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Why Frankie Muniz Doesn't Remember Being In Malcolm In The Middle
By Robert Scucci
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I’ve spent the last several months watching the entire run of Malcolm in the Middle on repeat because I don’t know how to sleep without old sitcoms lulling me into a coma. Whenever I mention to friends how much Malcolm in the Middle still holds up, I always hear the same reply, which is, “It’s a shame about Frankie Muniz,” in reference to the rumor that suggests how a number of head injuries and “mini-strokes” have cause the former child star to have no recollection of being on the show at all.
Though Muniz cleared the air in a revealing episode of Steve-O’s Wild Ride! Podcast that was recorded in 2021, his alleged memory issues remain a part of the cultural zeitgeist, even though his explanation of how a simple statement he made while working on Dancing With the Stars spiraled out of control is now out in the open.
Frankie Muniz Isn’t Living In Memento
The rumors about Frankie Muniz’s memory loss started when a pre-recorded interview from Dancing With the Stars had him answer the question, “what was your most memorable year?” Clarifying to Steve-O that the producers of the show wanted him to talk about 2001 because he was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his work on Malcolm in the Middle, Muniz answered, “Man, I don’t remember what happened in 2001,” and the media rumor mill came up with the narrative that he suffers from some sort of amnesia. These rumors quickly took off because the Agent Cody Banks star had a number of underlying health issues that he thought at the time were mini-strokes.
Frankie Muniz also had gone on record in the past explaining how he suffered from nine concussions while he was a kid who played a lot of sports, which only gave the rumors more weight because he has actually experienced lapses in memory around the times he experienced those concussions.
Clearing The Air
Deciding that he didn’t want people to think that he was struggling with his day-to-day life and on the verge of death anymore, Frankie Muniz gave a detailed rundown of his health issues on Steve-O’s podcast, clarifying that the mini-strokes he thought he was experiencing were actually migraine auras after finally getting a proper diagnosis. Being a chronic migraine sufferer myself, his health issues started to make a lot more sense because I fully understand how you want to block out the entire world when you have a particularly severe episode. In the case of migraine auras, which are classified as minor seizures, they’re generally not life-threatening, and easy to manage once you know what the underlying issue is.
In reference to not remembering being on Malcolm in the Middle, Muniz explained in great detail that he was always an extremely busy kid while kicking off his acting career. Between the 12 to 14 hour days on the set, studying for school, interviewing the press, and maintaining his family life, the “Man, I don’t remember what happened in 2001” statement was his way of saying that he was so in-the-moment, that he simply doesn’t remember the day-to-day minutia of being one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
What’s more, Muniz elaborated on the fact that he kept to himself when he wasn’t actively filming, and would go to his trailer between takes, meaning he wasn’t present on the set when scenes without him were being filmed. Additionally, he never actually watched the show after working on it, meaning that there are entire character arcs that he has no recollection of because he simply didn’t expose himself to them. In fact, when watching Malcolm in the Middle as an adult for the first time with his wife who never saw the show, Muniz stated that he was able to watch the series as a fan, not as somebody who starred in it, because he was actually seeing so many scenes for the first time in their proper context from an outside perspective.
In other words, Frankie Muniz does have minor memory issues surrounding the concussions he sustained as a child, but these memory issues are in no way related to his tenure on Malcolm in the Middle. As a self-proclaimed highly-functional individual who’s constantly pursuing business ventures, playing in bands, and even tearing up the race track as a professional stock car racer, Frankie Muniz simply lives in the moment, and forgets a lot of minor day-to-day details because he only focuses on what’s in front of him while thinking about the next big thing instead of trying to revisit the past.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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