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#DidYouKnow?
As you know - we're always on a fact hunting mission, if it's interesting and related to the cool t-shirts we sell - we will most definitely share it with you! Whether it be on the TruffleShuffle Facebook page, or on the TruffleShuffle Twitter page, we always like to share the retro goodness. We thought it was about time we put together our favourites....let us know if you have any interesting facts - we'd love to hear them!
Did you know...
The Beatles earned $90,000 in 35 minutes for their Minneapolis show in August 1965.
They had to stop touring as the music couldnât be amplified loud enough to play over screaming fans.
The name "Harry Potter" is mentioned 18,956 times throughout the entire Harry Potter book series.
Star Wars IV A New Hope Released Today in 1977!
On this very day in 1977 our hole galaxy changed forever, Yes Iâm talking about Star Wars IV A New Hope was originally released in cinemas breaking record ticket sales across the world and giving birth to some of the greatest and most dedicated fans in Sci-Fi movie history. So epic was this event, it has spawned 2 sequels and 3 prequels, spin offs, cartoons, video games, boardgames, toys and much much more.
Star wars also blew away all the competition when it came to merchandise. With it's brand one of the most recognisable in the universe (think about it), it sparked somed amazing inventions and creations that were inspired by some of the very buildings, places, people and creatures from the film.
So as you probably know, it's not just our collection of official Star Wars T-Shirts that fall under this umbrella, with clocks, backpacks, mugs, iPhone covers and more all available to help quench your Star Wars thirst, not every ideas gets the green light. Check out some amazing, but sadly rejected Star Wars concept merchandise we recently found on our travels....
1) Cloud City Desk Lamp
Looking for an easy way to avoid the 'Dark Side' of life? Easy with this amazing Star Wars lamp and it'll brighten up your day with the flick of a switch...literally.
2) AT-AT Walker Chair Caddy
Mr T Turns Six-T One Today!
Happy 61st Birthday FOOOL!
That's right folks, it's the A-Team/Rocky legend Laurence Tureaud's big day so we thought we would take the time to show our love for this retro 80s icon we've know and loved for as long as we can remember.
In 1980, Mr. T was spotted by Sylvester Stallone while taking part in NBC's "America's Toughest Bouncer" competition. Although his role in Rocky III was originally intended as just a few lines, Mr. T was eventually cast as Clubber Langwho we all love to hate.
In The A-Team, he played Sergeant Bosco "B.A." Baracus, an ex-Army commando on the run with three other members from the United States government "for a crime they didn't commit." As well as the team's tough guy, B.A. was a genius mechanic but afraid of flying (I ain't gettin on no plaaaine!). When asked at a press conference whether he was as stupid as B.A. Baracus, Mr. T observed quietly, "It takes a smart guy to play dumb."
He has also been a professional wrestler, pop star with his single 'Treat Your Mother Right' and these days is well know for is clip show World's Craziest Fools. Check out his amazing rap track below..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFNJLs-Ql0o
Our Top Retro Dads
Hi peeps!
Just when you thought we had covered almost everything retro inspired idea on our little corner of cyberspace, POW! here we are with yet another look back at the great and good from the 80s, a retro reminisce if you wish.
With Father's Day fast approaching (16th June), we thought we would take some time to look back and pick out some of our all-time favourite Dads either from the small or big screen. Some quirky, some strict, som...well...different in their own way let's say but we love them all the same.
George McFly
Somewhat of a timid and shy character at first, George is Marty McFly's Dad from Back to the Future 1-3. For those who have yet to see these classic...what are you thinking?? but anyway....George is portrayed as weak and the main target of Biff Tannen's bullying. He later, thanks to some help from his son Marty, musters up some courage and get what he wants and ends up with the girl. A lovable guy, George is a great part of the film series.
Wayne Szalinski
If you haven't recognised him already, it's the Dad from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. The classic tale where this wacky scientist accidently shrinks his two kids and two others the the size of insects...as you do. As you can imagine, being that small is a scary place and the tale follows the kids journey of survival while they encounter ants, sprinklers, cerial and more. Okay okay, so maybe it's not the best parenting you will ever see, but this zany guys is so lovable and you have got to admire his passion and creativity huh.
The Great Gastby Out This Thursday!
With the new movie due to be released in a matter of days we are excitingly awaiting being able to wear our The Great Gatsby T-Shirts!
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire)is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio). Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
A few things you might not know about the book/film:
One alternate title for the book was, "Under the Red, White, and Blue"
The Scenes That Really Shouldn't Be In Kids Films!
We recently posted this picture from The Lion King on our TruffleShuffle.com Facebook page and the huge response we got from you lovely lot about all the other tear jerking sad scenes that affected your childhood really got us thinking!
Perhaps kids movies shouldn't include such storylines - we are clearly all still emotionally scarred from whitenessing some of these moments right?
Looking back over all of your comments, we decided to put together a little rundown of the kids films that affected you guys the most, so as voted by you - get the tissues ready........
10. The Fox And The Hound (when the old lady leaves little Tod in the woods!)
