Get Your Fill of Fun and Fascinating Trivia About Your Favorite Entertainment
It’s always a thrill to learn something new about the movies, shows, songs and art that we love. Did you know that Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho was the first American film to show a toilet flushing? Or that Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining has a hidden message about the moon landing conspiracy theory?Or how about TV shows? In the hit series Friends, the Central Perk coffeehouse was almost called Insomnia Café, and the character of Chandler was originally supposed to be gay. Meanwhile, a scene in the Game of Thrones pilot that depicted Daenerys Targaryen being assaulted was cut after it didn’t sit well with test audiences.
Music is also rife with fun facts, such as how Prince’s hit song “1999” was actually written in 1982, or how Adele’s single “Hello” was originally intended to be a tribute to Lionel Richie’s “Hello.”
Finally, there are plenty of fascinating tidbits about works of art. For example, the Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile may have been the result of the woman in the painting suffering from chapped lips, while Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory was actually inspired by melting Camembert cheese.Whether you’re a diehard film buff, TV junkie, music aficionado or art lover, there’s always something new to discover about your favorite entertainment. So keep digging and learning!What’s your favorite fun fact about a famous movie, series, song or art piece? Share with us in the comments section below!
