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In episode 3, a dry cleaning receipt in Victoria's room shows the clerk's name as "Amelia Pond". This is a reference to the character of the same name from the British science fiction series, Doctor Who.
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During episode 1, Max's notebook can be seen in Jefferson's classroom. Inside are a number of scribbled drawings and quotes, including the phrase "Winter is coming", which is a reference to the novel/television show "Game of Thrones". There is also what appears to be a doodle of Frank The Rabbit from the movie Donnie Darko.
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On the mirror of the Two Whales Diner's bathroom, the phrase "Fire Walk With Me" is written on the mirror. This is a reference to the film Fire Walk With Me, a prequel to the events of the television show Twin Peaks. Much of the game's themes were inspired by the show, whose premise also involves the disappearance of a well-liked teenage girl.
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In the parking lot of Blackwell Academy, there are references to several television series hidden on some of the license plates:
• "QNT MLP" - Quantum Leap
• "BRDCHRCH" - Broadchurch
• "TWN PKS" - Twin Peaks
• "B R K B D" - Breaking Bad
• "SXFTNDR" - Six Feet Under
• "THPRCTC" - The Practice
• "PRK SN RC" - Parks and Recreation
• "TH WR" - The Wire
• "CRNVL" - Carnivále
• "THSPRNS" - The Sopranos
• "TWLGHTZN" - The Twilight Zone
• "THXFLS" - The X-Files
• "BFFVMPRSLR" - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• "QNT MLP" - Quantum Leap
• "BRDCHRCH" - Broadchurch
• "TWN PKS" - Twin Peaks
• "B R K B D" - Breaking Bad
• "SXFTNDR" - Six Feet Under
• "THPRCTC" - The Practice
• "PRK SN RC" - Parks and Recreation
• "TH WR" - The Wire
• "CRNVL" - Carnivále
• "THSPRNS" - The Sopranos
• "TWLGHTZN" - The Twilight Zone
• "THXFLS" - The X-Files
• "BFFVMPRSLR" - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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One of the posters around Blackwell Academy advertises a video game club called "Gamer Guyz" and lists their contact email as "JRomero". This is likely a reference to famous game developer John Romero, best known as a co-founder of id Software, and responsible for many of their most well known games, including Wolfenstein 3D, Hexen, Doom, and Quake.
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In episode 4, if Max inspects the red hunting cap in the principal's office she will remark that "only a total phony would wear a crappy hat like that." This a reference to Holden Caulfield from the novel The Catcher in the Rye, who wears an identical red hunting cap and frequently calls others "phonies".
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The 'Eye of Providence' appears frequently around Blackwell Academy, including the girls bathroom, the Prescott Dormitory, and the entrance of the parking lot.
The 'Eye of Providence' is an ancient symbol that originally represented the all-seeing eye of God. It can be found in numerous settings both secular and religious, including the official seals of various cities, the stained glass windows of churches, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. In popular culture, however, it has come to represent a variety of conspiracy theories, usually involving Freemasonry or the Illuminati.
The 'Eye of Providence' is an ancient symbol that originally represented the all-seeing eye of God. It can be found in numerous settings both secular and religious, including the official seals of various cities, the stained glass windows of churches, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. In popular culture, however, it has come to represent a variety of conspiracy theories, usually involving Freemasonry or the Illuminati.
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Brooke's hoodie in episode 1 is a reference to Star Wars, and is designed to look like three lightsabers. This reference was later confirmed on Star Wars Day (May 4th) by the developers on Twitter.
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According to Jean-Maxime Moris, Creative Director at Dontnod, Max Caulfield's surname is a reference to the character Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of the J. D. Salinger novel "The Catcher in the Rye". The two works share similar themes, such as the difficulties in making the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Like Max, Holden is a student at an exclusive boarding school, and both characters have similar personality traits such as the urge to preserve innocence. There are several other references to the book throughout the game.
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According to Michel Koch, co-director of Life Is Strange, the character Warren Graham was inspired by Xander from the television show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". In an interview with Vice, he states "I'm a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This is why I like looking at archetypes, like, uh Xander. He has this kind of awkwardness in him and is always saying the wrong things, but he's a good guy!"
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In the girls dorm, Room 217's board reads "REDRUM", a clear reference to The Shining.
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