15 Bits Of Trivia About Dwindling Friendships, "Platonic Parenting," And The Bart Simpson Bans

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15 Bits Of Trivia About Dwindling Friendships, "Platonic Parenting," And The Bart Simpson Bans

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Ah, the 1990s. A simpler time, when the world was a much different place. Fast forward to now, and the world is a much different place. We are more isolated and cautious. We have fewer close friends, and we are more likely to stay in our comfort zones. But even in this new era, some things have remained the same. We still find solace in stories and entertainment, and we still find ways to connect with each other.

This list is, among other things, a tribute to the 1990s and all the unique things that happened during that decade. From Brad Bird's inspirational story of creating The Iron Giant to the rise of platonic parenting, these stories remind us of the importance of connection and creativity. We may be living in a different world, but there is still so much to learn from the past. So come along with me and take a trip down memory lane with this list of fascinating facts from the 1990s plus a bunch of others.

‘The Iron Giant’ was made in the wake of the director’s sister’s violent death.

CRACKED A TRAGEDY INSPIRED THE IRON GIANT. Brad Bird's sister's death from gun violence inspired him to create a movie with an anti- gun message. Не pitched Warner Bros. the idea of a gun with a soul that didn't want to be a gun, and the rest is history.

Warner Bros.

Pajiba

Jail door meets 500 Japanese feet?

CRACKED THE LAW & ORDER DUM DUM SOUND IS MADE BY HUNDREDS OF FEET. Mike Post created the sound by combining a jail door slamming and 500 Japanese men stamping their feet.

NBC

Vox

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