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Unwind Allusions and Cultural References

When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

Historical References

  • Prohibition (2.19.61)
  • Pablo Picasso (3.21.39)
  • Bonnie and Clyde (3.22.10)
  • The Titantic (6.57.1)

Pop Culture References

  • Gone with the Wind (3.21.21)
  • CyFi's line "Whachoo talkin' about, foo'!" is a weird combination of "Whachoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" from Diff'rent
  • Strokes and Mr. T's catchphrase "I pity the foo'." (3.21.33)
  • Blue Öyster Cult, "(Don't Fear) the Reaper" (6.55.17)