Things Only Adults Notice In WALL-E

At the end of WALL-E, thanks to the brave and moral actions of EVE, WALL-E, and the captain, the Axiom returns home to Earth. The humans are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work, restoring the planet to its former glory. During the final scenes of the film, besides the scene in which EVE's spark of love bringing WALL-E back to life, the humans are listening to the captain extol the virtues of farming, happily proclaiming that they will grow "all kinds of plants," including "pizza plants." Yum!

Of course, this is a noble pursuit, showing not just the importance of the earth but also the importance of living an authentic, active, and engaged life. But in all honesty, who would really want to leave the comfortable, relaxing lifestyle of the Axiom for a life of hard labor on a garbage-covered planet? Why ditch a place where everything you need is provided to you with the snap of your fingers? Certainly adults who work long hours and can only dream of a cruise vacation would ask the same question.

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