How 'Transformers: The Movie' Traumatized a Generation
Thirty-two years ago today, Transformers: The Movie hit theaters, and during its short theatrical [...]
First of all, if you need a list…
That's why this video was so fun to make! https://t.co/9nEWRvcIpT
— Rodimus Primal (@rodimusprimal) August 8, 2018
The video above provides a rundown of all the Transformers killed in Transformers: The Movie. One of the things you will likely notice is that while it may not have the same mechanical body count as some of the Michael Bay live-action films, the way their faces and body language are humanized makes it a little more painful to watch.
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prevnext...Sigh* Dem Feels. #Transformers #TransformersTheMovie #TransformersTheMovie1986 #Hasbro #OptimusPrime #TilAllAreOne #OneShallStandOneShallFall #Autobots #Decepticons #TransformersG1 #AutobotsVsDecepticons #RestInPeace #RIP #RIPOptimus #August8th1986 #August8th1986NeverForget pic.twitter.com/7ypzKFeACQ
— Chris Torres (@regularchris2) August 8, 2018
It was heavy
prevnextThey killed off like 3/4 of the original characters in the first 15-20 minutes. It was heavy shit! ?
— Patrick Callaghan (@PatJC83) August 8, 2018
...Wait, somebody is mourning Starscream?!
...We guess Linsday Ellis was probably pretty sad, too.
prevnextToday is the saddest day in any 80’s kids memories. This day in 1986 a piece of our childhood died, this day in history we all lost a hero. #RIPStarscream #Transformers #TransformersTheMovie pic.twitter.com/OFlAZLNwK2
— DJ Ronin (@TheRealRonin) August 8, 2018
So THAT’S what killed his childhood.
prevnextMy childhood died with Optimus Prime. #Transformers #TransformersTheMovie @headgeek666 @EliasToufexis
— Joseph Dredd (@JDGDredd1050) August 8, 2018
…But this guy translated the experience into something valuable for adulthood.
prevnextTransformers: The Movie also gave me my most famous hangover quip: “I feel so rough I’m at risk of being thrown out of Astrotrain”
— hotdogcinema (@hotdogcinema) August 8, 2018
And somebody else makes some contemporary parallels, too.
prevnextHappy Birthday, Transformers: the Movie!
Thanks for killing all my favorite toys and childhood idol before The Last Jedi made it mainstream. pic.twitter.com/56PWQWmGxR
— The Booty Call of Cthulhu (@primegundam) August 8, 2018
Somebody takes it seriously enough to make it into a chart.
prevnextMost traumatic cartoon deaths
— Minotaur Illusionist (@MinoIllusionist) August 8, 2018
1. shoe in Roger Rabbit
2. Prowl in Transformers The Movie
2. Luigi in Super Smash Bros trailer
It kind of ruined the fun.
prevnextI hated Transformers the movie the cartoon version. It took a dark turn, and so did G2. Only thing I liked was Unicron, the squabbling among the Decepticons when there was a power vacuum, and epic scene of Galvatron blowing Starscream to smithereens (best scene TV or film)
— Exavier Pope (@exavierpope) August 6, 2018
Hot Rod did nothing wrong
Last but not least, we present with a take so hot it had to wait thirty years to cool.
...Nobody talk to this guy about Star-Lord.
prevHi.
Since everyone is celebrating Transformers: The Movie today, I figured I should remind you:
Optimus got himself killed because he was too busy jawing on. Hot Rod did nothing wrong and Optimus had it coming. :)#transformersthemovie pic.twitter.com/KH9m2aA2lf
— Thomas (@LioConvoy85) August 8, 2018