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On 2001: A Space Odyssey

The 9 y.o. So this movie, 2001 A Space Odyssey, takes place back in 2001?

The Mom: It was made in 1968.

The 9 y.o.: I don’t get it. What’s that black box that’s making all the apes go crazy? It looks like a big, black, burnt pop tart.

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