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Back To The Future!

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Back To The Future!

The conversation revolves around the year 2015, referencing the movie “Back to the Future” and its significance. Matt Gagnon recalls the scene where Marty mistakes a digital shark for a real one, noting the 1980s special effects. They discuss the character Biff, who in the movie represents 1980s greed culture, and speculate that he was based on Donald Trump. Ronald Reagan’s involvement in the film is mentioned, along with his quote from the movie in a 1986 State of the Union address. The discussion also touches on the filming of “Back to the Future” parts 2 and 3, released six months apart, and a brief mention of Donald Trump’s acting career in “Prince of Bel-Air.”

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