Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case.
A fly enters Eddy's voice box, and he cannot talk as a result. Ed and Double D give him a cowbell so he can communicate with them. Rolf acts as an interpreter, and Ed and Double D trust him despite him not actually understanding what Eddy is trying to communicate. Eddy's body language indicates that Rolf's interpretations are incorrect.
The birds make fun of the larger bird and become angry when they are squished together. They band together to get rid of him and end up getting embarrassed themselves.