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    The Original Monsters Inc. Pitch Dealt with More Adult Fears

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    Image of AshThePirate AshThePirate
    11/16/09

    In reply to The Original Monsters Inc. Pitch Dealt with More Adult Fears
    I love hearing original Pixar pitches because the end product is never anywhere close to it (they literally scrapped Wall-e twice). #monstersinc
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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    11/17/09

    @AshThePirate:
    They only scrapped the second half. The first half was developed with the budget that's normally used to research the setting and culture involved. Ironically, the first half turned out really well, while the part that they actually put some thought into feels like it was tacked on. #monstersinc
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    Image of korybing korybing
    11/16/09

    In reply to The Original Monsters Inc. Pitch Dealt with More Adult Fears
    This pitch sounds a lot closer to Where the Wilds Things Are than the final version of Monsters Inc, where the monsters represent the anxieties and fears of the main character.

    I've always found it fascinating to see the evolution of a movie from start to finish. Sometimes the movies end up a lot better than their original pitches, sometimes they end up much worse through poor executive meddling, and sometimes they are entirely different movies. #monstersinc
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    Image of CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard)
    11/16/09

    In reply to The Original Monsters Inc. Pitch Dealt with More Adult Fears
    So essentially its The Boggeyman!!! But wih a bigger budget and the apperance of IT!! #monstersinc
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    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was starred CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was unstarred
    Image of Chip Skylark of Space Chip Skylark of Space
    11/16/09

    @CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Better The Bogeyman then Drop Dead Fred, eh? #monstersinc
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    Image of CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard)
    11/16/09

    @Chip Skylark of Space: *Shudders* #monstersinc
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    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was starred CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was unstarred
    Image of HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
    11/16/09


    @CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): This guy likes that idea. #monstersinc
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    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. was starred HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. was unstarred
    Image of CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard)
    11/16/09

    @HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: Hahahahaha! Crikey! #monstersinc
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    CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was starred CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard) was unstarred
    Image of Hamslicer Hamslicer
    11/16/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    My, monsters must lead interesting lives... #cutemonsters
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    Image of crashedpc - Haifisch crashedpc - Haifisch
    11/16/09

    In reply to The Original Monsters Inc. Pitch Dealt with More Adult Fears
    Whoo, that original pitch could definitely swing either way in tone.

    Silly, quirky: "Oh noes, I'm still afraid of clowns!"

    "Honk honk!"

    Horrifying, pants-browning: "Oh noes, I'm still afraid of clowns!"

    "We all float down here."

    Wait, shit, I DID just describe the concept behind It.
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    Edited by crashedpc - Haifisch at 11/16/09 12:15 PM crashedpc - Haifisch was starred crashedpc - Haifisch was unstarred
    Image of prettycool prettycool
    10/30/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    So what you're saying is never trust a bunny? Noted. #cutemonsters
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    Image of Mike Fabry Mike Fabry
    10/30/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    no love for Full Moon? (Puppet Master, Demonic Toys, Blood Dolls) #cutemonsters
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    Image of Josh Snyder Josh Snyder
    10/30/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid

    Better late than never:

    Legend also has it that female jackalopes can be milked as they sleep belly up and that the milk can be used for a variety of medicinal purposes. It has also been said that the jackalope can convincingly imitate any sound, including the human voice. It uses this ability to elude pursuers, chiefly by using phrases such as "There he goes! That way!" It is said that a jackalope may be caught by putting a flask of whiskey out at night. The jackalope will drink its fill of whiskey and its intoxication will make it easier to hunt. In some parts of the United States it is said that jackalope meat has a taste similar to lobster. However, legend has it that they are dangerous if approached. It has also been said that jackalopes will only breed during electrical storms including hail, explaining its rarity.
    --[en.wikipedia.org] #cutemonsters
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    Josh Snyder was starred Josh Snyder was unstarred
    Image of lvandenburgh lvandenburgh
    10/30/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    Sweetums
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    Image of it must be bunnies it must be bunnies
    10/30/09

    @lvandenburgh: "Sweetums lay your ugly head down upon your wretched bed. Close your eyes and go to sleep. Rest, you giant hulking heap."

    They really should re-release that one on DVD. Henson did it best.

    [www.imdb.com]
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    Edited by it must be bunnies at 10/30/09 1:02 PM it must be bunnies was starred it must be bunnies was unstarred
    Image of Platypus Man Platypus Man
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    Man, I love Galaxy Quest...

    Sir Alexander Dane: Could they be the miners?
    Fred Kwan: Sure, they're like three years old.
    Sir Alexander Dane: MINERS, not MINORS.
    Fred Kwan: You lost me. #cutemonsters
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    Image of J_Frank_Parnell J_Frank_Parnell
    10/30/09

    @Platypus Man: By grabthar's hammer, by the suns of warvan, you shall be avenged! #cutemonsters
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    Image of Bill-Lee Bill-Lee
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    I'd rather face down Gossamer than Bugs Bunny. Gossamer is a horrible monster but Bugs...Bugs is clever and a dick. He's a trickster straight out of mythology. #cutemonsters
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    Image of Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    Kill one and they come in 1000!

    The trailer: [www.youtube.com]
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    Edited by Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. at 10/29/09 7:31 PM Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. was starred Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. was unstarred
    Image of Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.
    10/29/09

    and the best scenes! #cutemonsters
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    Image of Makidian Makidian
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    I still want a Mogwai, and I will until I find a genie that will make it happen, or until I die. #cutemonsters
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    Image of Mary Ratliff Mary Ratliff
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    Huge bonus points and a gold star for including Night of the Lepus (my favorite of the giant-critters monster movies of it's time) and Bunnicula. #cutemonsters
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    Image of Pope John Peeps II Pope John Peeps II
    10/29/09

    In reply to Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid
    The Wolvogs were bad, but the really dangerous animals in Oryx and Crake were the Pigoons - the pig baboon hybrids who were smart enough to set traps and hunt in teams. #cutemonsters
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