while i'm goofing off memebase i found this
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fchzmemebase.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F05%2Finternet-memes-carl-irl.jpg&hash=831c4de7a59f9823302bafb326fdbf0354480c6b)
seem legit to me...
and it that where pixar got the character idea!!!
That happens so often...
Don't you think there's a reason when they say that it's all fictional and not related to anybody?
Also:
Looking at the people and places around you is the best way to be inspirated.