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Reference question
« on: August 28, 2008, 10:12:43 PM »
I have a pop culture reference in part of my story, and I've been told it's too obscure.  Do any of ya'll get it from this little snippet of dialogue?

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Re: Reference question
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2008, 11:33:45 PM »
I get it...in my case it warranted a chuckle...

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Re: Reference question
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 02:01:27 AM »
It's
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Re: Reference question
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2008, 03:06:11 AM »
It's
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Absolutely!  At least, that's what I got...

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Re: Reference question
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2008, 10:42:37 AM »
Both right.
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Re: Reference question
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2008, 09:54:27 PM »
I wouldn't worry about everyone getting the reference. If they do, they get a little laugh. If not, it gives the reader something to ask other readers about.
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Re: Reference question
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 02:26:18 PM »
I wouldn't worry about everyone getting the reference. If they do, they get a little laugh. If not, it gives the reader something to ask other readers about.

I agree.  I've seen SW and I didn't even get the reference until I read the spoiler thing.  Of course I wasn't too hip on the new films, so that could be part of it.
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