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'Name the film, but wrong answers only' meme is cinematic comedy gold

You're gonna want to grab some popcorn for these.
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Before your favorite films hit the big screens, they probably had a working title that, while technically accurate, could've made it a very different movie if used. The Breakfast Club was The Lunch Bunch. Clueless was No Worries, I Was a Teenage Teenager. And American Pie was Untitled Teenage Sex Comedy That Can Be Made For Under $10 Million That Most Readers Will Probably Hate But I Think You Will Love.

But what about describing a movie using the name of another movie? Twitter might be onto something here.

The comedic possibilities are endless in this viral meme, which appears to have originated on Facebook and Reddit lolcat memes of yore. The resurgence seems to have come from actor and screenwriter Nathan Brimmer, who kicked off a series of tweets titled "Name the film. Wrong answers only," with a screenshot of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Or, as the comments sections calls it, The Aristocrats, Frost/Nixon, and Thelma and Louise.

Grab some popcorn, cause this is a highlight reel of the best comments. (Warning: Mild spoilers ahead? You'll probably need the context, though.)

1. RoboCop

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2. Alien: Resurrection

3. Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back

4. Mrs. Doubtfire

5. Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey

6. Spring Breakers

7. Blair Witch Project

8. Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2

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Sage is the newest Culture writer on the block at Mashable NYC. They recently graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, and have previously worked for The Dr. Oz Show, NorthSouth Productions, and on Netflix's 'The OA Part II'. Off the clock, they can be found testing out cupcake recipes, collecting dolls, and watching Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure for the millionth time.

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