Mater (Cars)

Mater, the lovable rusty tow truck from Cars, is like that goofy friend who somehow ends up in every ridiculous situation. You want to root for him, but there’s always that moment where you cringe a little, like when he tries to explain his ‘dear friend’ Lightning McQueen’s racing strategies in the most jumbled way possible. The guy’s quirks—like the obsession with tractor tipping—set him apart as the ultimate animated sidekick, but let’s be real, his catchphrase could make a five-hour seminar feel like a TED Talk gone wrong. Fans either see him as a charming underdog or a reminder of that one friend who insists he can fix your car… with duct tape. It’s divisive, it’s hilarious, and it’s impossible to ignore!