WALL*E is Johnny 5’s Abandoned Love Bot

Published on June 27, 2008 in Baby Boomer.

When I first saw Wall-E, (above) I knew he was the spawn of Johnny 5:

When I saw the trailer for Wall-E before Indiana Jones and the Temple-of-Crystal-Headed-Aliens-That-Buried-Their-Stupid-Lame-Ass-Flying-Saucer (caution that was a spoiler) I knew Wall-e was going to be a smash. It’s Pixar, it’s Toy Story and Monsters Inc. It will be (is) a great movie, with tons of merchandising opportunities.

But Johnny 5, from the movie Short Circuit isn’t getting the credit he deserves. Wall-e is the spawn of Johnny 5. Memorable line from Short Circuit ” Number Five is Alive!”

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1 Krissi
Jun 27th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

I thought Wall-E was Johnny 5 when I first saw the trailer. I’m surprised that you’re the first blogger to point out the obvious…

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2 goinglikesixty
Jun 27th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

@Krissi: Yes, you should always come here first for the latest and best information about the world around you. Especially when it involves the painfully obvious.
3 Gretchen
Jun 28th, 2008 at 3:32 am

Yah, like no crap, you know? Short Circuit was really big in the mid-’80s, along with that dreadful DeBarge song (”Who is Johnny”). One of Erika’s favorite movies; completely unknown to my younger tier. I have been making the same Wall-E/#5 comparison verbally at home for what, 4 months now?

We have to go see Wall-E “manana en la manana”. I hope it doesn’t suck very badly. Getting good reviews though.

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4 goinglikesixty
Jun 28th, 2008 at 9:31 am

@Gretchen: you know how trailers are, but it looks very cute. I liked Toy Story and Monsters Inc, so I’m sure I will like Wall-e.
5 Gretchen
Jun 28th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

Well, we saw it. Visually gorgeous but the Pixar short animated film they showed beforehand was worth the price of admission. Also, Boolie got bored and we had to leave a half-hour before the movie ended, so we amused ourselves in the lobby watching a group of 13-year-olds getting thrown out of the new Angelina Jolie movie.

From the size of the crowds, looks to me like Wall-E is a blockbuster. God bless John Lasseter. Now if they would just make Toy Story 3, Matt’s life would be complete.

Gretchen’s last blog post..The Comedian.
6 goinglikesixty
Jun 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

@Gretchen: kewl. thanks for the update. Toy Story 3? Gotta think that will happen, right?