The Pixar Theory

jonnegroni.com ^ | 7/11/13 | Jon Negroni

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Every Pixar movie is connected. I explain how, and possibly why.

Several months ago, I watched a fun-filled video on Cracked.com that introduced the idea (at least to me) that all of the Pixar movies actually exist within the same universe.

Since then, I’ve obsessed over this concept, working to complete what I call “The Pixar Theory,” a working narrative that ties all of the Pixar movies into one cohesive timeline with a main theme.

This theory covers every Pixar production since Toy Story. That includes:

• A Bug’s Life
• Toy Story 2
• Monsters Inc.
• Finding Nemo
• The Incredibles
• Cars
• Ratatouille
• Wall-E
• Up
• Toy Story 3
• Cars 2
• Brave
• Monsters University

Every movie is connected and implies major events that influence every single movie. Here we go.

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Notably missing: Springheel Jack and Jack the Ripper.

(BTW There was a guy on Coast-to-Coast a couple nights ago flogging his book about Vincent Van Gogh being the latter)

[Bratch]

I saw a headline about that.

I also read a theory about the Ripper coming to America and continuing his killing spree. Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory.

[GreenLanternCorps]

And both are amateurs when compared to the Tommy Westphall Universe:

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~kwgow/crossovers.html

282 Television shows, and real life, are all tied together. Because they are tied together, they all actually exist only in the mind of Tommy Westphall, the autistic boy in the finale of “St. Elsewhere”.

[Bratch]

That was a fascinating read. Thanks for the link.

[Dissident1]

In relation to the Tommy Westphall universe, something that I've noticed that may be more than coincidence is the relationship of the cast of St. Elsewhere to supporting characters on the The Simpsons.

As evidence, I offer the opening credits of the first 3 seasons of St. Elsewhere, the cast member and Simpsons character that may be based upon them.

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Season 1 Cast of St. Elsewhere & Simpsons character based upon them.
The time marker is where they appear in the opening credits

Season 1 Opening Credits

0:14  Ed Flanders       = Dewey Largo

0:17  David Birney      = Moe Szylak

0:24  G.W. Bailey       = Chief Wiggum

0:30  Ed Begley Jr      = Waylon Smithers

0:34  Terence Knox      = Barney Gumbel

0:41  Howie Mandel      = School bus driver Otto

0:44  David Morse       = Rod and/or Todd Flanders

0:47  Christina Pickles = Edna Krabappel

0:55  Kavi Raz          = Apu

0:59  Cynthia Sikes     = Patty and Selma

1:02  Denzel Washington = Dr. Hibbert

1:10  William Daniels + (Norman Lloyd not shown in opening credits) = Mr. Burns

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New Season 2 Cast & Simpsons character based upon them.
Season 2 Opening Credits

           
            
00:19 Norman LLoyd      = The image of Mr Burns

00:31 Ellen Bry         = Helen Lovejoy

00:35 Mark Harmon       = Ned Flanders

00:45 Eric Laneuville   = Carl Carlson

00:53 Kim Miyori        = Miss Hoover 

01:14 Nancy Stafford    = Maude Flanders

01:26 William Daniels   = The Personality of Mr Burns

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New Season 3 Cast & Simpsons character based upon them.
Season 3 Opening Credits

 
00:33 Steven Furst     = Ralph Wiggum

[Conan the Librarian]

He plays the Under-miner.

[Boiler Plate]

You are most welcome.