Mike Teevee is a character in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its subsequent films. He is, as his last name implies, an avid television fan and, in the 2005 movie adaptation of the book, a video game fan as well. Mike's parents felt that television was a fine choice for raising a child, as they believed they could always keep track of him and lay his food right by the TV. He is portrayed by Paris Themmen and Jordan Fry in the two film adaptations. He is the last of the bad children to find a golden ticket, and also the last person to be effectively kicked out of the tour for shrinking himself down through a television/wonkavision. For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation). ... Computer and video games redirects here. ... Paris Themmen as Mike Teavee Paris Themmen is an actor who played Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... Jordan Paul Fry (born 7 June 1993) is an American child actor. ...

Like the three children that precede him, Mike symbolizes one or more of the Seven Deadly Sins: wrath and sloth. His deadly sin varies in the versions. In the book, both; in the first movie, sloth; in the second movie, wrath. For other uses, see Cardinal sin (disambiguation). ... Look up Anger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Anger is a term for the emotional aspect of aggression, as a basic aspect of the stress response in animals in which a perceived aggravating stimulus provokes a counterresponse which is likewise aggravating and threatening of violence. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Look up Anger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Anger is a term for the emotional aspect of aggression, as a basic aspect of the stress response in animals in which a perceived aggravating stimulus provokes a counterresponse which is likewise aggravating and threatening of violence. ...

In the novel, first published in 1964, nine-year-old Mike was particularly obsessed with violent gangster films. He wore "no less than eighteen toy pistols of various sizes hanging from belts around his body". He liked to act out gangster shootings and "pumping them full of lead".

He also became very angry if anyone stopped him from watching TV, his parents included. His mom and dad are very critical of their son for his excessive TV watching, and are trying their best to stop him from being so angry and hateful.

Mike in the 1971 film

He was depicted by Paris Themmen in the 1971 film adaptation as dressing in a cowboy outfit and emulating the stars of his favorite western TV show (possibly the Lone Ranger TV series). In the 1971 film, Mike is no older than eleven years. His tendencies, motivated by television, can be somewhat violent; mentions that he wishes he could have a real gun, to which his father responds, "Not till you're twelve" and when the children are asked to sign a contract forbidding them from sharing Wonka's secrets he remarks, "I saw this on a TV show once. A guy filled out his wife's life insurance, then he bumped her off." Unlike the 2005 version, Mike appears to not mind chocolate (or appear to dislike it), as he calls a miniaturized chocolate bar a "TV dinner" in the Wonkavision Room and is seen eating candy in the Chocolate Room. He appears to be sociable around Charlie and the other kids. For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Miketeavee1971. ... Paris Themmen as Mike Teavee Paris Themmen is an actor who played Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... ... Mrs. ... Paris Themmen as Mike Teavee Paris Themmen is an actor who played Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... Paris Themmen as Mike Teavee Paris Themmen is an actor who played Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a musical film adaptation of Roald Dahls classic book for children Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ... For other uses, see Cowboy (disambiguation). ... The Lone Ranger was an early, long-running radio and television show based on characters created by George W. Trendle of Detroit, Michigan and developed by writer Fran Stryker of Buffalo, New York. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... A year (from Old English gēr) is the time between two recurrences of an event related to the orbit of the Earth around the Sun. ... This article is about the video game. ... For other uses, see Chocolate (disambiguation). ... Candy bar redirects here. ... A TV Dinner (also called frozen dinner, microwave meal or ready meal) is a prepackaged, frozen or chilled meal which usually comes in an individual package. ...

This film portrays Mike in a more greedy manner than the book (he asks if Slugworth will pay extra to know about the Wonkamobile). Despite this, he is called adorable by Willy Wonka beforehand. He also has a few friends back in Marble Falls, Arizona named Billy, Maggie and "Fishface."

















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Mike in the 2005 film

In the 2005 movie adaptation, Mike (Jordan Fry) dresses like a modern American kid and resides in Denver, Colorado. His behavior has been greatly influenced by television and video games, and possibly other modern-day mediums like the internet. As a result of being constantly bombarded with images of violence, particularly from first person shooter games, he has been left with a very short fuse and seems to be perpetually angry. Mike is exceptionally scientifically and (economically) literate and quite clever despite (or possibly because of) his excessive TV time, but unfortunately he is quick to let everyone know it. He also considers everyone else beneath him, especially Willy Wonka, who is considered a genius although his mind works very differently from Mike's. As Mike's song says, "He can no longer understand a fairytale in fairyland," leaving him unable to comprehend the world of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, with its nonsensical and illogical processes that nonetheless achieve results. Mike found his Golden Ticket by analyzing the datecodes of the other ticket finds and calculating where the next ticket would be, thus needing to purchase only a single Wonka bar. Also, when a journalist asked him "how does it (that single Wonka Bar) taste", he stated, "I don't know, I hate chocolate," meaning that he uses the Golden Ticket hunt as an opportunity to test his wits, rather than really wanting to go into the factory. He finds everything in the factory to be "completely pointless", but he seems impressed by Fudge Mountain. For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links 2005MikeTeevee. ... The sensitivity or insensitivity of a human, often considered with regard to a particular kind of stimulus, is the strength of the feeling it results in, in comparison with the strength of the stimulus. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country State Founded [1] November 22, 1858 Incorporated November 7, 1861 Government  - Type Strong Mayor/Weak Council  - Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) Area [1]  - City & County  154. ... Jordan Paul Fry (born 7 June 1993) is an American child actor. ... Not to be confused with the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... Jordan Paul Fry (born 7 June 1993) is an American child actor. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country State Founded [1] November 22, 1858 Incorporated November 7, 1861 Government  - Type Strong Mayor/Weak Council  - Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) Area [1]  - City & County  154. ... Computer and video games redirects here. ... For other uses, see Violence (disambiguation). ... A first-person shooter (FPS) is a computer or video game where the players on-screen view of the game world simulates that of the character, and there is some element of shooting involved. ... This article is about the emotion. ... A regular Wonka Bar from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... For other uses, see Chocolate (disambiguation). ... A Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory A Golden Ticket as shown in the main titles of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory A Golden Ticket is a fictional item created by Roald Dahl in the 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ...

