Rewind·Posted on Feb 27, 201521 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About "Wayne's World"Schwing!by Anna KopskyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Mike Myers wanted Wayne's World to be about a local cable access show because hosting one was a lifelong dream of his. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Though the film is set in suburban Aurora, Illinois, no parts of the film were actually shot there. 3. Stan Mikita's Donuts doesn't actually exist, either. 4. Mike Myers originally intended for the character of Wayne Campbell to be introduced on Canadian TV. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Paramount Pictures was initially on the fence about backing the film. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Mike Myers has said on several occasions that he would have left the film entirely had "Bohemian Rhapsody" not been included. 7. While filming, Myers didn't think the headbanging scene was funny at all. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Myers and director Penelope Spheeris did not get along. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Thanks to the iconic headbanging scene, Queen experienced a mainstream comeback. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Myers wasn't too keen on Robert Patrick's cameo, either. 11. Gary Wright re-recorded his hit "Dreamweaver" specifically for the film's soundtrack. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. During the famous car hood scene, Mike Myers is really laughing, but it's from exhaustion. 13. Dana Carvey based the character of Garth Algar on his real brother, Brad. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And Carvey can actually play the drums. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. After a rights dispute, the original "Stairway To Heaven" guitar riff in the music store scene had to be changed following theatrical release. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Rob Lowe has said he discovered his "hitherto untapped gift for comedy" after meeting Mike Myers. 17. Robin Ruzan, who played a waitress at Stan Mikita's Donuts, was married to Myers from 1993 until 2006. 18. Paramount Pictures created a trailer for the film that only appeared before showings of 1991's The Addams Family. View this video on YouTube Paramount Pictures / Via youtube.com In a 1992 interview, the president of Paramount said he saw potential for a crossover trailer since both films had been inspired by TV shows. Myers said the preview "got people talking" about the film. 19. Mike Meyers says filming was "a blur," because his father's health was dwindling at the same time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. After directing the film, Spheeris had a difficult time getting hired to direct anything that wasn't a comedy film. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. Dana Carvey and Mike Myers had a falling-out after Carvey believed Myers stole his Dr. Evil impression for Austin Powers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF