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If you’ve ever wondered why E.T. nibbled Reese’s Pieces specifically, or why Harold and Kumar were so high on getting to White Castle, you’ll want to check out Mental Floss’s excellent post about the stories behind 10 famous product-placement deals. Personally, I was surprised to learn that Harold and Kumar were originally supposed to be going to Krispy Kreme. Where I live in Alabama, that would be like making a movie called Harold and Kumar Go to Subway, but I guess the “Hot Doughnuts Now” sign still has a magical allure outside the Southeast.
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