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Today I learned that the "KNIGHTS" scene from Shrek 2, the scene parodying the 'COPS' TV show, was based off of the car chase with OJ Simpson in 1994, where he fled the scene in a white Ford Bronco. (lemmy.world)
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Original text by @HotWheelsVroom@lemmy.ml

They made Donkey a stallion and made him white, and during the episode of 'KNIGHTS' showcasing the chase with Shrek, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the others, they call Donkey a 'white bronco' on the police radio while the chase unfolds.

I can't believe I never noticed this detail until now. Now I'll never unsee it.

KNIGHTS Scene

OJ Simpson Car Chase

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[–] CentauriBeau@lemm.ee 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Some of us watched the original OJ chase on live tv… and our backs do hurt thanks

[–] GrindingGears@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago

I showed my son that chase the other day, and lol he was like why is everyone driving so slow, is that because they are old cars?

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The original post: https://sopuli.xyz/post/28785806

[–] cm0002@lemmy.world -4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Cross-pssted as part of ongoing boycotting/protest efforts to reduce the influence of .ml comms because of the behavior of the .ml instance admins to make it an easier decision for other instance admins to defederate.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Happy cake day!