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4. 'There's Something About Mary' Influenced Mae Young's Flashing

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Remember that old woman with the droopy breasts in There's Something About Mary? Vince McMahon does, because he based Mae Young's WWF run on that very character. According to Bruce Prichard on his Something To Wrestle With podcast, McMahon found the movie moment hilarious and wanted something similar on his programming.

In other words, wrestling fans have Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller to blame for Mae getting her 'prosthetic puppies' out at the Royal Rumble 2000. Crashing the 'Miss. Rumble 2000' bikini contest, Young terrorised millions by removing her outfit. Mark Henry then probably got the biggest babyface cheer of his career by covering her up.

Prichard's story further examines McMahon's fascination with that kind of comedy. It's no wonder WWE shows have used countless toilet humour jokes over the years if Vince feels it's the funniest thing going. We're just stunned he had the time to sit down and watch There's Something About Mary.

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