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Boy Meets World taught us all how to grow up. We didn’t necessarily have a band of friends or a Mr. Feeny to guide us through life, but we sure did cry along with them on screen. Thanks to Girl Meets World—which we totally haven’t watched—our love affair with the original show is flourishing once again. When it comes to reliving the bromance between Cory and Shawn, it's hard to resist.
You probably know every word to your favorite episode and can’t help but to sing along to the classic theme song, but you might not know these 10 little-known facts about the show. Read on to find out why Rider Strong’s hair was a lie, and what celebrity was almost cast as Topanga. Here are 10 Things You Didn't Know About Boy Meets World.
Life Imitates Art, Sort Of
Despite many rumors, Ben Savage (Cory) and Danielle Fishel (Topanga) never dated. They went on one date when they were 15 that solidified their sibling-like connection.
Source: E! Online
The Death Chair
There was always supposed to be two male best friends for Cory, but no one ever clicked. For the first few episodes there was a different kid next to Cory and Shawn in the cafeteria, sitting in what they called the death chair, because the actors never came back.
Source: Mental Floss
The Giggles
Rider Strong (Shawn) and Will Friedle (Eric) were best buds in real life and couldn't contain the laughs when they were both on set. They rarely filmed scenes together.
Source: ABC News
Hairy Situation
Strong went on the audition with his hair parted down the middle, and the director liked it so much he was never allowed to cut it or change the style for seven years. They straightened his hair every day to cover up its natural waviness.
Source: Cosmo
Life Is a Highway
Topanga was the name chosen for Fishel's character because creator Michael Jacobs was driving down a highway and passed the Topanga Canyon exit sign right when a member of the production team called asking for the name.
Source: Wikipedia
Child Actor Turned Rock Star
Blake Sennett, best known as the lead guitarist for Rilo Kiley, had a recurring small role as Joseph “Joey the Rat” Epstein. Fellow band member Jenny Lewis was also a child actor and had recurring roles on "Brooklyn Bridge" and "Shannon’s Deal."
Source: Wikipedia
Two Topangas
Fishel wasn't initially cast as Topanga, but landed a role as a smaller character. When the first actor wasn't working out, it was down to her and Marla Sokoloff to re-audition for the role.
Source: IMDB
Minkus
Stuart Minkus was supposed to be called Stuart Lempke, but according to DVD commentary, the writers changed it because they found out there was a real person with that name in Philadelphia, where the show was set.
Source: BoyMeetsWorld.wikia
Dorm Life
During season 5, Strong nearly left the show to go to college, but Jacobs convinced him to do both and gave him the mornings for class. He spent some nights in the school required dorm and most in his downtown L.A. loft. Now that's the life.
Source: Hollywood.com
Tattoo Oops
The final scene of the series, "Saying Goodbye to Mr. Feeny," was shot in one take. This is also the episode where Fishel's neck tattoo makes its first and only appearance on the show.
Source: YouTube