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In Ghostbusters II the Deleted Scene: Louis' Secret Louis Tully straps on a Proton Pack and hunts for Slimer in the Firehouse on the ground level.

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Louis Tully came down the stairs to the ground level of the Firehouse in search of Slimer. He wore a bicyclist's rear view mirror on a headband. Louis looked around by the front desk then at Peter's desk. He was confident Slimer was not going to outsmart him again and proceeded with his new plan. He pretended a pizza delivery man came with two large pepperoni and pineapple pizzas, his absolute favorite, even though he only ordered one. He mused he had to eat both by myself. He then caught sight of Slimer in his rearview mirror. Janine came in from the back near right when Louis turned around and fired at Slimer. Slimer turned around and flew out of view. Janine ducked the Proton Stream. Louis realized he almost hit Janine, stopped, and apologized. Janine asked him why he was firing a Particle Thrower. Louis explained he was trying to catch the ghost. Janine notes that the green ghost was okay, and that there was no need to fire at him. He likened himself as the Fifth Ghostbuster. She asked him why he would want to be a Ghostbuster when he was already an accountant. He asked her what if one of the Ghostbusters got sick or went on an extended vacation. As Louis took off the pack, he asked Janine to keep the incident a secret because he was secretly in training to be a Ghostbuster. She played along.

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  • This scene preceded the scene when Janine is asked by Louis to go out to eat. Some of the footage inside the Firehouse of Janine answering a call, then letting Louis know she is getting ready to leave for the day.
    • In the September 29, 1988 draft:
      • On page 64-66, Louis pretends to be a Ghostbuster upstairs while Janine prepares to close up for the day. Janine surprises him and he almost blasts her. He notes he celebrates New Years on March 1st to avoid the crowds and big rush. Louis asks her if she's ever been to Tad's and recalls a steak, bakes potato, roll, and salad with choice of dressing all for $5.29.
    • In the November 27, 1988 draft:
      • On page 84, Louis pretends to be a Ghostbuster but Janine surprises him and he almost blasts her. He notes he celebrates New Years on March 1st to avoid the crowds and big rush.
      • On page 85, Louis asks her if she's ever been to Tad's and recalls a steak, bakes potato, roll, and salad with choice of dressing all for $5.29.
    • In the February 27, 1989 draft:
      • On page 75-76, Louis uses a Proton Pack to try and catch Slimer but he almost blasts Janine. He notes he celebrates New Years on March 1st to avoid the crowds and big rush.
  • Louis mentions the SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States of America.
  • On the wall in Peter Venkman's office in the Firehouse are frames of magazine and newspaper features:
    • Row 1, Left: A LIFE magazine issue whose cover photograph is a still from a discarded part of the first montage of Ghostbusters II when the four Ghostbusters run down the street. The title on the cover is "A Day in the Life of a Ghostbuster."
    • Row 1, Right: New York Post spotlighting Peter, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler's "We're back!" declaration after capturing the Scoleri Brothers. The article headline is "They're Back! Ghostbusters Save Judge."
    • Row 2, Left: The TIME magazine issue from the first movie, Chapter 14: Welcome Aboard.
    • Row 2, Center: The USA Today edition from the first movie, Chapter 14: Welcome Aboard.
    • Row 2, Right: A TIME magazine issue of the Ghostbusters in dark jumpsuits and Santa hats from first montage in this movie. The image itself is a promo shot.
    • Row 3, Left: The Omni magazine issue from first movie, Chapter 14: Welcome Aboard.
    • Row 3, Center: A Motor Trend issue with Ecto-1a on the cover. The images are various promo shots.
    • Row 3, Right: The Atlantic Monthly issue from the first movie, Chapter 14: Welcome Aboard.
  • The segment of Slimer appearing in Louis' mirror, was reused for the Slimer title card at the end of the movie.
  • Another shot of a pole where Slimer was floating was later reused in the montage when Slimer is eating Louis's lunch.
  • Louis calls him "Stink Man", which goes along with the idea that Slimer stinks to a degree.
  • Janine suggests that Slimer was not deemed a threat in the Firehouse. Somewhat, suggesting that he is tolerated by her.[1]

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  1. Janine Melnitz (2014). Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set (2014), Ghostbusters II, Louis' Secret (1989) (DVD ts. 00:48-00:50). Columbia Pictures. Janine says: "Oh. Oh, he's all right."


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