Facts About The Three Stooges That Hardcore Fans Don't Even Know

The Great Depression

On a somewhat darker note, The Three Stooges rose to fame during the Great Depression. Americans needed a reason to smile, and the Stooges were the ones to rise to the occasion. They were able to relate to the ordinary person in a world that wasn’t made for them. 

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