In a similar fashion to the book, Mike's parents are trying to stop him from being so angry. He also seems to not have many friends in this version. Whenever he tries to argue with Wonka on how his inventions seem impossible, Wonka tells him to "stop mumbling" despite his speech being rather clear; this becomes a sort of running gag in the movie, possibly a reference to a line in the 1971 film where Mike says something and Wonka says (apparently untruthfully), "I'm a trifle deaf in this ear, speak a little louder next time" (in the book, Wonka does ask him to not mumble, when Mike asks him why he still makes gum despite hating it). This may be seen as a physical manifestation of the mental differences between the two characters; ergo, their inability to communicate is due to Wonka's creative mind and Mike's logical rants. Because Mike's speech is often full of logic and technical information, Wonka "can't understand a word" Mike is saying. However, it could also stem from Wonka's visible desire to irritate Mike as much as humanly possible. Because Wonka is portrayed as a more flawed character in the 2005 film, it could be that he gets a kick out of seeing the psychotic little monster lose his temper.

Moreover, when the five children were entering the chocolate factory, Willy Wonka recognized Mike as "the little devil who cracked the system." Mike's portrayal in the 2005 film could be interpreted by many as a social criticism of the state of modern-day American children. Having been reared around nothing but technology and being surrounded by images of violence constantly, Burton is making the assertion that children today are growing into cold, emotionless psychopaths much like Mike. While the film is quick to acknowledge that Mike is a genius, it is also just as clear that he is a child of his times. Were it not for the videogames that he so adores, it is quite reasonable to presume that Mike would not be the beast he is today. Willy Wonka is a character in the classic Roald Dahl childrens book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ...

Personality

In every version, Mike loves violence and pays little attention to what is going on around him when the TV is on. Ironically, in all versions he is also the most questioning and incredulous of some of the bizarre elements of Willy Wonka's factory. Willy Wonka is a character in the classic Roald Dahl childrens book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ...

What makes the 2005 version of Mike interesting is that during his interview, he states that he "hates chocolate" which makes the audience and reporters wonder why someone who hates chocolate would want to go to a chocolate factory. Grandpa George, after seeing the interview, states that Mike is "ungrateful" (and then goes on in an inaudible rant, due to Charlie's father covering his ears) and it could be that Grandpa George is not far from the truth: that, out of all five children who have won the ticket, he seems to be the only one who is ungrateful about winning such a precious and wonderful opportunity. A sign that he does not like candy is that, during the scene before Augustus' "punishment," Mike is seen kicking and jumping on what looks like a candy pumpkin. When his father tells him to stop, Mike defends himself by stating Wonka did tell the children to enjoy themselves. This means that Mike's only interest is violence and that if he cannot do it on his computer games, he finds other ways to enjoy his lust for violence. For other uses, see Pumpkin (disambiguation). ...

In comparison, the 1971 version of Mike, although he shows lack of interest in the interview (supposedly because the television is on), he also shows that he enjoys candy a lot. An example is a quick shot in the Chocolate Room where he jumps up and down trying to get candy from a tree. When Willy Wonka uses his cane to knock the candy from the tree, Mike immediately scrambles and scoops the candy into his mouth. This makes Mike more grateful and therefore more sympathetic when it comes to his "punishment." Also, in the "Television Room," Mike calls a candy bar a "TV dinner." In the book, he is shown trying to taste Willy Wonka's boat, which is made of sugar. The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... For other uses, see Boat (disambiguation). ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely traded commodity. ...

In the 2005 film, the toning down of Veruca Salt's whining compared to the rise of Mike Teevee's psychotics subtly shifts the "villain"– Charlie's main rival– from Veruca to Mike. For the alternative rock group named after the character, see Veruca Salt (band) Veruca Salt is a character from the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, written by Roald Dahl. ...

Mike's Endgame

Mike inside the television in the 2005 film version.

