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'''Thomas Arnould'''<br> | '''Thomas Arnould'''<br> | ||
| − | A spelling error. Should be "Arnold." He was, as the narrator explains, a nineteenth century educator and writer | + | A spelling error. Should be "Arnold." He was, as the narrator explains, a nineteenth century educator and writer. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Arnould Joseph Arnould] wrote ''Law of Marine Insurance'' (1848). |
'''Theophilus Parsons'''<br> | '''Theophilus Parsons'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 6 August 2009
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Ginger . . . Skipper . . . Gilligan . . . Thurston Howell III . . . Lovey
All characters from the TV show Gilligan's Island. See below for more references to this iconic show.
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Charlotte Amalie
The largest city and capital of the US Virgina Islands.
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Thomas Arnould
A spelling error. Should be "Arnold." He was, as the narrator explains, a nineteenth century educator and writer. Joseph Arnould wrote Law of Marine Insurance (1848).
Theophilus Parsons
There were two men (father and son) named Theopilus Parsons in the nineteenth century.
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l'll buddy
Another reference to Gilligan's Island. "L'il buddy" was the captain's nickname for Gilligan.
Burke Stodger
This name is likely derived from a 1910 noir-ish murder-mystery novel Paternoster Ruby by Charles Edmonds Walk. Alexander Stilwell Burke and Stodger, a plain-clothes cop are two main characters. Google Books A excerpt:
- "Nasty case," Stodger was imparting, in queer staccato sentences. "Shouldn't have much difficulty, though; responsibility lies between two men. Here all last night. Nobody else. Callahan and O'Brien holdin' 'em. One 's Page's private secretary; fellow named Burke — Alexander Stilwell Burke. Peach of a monicker, ain't it? Has all three sections on his cards.
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- Suddenly she snuggled closer and clasped her hands tightly upon my shoulder. Her hair teased my cheek, and the delicate perfume of it made me light-headed. Twisting her pretty head sideways, she flashed an arch look at me from under her lashes, then glanced quickly away again. Blue eyes and long dark lashes are a potently disturbing combination.
- "Well," she sighed, "the Page case may have cost you a fortune, but — it gave you me. And I — for one — am very content and happy, Mr. Swift."
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a three-hour tour
Yet another reference to Gilligan's Island. This is a quote from the theme song.
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Krazy Kat
Krazy Kat was a popular comic strip that run in newspapers from 1913 to 1944. Ignatz and Offisa Pupp are characters.
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riding goofyfoot
This is a surfing/skateboarding term for someone who rides left-footed. So-called regular foot riders keep their left foot at the front of the board, but goofyfoot riders put their right foot at the front. More here.
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Surfaris laugh . . . "Hooo-oo-oo-oo---Wipeout!"
"Wipe Out" was a 1962 hit originally performed by the Surfaris. You can hear the song, including the insane laugh, here.
| Chapter 1 pp. 1-18 |
Chapter 2 pp. 19-45 |
Chapter 3 pp. 46-49 |
Chapter 4 pp. 50-54 |
Chapter 5 pp. 55-67 |
| Chapter 6 pp. 68-88 |
Chapter 7 pp. 89-110 |
Chapter 8 pp. 111-123 |
Chapter 9 pp. 124-153 |
Chapter 10 pp. 154-162 |
| Chapter 11 pp. 163-185 |
Chapter 12 pp. 186-206 |
Chapter 13 pp. 207-234 |
Chapter 14 pp. 235-255 |
Chapter 15 pp. 256-274 |
| Chapter 16 pp. 275-295 |
Chapter 17 pp. 296-314 |
Chapter 18 pp. 315-342 |
Chapter 19 pp. 343-350 |
Chapter 20 pp. 351-363 |
| Chapter 21 pp. 364-369 |
