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Title: Reference question
Post by: Starbeam 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?

"Are you an angel?"
"What in all the hells are you on?"
"I think I've seen Star Wars too many times."
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: Guardian 452 on August 28, 2008, 11:33:45 PM
I get it...in my case it warranted a chuckle...
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: Simon Hogwood on August 29, 2008, 02:01:27 AM
It's
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, right?
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: Guardian 452 on August 29, 2008, 03:06:11 AM
Quote from: Simon Hogwood on August 29, 2008, 02:01:27 AM
It's
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, right?

Absolutely!  At least, that's what I got...

If it isn't, let us know!
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: Starbeam on August 29, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Both right.
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: gravesbane 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.
Title: Re: Reference question
Post by: blgarver on September 04, 2008, 02:26:18 PM
Quote from: gravesbane 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.

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.