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If You Loved The Original Degrassi, You’ll Want To Visit This Fan Event

The show about a fictional high school revolutionized teen TV.

By Courtney Shea

June 13, 2019

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If You Loved The Original Degrassi, You’ll Want To Visit This Fan Event

Photo courtesy DHX Media, copyright 1989 Playing with Time Inc.

These days, the original Degrassi is best known as the show that made the show that made Drake. But back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it left a permanent mark on TV history by never backing away from the reality of teen life. From June 14–16, Degrassi Palooza, a fan expo at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel, celebrates the series with appearances by the original cast (Snake! Spike! Joey Jeremiah!), a Degrassi-themed escape room, vendors and special screenings.

Here’s our ranking of some of the show’s most memorable moments

Illustrations, Amy Marenco.

The Zit Remedy’s musical catalogue: Everybody wants something including better tunes Ranking: Cringe-worthy

Spike’s mohawk: More like mom-hawk Ranking: Cringe-worthy

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