# Absolute WTF, 'what were they thinking' plots and subplots in old movies and TV shows

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** theater-stage-dance\
**Created:** [December 27, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-wtf-what-were-they-thinking-plots-and-subplots-in-old-movies-and-tv-shows/995229 "2023-12-27T13:58:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-wtf-what-were-they-thinking-plots-and-subplots-in-old-movies-and-tv-shows/995229/294 "2024-01-15T15:31:44Z")

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Between this and the ’ [Rock albums that define the 1970s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-albums-that-define-the-1970s/996078)’ thread, I’m having a lot of nostalgic, AM radio staticky, Earth-color tinted memories stir up. Lots of Avocado and Harvest Gold shades.

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