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Morbius

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16. Don't get me started on Gilligan's Island.

Reply to Buttoneer (Original post)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 08:01 PM

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I think there's a reason - which I as a child didn't grasp - that Skipper referred to Gilligan as his "little buddy."

The show gets creepier and creepier in my memory the more I think about it. [shudder]

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Do you remember watching Gilligan's Island? [View all] Buttoneer Friday OP

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She could keep up with Ginger and Mary Ann on sheer vivacity. Aristus Friday #4

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Yes I remember watching Gilligan's Island. Wolf Frankula Saturday #10

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It was in the script! 😄 mwmisses4289 Saturday #12

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GILLIGAN!!!!!!! AllaN01Bear Saturday #14

A three-hour tour JoseBalow Saturday #15

Don't get me started on Gilligan's Island. Morbius Saturday #16

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