Senfeld S5E9: Because Elaine is dating a man with the same name as New York serial killer Joel Rifkin, she wants him to change his name to a less embarrassing one and suggests O.J.; about six months after this episode aired, O.J. Simpson was arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her friend.

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    1 year ago

    There was also an episode of Buffy that was held from airing because the subject was a potential school shooting and it was planned to air like the day after Columbine.

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    1 year ago

    Is this why in Arrested Development they keep renaming George Michael after sex criminals?

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      1 year ago

      Just realized “George Maharis” is a real person who also cruised bathrooms looking for sex.

      This show is just a fucking masterclass of writing.