Some stars only get their big break after putting in years of work.Pedro Pascal played numerous bit parts before making it big on “Game of Thrones.” Bryan Cranston only became a household name after “Malcolm in the Middle.” Pickles, after struggling for decades, became a viral celebrity after starring in Dr Pepper.This quirky video from 1980 explores how hard it is for a cucumber to break into stardom.It follows one cucumber, fresh off the farm, as it tries to make it amongst the glitz and glamour. It is a difficult journey. The vegetable is just one of many hoping to make it to the big time. The path is long and arduous. Some find it too hard to handle, breaking under the pressure.Our pickled protagonist survives and makes it to the big time — but is it truly what he wanted?WATCH the hilarious video to discover if our briny buddy savored his slice of the limelight.If you enjoyed this video, here are a few more blasts from the past.Do you think soda belongs in baking? This retro find has recipes using Coke in everythingCoca-Cola muffins, Coca-Cola cobbler, Coca-Cola salad? Would you try these cola-infused recipes from 30 years ago?RETRO FIND: 100-foot sandwich is 100x better than averageThis colossal sandwich may not be a club, but it is in a league of its own.WATCH: Man went way beyond cooking eggs on hot sidewalkThis chef took advantage of an '80s heatwave and a manhole cover to cook food in a crazy way.