Happy Fourth of July! For you non-Americans out there, it’s our Independence Day today!
Here are some American facts:
Did you know that Kayla’s check shirt is a hidden reference to the thirteen stripes on the American flag? Her red base with six white stripes cuts it into thirteen alternating stripes. Seven red, and six white. We’ve highlighted them for you.
Alex Fritz is of German descent. Angel Vernon is of English descent. They are the two largest immigrant groups to the United States.
Angel’s last name is a reference to George Washington’s resting place. He died in 1799 in Vernon Hills, Virginia.
That’s enough talking. Enjoy the barbecue and the fireworks!
Ignore the irony that our artist is British and she had to create something in honor of our rebellion and breakaway from Great Britain. Oops.