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The Car Accident and 'I'm an Eagle Scout'
from Brighton Beach Memoirs · #96
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2 minThey relive watching someone dragged by a runaway car, debate whether they should have helped, and Ray repeatedly insists his Eagle Scout and lifeguard credentials make him capable of saving lives, which Tim mocks relentlessly.
- 3:32Tim describes a car accident where someone's torso was inside the vehicle and their legs hanging out the front seat.
- 3:58Tim was wearing bright beach clothes when they encountered the accident scene and felt uncertain whether to stop and help.
- 4:21Tim wanted to leave the accident scene but felt guilty about appearing inhumane.
- 4:36Tim questions what practical help two random men could actually provide at an accident—they'd just get hit by another car.
- 4:53Ray Komp insists he's an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard, claiming to be capable of saving lives.
- 5:18Tim suggests that if Ray were on a plane and a doctor was needed, Ray would respond by saying 'I'm an Eagle Scout!' instead of actually helping.
- 5:28Ray claims he has first aid training, then admits his last first aid class was in fifth or sixth grade.