Extras

“Quarter to Three” – a 45 rpm single sung by Gary U.S. Bonds featuring cheers, claps, and spoken dialogue. It was recorded in 1961.

The New York Times – an American newspaper based in New York City and founded in 1851.   

“Tell me how long will I have to wait? Oh, won’t you tell me now? Why do you hesitate?” –

refrain from “The Hesitating Blues” written by W.C. Handy and published in 1915.

Ruby Red Slippers – the magical shoes worn by the main character, Dorothy Gale, in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Penny Loafers – slip-on shoes with a diamond-shaped slit on the toe in which pennies can be inserted.

Stilettos – shoes with a long, thin high heel named after the stiletto dagger and popularized in the 1950s.

Go-Go Boots – a low-heeled fashion boot first introduced by Andre Courréges in 1964.

White Keds – a canvas top “sneaker” with a rubber sole.

Air Jordans – a brand of basketball shoe created by Nike for former NBA player Michael Jordan.

Ohaus Triple Beam Scale – an instrument made by the Ohaus Corporation and used to measure weight very precisely.

Mad Magazine – an American humor magazine founded in 1952.

Bindle – an envelope made from a square piece of paper and used to package powdered drugs.