10 Things Everyone Always Gets Wrong About Modern Doctor Who
- Some commonly shared Doctor Who "facts" are actually myths perpetuated by fans over time.
Whovians love a juicy Doctor Who fact. Like, did you know that Ridley Scott was originally tasked with designing the Daleks, and legendary composer Hans Zimmer played the keyboard in the infamous Doctor in Distress?
Unfortunately for us, our need to one-up each other by knowing more about the show than others around us can accidentally lead to inaccuracies. This is a time-travel show, so getting a little bit loose with history is part of the rite of passage. Just blame it on the Meddling Monk, really.
Some oft-touted Doctor Who "facts" aren't actually facts at all. Tumblr theories become urban legends which, over time, can become widely-held beliefs. In the age of misinformation and fake news, it's no surprise Doctor Who hasn't been immune.
We've compiled ten common misconceptions and myths about the modern series, so next time someone pops up and tells you a cool fun fact, you can be everyone's favourite person on the playground or in the break room and correct them. Because everyone does love it when we do that, right?
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