Stacy O?

Happy birthday to the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who was born on this day in 1929. Although the former U.S. First Lady was known for being a fashion trendsetter, I'm not sure Stacy has what it takes to live in the media spotlight. At least without hyperventilating.

As far as canon connections, the only direct one I can think of is Jane's mention of "Quinnie O" in relation to Quinn's disguise during "A Tree Grows in Lawndale." This was most likely a reference to "Jackie O's" fashion style of wearing scarves and dark sunglasses later in life. I wonder whether the Fashion Club would approve or disapprove of her choice.

Today is also the anniversary of the episode "Speedtrapped" in 1999. We saw Daria's progression from timid driver to near-perpetrator of vehicular homicide, as well as some interesting glimpses into Quinn's activities during dates. Not to mention the delicious but virtually unbreakable ice cream cake.

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First Ladies and Road Trips

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was born on this day in 1929. A somewhat minor reference to her was made in canon, when Jane refers to Quinn in her scarf-and-sunglasses disguise as "Quinnie O." This alluded to "Jackie O's" frequent mode of dress after her marriage to Aristotle Onassis.

TAG has pointed out before how the outfit Stacy is wearing in her alter ego is the same one the former First Lady was wearing when John F. Kennedy was assassinated, which is...odd.

Today is also the day that the episode "Speedtrapped" first aired in 1999. The Spiral did some time in the joint as "criminales," Quinn revealed her hidden talent at driving, and Daria developed a taste for country music. I'm always amused by that fake bump right after Daria suspects Travis of stealing their money, but then again I'm usually easily amused anyway.

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• Deref has posted stories and photos from his visit to Canada.


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• LadieT shared a movie her niece and her niece's cousin made in film class.


• Arena del Sur has a question about Lawndale High's study hall.


• Discuss the comic book storyline Captain Britain and MI-13 in the thread.


• The Angst Guy started a new thread for plot bunnies.


• RX-87 posted a new Iron Chef: Name that Backgrounder!


• The Angst Guy has thrown down The Penny Lane Challenge in The Easel.

Stacy O!

This is one of those alter egos that won't make sense to anyone under the age of 50. Stacy Rowe is imitating Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, whose birthday was 79 years ago today. I remember what Jackie Kennedy looked like from newspaper pictures I saw of her as a child. She's holding a rose bush and wearing her best pink suit.

Unfortunately, that is exactly the same suit Mrs. Kennedy was wearing when she and JFK arrived in Dallas on November 22, 1963. And upon her arrival in Dallas, Mrs. Kennedy was given red roses. Was the artist making a point here? If so, what was the point? Really creepy pic, if you ask me.

What else Daria-ish happened today in history. . . . Bermuda, visited by Sandi Griffin during Is It Fall Yet?, was settled 399 years ago by English folk who were blown off-course while heading for Virginia. I had an idea for a story about Sandi getting lost in the Bermuda Triangle, but never finished it. Dang.

Today is the birthday of Jim Davis, the cartoonist who created Garfield. Garfield is mentioned in various fanfics as a cartoon in the Lawndale newspaper. There was a crossover, too, in which Daria had Garfield as a pet, but I cannot find it now.

LATE ADD: Brother Grimace has added a DariaWiki page about . . . Daria's glasses. Not a bad idea.