History Tearjerker / TheLoveBug

* The scene in ''Herbie: Fully Loaded'' where after her older brother Ray Jr. gets in an accident which leaves him out of commission for the upcoming Nextel Cup race, Maggie confronts their OverprotectiveDad Ray Sr. on why he refuses to let her race.

* On a meta-level is the fact that Stephen W. Burns, the actor to play Pete in ''Herbie Goes Bananas'', lost his life to AIDS in 1990.

* That one scene in Herbie Goes Bananas where [[spoiler:Paco has to helplessly watch as Herbie is forced to ''walk the plank'' and is thrown into the ocean while a sadder version of Herbie's theme plays in the background. Even though he is upside down, you can see Herbie turning his wheels, trying to escape. And to top it all off, he even starts to cry.]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ruA6ipcIg Watch!]]

* The 1997 remake, in general, is more serious and melancholic in tone than previous Herbie films.

* Learning that [[spoiler:Giselle is implied to have died in the Baja race]] that took place prior to Herbie Goes Bananas. [[spoiler:Diane survives]] making an appearance in episode 3 of the TV series, albeit played by a different actor.

* Learning that [[spoiler:Giselle is implied to have died]] prior to Herbie Goes Bananas. * On a meta-level is the fact that Stephen W. Burns, the actor to play Pete in ''Herbie Goes Bananas'', lost his life to AIDS in 1990.

* Learning that [[spoiler:Giselle is implied to have died]] prior to Herbie Goes Bananas. * On a meta-level is the fact that Stephen W. Burns, the actor to play Pete in ''Herbie Goes Bananas'', lost his life to AIDS in 1990.

* Learning that [[spoiler:Giselle is implied to have died]] prior to Herbie Goes Bananas. * On a meta-level is the fact that Stephen W. Burns, the actor to play Pete in ''Herbie Goes Bananas'', lost his life to AIDS in 1990.

* On a meta-level is the fact that Stephen W. Burns, the actor to play Pete in ''Herbie Goes Bananas'', lost his life to AIDS in 1990.

* That one scene in Herbie Goes Bananas where [[spoiler:Paco has to helplessly watch as Herbie is forced to ''walk the plank'' and is thrown into the ocean while a sadder version of Herbie's theme plays in the background. Even though he is upside down, you can see Herbie turning his wheels, trying to escape. And to top it all off, he even starts to cry.]]

* That one scene in Herbie Goes Bananas where[[spoiler: Paco has to helplessly watch as Herbie is forced to ''walk the plank'' and is thrown into the ocean while a sadder version of Herbie's theme plays in the background. Even though he is upside down, you can see Herbie turning his wheels, trying to escape. And to top it all off, he even starts to cry.]]


* The 1997 remake, in general,is more serious and melancholic in tone than previous Herbie films.

-->'''Hank:''' I am out of here

** Even worse when you realize that this is possibly the only film where [[spoiler: Herbie dies for real]] Granted, he is alright in the end but seeing a full-on funeral for him is probably the most heartbreaking thing to anyone who's grown up with [[spoiler: Herbie]]

** [[spoiler:Jim Douglas]] showing up at [[spoiler:Herbie's funeral]] is an emotionally powerful moment all on itself. Mostly because he was like a father to Herbie. Even more tragic is his reaction once Hank opens the crate/coffin, which is merely a simple ''Oh,[[spoiler:Herbie...]]''. Although seeming simple, his two words do pack an emotional impact the more you think about it. He and Herbie had spent years together, and even though he's been in pretty bad shape before, he has never actually seen Herbie in such state.

* That one scene in Herbie Goes Bananas where[[spoiler: Paco has to helplessly watch as Herbie is forced to ''walk the plank'' and is thrown into the ocean Even though he is upside down, a sadder version of Herbie's theme is playing in the background, his wheels are turning, trying to escape. And to top it all off, Herbie starts to cry.]]

** [[spoiler:Jim Douglas]] showing up at [[spoiler:Herbie's funeral]] is an emotionally powerful moment all on itself. Mostly because he was like a father to Herbie. Even more tragic is his reaction once Hank opens the crate, which is merely a simple ''Oh,[[spoiler:Herbie...]]''. Although seeming simple, his words do pack an emotional impact the more you think about it.

** The intense scene where [[spoiler: Horace attacks Herbie in a dark alley. You can hear Herbie's cries of pain as Horace crashes against him]].

-->Hank:[[spoiler:''' What did they do to you?... What did ''i'' do to you?]]

** Although a minor detail, it's pretty clear that Hank feels extremely guilty for what happened, especially since for the majority of the time before the incident he [[spoiler: constantly neglected Herbie and wanted nothing to do with him.]]

** Throughout most of the first half of the film, Hank is slowly becoming more jealous of the attention Herbie is getting, unknowingly hurting the car's feelings with his stern words. Altough remaining loyal to Hank, Herbie mostly looks to Roddy for reassurance that Hank doesn't hate him. the sad, child-like way Herbie beeps his horn to talk to Roddy makes you feel sorry for him even more.

** The aftermath of said scene is arguably even worse. Hank [[spoiler: Hank later finds Herbie, completely destroyed, with only a mere headlight and a wailing horn as the only sign of life.]]