11 Things You Didn't Know About G.I. Joe

G.I. Joes aren't just for kids.

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Jr. High Angstathon
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USS Flagg photos

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1960s G.I Joe Commercial by Hasbro [TCMHITCHHIKER]

1980s USS Flagg Commercial by Hasbro [DigThatBoxToys]

[Story of G.I. Joe]

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Hasbro

Time Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine

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[Panwere]

The really big thing most people don't know is that in the comics (and the first three cartoon mini-series) of the 1980s, COBRA was depicted as a frighteningly efficient and capable terrorist organization, so much so that it is believed by some that several modern terrorist groups got some of their tactics from those comics.

[Gabriel-bxmg]

*Where did he come from, where did he go, where did he come from G.I. Joe*

[osk]

G.I. actually stands for general infantry

[KoyasuNoBara]

Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

[PowerStruggle]

Fact: Cobra Comander appeared in the third season of Transformers. Though he wasn't named and character was much older (due to the show being set years later) but it was obviously him due to the look and voice.

Fact: Flint and Lady Jaye eventually got married after the cartoon ended or at least just had a daughter. During season 3 of transformers a new character named. Lt. Fairbourne appeared. It has been confirmed she is Flnt and Jaye's daughter

[crazyboyz]

that guy at the end.

''Porkchop sandwiches!''

[taminthesafarizone]

More informational and historical videos like this, please.

[hemidas]

I always thought that *GI* stands for Ground Infantry (I'm not from US). 

[matthewlawton]

I enjoyed the "PORK CHOP SANDWICHES!" reference at the end.  

[jstingray]

I knew most of this. And here's something buzzfeed apparently didn't know. The old 11.5 inch action figures all had their thumb nail on the wrong side of their thumb on one hand.

[laurenmaines]

Delaware representing! You're welcome

[kittyod]

G.I. Joe Now that's my childhood! Yay!

[AronSchatz]

Pork chop sandwiches at the end... Classic.

[bushd]

GI.Joe is awesome so screw of to all you haters I have the originals and the new ones.

[TheOrangeType]

The 11" GI Joe also was used to create Action Man in the Uk. Theres only 1 Action Man Though, hes just very versatile (although i think in the early days there were three Action Men, one for the Army, Navy and RAF).

[lafonzoross]

If there are 67 versions or snakes eyes and over 500 G.I Joes, then how do cats swim in pudding without roller skates?

[stanley-]

Also for the Community fans out there. YO JOEBRA!!!

[TheCrosshare]

Didn't know about the original size, but otherwise, every GI fan knows these. Knowing is half the battle and all.

[Greendogblue]

Happy birthday Coest-
wait, wrong channel

[smashful]

I wish Netflix would partner with Hasbro to produce The Transfromers and G.I. Joe Animated Series, make them like the 1980's version but in HD. Also I think Chris Pratt could play Ship Wreck in the Next G.I. Joe Movie. Chris Pratt playing "Andy" In "Parks And Rec" shows he could be just as goofy as Ship wreck was in the cartoon.