26 details you probably missed in 'Grease'

Erin AjelloJun 16, 2021, 18:27 IST

Cars play a big role in "Grease."Paramount Pictures

"Grease" premiered 43 years ago, but fans still may not have caught these sneaky details.
There are several references to 1950s brands, celebrities, and pop culture.
Most of the actors are much older than the teenagers they're portraying in the high-school film.

Sandy never fully explains why she didn't move back to Australia.

Sandy just shows up at Rydell High. Paramount Pictures

The animated versions of the characters' rooms feature the first glimpses at Rydell High paraphernalia.

The school name is foreshadowed in the opening sequence. Paramount Pictures

Sandy's animated sequence seems to reference two classic Disney movies.

It seems to reference "Cinderella" and "Bambi." Paramount Pictures

The animated scenes also reference plenty of real people and companies.

There are a few references to the late 1950s. Paramount Pictures

The T-Birds and Pink Ladies are played by actors who are much older than typical high schoolers.

The actors were much older than their characters. Paramount Pictures

The Pink Ladies' name is shown on screen several times before it's said out loud.

The school cliques are clear from the start. Paramount Pictures

Kenickie pranks a girl in homeroom on the first day of school.

He puts a fake snake into her purse. Paramount Pictures

Rizzo wears a number of red shoes throughout the movie, but one pair seems to be damaged.

Her straps are a little damaged. Paramount Pictures

The school-spirit bonfire isn't very peppy.

The pep rally wasn't particularly peppy. Paramount Pictures

Two Rydell High faculty members have opposite reactions to Coach Calhoun's speech.

The women don't have the same reaction. Paramount Pictures

One of the T-Birds has an actual knife on him while another brandishes a water gun.

Their weapon choices are pretty different. Paramount Pictures

Rizzo cuffs her jeans like the T-Birds do.

Some of Rizzo's fashion choices match the boys'. Paramount Pictures

Rizzo makes an era-appropriate comment about cigarettes.

Her comment makes sense for the 1950s. Paramount Pictures

Frenchy pierces Sandy's ears with a virgin pin.

One of the Pink Ladies had the pin. Paramount Pictures

The kiddie pool in Frenchy's backyard doesn't make a ton of sense.

It's unclear why Frenchy has the pool in her backyard. Paramount Pictures

Firestone tires are featured prominently throughout the movie.

There are a few visible brands in the movie. Paramount Pictures

Sonny makes a joke that indicates that sex with him lasts 15 minutes.

Sonny makes a sex joke. Paramount Pictures

Rizzo has unblended powder on her face in one scene, and another Pink Lady does her makeup in the dark at one point.

Her makeup application isn't always flawless. Paramount Pictures

Doody references a famous dancing couple.

The students compete in a dance contest. Paramount Pictures

Sonny spikes the punch at the dance.

Spiking the punch is a common trope for high-school dance scenes. Paramount Pictures

Principal McGee tells the school that she contacted the FBI about the mooning incident.

She takes pretty drastic measures. Paramount Pictures

Part of the original trailer for "The Blob" is shown during the drive-in scene.

The main characters see a flick at the drive-in. Paramount Pictures

Rizzo announces her pregnancy to Marty with a clever comparison.

She throws in some 1950s humor. Paramount Pictures

Shop teacher Mrs. Murdock is very involved with the T-Bird's shenanigans.

She helps them install stolen parts. Paramount Pictures

There's a girl with a bizarre hairstyle in the background of the carnival scene.

She seems to have balloons tied to her ponytail. Paramount Pictures

The end scene with the flying car was actually foreshadowed earlier on.

There's a comment about a car flying earlier on. Paramount Pictures

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