In the story and both films, he is shrunk by impulsively disobeying Mr. Wonka's request to stay away from the Television Chocolate camera. Television Chocolate was intended to send bars of chocolate to television sets around the world, providing free samples of Wonka's candy. After the bar is teleported by the Television Chocolate camera, it can be taken and eaten from a television set, which amazed the children still in the tour (Charlie and Mike). The Television Chocolate camera transmits Mike to a television set across the room, in the process reducing Mike to a size that will fit on the screen. Fortunately, Wonka has him stretched in the taffy pulling/gum stretching machines (it was gum in the book, taffy in both movies) but the Oompa-Loompas overdo it and accidentally make him a very thin giant. However, Wonka notes that at least every basketball team in the country would be looking for him. This was comically portrayed in the 2005 edition, but in the 1971 movie, nothing was stated other than he would be fine. Image File history File links Mike2005-Rockem. ... Image File history File links Mike2005-Rockem. ... This article is about the photographing device. ... Teleport redirects here. ... The Oompa Loompas during Augustus Gloops song in the 2005 film adaptation. ... This article is about the sport. ...

In the book and the 1971 movie, Mike sends himself through the Television Chocolate machine due to his fanatic love of television. (In the book, when his parents say he won't be able to go back to school, or do anything in general, Mike responds he'd still be able to watch TV. This causes Mrs. Teevee to scream and say "I'm throwing the television out the window once we get home! I've had enough of television!", and in turn causes Mike to throw a hissy fit.) In the 2005 movie, Mike sends himself through the machine to demonstrate its potential use as a transporter, after becoming frustrated that Wonka never considered using the machine in any other context but chocolate. For other uses, see Window (disambiguation). ...

Mike Teevee Song

Plot

This song was the last Oompa-Loompa song. It took place in the Television Room, in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. It was sung by the Oompa-Loompas after Mike Teevee was sent by television. In the 2005 film Mike has himself sent because he wants to prove that Wonka's truly an idiot. For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Willy Wonka is a character in the classic Roald Dahl childrens book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ... For other uses, see Chocolate (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Oompa Loompas during Augustus Gloops song in the 2005 film adaptation. ...

In the book, the Oompa Loompas sing about how TV is bad for children's brains, and how they should read books instead of watching TV. The song in the 1971 movie says basically the same thing, but only gives books as a suggestion. For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation). ... TV redirects here. ...

In the 2005 film, the Oompa Loompas mention how television is bad for children's brains, and it makes them dull and blind, as mentioned in the book. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Not to be confused with the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ... This article is about the visual condition. ...

Times sung

In the book and the 1971 movie it is sung right after Mike Teevee is sent for taffy pulling. In the 2005 film it starts to be sung the second Mike appears on the TV screen, and Mike gets hurt and thrown around, possibly as a retribution for his lust of violence. This article is about the unit of time. ... See TV (disambiguation) for other uses and Television (band) for the rock band European networks National In much of Europe television broadcasting has historically been state dominated, rather than commercially organised, although commercial stations have grown in number recently. ...

The 2005 song is done as Mike finds himself jumping from one television program after another, as an Oompa Loompa is changing channels with a remote control. He alternates between an MTV style video of an 80's Hair Band, a Psycho-style shower scene, two Oompa-Loompas playing Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, a news broadcast (WNN - the Wonka News Network), a cooking show, and a psychedelic 1960's Beatles concert, with all performers on all of the channels being Oompa Loompas. With its rock music theme, the song borrows styles from KISS, Queen, and The Beatles. The fast pace make this the shortest one out of the four. Oompa-Loompas are dwarves in Roald Dahls fictional books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ... For other uses, see Remote control (disambiguation). ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Glam metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that arose in the late 1970s - early 1980s in the United States. ... Psycho is a 1960 suspense/horror film directed by auteur Alfred Hitchcock from the screenplay by Joseph Stefano about a psychotic killer. ... Rockem Sockem Robots Rock Em Sock Em Robots is a two-player game/toy designed by Marvin Glass and Associates and released by Marx toys in 1967. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1971. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, with bassist John Deacon joining the following year. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ...

The Mike Teevee Song

The most important thing, that we've ever learned,

The most important thing we've learned,

As far as children are concerned

Is never, never let them near the television set

Or better still, just don't install

The idiotic thing at all.

Never, never let them.

Never, never let them.

Never, never let them.

Never, never let them.

It rots the senses in the head,

It keeps imagination dead,

It clogs and clutters up the mind,

It makes a child so dull and blind,

So dull, so dull.

He can no longer understand,

A fairytale in fairyland.

A fairyland, a fairyland.

His brain becomes as soft as cheese,

His thinking powers rust and freeze,

He cannot think, he only sees.

Regarding little Mike Teavee,

We very much regret that we

Regret that we

Shall simply have to wait and see

Wait and see, wait and see,

Wait and see, wait and see, wait and see.

We very much regret that we

Shall simply have to wait and see

If we can get him back his height,

But if we can't it serves him right!

In the Video Game

In the video game Mike tries to modify the Wonkabots but causes them to malfunction. One level is getting Mike out of the TV in the TV Room.