''In The Can'

While browsing through TAFKA Twitter this morning, I came across a post about the term 'in the can'. The user mentioned that people should learn what it means, in regards to the movie industry.

The reaction was due to a writer incorrectly using the phrase in an article.

Anyway, upon seeing the post, I had a flashback. 

I know what 'in the can' means. It relates to the end of filming with the finished reel being packed away into a cannister.

I suppose, with everything being digital nowadays, it's an archaic term. But, it's evidently still used to this day.

Returning to the flashback. 

I recall the day I first learned of 'in the can'. It was on Children's ITV either before, but likely after, an episode of Tiny Toon Adventures. Tommy Boyd explained to his viewers what 'that's a wrap' and 'in the can' meant in Hollywood.

Thinking back, I believe the 'it's a wrap' thing was brought up because that's what is shouted at the end of the closing theme tune of the Warner Bros. cartoon.

The funny thing about all this is I legit don't remember ever watching the series. I only recall Boyd's lesson.

I remember playing the Tiny Toon Adventures Nintendo game, though.