Decorations/Theme
What does the purple decorations represent?
Royalty
Why is the prom in Argentina?
Argentina was where all the Nazis went to hide after the war, and many people use it as a place to hide and conceal their identity.
Why is Homer the bartender?
Because he is blind and gives them all alcohol, contributing to an eyes wide shut, knowing breaking of the law, another appearance versus reality.
What is the meaning behind the King Cake?
It is a classic Marti Gras cake, but because of the plastic baby on top, you must pay attention while eating or it will come back to bite you.
Why is the prom on October 10th?
It is National Delusion Day
What do the green decorations represent?
Envy
Where does the after-party take place?
A golden yacht on the river
Why are Mary Shelley and Harper Lee the ticket-masters?
They were relegated as authors during their time writing, and so they were relegated to a smaller role in this too.
What is the meaning of the Shrimp Etouffee?
It seems fancy on first glance but it is actually a very gritty Cajun dish, which is a great example of appearance versus reality.
What is the meaning of the song Demons by Imagine Dragons?
It is about hiding everything you are feeling
What do the gold decorations represent?
Greed
What happens to the yacht at midnight?
It turns into a bunch of white water rafts, ending the rich appearance and exposing reality.
Why does the Romeo and Juliet scandal relate to the theme?
What is the meaning of the truffle risotto?
Most mass produced truffle products are fake, so it is representative of how while the party seems like a dream, it is really just dressed up to appear that way.
What is the meaning of the Elvis song Devil in Disguise?
It is about how looks are deceiving and do not always match reality.
Why is the theme Marti Gras?
The hustle and bustle of Marti Gras is a distraction to other people that allows one to be anonymous and sort of go under the radar, hiding one's true self. It is the epitome of appearance versus reality.
They blame General Zaroff because he has a bad reputation, taking the easy route instead of actually trying to fix the problems.
Why do Paris and Nausicaa go together?
They identify with each other because they are both royalty who understand the pressures placed on them, and are kindred souls in that way
What is the meaning of the Pitbull song?
It is about giving your all to the party and living in the moment because you never know when you die.
What is the meaning of the mirrored attraction?
Large hall of mirrors contributes to a sense of false reality and not knowing if you can trust your own senses.
What is the story behind Iguazu Falls?
A girl ran away from the serpent god M'Boi who wanted to marry her, and to block her way the god tore open the Earth and created Iguazu Falls.
Why do Victor and Calypso go together?
They connect because they are both recluses who are haunted by their past mistakes.