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I have odd gaps in my knowledge of Americana that cracks up native-born types who seem to think it should miraculously be universal knowledge. For example I just had to look up “Mr. Rogers.” Okaaaaay... some TV guy from 50y ago. I stumble into one of these about once a month.
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From 50 years ago is kind of an exaggeration, right? His show was airing into the early 2000’s, I think. If you didn’t grow up watching Sesame Street / PBS, that’s a more likely explanation for the void of awareness.
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I have the exact same issue with obvious British culture references pre-1990s, guess it comes with having immigrant parents.