History Fridge / TransformersAnimated

* In the name of creating an "organic transformer," human villain [[PlayingWithSyringes Meltdown]] mutated ''at least'' two humans ([[AcceptableTargets his lawyer and stock broker,]] for those curious) into horrifying [[MixAndMatchCritters fusion creatures]], and [[DisproportionateRetribution out of petty revenge]] was '''dangerously''' close to doing the same exact same thing to his business rival Professor Sumdac's ''eight-year-old child Sari.'' Consider Sari's part-cybertronian heritage and the end results wouldn't have been pretty.

** The Cybertronian's fear of organics being strong enough to let Sari and Fanzone intimidate much larger robotic lifeforms makes a staggering amount of sense when one realizes that space barnacles that can drain any machine of its energy and mutate so they can turn a Cybertronian into a zombie are a very known threat to them. That alone would make them wary of any organic like, if the possession can be reversed with [[spoiler: hot water, something that Cybertron would not have in abundance if at all]].

** The Cybertronian's fear of organics being strong enough to let Sari and Falzone intimidate much larger robotic lifeforms makes a staggering amount of sense when one realizes that space barnacles that can drain any machine of its energy and mutate so they can turn a Cybertronian into a zombie are a very known threat to them. That alone would make them wary of any organic like, if the possession can be reversed with [[spoiler: hot water, something that Cybertron would not have in abundance if at all]].

** The Cybertronian's fear of organics being strong enough to let Sari and Falzone intimidate much larger robotic lifeforms makes a staggering amount of sense when one realizes that space barnacles that can turn a Cybertronian into a zombie are a very known threat to them. That alone would make them wary of any organic like, if the possession can be reversed with [[spoiler: hot water, something that Cybertron would not have in abundance if at all]].

** He also knew the whole time that he was innocent of what he'd been accused of, but no one believed him. If he even got a trial (does Cybertron ''have'' a justice system, or is everyone imprisoned upon being arrested?), he clearly had no one on his side. Spending untold years imprisoned for something you didn't do and having no friends or anyone to believe you would hurt ''anyone's'' mental state. It also explains his odd speech pattern: he probably got into the habit of talking to himself.

* The character Lockdown is a big bag of Fridge Horror - he's a bounty hunter who has a penchant for taking weapons and upgrades from his targets as trophies. Parts that are more often than not, part of said robot's body. He's a serial maimer, one who takes pleasure in mutilating others, and keeping (and often times, using) his 'trophies' to acquire more. "I'm not good with names and faces, but I never forget a trophy." [[DracoInLeatherPants And this guy has fangirls just piling up at his feet]].
** Emphasis on ''serial maimer.'' It's shown throughout ''WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated'' that Transformers feel pain. Optimus waking up strapped to a surgical table with his grappler removed and attached to Lockdown is less like [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Bruce Wayne]] getting his GrapplingHookPistol stolen and more like [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy Movieverse Peter Parker]] waking up [[BodyHorror with his web-shooting glands surgically removed]] ''[[NightmareFuel and stitched and fully functional on his tormentor.]]''

** In addition, it's ironic that Sari interacted with her the most than any other Decepticon because the both of them are techno-organics. One must wonder how Blackarachnia would've reacted to ''that'' news in Season 3...

* Fridge Sadness: Blackarachnia's faux big sister-figure interactions with Sari are a reflection of had things been different: Blackarachnia making a HeelFaceTurn or Optimus being the one lost on Archa-Seven while Elita lived.
** In addition, it's ironic that Sari interacted with her the most than any other Decepticon because the both of them are techno-organics. One must wonder how Blackarachnia would've reacted to ''that'' news in Season 3...

* Since Cliffjumper has died twice in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime two]] [[Film/{{Bumblebee}} projects]] since then, many have assumed the character has become little more than a SacrificialLamb. Yet this Cliffjumper isn't dead. This isn't just a case of Main/FranchiseOriginalSin: Because since he has to work for [[{{Jerkass}} Sentinel Prime]], he's already dead on the inside.

* If Bulkhead is a space bridge expert, then why is he assigned to Optimus Prime's group? Well, in Autoboot Camp, he didn't need to show off his skills and it's highly likely [[Jerkass Sentinel]] wouldn't believe him and if Bulkhead was believed, he would have to work alongside other people and not his best friend.

* Why does Jetfire look so different from most other versions of himself in this series? When you consider that ''[[Anime/TransformersCybertron Cybertron]]'' Jetfire turned into a green cargo plane and ''[[Film/TransformersRevengeOfTheFallen Revenge of the Fallen]'' Jetfire turned into an [=SR-71=] Blackbird whose robot mode was a bearded, hunched-over old man, one could say that Hasbro was ''experimenting'' with different versions of him at that time, which is very fitting-- The original Jetfire was a scientist.

* One possible reason for Ironhide losing his JerkJock streak over time may have had something to do with a shocking realization that he was pulling pranks alongside a 'bot [[spoiler:(Wasp) who, by the end of the '"Autoboot Camp" was (falsely) incriminated as a Decepticon spy.]]

* In the two-parter "Human Error," Sari, upon receiving a motor-scooter that transforms into a backpack, says "I was kind of hoping for something with four wheels." Being [[spoiler:part-Cybertronian]], this indicates she wants [[spoiler:to scan an alt-mode]].
** She also is [[spoiler: about sixteen physically]], which often coincides with four-wheeled vehicles.

