The newcomer is advised: "You don""t have a name here until Dragline gives you one." As the acknowledged leader of the gang, Dragline has a preliminary name for Luke and they have their first sparring:Dragline: (About Luke) Maybe we ought to call it No Ears.They begin to find themselves drawn to each other:...the next Thursday...I suddenly felt reckless and gay.The sun was out and everybody in the street looked more cheerful han usual...[At a restaurant] just after I""d given my order, I saw him come in.He looked a little tired I thought, and there was nowhere for him to sit, so I smiled and said:Laura: Good morning.00, although one of the other newbies Gibson, nicknamed "Alibi" (Ralph Waite) jumps at the chance.During the drive in the transport ruck, Dragline continues to belittle Luke, the "war hero," about his crime:Dragline: Tearin"" the heads off of, what was it, gumball machines? What kind of thing is that of a grown man?Luke: Well, you know how it is." Armed troops ordered them to surrender, but they and their weapons were completely useless.The commentator noted: "I haven""t seen the likes of this since Superman." Even the US President was alerted and felt powerless: "These people have such powers, nothing can stop them.The bowler-hatted carny opened the film with an enticement to eager patrons and customers (and the startled viewing audience), as he stood next to a rack of swords and a seated Sword-Swallower (Bill Unks, not Delmo Fritz) (with a ""Bearded Lady"" and ""Strong Man"" out of focus in the background).