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The 'Dog and Pony Fights'

posted 15 years ago by mjn-seifer
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What exactly did this line mean? it is said about Peg just before she sings...

[–] alcockell 15 years ago

IIRC, the line was about the "Dog and Pony Follies" - Peg is supposed to be a "showgirl" who's been banged up.. or had done her time on the boards.

A dried-up chorus girl in effect.

[–] mjn-seifer 15 years ago

Thanks. That other dogs accent, confused me...

[–] jack_north 10 years ago

I think it might also be a clever reference to "dog and pony show," a corporate phrase used to convey something that is just done to appease the bosses because it is expected, or possibly something a company might do only to impress/appease the public.