* Why does Longarm look [[NonStandardCharacterDesign weird]], like having that weird scuba-mask? [[spoiler:Shockwave has to compensate.]]
** Why does Longarm's facial expressions seem awkward and stilted in comparison to other Cybertronians? [[spoiler:Shockwave is not only TheStoic, but he also isn't used to having a face to express emotions with.]]
** Same goes for his body movement. [[spoiler:Shockwave isn't used to moving around with his body like that.]]
* With the revelation that Sari [[spoiler:is a techno-organic]], the Allspark didn't intend to make the Key back in the first episode. [[spoiler:It was aiming for her chest, where her spark is. Sari's security key was in the way. Otherwise, she would've been upgraded just like she would've been in [="TransWarped"=].]]
** Another thing to note from the first episode is that the nanotech-roach monster only seems to go after machines. It absorbs a number of vehicles, [[IneffectualLoner Prowl]], and then attacks Sari – [[spoiler: a big hint to [[OrganicTechnology her true nature]]]]. Granted it could just be a case of her being in the wrong place at the wrong time, whilst the other humans were out of range, but it’s a bit too much of a coincidence...
* Fridge Sadness: Blackarachnia's faux big sister-figure interactions with Sari are a reflection of had things been different: Blackarachnia making a HeelFaceTurn or [[spoiler:Optimus being the one lost on Archa-Seven while Elita lived]].
** In addition, it's ironic that Sari interacted with her the most than any other Decepticon because the both of them are [[spoiler:techno-organics]]. One must wonder how Blackarachnia would've reacted to ''that'' news in Season 3...

* At the end of the series, Sari decides to travel to Cybertron to learn more about her [[spoiler: Cybertronian heritage]]. Cybertron, at that point, is ''technically'' still led by Sentinel (acting) Magnus, who is so biophobic that he viewed Blackarahnia as an abomination-mockery of the Autobot she used to be. How do you think he'll react to discovering what Sari actually is?

* In the name of creating an "organic transformer," human villain [[PlayingWithSyringes Meltdown]] mutated ''at least'' two humans ([[AcceptableTargets his lawyer and stock broker,]] for those curious) into horrifying [[MixAndMatchCritters fusion creatures]], and [[DisproportionateRetribution out of petty revenge]] was '''dangerously''' close to doing the same exact same thing to his business rival Professor Sumdac's ''eight-year-old child Sari.'' [[spoiler: Consider Sari's part-cybertronian heritage and the end results wouldn't have been pretty.]]

* Starscream’s [[spoiler: clones]] are programmed to represent exactly one facet of Starscream’s personality. This being TheStarscream, it’s not a pleasant prospect. They’ll spend the rest of their lives as a DirtyCoward, a JerkAss, a SycophanticServant, a chronic liar, and... [[YouDoNotWantToKnow something]]. In every case, they're pretty much doomed never to be happy.

** While we're at it, the "public protector" aspect of the Autobots is kept by the Elite Guard -- many of them take cues from classic superheroes. ([[ComicBook/{{Thor}} Magnus Hammer]]? [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Sentinel's shield]]? [[ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} Rodimus is effectively a big metal Hawkeye]]).

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* Less FridgeHorror and more Fridge Depression, but Starscream’s [[spoiler: clones]] are programmed to represent exactly one facet of Starscream’s personality. This being TheStarscream, it’s not a pleasant prospect. They’ll spend the rest of their lives as a DirtyCoward, a JerkAss, a SycophanticServant, a chronic liar, and... [[YouDoNotWantToKnow something]]. In every case, they're pretty much doomed never to be happy.

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* One may notice the human villains are all to some extent [[DiscoDan Disco Dans]], or in the case of Prefessor Princess are very immature. Why is this? because their fashion and speaking sensibilities make them stuck in the past versus moving on from their own flaws, much like how another antagonistic character, a certain blue crankshaft, won't change himself and his bad side, unlike the Autobots and both Sari, Sumdac, and even Fanzone, who all get CharacterDevelopment.

* In Wreck-Gar's official bio, it explains that he watches a lot of TV, and believes everything in the internet is true. As in the Transformers Wiki, ''how he does this in the bottom of the ocean'' makes you wonder, unless he can access the internet in his internal memory as the live action Optimus said they learned various languages in the internet, including eBay.

* Since Cliffjumper has died twice in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime two]] [[Film/{{Bumblebee}} projects]] since then, many have assumed the character has become little more than a SacrificialLamb. Yet this Cliffjumper isn't dead. Why? Because since he has to work for [[{{Jerkass}} Sentinel Prime]], he's already dead on the inside.

** While the ParentalAbandonment thing is a fair thing, it's stated that she actually has a [[ChildProdigy PHD]] and t's implied that she built her tech herself.

* The Allspark Almanac revealed [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ClVhPi6jEyU/Wc97uchCFYI/AAAAAAAAAHU/pjRm3LozxOUCwA8eDs6OtiGympVEmpDKQCHMYCw/s1600/RCO110.jpg the Astrography of the Animated Galaxy]]. This reveals where Earth is relative to Cybertron....and that it's right at the door step of the [[EvilEmpire Quintesson Pan Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere]]. Yeah, Earth is basically the next in line to be part of the Quintesson domain.

* WordOfGod is that the Autobots are a labour force while the Decepticons are a military force -- and thinking about it, they were probably literally ''made'' for these niches. Our main Autobots scan emergency and rescue vehicles (well... kind of. Prime has no engine but he uses flame retardant hoses, and 'bee is ''technically'' a police car) while the 'Cons only choose military vehicles. 'Cons have superior firepower, but the Autobots have superior engineering skills. Kind of squares up with Sumdac's insistence that his company does not build war robots.