Mike Judge’s 2006 sci-fi comedy, Idiocracy, didn’t make a lot of money in theaters, but critics and viewers enjoyed its funny and biting look at a future where intelligence has declined and America is dominated by corporations and waste. The film is smart and full of well-timed humor, with surprisingly insightful observations that feel even more relevant – and eerily correct – almost 20 years later.
Since the movie Idiocracy became available on Netflix in September, many people are watching it for the first time – or revisiting it – and realizing how surprisingly accurate it is about the world today. A recent discussion on Reddit shows viewers are struck by how eerily prescient the film has been, with some finding the parallels funny and others a bit disturbing.
“A Comedy Slowly Turning Into a Documentary”
I absolutely love the movie Idiocracy! It starts with this regular guy, Joe, and a woman named Rita being put into a long-term sleep as part of a government project – they picked Joe because he was just totally average. But then, five hundred years later, they wake up to a world that’s…well, it’s gotten really dumb. Like, shockingly dumb. Suddenly, Joe is the smartest person around, and everyone is looking to him to fix things. It’s a really funny movie, but it also makes you think. It’s a satire about how misinformation, advertising, and just over-the-top consumerism can really mess things up. There’s this running gag about this energy drink called Brawndo – people are obsessed with it, even using it to water plants! And when Joe tries to explain that plants need water, they just repeat the Brawndo slogan, ‘Brawndo’s got what plants crave. It’s got electrolytes,’ even though they have no idea what electrolytes even are. It’s hilarious and kind of scary how relevant it still feels!
Although the movie Idiocracy was made to be a comedy, many Reddit users now see it as disturbingly close to reality. One commenter pointed out that it’s frightening because it wasn’t intended to be a realistic portrayal of the future, while another expressed fear that real life has actually surpassed the movie’s satire in terms of absurdity.
We’re not quite at the point of using energy drinks to water plants, but people online have noticed a trend: fewer people are choosing plain water. Instead, they’re drinking performance drinks even when they don’t need them, like at home or when water would be more appropriate. One person shared a story about a hospital patient who struggled to accept only water because she was accustomed to other beverages.
“Welcome to Costco. I Love You.”
Many viewers have noted how the film has shifted from a satire into something resembling a real, albeit bleak, documentary. Interestingly, some are also finding a dark humor in the movie’s portrayal of corporate sponsorship. A central idea in Idiocracy is that corporations dominate everything in its future world. The government prioritizes the interests of these large companies, and bribery is commonplace. These companies aren’t just powerful, they’re massive conglomerates that control almost all aspects of life. A prime example is Costco, depicted as a one-stop shop for everything, even legal education. Communication is similarly consolidated, with a single entity – AOL-TimeWarner-Taco Bell-U.S. Government Long Distance – handling all communications. Advertising is relentless and all-encompassing, even replacing the stripes on the American flag, and corporate slogans are everywhere, such as the unsettling “Welcome to Costco. I love you.”
The movie Idiocracy exaggerates corporations and product placement for comedic effect, and while many viewers still love its memorable lines, some find the satire uncomfortably realistic.
You know, I saw this movie ages ago, and honestly, it was a tough watch back then. I definitely chuckled here and there, but mostly it just unsettled me. Recently, someone suggested we watch it again, and I realized something surprising – I just couldn’t even bring myself to sit through it! It hit too close to home, the satire and humor were just too accurate and it was almost painful to revisit.
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