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What is a "cliché" in movies that people like to reference, that doesn't actually happen in movies? (piefed.social)
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[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)


This is Jacques Plante, who in 1959 was the first NHL goaltender to create and use a practical mask. The design changed a little bit but you can see where it comes from.

[–] GraniteM@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I love that some old goalie masks are actually more horrifying than the trademark Jason mask.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

They give Hannibal Lecter vibes. "This is what we make him wear so he can't eat anyone."

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

Jacques Plante, who in 1959 was the first NHL goaltender

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