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* When he's introduced to Kylah, Stephen nervously rattles off a bunch of pop-culture factoids, most of which Kylah is unimpressed by. Between the two of them they mention Holger Czukey, Keyser Soze, Echo and the Bunnymen, Glastonbury, Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Stipe.#

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* When he's introduced to Kylah, Stephen nervously rattles off a bunch of pop-culture factoids, most of which Kylah is unimpressed by. Between the two of them they mention [[Music/{{Can}} Holger Czukey, Czukey]] (Kylah [[PopCulturalOsmosisFailure asks if he's related to]] [[Film/TheUsualSuspects Keyser Soze, Soze]]), [[Music/EchoAndTheBunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen]], [[UsefulNotes/GlastonburyFestival Glastonbury]], Creator/SammyDavisJr and the Bunnymen, Glastonbury, Sammy Davis Jr. and [[Music/{{REM}} Michael Stipe.#Stipe]].
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* Manda mentions Creator/BillyConnolly when pointing out that The Divorcee likes to think of himself as a funny guy.

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* Manda mentions Creator/BillyConnolly when pointing out that The Divorcee likes to think of himself as a funny guy.guy.
* When he's introduced to Kylah, Stephen nervously rattles off a bunch of pop-culture factoids, most of which Kylah is unimpressed by. Between the two of them they mention Holger Czukey, Keyser Soze, Echo and the Bunnymen, Glastonbury, Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Stipe.#
* While Stephen tries to make a phone call in the Pill Box, the DJ plays "Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight" by The Rezillos.
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* When Manda sees one of the bar staff at the Pill Box cleaning up some glass with her foot, she thinks that she's dancing like the audience members seen in ''[[Series/TopOfThePops Top of the Pops 2]]''.

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* When Manda sees one of the bar staff at the Pill Box cleaning up some glass with her foot, she thinks that she's dancing like the audience members seen in ''[[Series/TopOfThePops Top of the Pops 2]]''.2]]''.
* Manda mentions Creator/BillyConnolly when pointing out that The Divorcee likes to think of himself as a funny guy.
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* Kylah sings "Somebody to Love" on the karaoke machine at the Pill Box.

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* Kylah sings "Somebody to Love" on the karaoke machine at the Pill Box.Box.
* When Manda sees one of the bar staff at the Pill Box cleaning up some glass with her foot, she thinks that she's dancing like the audience members seen in ''[[Series/TopOfThePops Top of the Pops 2]]''.
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* Kay, Catriona and Iain had a halitosis contest that involved drinking Grant's Vodka.

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* Kay, Catriona and Iain had a halitosis contest that involved drinking Grant's Vodka.Vodka.
* Kylah sings "Somebody to Love" on the karaoke machine at the Pill Box.
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* Kay, Catriona and Iain had a halitosis contest that involved drinking Grant's vodka.

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* Kay, Catriona and Iain had a halitosis contest that involved drinking Grant's vodka.Vodka.
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* Kay remembers their year group studying ''A Hanging'' by George Orwell in English.

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* Kay remembers their year group studying ''A Hanging'' by George Orwell in English.English.
* Kay, Catriona and Iain had a halitosis contest that involved drinking Grant's vodka.
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* When Kay describes Fionnula as the most popular girl at their school, Fionnula points out that their school is nothing like ''Film/{{Heathers}}'' and that none of the boys look like Creator/ChristianSlater.

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* When Kay describes Fionnula as the most popular girl at their school, Fionnula points out that their school is nothing like ''Film/{{Heathers}}'' and that none of the boys look like Creator/ChristianSlater.Creator/ChristianSlater.
* Kay remembers their year group studying ''A Hanging'' by George Orwell in English.
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* Chell has a box of Scottish Bluebell matches.

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* Chell has a box of Scottish Bluebell matches. The barmaid who serves Kay and Fionnula mentions that they're actually manufactured in Hampshire.
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* Manda sent off for a holiday deal in the [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers News of the World]], only to realise that it was not for a trip from London to America as she had originally thought but to see ''Theatre/{{Chicago}}'' in London.

