Over the films and series, Burt often berates people doing creature research, yet is just as often blindsided by graboids/shriekers/Abs because he doesn’t anticipate their differences. Shouldn’t he support research — so he can be even better prepped?

To be fair, Burt usually opposes research in the moment, when the jeopardy is eminent (and so obvious!). On calmer days, we think he reads reports voraciously and calls Rhonda to consult, probably more often than she’d like.

Over the films and series, Burt often berates people doing creature research, yet is just as often blindsided by graboids/shriekers/Abs because he doesn’t anticipate their differences. Shouldn’t he support research — so he can be even better prepped? was last modified: August 12th, 2026 by S.S. Wilson

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