From Star-Lord to CMS Superstar
You might think Hollywood heartthrob Chris Pratt and the open-source content management system Joomla have absolutely nothing in common. One blasts aliens across galaxies; the other powers websites across the internet. But hold onto your mixtapes, because the universe is smaller (and nerdier) than you think.
Welcome to the 6 Degrees of Separation: Chris Pratt ➡️ Joomla Edition.
Step 1: Chris Pratt
We kick off our cosmic journey with none other than Chris Pratt, the charming goofball who stole our hearts (and a few space orbs) as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Step 2: Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack
If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know the real star isn’t the raccoon or the tree—it’s the soundtrack. The Awesome Mix Vol. 1 is a time capsule of '70s hits, kicking off with a melancholic banger…
Step 3: "I'm Not in Love" by 10cc
That’s right, the first song in the movie is “I’m Not in Love” by British art-rock band 10cc. Smooth, dreamy, and emotionally unavailable—just like every Marvel character by movie three.
Step 4: 10cc Recorded at Strawberry Studios
Where did this sonic masterpiece come to life? Strawberry Studios in Stockport, UK. It was 10cc’s HQ, laboratory, and hit factory, long before Spotify playlists were a thing.
Step 5: Strawberry Studios Was Home to… Joomla?
Enter the plot twist: Brian Teeman, co-founder of Joomla, had his office in Strawberry Studios during the early days of the CMS. That’s right—code, coffee, and probably the faint echo of 10cc choruses were bouncing off the same studio walls.
Step 6: Joomla Powers the Web
From an office once filled with the ghosts of classic rock, Joomla was born. It grew into one of the world’s leading open-source CMS platforms—powering millions of websites across the globe.
Bonus Level: Cosmic Connections
So there you have it. From a galaxy far, far away (okay, Marvel-owned) to the very websites you're browsing today, Chris Pratt and Joomla are connected through a quirky, music-soaked thread of history.
Proof that even in our vast digital universe, we’re all just six degrees away from something (or someone) awesome.
Moral of the story?
Never underestimate the power of mixtapes, recording studios, or obscure office rentals. They might just link your favourite actor to your favourite CMS.
Now go update your Joomla site and maybe throw on some 10cc while you're at it.
Alternative Music
If 10cc is not your thing then there is plenty more music to listen to from bands (and football teams) that recorded at Strawberry Studios
10cc (including I’m Not in Love)
Joy Division
The Stone Roses
The Smiths
New Order
James
Inspiral Carpets
808 State
Happy Mondays
Lisa Stansfield
Buzzcocks
John Cooper Clarke
Simply Red
The Charlatans
Paul McCartney
Leonard Cohen
Ramones
Grace Jones
Neil Sedaka
Bay City Rollers
Echo & the Bunnymen
Manchester United (Glory Glory Man United)
Manchester City
Liverpool FC
Everton
Danger Mouse (theme tune)
Source: Richard Frosty
