12 Iconic Pop Culture Moments We Got By Random Chance
MGM, Paramount Pictures
Ah, the wonders of random chance! It's amazing how a mistake, a chance encounter, or a twist of fate can lead to some of the most iconic moments in pop culture. From the accidental feedback that made The Beatles famous to the typo that changed the spelling of "dwarf" forever, these 12 moments are proof that sometimes a little luck goes a long way. From the accidental inclusion of same-sex relationships in The Sims, to the 150% bigger boobs of Lara Croft, to the classic YMCA dance made up on the spot by Victor Willis of the Village People, mistakes have been the driving force behind some of the most memorable moments in history.
This list is a tribute to those lucky moments that changed the course of history, and to the people who made them happen. So sit back, relax, and take a journey through the wild and wonderful world of random chance and its impact on pop culture. Who knows, maybe you'll find yourself inspired to take a chance of your own.
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Ben Stiller’s ad-libbing masterpiece.
Paramount Pictures
Forming letters with their bodies? Sure, why not.
Casablanca
"Accidentally" made history.
Electronic Arts
BBC banned it, but The Police still made it big.
Wife saves the day.
MGM
Oops, 150% bigger boobs.
Embracer Group
"Smart" mistake, but kept in.
20th Century Animation
Tolkien’s "dwarves" live on.
New Line Cinema
Pope’s Endless Scarf.
BBC