When this family film was first released in 2006, it had kids swarming to see it in theaters.
However, those same young kids certainly couldn’t drive themselves there.
Many parents accompanied them to see the same G-rated animated feature.
Everything from the inappropriate jokes to the sometimes unexplainable storyline had us all scratching our heads.
Surprisingly, the creators made it this way for a reason.
Luckily, many of these mature moments fly right over kids' heads, but adults take notice.
Here are the things that only adults seem to catch in the very first “Cars” movie.
There are a few different reasons why.
Aside from the obvious smack talk on the speedway, some of the fans are outright inappropriate.
The rusty old tow truck responds with, “He did what in his cup?”
While kids may not understand what he meant, their parents sure did.
These aren’t the only two famous names who lent their voices to the family film, either.
Many of the actors who voiced the “Cars” characters usually only appear in films targeted toward adults.
After all, staying up to watch any late-night talk show would make young fans much tootired.
For one, why wouldn’t Lightning McQueen realize he had fallen out of a moving car?
Mack doesn’t seem to realize that a part of him is missing, either.
When his backend initially ends up on the ground, it’s scraping across the concrete and creating sparks.
As part of his “body,” that should definitely hurt.
Shouldn’t he have wondered why his backend was open in the first place?
It also got us thinking, does he not literally feel empty inside?
The first time we hear about them happens while Lightning McQueen is promoting Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment.
His psychedelic flower pattern and squinted eyes are an obvious indication that he’s on something.
The ceilings extend extremely high so that the judge can be lifted into the air above them.
They’re just slowing us down.
It’s just extra weight, let’s get rid of them.'"
It’s a little too intense for a family film, if you ask us!
This is exactly how it works in the “Cars” world, too.
However, these iconic names have a completely new spin on them.
Adults may notice that all the cars watching the race are drinking something called Dinoco Light.
Yet, these automobiles are guzzling gasoline from the franchise’s fictional company Dinoco.
Fun fact: This oil company first appeared in Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise.
Another example is the brand name that’s stamped on all the racecars' tires Lightyear.
It may remind you of the popular company Goodyear.
Yet, Lightyear seems to be another subtle nod to the “Toy Story” movies.
How do the characters in Cars hold things without hands?
Our thumbs are a major reason why humans became such a successful race.
Funny enough, even the creators of the movie “Cars” had trouble figuring this out at first.
“The only appendage they had was this antenna,” storyboard artist Rob Gibbs explained in abehind-the-scenes video.
However, no one working on the movie saw how they could make this work.
It seems like the easiest explanation for how these automobiles can hold intricate items.
While it’s an ingenious idea, there’s still something missing.
Those cars need fingers so you can press the camera’s buttons.
Yet, anyone listening closely will hear him say, “Thank the manufacturer, you’re alive!”
While they may only be cars, they still believe in something.
After all, where else would these talking cars come from?
WhenSlash Filmasked thecreatorsof “Cars” about this quick reference, they had a quick response, too.
“We try not to go there.
We just try not to go there,” story supervisor Scott Morse said.
“Float like a Cadillac.
Sting like a Beemer,” he repeats over and over again.
The quote comes from another pretty incredible competitor who existed in the real world boxer Muhammad Ali.
“Float like a butterfly.
Sting like a bee,” was what Ali was known for saying while in the ring.
This legendary automobile is one that kids and adults everywhere recognize now.
As we learn throughout the first film,gasoline is what these cars needin order to survive.
In the words of Fillmore, “They’re feedin' us a bunch of lies, man.”
Later on in the movie, Lightning McQueen is getting a total makeover in Radiator Springs.
He receives new tires, organic fuel, and a completely new paint job.
“And there was way too much time spent on that, let alone babies or God.”
Even the creators themselves still have unanswered questions about the “Cars” universe!
The entire movie is full of characters who reminisce back on the good old days.
In addition, Lightning McQueen learns that life’s not all about his image.
And, speaking of, whatison the inside of these cars…?
