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[[Image:Idiocracy_poster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|''Idiocracy'' (2006)]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_poster.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|''Idiocracy'' (2006)]] | ||
'''''Idiocracy''''' is a 2006 satirical dystopian comedy directed by '' | '''''Idiocracy''''' is a 2006 satirical dystopian comedy directed by ''Office Space'' director Mike Judge, starring [[Luke Wilson]], Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, [[Terry Crews]] and numerous veterans from ''Office Space'' such as Dave Herman, [[Stephen Root]] and Greg Pitts. It tells the story of Joe Bauers (Wilson), a US Army clerk and Rita, a prostitute, who are put into hibernation for a military project, but are forgotten and only wake up 500 years later in a world where commercialism and anti-intellectualism have run rampant, and that these two people of statistically average intelligence from 2005 are now the two smartest people on the planet in 2505. | ||
Like ''Office Space'', ''Idiocracy'' is now a cult hit, as it saw very little promotion during its very short theatrical run in September of 2006. Some have attributed this to testing poorly, although it has since received generally positive reviews from critics. Others have claimed that Fox wanted to distance itself from the film and its themes of low-intelligence dysgenics and its anti-corporate message, but was contractually obligated to give the film a theatrical release, no matter how small or poorly promoted. | Like ''Office Space'', ''Idiocracy'' is now a cult hit, as it saw very little promotion during its very short theatrical run in September of 2006. Some have attributed this to testing poorly, although it has since received generally positive reviews from critics. Others have claimed that Fox wanted to distance itself from the film and its themes of low-intelligence dysgenics and its anti-corporate message, but was contractually obligated to give the film a theatrical release, no matter how small or poorly promoted. | ||
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== M1911A1 == | =Handguns= | ||
MPs are wielding [[M1911A1]]s when they come to arrest | ==M1911A1== | ||
US Army MPs are wielding [[M1911A1]]s when they come to arrest Lieutenant Colonel Collins for pimping. In reality, said MPs would most likely have been carrying the then standard-issue [[Beretta M9]]. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two MPs secure LTC Collins as another holds an M1911A1 on him. The pistol is not ready to fire, however, as the hammer is not cocked.]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two MPs secure LTC Collins as another holds an M1911A1 on him. The pistol is not ready to fire, however, as the hammer is not cocked.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | |||
==Steyr AUG== | |||
In the "House of Representin'", a [[Steyr AUG]] can be seen handled by a Representative. The shot is brief and dark, but the weapon is definitely a Steyr AUG. | |||
[[Image:Steyr-AUG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr AUG A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:Idiocracysteyraug1.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|A Representative is handling a Steyr AUG. Note the translucent magazine, foregrip, ejection port and scope.]] | |||
== M249 SAW Para == | =Machine Guns= | ||
U.S. President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho ([[Terry Crews]]) uses a brightly colored [[M249]] | ==M249 SAW Para== | ||
U.S. President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho ([[Terry Crews]]) uses a brightly colored [[M249 Paratrooper SAW|M249 SAW Para]] to get everyone's attention when he addresses Congress. | |||
[[Image:M249ParaWAmmo.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M249ParaWAmmo.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW paratrooper version with 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_SAW_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the presidential seal on the ammo box.]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_SAW_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the presidential seal on the ammo box.]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_SAW_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the few times a weapon is actually fired onscreen in the film.]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_SAW_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the few times a weapon is actually fired onscreen in the film.]] | ||
== | ==Browning M2 Aircraft== | ||
[[Browning M2 Aircraft]] machine guns are used as sentry guns in the prison and open fire when Joe makes his escape. But since their programmers aren't that bright, one eventually destroys the other. | |||
[[File:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)]] | |||
[[Image:Idiocracy_M2_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spade grips are attached, even though they are remotely operated. The ammo box does not appear to actually feed ammo.]] | |||
[[Image:Idiocracy_M2_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
=Launchers= | |||
==DefTech 37mm launcher== | |||
In 2505, police and correctional officers routinely carry modified [[DefTech 37mm launcher]]s as sidearms. | |||
[[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Defense Technologies/Federal Laboratories launcher 37mm with folding stock]] | [[Image:Federallabs37.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Defense Technologies/Federal Laboratories launcher 37mm with folding stock]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_Deftech_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard stands over Joe as he's tattooed.]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_Deftech_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A guard stands over Joe as he's tattooed.]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_Deftech_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Idiocracy_Deftech_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== | ==Hawk MM1 Grenade Launcher== | ||
[[ | "Rehabilitation Officer" Beef Supreme ([[Andrew Wilson]]) uses a modified [[Hawk MM1 grenade launcher]]. | ||
[[ | |||
[[Image: | [[File:MM1 GL short barrel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hawk MM1 grenade launcher with short barrel - 40x46mm]] | ||
[[Image:Idiocracy_MM1_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Idiocracy_MM1_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==Custom Flamethrower== | |||
Beef Supreme also uses a custom flame thrower, which appears to be a modified nozzle from a power washer. | |||
[[Image:Idiocracy_flame_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Beef Supreme reacts after accidentally setting someone on fire.]] | |||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category: Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:55, 27 November 2023
Idiocracy is a 2006 satirical dystopian comedy directed by Office Space director Mike Judge, starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Terry Crews and numerous veterans from Office Space such as Dave Herman, Stephen Root and Greg Pitts. It tells the story of Joe Bauers (Wilson), a US Army clerk and Rita, a prostitute, who are put into hibernation for a military project, but are forgotten and only wake up 500 years later in a world where commercialism and anti-intellectualism have run rampant, and that these two people of statistically average intelligence from 2005 are now the two smartest people on the planet in 2505.
Like Office Space, Idiocracy is now a cult hit, as it saw very little promotion during its very short theatrical run in September of 2006. Some have attributed this to testing poorly, although it has since received generally positive reviews from critics. Others have claimed that Fox wanted to distance itself from the film and its themes of low-intelligence dysgenics and its anti-corporate message, but was contractually obligated to give the film a theatrical release, no matter how small or poorly promoted.
The following weapons were used in the film Idiocracy:
Handguns
M1911A1
US Army MPs are wielding M1911A1s when they come to arrest Lieutenant Colonel Collins for pimping. In reality, said MPs would most likely have been carrying the then standard-issue Beretta M9.
Assault Rifles
Steyr AUG
In the "House of Representin'", a Steyr AUG can be seen handled by a Representative. The shot is brief and dark, but the weapon is definitely a Steyr AUG.
Machine Guns
M249 SAW Para
U.S. President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (Terry Crews) uses a brightly colored M249 SAW Para to get everyone's attention when he addresses Congress.
Browning M2 Aircraft
Browning M2 Aircraft machine guns are used as sentry guns in the prison and open fire when Joe makes his escape. But since their programmers aren't that bright, one eventually destroys the other.
Launchers
DefTech 37mm launcher
In 2505, police and correctional officers routinely carry modified DefTech 37mm launchers as sidearms.
Hawk MM1 Grenade Launcher
"Rehabilitation Officer" Beef Supreme (Andrew Wilson) uses a modified Hawk MM1 grenade launcher.
Other
Custom Flamethrower
Beef Supreme also uses a custom flame thrower, which appears to be a modified nozzle from a power washer.
