The Misfits Song “We are 138!” is Based on The film “THX 1138”….

The Misfits song “We Are 138” is widely interpreted to be inspired by George Lucas’ 1971 sci-fi film “THX 1138”. This interpretation is supported by the song’s theme of anonymity and dehumanization, mirroring the dystopian future depicted in the film where individuals are identified by numbers instead of names.

The Misfits Song “We are 138!” is Based on The film “THX 1138”….

While the exact meaning of “138” is unclear, it’s widely believed to be a reference to the 1971 film “THX 1138”. The film, directed by George Lucas, also features androids and a dehumanized society, themes that resonate with the Misfits’ music.

Glenn Danzig, the lead singer of the band The Misfits, did create a logo for the song “We Are 138”. The logo featured a half-human, half-android figure with the number “138” on its forehead. According to Wikipedia, the band’s former members have also mentioned that Danzig created badges with this image.

The Misfits Song “We are 138!” is Based on The film “THX 1138”….
The Misfits song “We Are 138” is widely interpreted to be inspired by George Lucas’ 1971 sci-fi film “THX 1138”. This interpretation is supported by the song’s theme of anonymity and dehumanization, mirroring the dystopian future depicted in the film where individuals are identified by numbers instead of names.
Elaboration:

The song “We Are 138” explores the concept of being treated as an android or a machine in a dehumanizing society.

The Misfits Song “We are 138!” is Based on The film “THX 1138”….
The lyrics mention being “robot clean” and having a face that looks almost “mean”, which aligns with the themes of the movie “THX 1138” where the human population is controlled by androids.
Misfits bassist Jerry Only and former guitarist Bobby Steele have reportedly supported this interpretation.
While Glenn Danzig has denied the direct connection, some fans and bandmates have stated that the song was inspired by the film, according to a Reddit thread.
Some fans also interpret the lyrics as a reflection of Hermann Göring’s appearance and demeanor at the Nuremberg Trials, according to another Reddit thread.

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