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Happy National Coffee Day

by Scott Lydon

What's so great about coffee that it deserves a special day? WHY HOW NICE OF YOU TO ASK let's take a look at what coffee has brought to the world.

 

This Coffey gave us a fantastic dance-friendly funk song that went on to be sampled by all sorts of hip hop artists. Click through to listen. THANKS COFFEY

 

This Coffy gave us about two hours of action, romance, and Tarantino-esque charm. Also, it had the amazing Pam Grier. Click through to see the slightly-risque trailer. THANKS COFFY

 

The Coffee above demanded respect and professionality, but also gave Joe DiMaggio a steady income in his golden years. Click through to watch the classic commercial. THANKS COFFEE COMMA MISTER.

But here's what's most important: without coffee, we wouldn't have a percolator. And without a percolator, we never would have gotten this incredible dance song below. It's time to click through to watch...

 

...and it's sweet as two lumps of sugar. THANKS COFFEE! HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY! And hey, readers: feel free to help us celebrate National Coffee Day today by sharing your own coffee stories, facts, songs and movie scenes in the comments. Surely we missed a few.