Monopolizing Monopoly
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Growing up in the 80s and 90s has created a memory bank for the Phils here on the MC that is riddled with, in our opinion, the best era for movies, music, and sports. I know what you’re thinking, we’re part of that common phenomena that has fallen into generation snobbery - thinking that our generation is the best generation. Well, other than the rise of hip hop, the dream team, and the best decade for action films and sitcoms, what other evidence could I possibly provide to support my claim of the 80s and 90s being the best? 3 words…McDonald’s Monopoly game. Oh yeah, I saw it, some of you listeners just smirked in fond memory of that game. Or maybe that was a snicker from some of our bitter listeners who never won the jackpot. Either way, the advent of the McDonald’s Monopoly game was a massive hit, but the problem is, unfortunately, it also created one of the biggest insider scams in history. Don’t pass go just yet, it’s time for the Missing Chapter everyone, let’s get to it.
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