WALL-E's pet roach, his only companion on a wasted Earth, lives in a Twinkie, loves to give tickles, survives innumerable squishings and waits patiently for WALL-E to return from outer space. (MCT)
"Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll: Alice shrinks down to the size of a mouse and meets up with a smokin' philosophical caterpillar. (MCT)
Jiminy Cricket, the singing, top-hatted cricket, sidekick to Pinocchio in the 1940 Disney movie, proved that fame and fortune can follow when you wish upon a star. (MCT)
"Bee Movie": Jerry Seinfeld is the voice of a rebel bee (what is it with comedians and insects?) who sues the human race to regain control of the honey supply. (MCT)
Famous bugs: Some of the most charming characters in movies and books are insects
By Lisa Davis, McClatchy Newspapers
OK, OK, the robots are super-cool, but there is an overlooked star of the movie ``WALL-E,'' a character who is loyal, brave and charming.
It's the cockroach.
WALL-E's pet roach, his only companion on a wasted Earth, lives in a Twinkie, loves to give tickles, survives innumerable squishings and waits patiently for WALL-E to return from outer space. Who knew a cockroach could be so cute?
It put us in mind of some other lovable bugs in pop culture. If you don't think insects can be lovable, well, grasshopper, you have much to learn.
Have some fun exploring these fictional bugs _ and real-life ones, too!
Read this whole fun article here
