20 Of The Best Puns In Pixar History, Ranked
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Pixar movies are known for their heart-wrenching storylines that make us cry just as much as we laugh. But when we're not watching Andy leave his childhood toys behind or Dory search for the family she has forgotten, we're spending all our time laughing at Pixar puns.
These movies really embrace the power of a good pun, whether the audience appreciates it or not. Are these jokes the pinnacle of good humor? No. But are they just silly enough to make us laugh? Of course.
Oftentimes Pixar puns go over the head of the children watching, making it our job to give these adult jokes their proper appreciation. Check out some of the best Pixar puns below, and be sure to vote up your favorites!
Toy Story
While this phrase is a common insult, it's particularly funny when said to Andy's piggy bank, Hamm. After rearranging his parts artistically on his face, Mr. Potato Head is excited to show Hamm. The pig, however, doesn't get the joke, and is blasted with this hurtful insult as a result.
The Incredibles
After being caught by the cops in a jewelry store, an officer yells at Frozone and Mr. Incredible to freeze. Instead of standing still, Frozone drinks a sip of water to replenish his power. He then drops this line as he uses his freezing powers on the young cop.
A Bug's Life
While Flick struggles to talk to a mosquito at a bar, the intoxicated insect orders this drink. Think about that next time you drink a Bloody Mary.
A Bug's Life
While talking to an ant, Rosie the Black Widow spider says this line, neatly referencing her own anatomy, as well as the Black Widow's tendency to kill and eat their mates.
Toy Story
While flirting with Woody, Bo Peep walks past a few toy building blocks and drops this little zinger.
Cars
While talking with the cars in Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen explains why he doesn't need headlights, to which one town member replies that his brother is always lit, much like the race track. Of course, his reference refers to a different kind of lit than Lightning's - one focused more on the over-consumption of alcohol.
The Incredibles
When Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl disagree on the proper way to handle a criminal, Elastigirl drops this line while using her power to stretch her body to dart around Mr. Incredible in variety of flexible forms.
Cars 2
While meeting special agent Finn McMissile, Mater misunderstands Finn's reference to British intelligence as a government agency focused on national security. Trying to fit in, he responds with his own assessment of his actual intelligence.
Toy Story
In a fake gun fight, Woody the cowboy squares off against against an Etch-A-Sketch, who beats him by literally drawing faster. Woody then compliments his opponent on having the "fastest knobs in the West."
Inside Out
While trying to get back to headquarters, Joy insists on traveling through long term memory, despite Sadness' protests. When Joy tells Sadness to think on the bright side of things, Sadness says she's positively sure Joy will get lost.
Ratatouille
While trying to convince his brother to truly taste his food, Remy asks him if he can detect the creamy, salty-sweet, nutty taste of a certain cheese. Certain that his brother is losing his mind, Emile responds with this line.
Finding Nemo
While talking about the back of a distant ship, Nemo and his friends refer to the butt, leading to plenty of comments about the size.
Toy Story 2
Hamm the piggy bank, who has a literal cork to keep his coins from falling out, says this line while trying to get the toys to be quiet and follow the plan to rescue Woody.
Cars 2
As Mater tries to show off for Finn McMissile, he drops this braggy line. We're not sure if Mater's car fan belt translates to skills in karate, but we could be wrong.
A Bug's Life
Although fly boy often refers to a pilot, Francis strikes back with this line after being hit on by a literal fly who assumes he's a girl.
Cars
While psyching himself up for a race, Lightning McQueen uses this twist on "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," adapted for his car-centric world.
Cars
When Lightning McQueen first gets stuck in the town of Radiator Springs, he's desperate to escape from the townsfolk. He tries to explain how he feels about his fellow cars using this common phrase.
Incredibles 2
As Bob Parr, struggles to take care of all his children while Helen is away, he eventually has a heart-to-heart with Violet. He tells her that he just wants to be a good dad, to which she responds with this line, reminding him that he's more than just a dad - he's a superhero.
Ratatouille
When Linguini meets Anton Ego for the first time, he does nothing more than announce that he's met the food critic who has been hounding him. Ego hits back with this line, criticizing Linguini's intelligence while simultaneously commenting on his incredible rise to fame.
Toy Story 2
While climbing up the elevator shaft, Hamm's coins start to fall out of his stomach open, hitting Slinky in the face on the way down. While trying to dodge the coins, Slinky says this line.