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90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 23m

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 · 1h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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 · 13h

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

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 15h

Did you know the 1985 classic *The Breakfast Club* was written in just 6 days? Pretty wild, huh? Writer/director John Hughes was on a tight schedule!. #80s #PopCulture #childhood #70sRock

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 16h

Did you know the iconic '80s movie *The Breakfast Club* was written in just two days? John Hughes wrote the entire screenplay in a marathon writing session!. #Vintage #Throwback #Oldies #Nostalgia #MeTV #ClassicTV

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 17h

Did you know the first Barbie doll, released in 1959, was inspired by a German comic character? She’s been a trendsetter ever since!. #GoldenAge #90sKids #Vintage #MusicTrivia #Anime #Disney #Retro

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know *Friends* almost had a different title? It was originally called *Insomnia Cafe*! Can you imagine saying, "I’ll be there for you" to *that*?. #Nickelodeon #Throwback #1960s #Nostalgia #90sMetal #MovieFacts

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90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 20h

Did you know that the *Batman* TV show from the 60s had a strict "no killing" rule? Even the villains had to use non-lethal methods!. #Route66 #90sNick #1990s #90sKids #80s

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 21h

Did you know that *Friends* was almost called *Insomnia Cafe*? The gang's hangout spot was originally a diner, not a coffee shop!. #POTC #throwback #Oldies #Vintage

90sNerd @90snerd.bsky.social · 23h

Did you know the original Pac-Man game had a glitch? If you reached level 256, the map would break, making it impossible to complete!. #OldSchool #80sMetal #Cosplay #Retro #1970s #throwback