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Many videos in the [[lonelygirl15]] series contain explicit references to popular culture. This page attempts to document those references. | Many videos in the [[lonelygirl15]] series contain explicit references to popular culture. This page attempts to document those references. | ||
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[[Image:Schoolwork.jpg|right|thumb|Bree getting some new material for her videos.]] | [[Image:Schoolwork.jpg|right|thumb|Bree getting some new material for her videos.]] | ||
*[[Daniel Returns, and More Interesting Factoids (Yay!)]] contains a references to {{wikipedia|Professor_Cuthbert_Calculus|Professor Calculus}}, a character in the Belgian Comic books, "{{wikipedia|The_Adventures_of_Tintin|The Adventures of Tintin}}." | *[[Daniel Returns, and More Interesting Factoids (Yay!)]] contains a references to {{wikipedia|Professor_Cuthbert_Calculus|Professor Calculus}}, a character in the Belgian Comic books, "{{wikipedia|The_Adventures_of_Tintin|The Adventures of Tintin}}." | ||
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*[[Happy Thanksgiving]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Oliver_Twist|Oliver Twist}}. | *[[Happy Thanksgiving]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Oliver_Twist|Oliver Twist}}. | ||
*[[Happy Thanksgiving]], [[The Cowboy]], and [[Quitting The Sauce]] contain references to {{wikipedia|Batman|Bruce Wayne}} (Batman's secret identity). | *[[Happy Thanksgiving]], [[The Cowboy]], and [[Quitting The Sauce]] contain references to {{wikipedia|Batman|Bruce Wayne}} (Batman's secret identity). | ||
+ | *[[Time To Grow Up]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Tweedledum_and_Tweedledee|Tweedledee and Tweedledum}} from {{wikipedia|Lewis_Carroll|Lewis Carroll's}} {{wikipedia|Through_the_Looking-Glass|Through the Looking-Glass}}. | ||
*[[Oh, The Places You'll Go]] is a reference to the {{wikipedia|Dr._Seuss|Dr. Seuss}} book of {{wikipedia|Oh%2C_The_Places_You%27ll_Go%21|the same name}}. | *[[Oh, The Places You'll Go]] is a reference to the {{wikipedia|Dr._Seuss|Dr. Seuss}} book of {{wikipedia|Oh%2C_The_Places_You%27ll_Go%21|the same name}}. | ||
+ | *[[I'm Here To Help]] contains a reference to Cliff Sawyer and the "other-dimensional world of Khom'ad" from a book by Henry Kuttner called [http://www.amazon.com/Well-Worlds-Ace-F-344/dp/B0007EH73C "The Well of the Worlds"]. | ||
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[[Image:Video0125.jpg|right|thumb|The Great Wall of Jonas.]] | [[Image:Video0125.jpg|right|thumb|The Great Wall of Jonas.]] | ||
*[[Warwalking]] contains references to the {{imdb-person|0000111|Mathew Broderick}} movie, {{wikipedia|WarGames}}. | *[[Warwalking]] contains references to the {{imdb-person|0000111|Mathew Broderick}} movie, {{wikipedia|WarGames}}. | ||
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*[[Sleepover]] contains a reference to a scene in the movie "{{wikipedia|It_Happened_One_Night|It Happened One Night}}" (1934). | *[[Sleepover]] contains a reference to a scene in the movie "{{wikipedia|It_Happened_One_Night|It Happened One Night}}" (1934). | ||
*[[Storm The Castle]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|The_Princess_Bride_%28film%29|The Princess Bride}}. | *[[Storm The Castle]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|The_Princess_Bride_%28film%29|The Princess Bride}}. | ||
− | *[[Interrogation 101]] | + | *[[Interrogation 101]] and [[School's Out]] contain references to {{wikipedia|Reservoir_Dogs|Reservoir Dogs}}. |
*[[Flesh Wound]] is a reference to {{wikipedia|Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail}}. The camera work and dialogue may also be a reference to {{wikipedia|Reservoir_Dogs|Reservoir Dogs}}. | *[[Flesh Wound]] is a reference to {{wikipedia|Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail}}. The camera work and dialogue may also be a reference to {{wikipedia|Reservoir_Dogs|Reservoir Dogs}}. | ||
