A renowned myrmecologist is kidnapped while studying his beloved ants in the field. His captors, two bumbling criminals, find themselves in a dilemma when one suggests going to a fast-food restaurant for a sandwich, while the other, a staunch vegetarian, opposes. As they argue over the choice of restaurant, the myrmecologist, bound in the basement, dreams of escaping his human captivity and living a simple life like an ant.