Reflection of the night:
In 1992, creators of the movie FernGully attempted to convey a strong anti-pollution message via a villain who was a literal toxic waste elemental. Who was voiced by Tim Curry.
Instead, a generation of young kids got funny feelings for sentient black goop.
(Though honestly, they made Hexus SUPER horny)
@Phorm Hexus is THE HORNIEST.
@Phorm There is no fucking way that was an accident. It was INTENDED.
@Soreth
Absolutely agreed. Which, like, when you think about it too much, you start to wonder "Did they queer-code a cloud of toxic muck?" which is KINDA FUCKED UP.
But regardless of intent, it's still a point firmly in the "Why a generation of kids grew up horny for monsters" column.