It gets worse. The unit wasn't finished. It has a flaw - the casing. If hit hard enough, it could break open, releasing the virus.
9 seconds sound clip from the Beavis and Butt-Head Do America movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:32:06 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- What's the scoop on that stolen unit?
- Well, sir, it's not good. Roll the tape.
- Look at these guys, Chief. This thing is a veritable Doomsday device.
- Jesus jumped-up Christ! If it falls into the wrong hands...
- OK, people. So right now, these are the most dangerous men in America.
- I want these faces in front of every Fed and sheriff within 1,000 miles.
- The orders are dead or alive.
- Let's just pray that nothing hits that unit.
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