*[[Spring Break Sucks]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|The_Matrix|The Matrix}} via Jonas's shirt. | *[[Spring Break Sucks]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|The_Matrix|The Matrix}} via Jonas's shirt. | ||
*[[Spanglish]] is a reference to a movie of {{wikipedia|Spanglish_%28film%29|the same name}}, starring {{imdb-person|0001191|Adam Sandler}}, {{imdb-person|0000495|Téa Leoni}} and Spanish actress {{imdb-person|0891895|Paz Vega}}. | *[[Spanglish]] is a reference to a movie of {{wikipedia|Spanglish_%28film%29|the same name}}, starring {{imdb-person|0001191|Adam Sandler}}, {{imdb-person|0000495|Téa Leoni}} and Spanish actress {{imdb-person|0891895|Paz Vega}}. | ||
+ | *[[Rockin' the Boat]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|The_Blue_Lagoon_(1980_film)|''The Blue Lagoon''}}, starring {{wikipedia|Brooke_Shields|Brooke Shields}}. | ||
+ | *In [[We Have A Plan]], Spencer uses a {{wikipedia|lightsaber}}. | ||
+ | *In [[Mission Alpha]], Jonas references {{wikipedia|The_Karate_Kid|The Karate Kid}}, a martial-arts movie about an "underdog." | ||
+ | *In [[Varsity Blues]], Daniel refers to Jonas as {{wikipedia|Casanova_(film)|Casanova}}. | ||
+ | *In [[Backyard Bikini Patrol]], [[Emma]] says since she saw {{wikipedia|Sixteen_Candles|Sixteen Candles}} she has wanted to go to prom. | ||
+ | *In [[Partner Swap]], Emma says that choosing Carl over Daniel is like choosing Biff over Marty McFly, two characters from the ''Back to the Future'' motion picture trilogy. | ||
+ | *In [[Prom: It's To Die For - Part 1]], Sarah mentions Jason Voorhees as a possible suspect for the noise heard on the porch. He is the main character from the {{wikipedia|Friday_the_13th_(franchise)|Friday the 13th film series}} | ||
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[[Image:0193-SarahRemovingTopWithTaylor.jpg|right|thumb|Sarah knows what boys like.]] | [[Image:0193-SarahRemovingTopWithTaylor.jpg|right|thumb|Sarah knows what boys like.]] | ||
*[[My Name Is Jonas]] is a reference to a popular {{wikipedia|Weezer}} song of the {{wikipedia|My_Name_Is_Jonas|same title}}. | *[[My Name Is Jonas]] is a reference to a popular {{wikipedia|Weezer}} song of the {{wikipedia|My_Name_Is_Jonas|same title}}. | ||
− | *[[Sleepover]] contains references to {{wikipedia| | + | *[[Sleepover]] contains references to {{wikipedia|The_Beatles|The Beatles'}} song "{{wikipedia|Norwegian_Wood_(This_Bird_Has_Flown)|Norwegian Wood}}," and {{wikipedia|The_Sugarhill_Gang|The Sugarhill Gang}} song "{{wikipedia|Rapper%27s_Delight|Rapper's Delight}}". |
*[[Truth Or Dare]] and [[Storm The Castle]] contain references to {{wikipedia|Jimi_Hendrix|Jimi Hendrix}}'s death. | *[[Truth Or Dare]] and [[Storm The Castle]] contain references to {{wikipedia|Jimi_Hendrix|Jimi Hendrix}}'s death. | ||
*[[Bree Is Crazy]] compares [[Gemma]] to {{wikipedia|Victoria_Beckham|Posh Spice}}. | *[[Bree Is Crazy]] compares [[Gemma]] to {{wikipedia|Victoria_Beckham|Posh Spice}}. | ||
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*[[I Know What Boys Like]] is a reference to the 1982 song "{{wikipedia|Wasn%27t_Tomorrow_Wonderful|I Know What Boys Like}}" by {{wikipedia|The_Waitresses|The Waitresses}}. | *[[I Know What Boys Like]] is a reference to the 1982 song "{{wikipedia|Wasn%27t_Tomorrow_Wonderful|I Know What Boys Like}}" by {{wikipedia|The_Waitresses|The Waitresses}}. | ||
*[[Like A Virgin]] is a reference to the popular song by {{wikipedia|Madonna_%28entertainer%29|Madonna}} of {{wikipedia|Like_a_Virgin|the same name}}. | *[[Like A Virgin]] is a reference to the popular song by {{wikipedia|Madonna_%28entertainer%29|Madonna}} of {{wikipedia|Like_a_Virgin|the same name}}. | ||
− | *[[Sweating Bullets]] | + | *[[Sweating Bullets]] may be a reference to a {{wikipedia|Sweating_Bullets_%28song%29|song}} by thrash metal band [http://www.megadeth.com/home.php Megadeth]. |
+ | *[[Going Back to Cali]] is a reference to {{wikipedia|Going_Back_to_Cali|two Hip-Hop songs}}: the 1988 single by LL Cool J, and the 1997 track by The Notorious B.I.G. | ||
