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Has there been any commentary on how subsequent adaptations have abandoned the novel's names and styling for the film's (as in the sequels being Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and not Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang)?
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I'm an uncultured millennial who's never seen the movie or read the book, but put me down for a review nonetheless :) ♠
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re-write recently and all constructive comments from good faith editors are welcome. Cheers -
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