The scene takes place in Miller's Grove, Massachusetts, where an exterminator is tasked with eliminating a cockroach infestation in the basement of Dr. Jeff Eckerle, an alternative fuel researcher. As he works, the exterminator shares interesting facts about cockroaches, highlighting their ancient origins from the Silurian period, their widespread presence, and the fact that one female can produce over half a million descendants. He even praises their resilience, noting they cannot be killed by radiation, referring to them as flawless creatures.