+ | *In [[LA to LDN]], Steve greets Jonas with a sign that says "YOUR NAME IS JONAS", another reference to the Weezer song, "My Name is Jonas". | ||
+ | *Sarah sings "Gimme, gimme prom" in [[Cabin Fever]], a reference to the Britney Spears song, "Gimme More". | ||
+ | *In [[Prom: It's To Die For - Part 1]], Daniel mentions Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, Men at Work when talking about 80's music. | ||
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[[Image:Jonas anti-crib.jpg|right|thumb|Jonas shows off his "crib".]] | [[Image:Jonas anti-crib.jpg|right|thumb|Jonas shows off his "crib".]] | ||
* [[Bree The Cookie Monster]] is likely a reference to the {{wikipedia|Cookie_Monster|Cookie Monster}} of the childen's show Sesame Street. | * [[Bree The Cookie Monster]] is likely a reference to the {{wikipedia|Cookie_Monster|Cookie Monster}} of the childen's show Sesame Street. | ||
+ | * [[Where's Daniel?]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Carmen_Sandiego|Carmen Sandiego}} which was a short-lived game-show as well as a long-running series of educational games. | ||
*[[An Awkward Silence]] contains a references to {{wikipedia|Vicky_Pollard|Vicky Pollard}}, a fictional character from the BBC TV and radio show {{wikipedia|Little_Britain|Little Britain}} played by {{wikipedia|Matt_Lucas|Matt Lucas}}. | *[[An Awkward Silence]] contains a references to {{wikipedia|Vicky_Pollard|Vicky Pollard}}, a fictional character from the BBC TV and radio show {{wikipedia|Little_Britain|Little Britain}} played by {{wikipedia|Matt_Lucas|Matt Lucas}}. | ||
*[[My Name Is Jonas]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Max_Headroom_%28character%29|Max Headroom}}. | *[[My Name Is Jonas]] contains a reference to {{wikipedia|Max_Headroom_%28character%29|Max Headroom}}. | ||
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*In [[No Trespassing]], Daniel refers to Taylor as "S-M-R-T," a reference to the episode of {{wikipedia|The_Simpsons|The Simpsons}}, {{wikipedia|Homer_Goes_to_College|"Homer Goes to College"}}. | *In [[No Trespassing]], Daniel refers to Taylor as "S-M-R-T," a reference to the episode of {{wikipedia|The_Simpsons|The Simpsons}}, {{wikipedia|Homer_Goes_to_College|"Homer Goes to College"}}. | ||
*[[Mr. Park Ranger]] may be a reference to {{wikipedia|Yogi_Bear|Yogi Bear's}} name for his "nemesis," {{wikipedia|Ranger_Smith|Ranger Smith}}. | *[[Mr. Park Ranger]] may be a reference to {{wikipedia|Yogi_Bear|Yogi Bear's}} name for his "nemesis," {{wikipedia|Ranger_Smith|Ranger Smith}}. | ||
+ | * In [[Rockin' the Boat]], Sarah is seen wearing a Grim shirt from the show "{{wikipedia|The_Grim_Adventures_of_Billy_%26_Mandy|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}}." | ||
+ | *In [[Dude Back Off]], Sarah compares herself to Mrs. Cleaver from {{wikipedia|Leave_It_to_Beaver|Leave It To Beaver}}. | ||
+ | *In [[Going Back to Cali]], Taylor refers to her [[Mrs. Genatiempo|mother's]] short shorts as {{wikipedia|Daisy_Dukes|Daisy Dukes}}. | ||
+ | *In [[Mission Alpha]], Spencer says "Kick it up a notch!", which is a reference to the catchphrase of popular TV chef, {{wikipedia|Emeril_Lagasse|Emeril Lagasse}}. | ||
+ | *In [[A Stranger Calls]], TAAG discusses their favorite {{wikipedia|American_Idol|American Idol}} contestants. | ||
+ | *In [[Booby Trap?]], Daniel accuses Sarah of watching too much of the television show {{wikipedia|24_(TV_series)|24}}. | ||
+ | *In [[Hangman's Noose]], [[Beth]]'s full name is revealed to be "Beth Turner", the name of the female lead (also a reporter) in the television show {{wikipedia|Moonlight_(TV_series)|Moonlight}} | ||
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*[[Nut Kills Man]] contains a reference to the popular game {{wikipedia|Rock%2C_Paper%2C_Scissors|Rock, Paper, Scissors}}. | *[[Nut Kills Man]] contains a reference to the popular game {{wikipedia|Rock%2C_Paper%2C_Scissors|Rock, Paper, Scissors}}. | ||
