Rocky, the iconic sleeper hit about a working-class boxer who takes on the reigning heavyweight champion, debuted on this weekend in 1976, eventually grossing $225 million and spawning six sequels. What do you think?

“I’m heading out to punch some meat in celebration!” Geoff Tankin • Epitaph Etcher


“The Rocky franchise was way ahead of its time in anticipating audiences’ desire for more of the same.” Effie Waldorf • Cabana Erector