“Old and Lame” – ‘Stranger Things’ Writers Look To Solve Cast Members’ Major Dilemma in a Surprising Pole

Published 04/20/2023, 11:30 AM EDT

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Since 2016, Stranger Things has captivated viewers with its ’80s nostalgia, and supernaturally laden storylines. We can say that the performances of cast members were so convincing people instantly fell in love with the series. For the last four seasons, fans have watched all the young actors growing on the screen. Now their excitement is growing with the show moving toward its final days because they will return on the sets this June. However, ahead of the shooting, the writers have a major dilemma to solve put forward by the cast members.

The official account of Stranger Things Writers recently started a poll on Twitter asking for fans’ opinions on it. As the post said: “Okay. Important question. Several of our actors have told us that GIFs are no longer cool and when we send them we seem old and lame. Please help us settle this.” Moreover, the creative team asked netizens whether they think GIFs are cool or not so fun.

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The responses by the social media users flooded the comment section, where a majority of people stated that GIFs are always going to be cool. And to prove their point, fans shared several GIFs from the horror drama.

This has become quite exciting how the writer’s room regularly remains connected to the audience by asking them questions. From time to time they approach the fandom, taking these fun-filled polls and dropping hints. Meanwhile, fans who want to know more about Eddie Munson can buy the book Flight of Icarus which will hit shelves on October 31.

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Everything you need to know about Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus  

Written by Caitlin Schneiderhan, Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus is a prequel based on the life of Eddie Munson. In this novel, the beloved character will follow his dream of becoming a musician. Moreover, the readers will also get the chance to dive into his personal life, including the shady business of his father and how he became notorious among students.

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Taking about the book, Schneiderhan recently told Entertainment Weekly that Munson is a person who is so real and does not hide what he is. His character became popular as he inspires people and encourages them to be themselves. “Meeting the characters from Eddie’s past who — for better or worse — had a part in shaping who he is was one of the most rewarding parts of exploring this story,” she added.

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Do you find GIFs cool and fun? Drop your views in the comment section.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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