Lightning McQueen

## Video Appearances

* "OCD Simulator" - Aug 2, 2020
* "Rumination Simulator" - Aug 29, 2020
* "Explaining The Cars Timeline" - December 7, 2020
* "Meditation Simulator" - February 6, 2021

## Information

Lightning McQueen is a critical side character in the JC Foster lore, also known for his minor role in the Cars franchise.

In the first frame of "OCD Simulator" we see text that reads "Do not think negative thoughts about Lightning McQueen". This is the overall theme of the video and it is established that nobody, for any reason, may have n e g a t i v e t h o u g h t s about Lightning McQueen. Those who do are said to "become not cool". Others claim they disappear from humanity and are never to be seen again. It is unknown to many.

McQueen would next appear in "Rumination Simulator". It is then revealed that Lightning McQueen is missing, as stated by JC Teacher clone. "...I'm afraid that it's an unsolvable problem of philosophy. We don't know where he is, we don't know what he's been up to." The rest of the video is JC in denial of not knowing the location or activities of Lightning McQueen.

Lightning McQueen's third appearance is in "Explaining the Cars Timeline". Here, JC reveals to us that Cars is one of the most "..twisting and disorienting films ever made.." , with non-linear storytelling, multiple timelines, and 32 different endings based on which version of the film you are watching.

Lightning Mcqueen is last mentioned in "Meditation Simulator" . In this episode, JC attempts to meditate, a process by which one calms the mind. Although, as per the events of "Rumination Simulator" JC still struggles to cope with the fact that Lightning Mcqueen is missing, and fails to calm his mind. At this point it can be interpreted that JC idolized and looked up to Mcqueen, or, that he had a relationship with Mcqueen and were close friends. No matter the situation, it is clear that JC and Mcqueen are connected somehow.

## Speculation

We can infer that JC Foster and Lightning Mcqueen are related somehow. As shown in the first appearance of Mcqueen, JC does not tolerate any negative thoughts about Lightning Mcqueen, and *knows* when you have them. Mcqueen is a mysterious figure, who went missing, and while not much is known about his past or present and not nearly enough is known to conclude what happened to the kachow man, I propose a theory.

I believe, that both JC Foster and Lightning Mcqueen knew each other for a period of time. Regardless of how long they knew each other, Mcqueen inspired or imprinted on JC, possibly serving as a mentor or father figure. This could explain why in "OCD Simulator", JC refuses any negative thoughts about Mcqueen. Maybe because JC idolizes him, seeing such a close ally be badmouthed, even in the thoughts of others, is sickening to him.

Then, in "Rumination Simulator" , JC attempts to find Mcqueen. Through the power of his Green Screen and through Virtual Reality. Despite his efforts, he fails, and his true, broken character shows in the next Simulator.

Having to live with the fact he could not find Mcqueen, JC attempts to meditate. Having failed this too-his mind erupts into chaos-and the video abruptly ends. The thought of failing Mcqueen has been etched into his brain for years, and he even sees him while meditating.

Although there is likely many baseless assumptions and flaws within my prediction, I nonetheless stand by it, and know that the saga of Lightning Mcqueen runs deeper into the mind of JC than we think, or more than he may want to admit.