Movie: Meatballs 2 Character: Alien kid going to camp. Clip info: He repeats, "Me Ted" but the kids thought he said "Meathead" and that becomes his new name. and for breakfast he wants a "Big Mac.. Of all the aliens I've ever seen in movies, Meathead is easily in my top five. Most of the people who are reading this site were too young when Meatballs II came out.
It's a common misconception that the alien from the movie "Meatballs 2" (1984) was named Meathead. When in fact, the alien was just repeating the phrase, "Me Ted, who are you?" and was misunderstood. We find out his name is actually Mr. Idontwannagotosummercamp, when he is picked up at the end.. Meatballs Part II (1984) - Quite possibly the only summer camp movie to include a Jewish E.T. knock-off as a pivotal character. Harmless but campy mid-80's cheese. Come for the aliens, stay for the late, great Paul Reubens, who plays a wacky bus driver.