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mr715

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24. I am a big fan of MST3K

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 11:19 AM

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Every other episode is a hero scientist fighting a giant gila monster.

And yeah, the Japanese flicks were always the somewhat problematic "Hey, uh, lets nuke Godzilla. What do you say, Dr. Smith?"

Also -- scientists in the 1950s-1960s were jacked. Muscles on muscles.

Tragically, mine have atrophied so no superhero scientist I.

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The 1950s Japanese monster movies generally portrayed scientists favorably. NNadir 8 hrs ago #18

I am a big fan of MST3K mr715 6 hrs ago #24

Love that series! ChazInAz 6 hrs ago #20

So happy to know others have seen it. mr715 6 hrs ago #22

Also, mr715 6 hrs ago #28

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