Pop Culture

Turns Out We've Been Getting Semisonic's 'Closing Time' Wrong For Almost 20 Years

While it was released in 1998, "Closing Time" by Semisonic is still a familiar tune, even today. Anytime you mention the song to me, I can't help but start humming it to myself. Whether it's a familiar tune from the bar, or you loved it in Friends with Benefits in 2011 with Justin Timberlake, it's an iconic song that most of us can relate to. Would you believe that we were wrong about what it was about all along???"Closing timeOpen all the doors and let you out into the worldClosing timeTurn all of the lights on over every boy

80s

10 Wildly Inappropriate Moments From Your Favorite Childhood Cartoons

As I sit and watch cartoons with my children these days, I notice quite a stark difference between the content now portrayed compared to what I remember watching as a child myself. Illustrators and writers are more aware of what will be deemed inappropriate, and they go to great lengths to avoid anything controversial. It wasn't always this way. Here are 10 times that cartoons from my childhood crossed a line into, "did that just really happen?"1. Rugrats - Tommy and Angelica's head.I am sure that no one drew this up intentionally, in fact, without the screen shot

90s

8 Tidbits About 'Moesha' That Even The Biggest Fan Probably Doesn't Know

There was a reason why the sitcom Moesha managed to stay on air for six seasons. The quintessential 90s show had all the elements of a great show, including laugh-out-loud moments to relatable life lessons. imdbThe show also featured a star-studded cast, including Brandy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Countess Vaughn, William Allen Young, Shar Jackson, and Ray J, each of whom brought to the screen something that kept us tuning in every week to find out what happened next. Unfortunately, the show abruptly ended in its sixth season, leaving fans with no finale and a cliffhanger that even Brandy hasn't gotten

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10 Trading Cards We All Spent Way Too Much Money Trying To Collect

Before everything 'cool' transferred online, we had trading cards to show off to our friends. The thrill of ripping open that wax package to see which cards were inside was exhilarating. Then we inserted, and organized, each valuable collectible in plastic trading card pages and placed them in a three-ringed binder. Or maybe you were one of those people who liked to keep them in their plastic wrap hoping that one day the cards will be worth thousands. Pokemon trading cards.Property RoomWe know there were many trading cards that made you look cool, whether they were based on your

90s

10 Movie Scenes That Disney Couldn't Get Away With Now

As a child born in the 80s, I grew up watching classic Disney movies. As children our innocence stops us from picking up on some of the more controversial aspects of these films. Over the last half-century, Disney has definitely pushed the envelope on what is acceptable a number of times. Several times they went so far out of bounds (not considered so at the time) that if they tried it today they would be quickly at the mercy of public opinion.Here are 10 instances where Disney definitely crossed a line, at least by today's standards. 1. Pinocchio smoking

90s

24 Christmas Songs Every 90s Kid Sang While Waiting For Santa

We get it, okay? Christmas music can be excessive as the holiday season approaches. But there are some songs that are SO classic and SO catchy, there's really no bad time to listen to them. Some of the biggest pop artists of our past released Christmas songs that don't get nearly as much credit as they deserve. And some get more than they should. You decide which is which. 1. Funky, Funky, Christmas by New Kids On The Block2. Christmas Don't Be Late by Alvin and the Chipmunks3. Christmas Wrapping by The Spice Girls4. Sleigh Ride (also by The Spice

90s

The MadTV cast says "Look What I Can Do" At Their Futures

Mad TV was without a doubt one of the greatest sketch comedies on television, with its hilarious jokes, biting political remarks, and zany characters. It really was the all-star cast that kept us tuning back in every week hoping to once again laugh ourselves into a coma. The show first aired over 20 years ago, with more than 58 cast members featured throughout its 14 season lifespan.Let's take a look at what happened after the final curtain dropped on this forward-thinking comedy series from the 90s! It's Mad TV!Jordan PeeleJordan Peele (and his co-star and friend Keegan Micheal

90s

10 Robin Williams Moments That Will Keep His Legacy Alive Forever

America's most beloved comedian and actor passed away a few years ago, but his comedic legacy will always remain. Williams acted in some of his best works in the 1990s, such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Flubber, Dead Poet's Society, Good Morning Vietnam, Patch Adams, and the list goes on and on and on. View post on imgur.comHere are 10 extraordinary times Williams made us cry with laughter. When he became Mrs. Doubtfire and had a blast cleaning his ex-wife's house.I'm still trying to learn those dance moves. The time when he impersonated famous people in Dead Poet's Society. We

90s

15 Facts About ER That Won't Cut Off Your Arm With A Helicopter Blade

ER was the original medical drama. Forget Grey's Anatomy and their over-dramatic, unbelievable storylines. ER made everything feel real. It was an in-depth look into the world of medicine...and okay, yes it was super dramatic but in a much better way. There are some things you might not know about the show, however. And don't worry, your arm won't get cut off by a helicopter blade while you reach to read them (RIP in literal pieces, Dr. Romano.)Shared1. It was going to be a movie. YouTubeMichael Crichton originally wrote the script as a 180-page movie script, with more