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* Manda sent off for a holiday deal in the [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers News of the World]], only to realise that it was not for a trip from London to America as she had originally thought but to see ''Theatre/{{Chicago}}'' in London.London.
* Fionnula that "insecure" is just a "word out ah ''Magazine/{{Cosmopolitan}}''".
* When Kay describes Fionnula as the most popular girl at their school, Fionnula points out that their school is nothing like ''Film/{{Heathers}}'' and that none of the boys look like Creator/ChristianSlater.
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* Some of the shops on the agenda for the trip are Schuh, French Connection, Gap, River Island and HMV.

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* Some of the shops on the agenda for the trip are Schuh, French Connection, Gap, River Island and HMV.[[Creator/HisMastersVoiceRecords HMV]].
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* One of Manda's modest aspirations in life is to get Creator/SkyTV.

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* One of Manda's modest aspirations in life is to get Creator/SkyTV.Sky TV.
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* One of Manda's modest aspirations in life is to get Creator/Sky TV.

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* One of Manda's modest aspirations in life is to get Creator/Sky TV.Creator/SkyTV.
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* Kay's parents had a dinner party where one of their gynaecologist friends came as Film/{{Goldfinger}}.

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* Kay's parents had a dinner party where one of their gynaecologist friends came as Film/{{Goldfinger}}.Film/{{Goldfinger}}.
* One of Manda's modest aspirations in life is to get Creator/Sky TV.
* Manda sent off for a holiday deal in the [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers News of the World]], only to realise that it was not for a trip from London to America as she had originally thought but to see ''Theatre/{{Chicago}}'' in London.
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* Kay claims that when people ask Fionnula to be more specific when she mentions The Border in conversation, they're doing it to wind her up because they all know that she's "a big Nat", i.e. a supporter of the [[UsefulNotes/BritishPoliticalSystem the SNP]].

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* Kay claims that when people ask Fionnula to be more specific when she mentions The Border in conversation, they're doing it to wind her up because they all know that she's "a big Nat", i.e. a supporter of the [[UsefulNotes/BritishPoliticalSystem the SNP]].SNP]].
* Kay's parents had a dinner party where one of their gynaecologist friends came as Film/{{Goldfinger}}.
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* Fionnula mentions Creator/CliveJames when talking about Australia.

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* Fionnula mentions Creator/CliveJames when talking about Australia.Australia.
* Kay claims that when people ask Fionnula to be more specific when she mentions The Border in conversation, they're doing it to wind her up because they all know that she's "a big Nat", i.e. a supporter of the [[UsefulNotes/BritishPoliticalSystem the SNP]].

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* Kay doesn't have any interest in backpacking through the Himalayas, claiming that the only good thing about the Dalai Lama is Richard Gere.

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* Kay doesn't have any interest in backpacking through the Himalayas, claiming that the only good thing about the Dalai Lama is Richard Gere.Creator/RichardGere.
* Fionnula mentions Creator/CliveJames when talking about Australia.
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* Kay mentions "[[Franchise/JamesBond shaken, not stirred]]" when discussing gin measures with Fionnula.

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* Kay mentions "[[Franchise/JamesBond shaken, not stirred]]" when discussing gin measures with Fionnula.Fionnula.
* Kay doesn't have any interest in backpacking through the Himalayas, claiming that the only good thing about the Dalai Lama is Richard Gere.
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* According to Kay, Ana-Bessie is spending her free time after rehearsals in [[UsefulNotes/BritishBusinesses Jenners]].

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* According to Kay, Ana-Bessie is spending her free time after rehearsals in [[UsefulNotes/BritishBusinesses Jenners]].Jenners]].
* When Fionnula shows Kay how to light up and drink a flaming Sambuca, Kay jokes that it's one way to "[[Literature/HowToWinFriendsAndInfluencePeople make friends and influence people.]]"
* Kay mentions "[[Franchise/JamesBond shaken, not stirred]]" when discussing gin measures with Fionnula.
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* Throughout the book, the girls drink Hooch which, rather than being generic term for alcoholic drinks, is a reference to Hooper's Hooch, a brand of alcopop that was hugely popular in the UK during UsefulNotes/TheNineties.
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* When a couple at the party at the Pillbox announces their engagement, the DJ plays "We're a Happy Family" by Music/TheRamones.

