It’s Been 33 Years Since Tom Hanks Wished To Be “Big”

Famed Toy Store F.A.O. Schwarz To Close Its Doors NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Children play on the "Big Piano," made famous by the movie Big, in FAO Schwarz toy store on July 14, 2015 in New York City. The famed toy store will close its doors for good July 15, and its owner, Toys "R"Us, is said to be looking for another location after rent at its current address was deemed too high. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

June 03, 2021 at 8:06 am EDT

How does 33 years go by so fast?! It’s crazy! 33 years ago, Tom Hanks played a giant floor piano in FAO Schwarz when he starred as Josh Baskin, a kid who just wanted to be BIG so he could talk to his crush at the carnival. Obviously, he found a Zoltar machine, put a coin in, & made a wish! Josh wakes up the next day as a grown man, but with a kids personality. With the help of his best friend, he attempts to figure out how to “act like an adult”, which we’re all still trying to figure understand. He gets a job & a girlfriend & realizes this adult thing isn’t for him. And my God..... DO I UNDERSTAND THIS MORE THAN EVER NOW!