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Background Notes for the Incurably Curious
Background Notes for the Incurably Curious
I’ve always been drawn to the odd corners of life, the things most people don’t bother noticing. This novel is probably just my way of venting all the strange bits of knowledge I’ve picked up over the years.
And while it’s fiction, I like to think I’ve put in enough hours and enough research to slip in the occasional bizarre fact, the sort that reminds people just how strange reality can get.
Below are some references, links, and a bit of background on topics that may appear throughout my novel.
Spoiler Warning:
Spoiler Warning:
Some of the information below touches on themes, twists, and hidden layers from later in the story. If you haven’t read The Shade of Us yet, you might want to stop here.
The Little Prince
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I think I might be the first person reckless enough to pull this novel apart in search of a meaning beyond the obvious.
Why?
Honestly, I’m not entirely sure. I just felt pulled toward it, like something in the pages wouldn’t let me walk away.
After reading the book once, I could feel another layer beneath the surface. Something Antoine was trying to say in his own strange, quiet way. Two stories running at the same time, meant for two different kinds of readers.
As of writing this, I haven’t found any other source online that breaks the novel down to its bones, so if you want to explore what I believe is the deeper layer, start reading The Shade of Us and uncover the hidden meaning alongside Magnus.
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Déjà D'oh
Déjà D'oh
Here’s a confession: I invented the term Déjà D’oh, along with the theory that when huge numbers of people subconsciously expect an event to happen, the universe bends slightly in that direction.
Still, you have to admit the Simpsons has an unnerving habit of predicting real-world events with eerie accuracy. This part is true.
I only mention the Simpsons in the novel, but plenty of other shows have done the same. And, just as Elizabeth hints in the story, these series tend to attract fans who love endless re-runs. Take Star Trek, for example. It’s been on repeat since the early 1970s, when the original run hit syndication and basically never left television. Over the years, it has correctly anticipated real-life developments such as mobile phones, tablets, earpods, Bluetooth-style communication, AI translators, and even modern medical imaging tech.
Other long-running re-run favourites have also made their share of unsettling predictions, including Futurama, Family Guy, The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror.
So yes, fine, maybe I did invent a theory. But, that doesn't mean there isn't a sliver of truth in it.
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