*[[Ransacked!]] contains a reference to the {{wikipedia|Rubik%27s_Cube|Rubik's Cube}}. | *[[Ransacked!]] contains a reference to the {{wikipedia|Rubik%27s_Cube|Rubik's Cube}}. | ||
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*[[Sorry Jonas]] contains a reference to the {{wikipedia|French_Resistance|French Resistance}} in {{wikipedia|World_War_II|WWII}}. | *[[Sorry Jonas]] contains a reference to the {{wikipedia|French_Resistance|French Resistance}} in {{wikipedia|World_War_II|WWII}}. | ||
*[[Hungover]]'s [[strange tags|video tags]] contain references to the {{wikipedia|Super_Bowl|Super Bowl}}. | *[[Hungover]]'s [[strange tags|video tags]] contain references to the {{wikipedia|Super_Bowl|Super Bowl}}. | ||
+ | *[[Valentine's Day Massacre]] contains references to the popular female empowerment term "{{wikipedia|Girl_Power|girl power}}" and the {{wikipedia|Saint_Valentine%27s_Day_massacre|St. Valentine's Day massacre}}. | ||
*[[OUT OF THE BUNKER!!!]] contains a reference to the slogan "{{wikipedia|Don%27t_Mess_with_Texas|Don't Mess with Texas}}," the litter prevention campaign that has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. | *[[OUT OF THE BUNKER!!!]] contains a reference to the slogan "{{wikipedia|Don%27t_Mess_with_Texas|Don't Mess with Texas}}," the litter prevention campaign that has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. | ||
+ | *In [[Deep Throat]], Daniel refers to [[TCC]] as {{wikipedia|Deep_Throat|Deep Throat}}, the secret source who leaked information about the {{wikipedia|Watergate_scandal|Watergate scandal}} to the press. In [[We Have A Plan]], Spencer also refers to TCC as "Deep Throat." | ||
+ | *In [[We Have A Plan]], Spencer compares himself to Edward Bond in {{wikipedia|Sacred_Realm|Dark World}}. | ||
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Many videos in the lonelygirl15 series contain explicit references to popular culture. This page attempts to document those references.
Contents
References to books
- Daniel Returns, and More Interesting Factoids (Yay!) contains a references to Professor Calculus, a character in the Belgian Comic books, "The Adventures of Tintin."
- Proving Science Wrong! contains a reference to "The Tolstoy Principle" which is actually called The Anna Karenina Principle, and is a reference to Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs and Steel."
- Still At Daniel's contains a references to the book Gulliver's Travels.
- Happy Thanksgiving contains a reference to Oliver Twist.
- Happy Thanksgiving, The Cowboy, and Quitting The Sauce contain references to Bruce Wayne (Batman's secret identity).
- Time To Grow Up contains a reference to Tweedledee and Tweedledum from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass.
- Oh, The Places You'll Go is a reference to the Dr. Seuss book of the same name.
- I'm Here To Help contains a reference to Cliff Sawyer and the "other-dimensional world of Khom'ad" from a book by Henry Kuttner called "The Well of the Worlds".
References to movies
- Warwalking contains references to the Mathew Broderick movie, WarGames.
- Roadtrip contains a reference to a flux capacitor from the movie Back to the Future.
- Purple Monkey Returns contains a reference to the movie Point Break.
- 45 Seconds contains a reference to the Zapruder film.
- For The Ladies contains references to Can't Buy Me Love.
- Sleepover contains a reference to a scene in the movie "It Happened One Night" (1934).
- Storm The Castle contains a reference to The Princess Bride.
- Interrogation 101 and School's Out contain references to Reservoir Dogs.
- Flesh Wound is a reference to Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The camera work and dialogue may also be a reference to Reservoir Dogs.
- Spring Break Sucks contains a reference to The Matrix via Jonas's shirt.
- Spanglish is a reference to a movie of the same name, starring Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni and Spanish actress Paz Vega.
- Rockin' the Boat contains a reference to The Blue Lagoon, starring Brooke Shields.
