Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Facts: Exegesis

1. Fifth Avenue- Fifth Avenue is known to be a very wealthy street in Manhattan, Therefore this family is very wealthy

2.Hank- The character of Hank is loosely based on fashion desinger Bill Blass who died in 2002.

3.Brokeback Mountain- One of the most famous gay themed movies in 2005, because of the main stream play it recived and the names it had including Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Randy Quaid.

4.Vera Wang- One of, if not the most famous wedding dress designer in America.

5. Donna Karan- Fashion designer known for her sportswear.

6. Valentino- Fashion designer known for his gowns.

7. Ralph Lauren- Fashion desinger known for his classic sportwear.

8.LaCoste- Sportwear company known for polo shirts.

9. Rockefeller Center- Between 48th and 51st Streets in Manhattan which includes office bulidings, shopping and a skating rink.

10. Monsieur Hadlee- When Myra speaks in a French Accent she calls Hank this, meaning Mr. Hadley.

11.X- Box- A video game system

12. Hazel- The maid of a 1961 show of the same name.

13. Bear- A gay slang word used to describe an older gay man that is larger framed and sometimes has body hair.

14.Neiman Marcus- A high end department store

15.Prada- Famous fashion label

16. Cherry Jones - Famous actress best known for Broadway

17. Nathan Lane- Famous actor known for Broadway and Film

18.Rosie- The robot maid of The Jetsons.

19. Ikea- Sells home, kitchen and bedding suppiles

20. Vogue- Famous fashion magazine