Wheelin' And Dylan
The opening track of Blood on the Tracks, entitled Tangled Up In Blue, was Dylans attempt at writing a multi-dimensional song which defied a fixed notion of time and space, taking great inspiration from paintings. In specifics, he repeated references The Divine Comedy, written by this Italian poet.
Who is Dante Aligheri?
These small containers were oft carried by hunters to hold gunpowder, as to best "set off" gun locks. Ornamentally, they would often depict religious sacrifices in their engravings.
What is a priming flask?
In the first draft of The Big Lebowski's script, The Dude is revealed to be the heir of a fortune from this classic 3D puzzle invented by a Hungarian sculptor, however in the final movie his source of income is left a mystery.
What is the Rubix Cube?
Another name for this creature found in the Pacific Northwest is the Sasquatch - famous for these large features.
What are feet?
A poultry dish popularized by John Madden of NFL fame, outside of America it is known as a three-bird roast.
What is a turducken?
Although many critics believed Blood on the Tracks to be an autobiographical work, Dylan claimed it was inspired by the work of this Russian playwright famous for his metaphorical gun.
Who is Anton Chekhov?
This arm guard would be worn by an archer as to best protect their inner forearm from the whiplash of a bowstring. Some may be carved with the image of Saint Sebastian, the Catholic Saint of archery.
What is a bracer?
In the filming of The Big Lebowski two cars were used - one was destroyed during filming, while the second was destroyed on the set of this classic Scully & Mulder series.
What is The X-Files?
In Greek mythology, the Cyclops is famous for this singular feature - the term Cyclops itself translates directly to it.
What is the eye?
A procession of several vehicles, used for ceremonial processions but more often, to provide security while moving a V.I.P.
What is a motorcade?
On the third verse of Blood on the Tracks' You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, Dylan sings "Purple clover, Queen Anne's lace." These are two types of this unruly plantlife.
What are wildflowers?
Popularized in late 16th century Spain, what is now known as the Miquelet Lock, a type of firing mechanism used in muskets and pistols, was known as pany de pedrenyal or simply the pedrenyal, named after this earthly firestarter, or perhaps this Michigan city where General Motors originated.
What is Flint?
Although The Big Lebowski has many references to the Vietnam War, it is set during this early 90s conflict also known as Operation Desert Storm.
What is the Gulf War.
The Tengu of Shinto belief are known as harbingers of destruction and demons of disruption - however there most famous feature is this especially long feature, known affectionately as a "schnozzle".
What is a nose?
Stone fruits refer to a fruit with a fleshy outer layer and a hard seed on the inside - the peacotum references these three stone fruits.
What is the peach, the apricot & the plum?
On Blood on the Tracks ballad to long-lost love If You See Her, Say Hello, Dylan sings "If you see her, say hello, she might be in Tangier." Tangier is a popular port in this country, lining the Strait of Gibraltar and serving as a connection between the continents of Africa and Europe.
Where is Morocco?
Known as prodds, these crossbows fired this blunt projectile as to not blemish the expensive furs of foxes or ermine. These small animals may have felt something like Shirley Jackson's lottery winners, or even the Catholic Saint Stephen.
What are small stones?
The Dude appears in every scene of The Big Lebowski, keeping in line with a tradition from this style or genre, used to define detective movies made in the mid 40s to the mid 50s. Think The Maltese Falcon or The Big Sleep.
What is film noir?
The Rokurokubi is famous for this elongated feature, enabling it to stretch or even for their head to detach completely for their body. The Pokemon family of Misdreavus and Mismagius are based upon this popular yokai.
What is the neck?
A coalition formed of three specific Deep South states, or a twin city in Bowie County, Texas that borders the Natural State.
What is Texarkana?
On the 9-minute epic Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts off Blood on the Tracks, Dylan sings "Backstage the girls were playing five-card stud by the stairs. Lily had two queens, she was hoping for a third to match his pair." Those well-acquainted with cards will know five-card is an early form of this bluff-based game.
What is Poker?
A spherical pommel on a pistol meant they were made for a mounted bodyguard, as they facilitated easier withdrawal from this type of holster.
What is a Saddle Holster?
When The Dude's rug is first wee'd upon, one of Treehorn's thugs says "Ever thus to deadbeats, Lebowski". This is a reference to this classic Latin phrase once translated to English, often attributed to Marcus Junius Brutus.
What is "Sic Semper Tyrannis".
The Drekavac, a creature of South Slavic mythology is known for this especially large feature, portrayed as an omen of death to come and heard often by its signature screeching sound.
What is its mouth?
A repeatedly rhyming descriptor that could be used for a movie like Shaun of the Dead, highlighting its three most prominent genres. Think 10 Things I Hate About You, with an undead twist.
What is a ZomRomCom?