- In We Have A Plan, Spencer uses a lightsaber.
- In Mission Alpha, Jonas references The Karate Kid, a martial-arts movie about an "underdog."
- In Varsity Blues, Daniel refers to Jonas as Casanova.
- In Backyard Bikini Patrol, Emma says since she saw Sixteen Candles she has wanted to go to prom.
- In Partner Swap, Emma says that choosing Carl over Daniel is like choosing Biff over Marty McFly, two characters from the Back to the Future motion picture trilogy.
- In Prom: It's To Die For - Part 1, Sarah mentions Jason Voorhees as a possible suspect for the noise heard on the porch. He is the main character from the Friday the 13th film series
References to music
- My Name Is Jonas is a reference to a popular Weezer song of the same title.
- Sleepover contains references to The Beatles' song "Norwegian Wood," and The Sugarhill Gang song "Rapper's Delight".
- Truth Or Dare and Storm The Castle contain references to Jimi Hendrix's death.
- Bree Is Crazy compares Gemma to Posh Spice.
- Losing My Religion is a reference to the R.E.M. song of the same name.
- Blog Girl contains a reference to the Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
- I Know What Boys Like is a reference to the 1982 song "I Know What Boys Like" by The Waitresses.
- Like A Virgin is a reference to the popular song by Madonna of the same name.
- Sweating Bullets may be a reference to a song by thrash metal band Megadeth.
- Going Back to Cali is a reference to two Hip-Hop songs: the 1988 single by LL Cool J, and the 1997 track by The Notorious B.I.G.
- In LA to LDN, Steve greets Jonas with a sign that says "YOUR NAME IS JONAS", another reference to the Weezer song, "My Name is Jonas".
- Sarah sings "Gimme, gimme prom" in Cabin Fever, a reference to the Britney Spears song, "Gimme More".
- In Prom: It's To Die For - Part 1, Daniel mentions Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, Men at Work when talking about 80's music.
References to television
- Bree The Cookie Monster is likely a reference to the Cookie Monster of the childen's show Sesame Street.
- Where's Daniel? contains a reference to Carmen Sandiego which was a short-lived game-show as well as a long-running series of educational games.
- An Awkward Silence contains a references to Vicky Pollard, a fictional character from the BBC TV and radio show Little Britain played by Matt Lucas.
- My Name Is Jonas contains a reference to Max Headroom.
- The Anti-Cribs is a reference to the popular MTV show, Cribs.
- For The Ladies contains a reference to Gilligan's Island.
- Hug It Out is a reference to a popular quote from the TV show Entourage.
- In No Trespassing, Daniel refers to Taylor as "S-M-R-T," a reference to the episode of The Simpsons, "Homer Goes to College".
- Mr. Park Ranger may be a reference to Yogi Bear's name for his "nemesis," Ranger Smith.
- In Rockin' the Boat, Sarah is seen wearing a Grim shirt from the show "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy."
- In Dude Back Off, Sarah compares herself to Mrs. Cleaver from Leave It To Beaver.
- In Going Back to Cali, Taylor refers to her mother's short shorts as Daisy Dukes.
- In Mission Alpha, Spencer says "Kick it up a notch!", which is a reference to the catchphrase of popular TV chef, Emeril Lagasse.
- In A Stranger Calls, TAAG discusses their favorite American Idol contestants.
- In Booby Trap?, Daniel accuses Sarah of watching too much of the television show 24.
- In Hangman's Noose, Beth's full name is revealed to be "Beth Turner", the name of the female lead (also a reporter) in the television show Moonlight
Other references
- Nut Kills Man contains a reference to the popular game Rock, Paper, Scissors.
- Ransacked! contains a reference to the Rubik's Cube.
- Bree And I Hooked Up contains a reference to the "walk of shame," commonly practiced by college students the morning after an embarrassing hookup.
- Sorry Jonas contains a reference to the French Resistance in WWII.
- Hungover's video tags contain references to the Super Bowl.
- Valentine's Day Massacre contains references to the popular female empowerment term "girl power" and the St. Valentine's Day massacre.
- OUT OF THE BUNKER!!! contains a reference to the slogan "Don't Mess with Texas," the litter prevention campaign that has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986.
- In Deep Throat, Daniel refers to TCC as Deep Throat, the secret source who leaked information about the Watergate scandal to the press. In We Have A Plan, Spencer also refers to TCC as "Deep Throat."
- In We Have A Plan, Spencer compares himself to Edward Bond in Dark World.
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