Sold Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Pop Culture References

  • The Bold and the Beautiful (92.WhatIsNormal.12, 103.UnderstandingAnita.2, 136.InsteadofHarish.3)
  • David Beckham (94.MeetingtheDavidBeckhamBoy) (Note: Until Lakshmi learns Harish's name, she calls him "the David Beckham boy")
  • Coca-Cola (39.ATrade.28, 97.TheCustomers.8, 102.StealingfromtheDavidBeckhamBoy.2, 160.ACoca-Cola.1)