They think thru the physics of time-traveling robots a little too hard. Maybe the traveler must be covered in wrapper of a homogeneous cellular structure (living or dead) and the “mimetic metal alloy” of the T-1000 and T-X are able to mimic that, but they can’t mimic clothes because they wouldn’t have the same cellular structure.

John breaks into the vet clinic to get pain-killers because he wrecked his motorcycle. He didn’t swallow all the pills; he probably consolidated them in one bottle or a bag.

Slaughtering the future generals rapidly mirrors what happened in 1 when Arnie slaughtered multiple Sarah Connors quickly.

Caskets are commonly made of thin steel now, since they can be stamped out cheaply and, when soldered shut, hold a good seal.

Totally agree that none of the John Connors really work, altho Nick Stahl does a pretty good job. He really isn’t given anything to do. He only makes about 2 decisions in the film.

Gratuitous Flock of Seagulls singing at 1h, 26m.

Edward Furlong didn’t do T3 because of his drug abuse. They probably couldn’t get insurance on him.