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Somerset, Kentucky played host to a widely shared General Lee jump that sent the iconic car soaring through a fountain. The stunt itself was impressive, but it was the commotion that followed immediately afterward that turned the event into a far more talked-about spectacle.
Recreating a famous television stunt with a genuine General Lee was always going to attract attention, and the added drama only amplified the buzz. For onlookers and fans of the classic show, the combination of a daring leap and the aftermath made for a memorable scene.