Origin of The Name
The significance of the name THX 1138 has been the subject of much speculation among fans. In an interview for the DVD compilation Reel Talent, which included Lucas's original 4EB short, Lucas stated that he chose the letters and numbers for their aesthetic qualities, especially their symmetry.
Walter Murch claims in the DVD's audio commentary that he always believed Lucas intended THX to be “sex”, for LUH to be “love”, and for SEN to be “sin”.
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