Random Incredibles Fan Theories (13 items)

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  (#13) Buddy Is The Son Of Psycwave And Universal Man

  This theory argues that Buddy Pine AKA Syndrome is a non-Super even though he's the son of two super powered beings, specifically Psycwave and Universal Man. The evidence supporting this theory is multi-faceted:

  • Buddy clearly has a complex. He desperately wishes to be a hero, perhaps because his parents both have powers and he doesn't.
  • Buddy was neglected as a child due to his parents' busy lifestyle. 
  • Bob Parr seems to be familiar with Buddy's mother, and it's established the Parrs are friends with many superheroes.
  • Psycwave and Universal Man are first on Syndrome's "kill list," suggesting a personal vendetta against them.
  • Syndrome's island base is similar to that of the Phantasmics, a former superhero team, which included Psycwave.
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  (#8) Edna Mode Is Actually A Super

  Like others, Redditor/u/TheDarn believes Edna designed Syndrome's super suit with the intention of sabotaging him, as it included a cape. However, this Redditor also believes Edna is a Super herself:

  "Edna has worked closely with the Supers for years. It is possible that every Super who requests an outfit has it made based on their abilities. It is also possible that she knows of being a Super but chooses to hide it. So what is her super power anyways? She can spot a Super the moment she sees them. That is, she can tell if someone is a Super without even seeing the power or of being told of it.

  Remember when she was showing Elastigirl the new suits? She had everything detailed according to the families powers. She may have been told about their powers beforehand, but what about Jack-Jack? She knew all along. The parents don't even know of his powers yet but Edna knew. Remember when Syndrome was flying away with Jack-Jack? He was able to transform into a metallic version of himself and even a molten version. This is exactly what Edna prepared for with the suit when showing it to Elastigirl. There is one transformation that Edna did not cover though, so it is possible that she does not know how to make a suit to cover that transformation.

  So why does she need to hide it? Edna is possibly smarter than a regular person, so she knows she should keep her power hidden. She is a designer, this is her work. She does this for income and works with the Supers on the side. It is possible the government knows this. When it was time for the Supers to go into hiding, Edna was possibly told to discontinue working with the Supers, but she remains working as a designer. If she revealed her power, then she too would be told to go into hiding, which would mean she may have to discontinue her work as well. "
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  (#11) Mr. Incredible Really Did Cheat On His Wife With Mirage

  In the first act of The Incredibles, Helen Parr suspects her husband of being unfaithful after finding a blonde hair on his suit. He acts very shady as he tries to hide his heroic exploits, which only adds to her suspicion. The audience is led to believe Bob Parr is only sneaking around playing the hero again.  

  Redditor/u/ogwalt thinks he may have actually had an affair. This Redditor points out Bob is never shown in close enough proximity to Mirage while in his suit to actually pick up one of her hairs. Mirage also appears to be attracted to Mr. Incredible. Also, Mirage is unaware that Bob is married until she meets Helen, so she wouldn't have had that hangup if he did indeed make a move on her.
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  (#12) Mr. And Mrs. Incredible Possess Clairvoyance In Addition To Their Other Powers

  Redditor/u/SupaBloo believes the Incredibles are concealing even more powers, citing the names of the children as proof Helen and Bob Parr possess clairvoyance:

  "Mr. and Mrs. Incredible have three children. Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Each child seems to be obviously named for their superpowers.

  • Dash has super speed, so his name perfectly reflects his ability.
  • Violet can disappear, which is like the ultraviolet spectrum of light that humans can't see. Violet can also create force fields, which just so happen to be the color violet.
  • Jack-Jack begins to show his powers at the end of the movie, and it turns out he has a range of different powers, making him somewhat of a jack of all trades.

  Unless Dash and Violet were named after displaying their powers (or unless their powers surfaced right at birth), then Bob and Helen got really lucky that their powers just happened to perfectly match their names. We know that Jack-Jack was not named after his powers being displayed, because they don't surface until well after his birth and name are given. As per DVD extras, Frozone mentions his powers surfaced one day when he wanted a popsicle, so from this we also know that not all supers get their powers at birth.

  If Jack-Jack is any indication, then the other two kids were named before displaying powers. What are the chances of just randomly picking three names that match super powers so well? I think one (or both) of the parents has some minor clairvoyance, and were attracted to those names because on some level they subconsciously knew those names would work out perfectly."
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  (#7) The Government Eradicated All Super Villains After The Heroes Were Forced Into Retirement

  Redditor/u/QuirkyPeaker paraphrases Paula Cole, asking, "Where have all the villains gone?" This Redditor has a theory about what might have happened to the baddies once all the heroes went into hiding:

  "My theory is that the government carried out a brutal, merciless purge of all super villains when the superheroes were forced to retire. Think about it: All villains we see in the movie are normal humans. If not for the kindness of superheroes, who just punch and arrest them, they would be dead after a single encounter. Mr. Incredible could have pulled Bomb Voyage's head off his shoulders and solved that problem for good.

  I'll support this theory with all the villains seen in the movie. Start with a minor one, that guy with the missile (during the no capes montage). He's just an ordinary man with a missile pointed at a city. A few policemen could have beaten him if they got the drop on him. Same for Bomb Voyage. The Underminer is similarly a man with a massive drill - we may have no feats for him, but even if his drill is Syndrome Level tech (unlikely) a sniper sniffing him out when he makes a dramatic speech is a doable strategy, even if it involves insane planning and sacrifice. Truth be told, Syndrome is the only real threat, and his tech is not only leagues above the other villains, but his plan is still flawed. Desperation measures like saturation bombing would have killed him if he decided to go full villain (in the eyes of the government)."
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  (#10) Violet Parr Is An Older Boo From 'Monsters Inc.'

  Redditor/u/Ozzertron's theory is enough to make any Pixar fan squeal. Ozzertron has a pretty in-depth theory, so here is the TL;DR version:

  • When Sully and Boo play hide and seek in the locker room, Sully is amazed at how good she is at hiding. Ozzertron suggests her powers are assisting her, as she's subconsciously using them to become invisible.
  • Initially, Violet struggles to use her powers in the movie when she really needs them for lack of confidence. Boo is only able to "use her powers" when she's having fun with Sully, but not when she's in real danger.
  • The two just look alike.
  • Early on in Monsters, Inc., it is established how each professional scarer is assigned to children that suit them the best. Randall's camouflage or "invisibility," would be ideal for a toddler coming to terms having similar superpowers. Randall would be the representation of what Boo doesn't understand about herself or possibly what she may become.
  • Boo is comfortable with Sully because his big, hulking frame is reminiscent of her father's.
  • Boo had a cameo in Toy Story 3, proving that Pixar is willing to cross-over their properties.

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