However, the final scene delivers the film’s darkest punchline. Back in the hibernation lab in 2005, another pod is found. It opens, revealing the man who was originally supposed to be the "most average" subject: a defense attorney named Donald. He was swapped out at the last minute by Joe because "that guy was an asshole."
: Due to a scandal that shuts down the project, Joe and Rita are forgotten and awaken 500 years later in the year 2505.
However, the final scene delivers the film’s darkest punchline. Back in the hibernation lab in 2005, another pod is found. It opens, revealing the man who was originally supposed to be the "most average" subject: a defense attorney named Donald. He was swapped out at the last minute by Joe because "that guy was an asshole."
: Due to a scandal that shuts down the project, Joe and Rita are forgotten and awaken 500 years later in the year 2505. idiocracy full film