Bobby Dagen quotes from Saw 3D (2010)

Welcome back. We're live with Bobby Dagen, whose national tour, "Survive: My Story of Overcoming Jigsaw," rolls into town this weekend. Now, you're quite the national phenomenon these days, aren't you?

Bobby Dagen

Well, thank you, Pam. It's quite flattering how many people have responded to my story and if I can help a few people along the way, then I'm pleased.

Now, you survived a trap created by the infamous Jigsaw Killer. Correct?

Bobby Dagen

Yes, ma'am.

Well, everyone must ask you this question: what was that like?

Bobby Dagen

Life changing. It was something I never anticipated. Quite honestly, something that should've killed me.

Tell me more. Tell me about the actual experience.

Bobby Dagen

I-I-I actually have no recollection of how I got there. I just remember the feeling of waking up trapped. I had to insert two hooks into my pectoral muscles and hoist myself up to a platform.

You put the hooks in yourself?

Bobby Dagen

I did. I pretty much realized I couldn't hold on much longer, and I had to accept the fact that I was going to die. And then I saw something. And what I saw was my life. It was... it was a tragedy. I achieved nothing. Right then. Something inside me started to grow, something from the bottom of my soul and, I just - I decided to live. I found the strength I'd long thought had expired, and I just yanked, and I yanked, and when I got to the top, I just ripped the hooks out of my chest. It was-it was- there was blood everywhere and I just screamed. I just sat there and screamed. Because I hadn't just survived. I was reborn. This was my life!

Don't worry about them. You looked great.

Bobby Dagen

Yeah?

Your story's real and people feel that. I know you can get overwhelmed at times. But we have to keep moving forward, Bobby. You were meant to do this.

Bobby Dagen

Sidney, look at me. You made a decision. How did that make you feel?

Free. He was abusive. I tried to stop it before, but it wasn't until that moment that I really did something. It was him or me and I chose to live. It was the best thing that ever happened to me.

That's a bunch of bullshit. He had to die for you to leave him? You know the best thing that happened to me after having to cut off my own arm is handicapped parking at the damn mall! What the hell is a camera here for, anyway?

Bobby Dagen

I am simply here to illustrate the fact that a traumatic experience such as the kind that each one of us have been forced to endure can have a positive outcome. That's all.

Yeah. Like what?

Bobby Dagen

A new perspective on life. [she starts to say something] Wait! [stands] I know. I understand that you're not that place yet. I understand and I respect that. But you look around at all these people, taking their lives for granted. Eventually they all found something positive in their experience. We should never be ashamed of what we've gone through. Because we're good and we are strong! [begins unbuttoning his shirt] You know what? I'd like everybody to look at something. Right here. [opens his shirt, revealing two scars across his chest] These are my scars. Because our minds will heal, but these scars will never go away. This scar should not be a symbol of shame. It should be worn as a badge of courage. You know, eariler, I... spoke of valuing your loved ones. But to be perfectly honest, it was something I never did prior to my ordeal. But since then, I have found someone who has truly become my rock. Joyce, if you could... [she comes up to him] Please. This is my lovely wife, Joyce.

I love you. [kisses him]

Bobby Dagen

I love you, too, baby.

Bravo. To be able to sustain such a traumatic experience and, uh, and yet find the positive in that grisly act. It's a remarkable feat indeed. [stands, and approaches the group] Remarkable. If not a little perverse. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say how grateful we are to be a part of your... promotional... DVD. [claps mockingly; the group joins in]

Cale

So, what's with the creepy guy with the cane? Someone I should know about?

Bobby Dagen

No. No, he's been at these meetings longer than I have. He's fine.

Bobby Dagen

Help! [begins kicking at the floor of the cage]

Hello, Bobby. I want to play a game. You have amassed wealth, fame and notoriety based on your story of survival. Many have aided in your cause. Few know the truth. You are a liar. You and I both know you have never been in a trap, nor have you ever been tested. Today, these lies will come full circle and you will learn if you truly have what it takes to call yourself a survivor. The cage you find yourself in will symbolize your rebirth.

Bobby Dagen

Joyce? No! Joyce! No! Please, no!

Within the next sixty minutes, you must stay on the path of learning and traverse a series of obstacles to obtain access to your wife, who you have also deceived. If you fail to reach her before the clock runs out, she will die. Live or die, Bobby. Make your choice.

[Flashback]

Another Jigsaw survivor has come forward. As the city stays crippled in fear from the Jigsaw killings, chilling new words from the latest survivor provide a reminder of the physical and mental toll these deadly games can take.

This horrible event was happening to me and in that moment, that moment that this thing threatened to take everything away, even the pain, I realized what I still had left to give. And I didn't want to let that go. It gave me light. That pure moment of absolute horror gave me light and, as wrong as this may seem, I'm better for enduring it. I'm stronger. And, I must admit, I'm grateful for it. I'm grateful it happened to me, and I wish the same for everyone like me.

Bobby Dagen

If something like that doesn't get you to change your perspective on life, I don't know what will.

Cale

Yeah. And if those people weren't so **** up after their games, they'd make a mint selling those stories.

[Flashback]

Bobby Dagen

Name, sir?

John. With an "H," without an "H." Doesn't matter.

Bobby Dagen

Well, John with an "H" this time.

You got quite an army working for you here, don't you? Must be spreading a pretty good word.

Bobby Dagen

Well, we try to reach as many people as possible. You know?

You don't see anything wrong with that?

Bobby Dagen

No. Uh, no sir. I don't. [finishes signing, then hands him the book]

You know, history is a passion for me. In ancient Egypt, if you were speaking under oath, you were required to say, "If I'm lying, take me to the quarries." That mean anything to you?

Bobby Dagen

No, sir. No, sir. It doesn't.

Well, I'll tell you what it means. It means, if you knowingly lied on the public record, that you were subject to a period of enslavement.

Bobby Dagen

What are you implying here, sir?

I'm not implying anything.

Cale

Move along, buddy. He signed your book.

Thanks for the signature. [slides the book jacket off] Nice picture, but I don't need it. We've met.

Bobby Dagen

I've got the key! [Cale shouts]

Cale

Hurry up! Throw me that **** key!

Bobby Dagen

Cale! I've got to throw you the key! [he cups his hands] Cup your hands closer to your chest! I'm going to throw it to you on three, all right? One... two... three!

Bobby Dagen

No!

Cale

Oh, **** me.
[a winch hauls him up, leaving him to strangle to death]

Bobby Dagen

Joyce!

Bobby! I knew you'd make it. I knew you'd find me.

Bobby Dagen

I'm so sorry.

I knew you could do it!

Bobby Dagen

I just got to get you...

Get me out!

Bobby! There's got to be another way!

Hello, Bobby. You have almost completed your rebirth. However, your final task will be your most difficult. The woman before you symbolizes your success. She is your trophy, and she has seen the good in your message, despite its dishonest beginnings.

What's he talking about?

Today, we will see if you can truly earn her love.

Bobby?

To prove your status as a survivor, you must overcome a game that should be all too familiar. You supposedly survived it once already, so it should be easy to survive once again. Pierce the hooks through your chest muscles and the game will begin. In order to free yourself and your wife, you must hoist yourself with these chains and connect the extension cords above you before the clock expires. Both hands will be needed to complete this task, but that should be simple. For, as you claimed to understand, the pectoral muscles can easily support your weight. So I ask you, Bobby: when you embrace every day as if it is your last, will it be with your wife? Make your choice.

What's he talking about?

Bobby Dagen

Baby, I'm so sorry. I lied. I was never in a trap.