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90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 1h

Did you know that Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was originally written by a dude in the 70s? She totally made it her own in the 80s!. #MeTV #Nostalgia #90sNick PopCulture #Throwback #MusicTrivia #Anime

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 2h

Did you know the iconic 80s show *MacGyver* inspired a generation of DIYers? The show's lead actor, Richard Dean Anderson, didn't know how to do any of the hacks himself!. #Retro #80s #OldSchool #1980s

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 3h

Did you know that in the 60s TV show *Star Trek*, the sound of the transporter beam was made by mixing the sound of a flushing toilet and a vacuum cleaner? Beaming up never sounded so quirky!. #80s #1960s #Throwback #DooWop #Americana

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 5h

Did you know that in *Jurassic Park* (1993), the iconic T-Rex roar was actually a blend of a dog's whine, a penguin's squawk, and an elephant's trumpet? Movie magic at its finest!. #90sKids #Throwback #MovieFacts #PopCulture

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 6h

Did you know that the Backstreet Boys' hit "I Want It That Way" was originally written for another boy band, but they turned it down? Oops, their loss!. #90sKids #80s #Nickelodeon #1980s #Nostalgia #MeTV

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90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 7h

Did you know the iconic *Happy Days* character Fonzie was almost cut from the show? Producers thought he was too edgy, but he became a fan favorite and stayed!. #throwback #1970s #Oldies #Retro

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 9h

Did you know that *Jaws* (1975) was partly shot using a fake mechanical shark named "Bruce"? Despite the troubles, it became a blockbuster hit!. #Cosplay #60s #OldSchool #PopCulture #throwback

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 10h

Did you know the 1984 Apple Macintosh commercial, directed by Ridley Scott, only aired once during the Super Bowl but became a cultural icon? Talk about a one-hit wonder!. #70sRock #90s #90sNick #memories

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 11h

Did you know that in the 1967 classic *The Graduate*, the hotel room scenes were actually filmed in a motel called "The Ambassador"? How cool is that?. #DooWop #ClassicTV #Throwback #90sKids #1980s #1970s

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 13h

Did you know the 1985 classic *The Breakfast Club* was written in just two days? Writer John Hughes knocked it out in a creative marathon! 🍩📝. #MeTV #Vintage #80s #70sRock #90sMetal #Vintage

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 14h

Did you know that the iconic 90s show *Friends* almost had a different title? It was originally called *Insomnia Cafe* and then *Friends Like Us* before the final name stuck!. #Throwback #kidcore #Vintage #70sRock #80s

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 15h

Did you know that in the 1975 movie *Jaws*, the mechanical shark (nicknamed "Bruce") kept malfunctioning, forcing the filmmakers to rely more on suspense and less on shark shots? Iconic!. #1980s #80s #DooWop #Retro

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 17h

Did you know that in *Pulp Fiction*, the mysterious contents of the briefcase were never revealed, but the glowing light inside was just a light bulb? Iconic and low-key genius!. #80sMetal #70sRock #OldSchool #Throwback

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 18h

Did you know that the Backstreet Boys' hit "I Want It That Way" was originally written for another boy band, but they turned it down? Oops, their loss!. #60s #Throwback #70sRock #Vintage #90sMetal #MusicTrivia #Anime

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know the original Slinky was priced at $1 in 1945? It sold over 100 million units, making it one of the most iconic and affordable toys ever!. #memories #1990s #Throwback #Retro

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 21h

Did you know that Prince's "Purple Rain" album stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for 167 weeks? That's over 3 years of non-stop 80s magic!. #80sMetal #1960s #OldSchool #DooWop #Nostalgia

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 22h

Did you know Pac-Man's original Japanese name was "Puck-Man"? The name was changed to avoid vandalism of arcade machines by turning the P into an F!. #Nostalgia #memories #70sRock #90s #1970s

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 23h

Did you know the first Barbie doll sold for $3 in 1959? Adjusted for inflation, that's about $30 today—still cheaper than some modern Barbies!. #1960s #POTC #Disney #MovieFacts #Vintage