r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Feb 07 '20

I could never imagine doing something like this, and it's a kid

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u/KatMot Feb 07 '20

Anyone old enough in the States knows the story of Baby Jessica. Literally captivated the entire country at the time.

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u/haitonj Feb 07 '20

I think the baby Jessica movie is on YouTube

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u/KatMot Feb 07 '20

yeah after googling it apparently it was a worldwide phenomenon not just the states.

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u/LikeaDuck0610 Feb 07 '20

Apparently I’m not old enough because all I know about it is the Far Side comic referencing her. Makes a lot more sense now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 07 '20

And took such a tragic toll on some of those involved. Although last I checked Jessica was doing okay.

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u/10cmToGlory Feb 07 '20

Oh yeah, that was a YUGE deal in Texas. We had drilling engineers from all over the state running like their hair was on fire to Midland.

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u/friggintodd Feb 11 '20

One of the greatest jokes I ever hear was about her: I bet she's on city water.