Pop Culture That Was Improved by a Lack of Time or Money

They say you can only pick two: good, fast, or cheap. But sometimes lightening strikes. Some of our best movies, TV shows, or songs came about under strict deprivations. Lack of budget leads to innovation to get around it. Lack of time leads to a creative burst. You can't count on it, but some of the most creative productions have a backstory of desperation.

You can see 29 examples of things that turned out uniquely wonderful in spite of (or because of) a lack of time or money at Cracked. But these came from professional creatives. If you are getting your home remodeled, the "pick two" rule still applies, and sometimes you just get one.