The Theory

Timeline

May 3rd, 1987

Cory Feldman and Cory Haim are spotted at the premiere for their film Bikini Ski Trip, both wearing Cosby Sweaters.

December 22nd, 1988

Pope John Paul II begins the process to canonize the Cosby Sweater. Unfortunately, due to a technicality, the Cosby Sweater narrowly misses its chance at sainthood.

May 3rd, 1992

The last episode of The Cosby Show airs. The Cosby Sweater makes four appearances in the episode--a handsome amount. And then...darkness. The Cosby Sweater all but disappears. What REALLY happened?!

Bill Cosby in a Sweater