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* When a couple at the party at the Pillbox announces their engagement, the DJ plays "We're a Happy Family" by Music/TheRamones.Music/TheRamones.
* A police sergeant gives Kylah and Chell some directions that mention a [[UsefulNotes/BritishBusinesses BP]] garage.
* According to Kay, Ana-Bessie is spending her free time after rehearsals in [[UsefulNotes/BritishBusinesses Jenners]].

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*** The ''Film/{{Jaws}}'' soundtrack

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*** The ''Film/{{Jaws}}'' soundtracksoundtrack.



** She doesn't think much of Music/JimiHendrix as a singer.

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** She doesn't think much of Music/JimiHendrix or [[Music/MazzyStar Hope Sandoval]] as a singer.singers.



* Stephen came to the Pillbox to see a band called "[[Literature/TheCorneliusChronicles Jerry Cornelius]] and his Taiwain Sellout."

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* Stephen came to the Pillbox to see a band called "[[Literature/TheCorneliusChronicles Jerry Cornelius]] and his Taiwain Sellout.""
* Spimmy gets told off by on the phone by a barman pretending to be Kylah's new manager who asks "[E]xactly who are you, fuckin Michael Barrymore or something?".
* When a couple at the party at the Pillbox announces their engagement, the DJ plays "We're a Happy Family" by Music/TheRamones.
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* At the Pillbox, the first song the DJ plays is ''Celebremos'' by Music/CoolAndTheGang, but everyone in the bar sings along with the English lyrics.

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* At the Pillbox, the first song the DJ plays is ''Celebremos'' by Music/CoolAndTheGang, Music/KoolAndTheGang, but everyone in the bar sings along with the English lyrics.
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* At the Pillbox, the first song the DJ plays is ''Celebremos'' by Music/CoolAndTheGang, but everyone in the bar sings along with the English lyrics.

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* At the Pillbox, the first song the DJ plays is ''Celebremos'' by Music/CoolAndTheGang, but everyone in the bar sings along with the English lyrics.lyrics.
* Stephen came to the Pillbox to see a band called "[[Literature/TheCorneliusChronicles Jerry Cornelius]] and his Taiwain Sellout."
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* When Manda confides in Orla about her and Fionnula drifting apart, Manda says that the conversation is starting to sound like something off ''Ricki Lake''.

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* When Manda confides in Orla about her and Fionnula drifting apart, Manda says that the conversation is starting to sound like something off ''Ricki Lake''.Lake''.
* At the Pillbox, the first song the DJ plays is ''Celebremos'' by Music/CoolAndTheGang, but everyone in the bar sings along with the English lyrics.
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* Manda jokes that Fionnula seems like Mystic Meg in some of her spacier moments, a reference to the resident astrologer at [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers The Sun]].

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* Manda jokes that Fionnula seems like Mystic Meg in some of her spacier moments, a reference to the resident astrologer at [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers The Sun]].Sun]].
* When Manda confides in Orla about her and Fionnula drifting apart, Manda says that the conversation is starting to sound like something off ''Ricki Lake''.
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* Yolanda [=McCormack=] tried to smuggle back two boxes of Gitanes on the school French trip.

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* Yolanda [=McCormack=] tried to smuggle back two boxes of Gitanes on the school French trip.trip.
* Manda jokes that Fionnula seems like Mystic Meg in some of her spacier moments, a reference to the resident astrologer at [[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers The Sun]].
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* Kylah and Chell buy themselves some Magnum ice lollies. They then stop at a pub where "Citadel" by Music/TheRollingStones is playing.

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* Kylah and Chell buy themselves some Magnum ice lollies. They then stop at a pub where "Citadel" by Music/TheRollingStones is playing.playing.
* Yolanda [=McCormack=] tried to smuggle back two boxes of Gitanes on the school French trip.
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* Some of the shops on the agenda for the trip are Schuh, French Connection, Gap, River Island and HMV.

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* Some of the shops on the agenda for the trip are Schuh, French Connection, Gap, River Island and HMV.HMV.
* Kylah and Chell buy themselves some Magnum ice lollies. They then stop at a pub where "Citadel" by Music/TheRollingStones is playing.
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** She mentions the band Cast at one point.

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