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The Revisionist History Podcast
Five Pop Culture Urban Legends Gen X Kids Actually Believed
Aug 25, 2023
Debunking five urban legends believed by Generation X kids in the '70s and '80s, including the death of Mikey from the Life Cereal Commercial and the ghost in 'Three Men and a Baby'. Also discusses the alleged curse of the 'Poltergeist' series and the satanic message in 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin.
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- The urban legend that Mikey from the Life cereal commercial died from mixing pop rocks and soda caused widespread concern and prompted the FDA to debunk it.
- The myth that the Phil Collins song 'In the Air Tonight' was based on a real-life incident of him witnessing a drowning has been proven false, as the song is actually about his bitterness over his divorce.
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Urban Legend: Mikey's Death from Pop Rocks and Soda
One popular urban legend among Generation X kids was that Mikey from the Life cereal commercial died from mixing pop rocks and soda. This rumor spread widely, causing concern and even prompting the FDA to take out ads to debunk it. However, John Gilchrist, the actor who played Mikey, is alive and well, and the rumor was proven to be false.
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