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February 2, 2026
‘Endlessly quotable’: why Wayne’s World is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their most rewatched comfort films is a trip back to 1992 for the unique rock comedy
TL;DR
- The film Wayne's World features an iconic scene set to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" in a customized AMC Pacer.
- Wayne and Garth, the protagonists, host a public access TV show, acting as precursors to modern YouTubers.
- The plot involves TV executive Benjamin attempting to commercialize Wayne's World, serving as a cautionary tale about selling out.
- The film is highly quotable and includes cameos from musicians like Alice Cooper.
- The author believes the film's anti-consumerist message and "gen X ethics" are relevant, contrasting them with current economic realities.
- A modern-day equivalent of Wayne's World is considered unlikely due to cultural shifts.
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