Misfits facts for kids

The word Misfits can mean different things, like people who don't quite fit in, or things that don't match. But it's also a name used for many different things in movies, music, and games!

Movies and TV Shows

• The Misfits (1961 film): This is a famous movie from 1961. It starred well-known actors like Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe.
• The Misfits (2011 film): A movie made in Mexico in 2011.
• The Misfits (2021 film): An American movie released in 2021.
• Misfits (TV series): This is a popular TV show from Britain. It's about young people who get special powers.

Music

Bands and Groups

• Misfits (band): This is a very famous American punk rock band. They started in New Jersey and are known for their unique horror-punk style.
• Misfits (quartet): A barbershop quartet, which is a group of four singers who sing in a special harmony style.
• Misfits: A British rock band that was formed in 1979. It included musicians like Rusty Egan and Midge Ure.
• The Misfits: This is a fictional musical group from the old TV show Jem. They were the rivals of the main band, Jem and the Holograms.
• Misfits Records: This is a record company. It was started by members of the Misfits band to release their music and other artists' work.

Songs and Albums

Many songs and music albums have also been named "Misfits." Some examples include:

• "Misfits" by the Australian rock band Cold Chisel.
• "Misfits" by the British rock band The Kinks.
• "Misfits" by the Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young.
• A song called "Misfits" by XO-IQ was featured in the TV series Make It Pop.
• Several music albums are also named Misfits, including one by the band Misfits themselves.

Other Cool Uses

• MISFITS: This stands for the Minnesota Society for Interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy. It's a group for people who love science fiction and fantasy stories.
• The Misfits: This is the name of a novel written by James Howe.
• Misfits Gaming: This is a professional e-sports team from Europe. E-sports are competitive video game tournaments, and Misfits Gaming has teams that play different popular games.

See also

In Spanish: Misfits para niños

• Misfit (disambiguation)