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1. To what is the wrecking of the French yacht compared and why?

The French yacht is wrecked 53 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and therefore it is jokingly compared to Pearl Harbor. One of the cops says that this attack cannot be blamed on the Japanese as they are too busy and concerned with other regatta competitors.

2. What is the significance of Blaze’s name for herself?

Blaze is a former stripper and is currently a masseuse who gives extra favors, so she chose a pseudonym. Blaze is the name she chose, as she dyes her hair flaming red.

3. How does Norman Boggs get the nickname Letch?

Letch gets his nickname mostly because of his rodent-like, lecherous smile and tendency towards harassing his female coworkers. The fact his breath reeks of raw garlic only adds to the disgust others feel towards him.

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