Great Scot!

I have a confession to make.  I've never actually seen Back to the Future - any of them.  Sure, I know stuff.  And I can pick up quotes and nods to the movie, but I've never really sat down and watched it.  Apparently, to the people I work with that makes me insane.  So you can imagine how today - Back to the Future Day! - went.  

But seeing that I get things here and there, I was able to enjoy all the fun, companies and social media-ers were having.  People are so creative!  I love the ways movie lovers have chosen to honor Marty and Doc.  In a million years, I never thought the media world would make this big a deal about a movie that was made in the 80s, but I'm so glad they did!

First thing this morning, I was treated to the cover of the USA Today - an almost exact replica of the paper Marty read in the movie.  How fantastic is that?!  The article with a bigger version is here.  You really must read it. The newsline on the left is what really got me.  Also, so help me god, if the Cubs manage to lose tonight, I'll be crushed!  I have no stock in Chicago sports, but it really would be something if a 30 year old movie, predicted them going to the World Series!

After the newspaper, the Ayrshire Police in Scotland (which I'm sure lots of police stations also did this, but this was the first one I saw) facebooked a very important public service announcement to keep their residents safe. As you can see, it was very important that these men were found. 






Then it was Nike, with their very important announcement that they clued Michael J Fox in on yesterday with a mysterious tweet that had movie and sneaker lovers talking.

Apparently, that had something to do with this, which hasn't been officially confirmed yet. But honestly, how can you not love a company that waited this long to release something cool, just because it's a meaningful date?!  And then there was this.  What a wonderful letter, idea and company!

Anyway, I'm sure there are tons more awesome and creative homages to it today.  Everyone seemed to be having a blast thinking of new and innovative ways to mark the date.  All of which are telling me 2 things.  Michael J Fox is still the king of great movies and I really must see it sometime...