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==First appearances, Trivia and Fanfiction==
==First appearances, Trivia and Fanfiction==


The theme of popularity marks its first entrance here, which becomes a key element in later episodes and a huge quantity of Fanfiction.
The theme of popularity marks its first entrance here, which becomes a key element in later episodes and a huge quantity of Fanfiction.


'''First appearances'''
'''First appearances'''


This episode is the first to show characteristics, attitudes or catch phrases of some characters, which would later become recurring traits, both in the series and in FanFiction. These include:
This episode is the first to show many of the number of supporting characters: [[Claire Defoe|Ms. Defoe]], Trent, Mack, Jodie, Upchuck, Joey, Jeffy, and Jamie.


It also debuts characteristics, attitudes or catch phrases that would later become recurring traits. These include:
* Joey, Jeffy, and Jamie slaving and competing over Quinn

* Quinn getting Jamie's name wrong
* The [[Three Js]] and their slaving and competing over Quinn, and nobody remembering Jamie's real name
* Mack having to put up with being called "Mack Daddy" by [[Kevin Thompson]]
* Trent's lazy attitude and rock star asperations
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* Upchuck's "feisty" persona
* Jane revealing that she is not shy around boys
* Jane revealing that she is not shy around boys
* Mack being called "Mack Daddy" by [[Kevin Thompson]] (though probably not the first time it has happened, per his reaction)
* Daria doing Quinn's homework for money
* Daria doing Quinn's homework for money
* The first inklings of Daria's crush on Trent Lane
* The first inklings of Daria's crush on Trent Lane
* Sandi and Tiffany being interested in popularity (more than other students)
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* Upchuck displaying his "feisty" persona
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* Sandi and Tiffany being interested in popularity (more than other students) - interestingly, Tiffany talks at a normal rate, as opposed to the slow rate of speech which would become characteristic of the character

Furthermore, [[Claire Defoe|Ms. Defoe]], Trent, Mack, Jodie, Upchuck, Joey, Jeffy, and Jamie all make their first appearances in this episode.


The background character nicknamed [[Shaggy]] appears herein, and in one startling sequence is shown to be in two different places at the same time, leading to speculation that he has paranormal powers.
The background character nicknamed [[Shaggy]] appears herein, and in one startling sequence is shown to be in two different places at the same time, leading to speculation that he has paranormal powers.

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This is one of several early episodes where Tiffany talks at a normal rate, as opposed to the slow rate of speech which would become characteristic of the character.


'''Fanfiction Stories'''
'''Fanfiction Stories'''
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