Why are the warboys so pale?

He drives off and is quickly pursued by a group of scavengers called the War Boys, all pale and covered in blisters due to radiation sickness.


Why does Immortan Joe look like that?

He wears bulletproof Plexiglas armor, which is adorned with several service medals and molded to give him a muscular appearance. His elaborate costume is designed to both aid his failing body and hide it from the prying eyes of The Wretched and War Boys. It's also used as means of intimidation.

Why are the War Boys bald?

The war boys are shaved and painted to resemble skeletons: the symbol of death.


Why do the War Boys have half-lives?

Many of these War Boys refer to themselves as “half-lives”, owing to nuclear radiation, and live only to honor the Immortan. For the Cult of the V8, dying in combat is the preferred way to go and they lean on suicidal practices as a result, not unlike several real-world terrorist groups.

What is wrong with Nux in Mad Max?

On his neck he's got two deadly tumors that he affectionately calls "Larry & Barry". Nux's life is almost over for him but then he sees Furiosas' escape as the perfect opportunity to prove his devotion to Immortan Joe and entering afterlife in Valhalla.


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Why does Furiosa put grease on her forehead?

THE GREASE-PAINT EYES

The highlight really enhanced her cheekbones and made the eyes pop. Furiosa probably would have used a bit of grease or oil to get that sheen, and Charlize [Theron] thought for her character, she'd reapply it like war paint.”

What illness does Immortan Joe have?

The War boys all appear to suffer from some sort of terminal disease - most commonly lymphoma. Healthy children are a rarity in the wastes and for those born with the affliction, signing on with Immortan Joe is the only way to prolong their short, miserable lifespans.

What do the War Boys spray in their mouths?

In case you have not seen Mad Max: Fury Road, the War Boys are known to spray their mouths with silver spray paint before shouting “WITNESS ME!” and sacrificing themselves for their leader Immortan Joe, on the promise of an eternal trip to feast in Valhalla.


Was Furiosa a breeder?

In an interview, Charlize Theron revealed that Furiosa was originally to be a wife of the Imperator, but was infertile: "[George Miller and I] talked about backstory, about how she ended up with no arm and that she was discarded. She couldn't breed, and that was all that she was good for.

Why is Mad Max a blood bag?

In the Mad Max universe, the term 'Bloodbag' refers to a person of perfect health who is forced to donate their blood to a person who has fallen ill. In Mad Max: Fury Road, Max Rockatansky is taken by a War party to the Citadel in order to give blood to Nux, who was dying from a blood-borne disease.

Why is Furiosa missing an arm?

Furiosa became Immortan Joe's finest warrior and earned the rank of Imperator. She lost her arm during one of the battles while serving Immortan Joe. She was the only woman among the military ranks of Immortan Joe's army.


Why do the War Boys need blood bags?

Like the rest of the War Boys, Nux was very white from head to toes and had severe health issues, which is why he and the rest needed blood transfusions. The War Boys' health problems and pale appearance are a result of their upbringing, which is quite tragic and disturbing.

How did Immortan Joe get water?

Description. After Immortan Joe took over the aquifer and turned it into The Citadel, the news of its vast water and food supplies spread across The Wasteland.

What does Immortan Joe call his wives?

Immortan Joe's Wives (also referred to as the "Five Wives" and some times the "Five Wives of the Citadel") were a group of five "Breeders" belonging to Immortan Joe.


Why is Immortan Joe a villain?

He regularly demonstrates his control over The Citadel's resources, constantly reaffirming his dominion over the population. He commands a horde of fanatical warriors who worship him and follow him without question, even going so far as to sacrifice their lives for his every whim.

Which of the chosen ones is pregnant in Mad Max: Fury Road?

Angharad was visibly pregnant at the time of the escape. Despite what appeared to be a hatred of her own pregnancy Angharad spoke words of compassion and encouragement to The Dag after she discovered she was also pregnant, telling her the child will be "brave and beautiful" just like her.

What is mothers milk in Mad Max?

Mother's Milk is milk gathered from female humans via makeshift milkers. The women hooked up to them, possibly Breeders, are seen with dolls in place of infants. The War Rig had some on board, as revealed when they were stuck in the swamp.


What is the white stuff in Mad Max?

The "chrome spray" is a drug called Night Fume. Nux mentions Night Fume in passing when the redhead finds him lying down at the back of the trailer. She finds him sweating and shaking, both symptoms of withdrawal.

What does Mad Max's back tattoo say?

They shave his head and face. They tattoo his back with a notice saying he is a universal blood donor (type O negative), intending to use him as a blood supply.

Why does rictus wear a mask?

Rictus is a an extremely large bald Herculean man. He wears an apparatus on his back with tubes connecting to his nose for breathing clean air.


Why did Aunty Entity let Max go?

Max's connection to his past is internalized however, unlike Aunty Entity's which is represented by Bartertown. Ultimately she recognizes that Max and herself share the same qualities, which is the reason she spares his life at the very end of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.

Why is there a guy playing guitar in Mad Max?

Coma-Doof Warrior (also known as The Doof Warrior) is a blind guitarist who was part of Immortan Joe's militia, riding and playing a flame-throwing electric guitar upon the Doof Wagon. He is portrayed by Australian musician iOTA and appears in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Why did Max not stay with Furiosa?

Hope has been restored for the locals, and both Max and Furiosa have been redeemed through their heroic actions. Even Max feels a sense of purpose after using his blood to save Furiosa. Still, Max can't escape his past, which is both a curse and a remedy, and so he leaves.


What do Mad Max people spray on their mouths?

Most prominently, near death War Boys will huff chrome spray paint in their final moments to enter into a dissociative high that will lead them on the road to Valhalla, and give them cool chrome coloured teeth and mouth.

How many wives does Immortan Joe have?

This category page groups together Immortan Joe's "Five Wives".