
BOBO
No, not today. I have business to do. Some other day.
Significant and Deterrent turn and begin their march.
EXT. THE WILDERNESS - CONTINUOUS
The journey is grueling. The two ants trek across 20 meters of harsh terrain heading North. They come across a SPIDER, perched and waiting.
SIGNIFICANT
Hey Spidey, are you in the mood to scavenge? I know that’s not your thing, but anyways...
SPIDER
No, Significant, I’m good—just waiting like always.
Significant and Deterrent bid their farewells and continue the grind.
EXT. FOOT OF FOOD MOUNTAIN - DAY
The MOUNTAIN comes into view. It is gargantuan, an overwhelming landscape of colors and textures that look like a feast. Significant and Deterrent stop at the base. They look up in awe, but they don't eat. They are on a reconnaissance mission. They look at the base of the structure. In a massive, towering font, a label is visible: GARBAGE