Mac and Me: The Infamous Sci-Fi Movie You Need to See

Some movies are destined to become legends. Others? Well, they are just not! This was certainly the case for "Mac and Me," a truly, wild, and hilarious take on classic science fiction!

id="the-iconic-joke">The Iconic Joke!

Even if you are only a fan of a couple of movie genres, the joke itself from "Mac and Me" is an absolute classic that's still funny decades later!

You might wonder how? It's a story where some aliens end up landing on earth and they quickly escaped. These out of this world visitors from another planet, then ended up going on a wild adventure! They meet a kid called Eric who becomes a super interesting friend.

This doesn't make "Mac and Me" any more of a hit with movie lovers, however! Critics seem to be not happy, as it is one of those "bad Movies that we love," but not in a "so bad it's good" sort of way.

You could say that "Mac and Me" is an incredible disappointment in the world of science fiction, it just sits at 7% on Rotten Tomatoes! If you want to make the best use of your time when you want to watch this classic it might be worth thinking about whether this "So Bad It's Good" is something you will really enjoy.

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Conan O’Brien And Paul Rudd Make Mac And Me A Classic

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For those of you who want to get an amazing look at how this really got attention. There's one person who really brought this back to the mainstream and made this film something worth discussing!

It's not just Conan O’Brien but also Paul Rudd! Both were amazing and long time friends and it helped make this funny scene stand out from the others.

What you might find is that they got together. You can really tell that they are friends when you see this special joke. The start of the iconic moment actually goes back to Rudd’s first time being a guest on Conan O'Brien's "Late Night" show !

Fans were pumped for the funny, hilarious, and truly, a unique bit. "Late Night" has been doing this forever!

Rudd always made a point to make sure that clip made it on to every show

This is not something Rudd gave up on as his famous gag. Even moved on to "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend," a fantastic podcast, bringing this classic and hilarious bit! The podcast episode took everyone by surprise as everyone who watches, expected that gag! There's a powerful message that comes with this too! The whole scene with a distressed, panicked alien with the iconic "Eric!" shout and then the background music created a big effect!

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What Makes Mac And Me So Fun:

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It's truly amazing what this classic movie can do for fans, making the world a little more entertaining!

It’s one of those truly crazy films! In "Mac and Me" you get an iconic look at what inspired it and one that shows why its box office grosses and critics, really, did not get what the film brought! It seems the movie itself is so memorable as well and what fans, who are in on the joke do. The iconic scene that was created gives the perfect sense of a great, unforgettable moment.

For fans, it might give you a taste of the bizarre!

But it looks like Paul Rudd and Conan O’Brien helped make this film and that classic joke go down as something truly unique!

As a result everyone should really consider getting back to "Mac and Me."! And even if you've seen this film in the past! Now is an even better time, thanks to the work that Rudd has been doing over the decades! This will remind viewers what an excellent "Mac and Me" is!

Mac and Me: The Infamous Sci-Fi Movie You Need to See

Conan O’Brien And Paul Rudd Make Mac And Me A Classic

What Makes Mac And Me So Fun:

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