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It took debauchery to an exciting new level.
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It offered the grooviest possible cinematic experience.
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It had an amazing poster.
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It introduced us to Z-Man.
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Who then beat Austin Powers to one of the greatest film quotes ever.
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It taught us useful pick-up lines.
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And less useful pick-up lines.
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And scathing put-downs.
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It was ENDLESSLY quotable.
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It introduced us to the Carrie Nations.
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It gave us a fun new way to exit conversations.
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It made us think of sex in a new way.
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It was surprisingly heartfelt.
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It made drugs look equal parts fun and terrifying.
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Culminating in a horrific and memorable finale.
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Oh, it was delightfully gory.
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It opened our eyes to the '70s.
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And it gave many of us a whole new appreciation of Roger Ebert.