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G.I. Joe has a history full of stops, starts, and surprisingly few on-screen deaths. But knowing the history of G.I. Joe is just half the battle. In this episode of Throwback, Erin talks about the origins of G.I. Joe, the sprawling (and sometimes strange) extended universe it created, and the critical role a misprinted fingernail played in its success.
We'll cover the G.I. Joe cartoon and the ever-helpful G.I. Joe PSAs, and even reveal Stephen King's connection to the Joe-verse.
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We'll cover the G.I. Joe cartoon and the ever-helpful G.I. Joe PSAs, and even reveal Stephen King's connection to the Joe-verse.
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1
About Mental Floss:
Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more.
Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss
Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.
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The Rise and Fall of G.I. Joe | Mental Floss
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