If they don't find some solution, their magnificent minds will be reduced to oatmeal, thereby rendering them useless for a great many things.
11 seconds sound clip from Batman (1966) - The Bat's Kow Tow (S2E30) TV Series.
You can hear this line at 00:00:23 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Will Batman be reduced to a handsome robot, fit only to serve Catwoman?
- Is Robin to become little more than a cuddly Teddy bear for Eenie?
- The answer to these and other ear shattering questions tomorrow!
- Stay glued to your seat. The worst is yet to come.
- Wow. I think I'll be hard of hearing for a while.
- What?
- I said, Wow, I think I'll be hard of hearing for a while.
- You'll have to speak a little louder, Robin. I think I'll be hard of hearing for a while.
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