16 Pixar Jokes Guaranteed To Make Fans Smile

And probably make you watch all Pixar movies again

Pixar has a way of sneaking little jokes into almost every frame, and fans have been spotting them for years. That mix of clever animation, hidden details, and playful references is exactly why Pixar jokes and Easter eggs never get old.

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This collection pulls together some of the funniest Pixar-inspired jokes and image gags, with nods to favorites like Finding Nemo, Cars, Monsters, Inc., and more. A few of the blocks also touch on Pixar’s history and the studio’s habit of connecting films in subtle ways.

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If you like your movie humor with a side of hidden detail, this one should keep you smiling.

1. Just keep your mouth shut...

Isn't anyone going to talk about the Pixar lamp straight-up murdering the 'I' and then turning to stare at us as if to say, 'If you talk, you'll be next'—because what the f...

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1. Just keep your mouth shut...bikatsukiyuuri
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2. The entire movie in three pictures:

2. The entire movie in three pictures:teamcocket
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3. This is absolutely true:

3. This is absolutely true:@garyfromteenmom

Pixar was founded in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division. It became an independent company in 1986, and one of the investors was Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

In 2006, it became a part of the Disney company. Disney paid a record $7.4 billion to buy it.

4. Done! Any other interesting ideas? Fish, rats, planes?

4. Done! Any other interesting ideas? Fish, rats, planes?@RealBryceMiller

5. He has Monsters, Inc. on his shirt and she has Nemo on her dress.

5. He has Monsters, Inc. on his shirt and she has Nemo on her dress.thatsthat24

6. Running out of animals and objects?

6. Running out of animals and objects?thatsthat24

Also, if you like your logic torched, these 81 visual anomalies will leave your everyday “normal” in the mud.

7. He's never going to give you 'Up!'

7. He's never going to give you 'Up!'@DanMentos

8. The movie does change your perspective, doesn't it?

8. The movie does change your perspective, doesn't it?@rougasrougas

9. Any tickets in pre-sale?

9. Any tickets in pre-sale?@tayallard

10. Someone sure went through a lot of trouble...

10. Someone sure went through a lot of trouble...@meladoodle

11. Monsters Ink

11. Monsters Inkthe-one-chin-wonder

12. Was this intentional? Because if it was, it is pure genius.

12. Was this intentional? Because if it was, it is pure genius.@checka_bookout

Explain the movie to me in one sentence:

Explain the movie to me in one sentence:@garyfromteenmom

14. Just make it a fish...

14. Just make it a fish...@iamspacegirl

15. The next generation...

15. The next generation...@wotkatie

16. Wrapped Up!

16. Wrapped Up!siphersaysstuff

The animation studio enjoys including frequent yet subtle allusions in their films. It often makes references to the outside world in addition to dropping subtle clues that connect one movie to the others.

Not to mention all the subtle metaphors used. Many people believe that every Pixar movie takes place in the same universe and that they are all interconnected as a result of these hidden features.

Some fans have even attempted to piece together all the films into a single, logical timeline by connecting secret clues. That's a great excuse to watch all Pixar movies again.

That Pixar lamp stare was intense, now check out 70 photos that glitch your brain into needing a restart.

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