Kansas City, everywhere

Recently, the Visit KC twitter account made a KC hype video that has been making the rounds on the internet (including a semi-viral tweet from me).

That video, which shows some of KC's coolest and hottest fun spots, got me thinking about how the city is booming and quickly becoming a must-see bucket list item for anyone who has not been here. (The video also has also helped many Kansas Citians realize how much or little they actually do in their city - time to get out and explore!)

It also got me thinking about what other people know about KC, and how KC has been portrayed in the media around the USA and world. Then I realized that KC has recently been seen in some capacity in numerous movies and TV shows, and I thought I would compile a short list here for your enjoyment. Enjoy, and if you have other suggestions, let me know!

1. I will start with a big one - The Sandlot! This 1993 film showcased the KC Monarchs via one of the main characters, who wore a Monarchs hat throughout the film. Very cool!

 

2. A little more recently, Superman: Man of Steel from 2013, prominently showed the Royals on the title character. Can you imagine if he were a Royal? This was before the 2014-15 World Series seasons, so apparently he was not needed.

3. In the 1998 film Baseketball, Jenny McCarthy is seen cleaning a floor with a Chiefs poster int he background. The Chiefs had just come off of a 13-3 season with Super Bowl hopes, so it is fitting that they were popular at the time.

4. One of my personal favorites is the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in which one of the foot ninjas was wearing a Royals hat. Probably inspired by Bo Jackson!

5. In 2013, the film We're the Millers included Jason Sudeikis wearing an Arthur Bryant t-shirt - gotta rep that delicious BBQ!

6. Snickers created a hilarious commercial in 1997 that makes you wonder if this has ever happened at Arrowhead!

7. The 2010 TV series Outsourced featured a main character who was from Kansas City, and they showed overhead shots of the city in the opening credits. Unfortunately I could not find video or image proof of this so you will have to take me for my word.

8. In the 2018 KC Comic Con, actor Jason Momoa was seen wearing a Chiefs jersey. Momoa is famous for his roles as Khal Drogo and Aquaman.

I am sure I am missing tons of examples of KC being inserted into movies, and shows and even songs. Let me know what you have seen - Where else has KC been portrayed?!



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