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{{Infobox Object
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|name  = THX 1138
|type          = Oven
|type          = Oven
|origin        = [[Human]]s
|origin        = [[Human]]s
|appearances  =  
|appearances  =  
|only     = The Bounty Hunter (TV story)  
|only cs  = The Bounty Hunter (TV story)  
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'''THX 1138''' was a sentient oven created during the [[21st century]]. In [[2050]], all models were recalled when the ovens stubbornly refused to cook "bad food".  
'''THX 1138''' was a sentient oven created during the [[21st century]]. In [[2050]], all models were recalled when the ovens stubbornly refused to cook "bad food".


This event was mentioned by [[Channel 8|Channel 8 News]] during their coverage of a "dissident attack" that later turned out to be nothing more than a publicity stunt on [[the Department]]'s part. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Bounty Hunter (TV story)|The Bounty Hunter]]'')
This event was mentioned by [[Channel 8|Channel 8 News]] during their coverage of a "dissident attack" that later turned out to be nothing more than a publicity stunt on [[the Department]]'s part. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Bounty Hunter (TV story)}})


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
The name is an in-joke for fans of [[starwars:George Lucas|George Lucas]]. Both Lucas and [[starwars:Lucasfilm|Lucasfilm]] in general have dropped several [[starwars:1138 (number)|1138 references]] into their products as a way to pay homage to {{w|THX1138|Lucas' first film}}.
The name is an in-joke for fans of {{iw|starwars|George Lucas}}. Both Lucas and {{iw|starwars|Lucasfilm}} in general have dropped several {{iw|starwars|1138 (easter egg)|1138 references}} into their products as a way to pay homage to {{w|THX 1138|Lucas' first film}}.


[[Category:Human technology]]
[[Category:Human technology]]
[[Category:Cooking appliances]]
[[Category:Cooking appliances]]

Latest revision as of 16:43, 13 March 2024

THX 1138 was a sentient oven created during the 21st century. In 2050, all models were recalled when the ovens stubbornly refused to cook "bad food".

This event was mentioned by Channel 8 News during their coverage of a "dissident attack" that later turned out to be nothing more than a publicity stunt on the Department's part. (TV: The Bounty Hunter [+]Loading...["The Bounty Hunter (TV story)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

The name is an in-joke for fans of George Lucas. Both Lucas and Lucasfilm in general have dropped several 1138 references into their products as a way to pay homage to Lucas' first film.