Five Easter eggs from ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ you probably missed
People We Meet on Vacation, on Netflix, the first movie adaptation of author Emily Henry’s best-selling novel, captures the romance between two unlikely best friends, Poppy and Alex, as it unfolds over a span of 12 years. The dynamic duo first met on a rather ill-fated road trip to their shared hometown in Ohio from college and became best friends who take annual trips every year.
Regardless of where they are every summer, they make a pact to reunite for an annual vacation. And although they nearly have the globe covered, what they don’t realise is where they belong: with each other.
But if you think it’s only Alex and Poppy who have overlooked some things in People We Meet on Vacation, you’re probably wrong because the Netflix adaptation is carefully woven with hidden details you might have missed.
So, for those curious, here are five Easter eggs from People We Meet on Vacation that might have slipped your eyes.
Five Easter eggs from People We Meet on Vacation
The cinematic inspiration behind the New Orleans dance scene
The New Orleans dance scene, where Poppy and Alex groove to Paula Abdul’s ‘Forever Your Girl’ in People We Meet on Vacation, is actually inspired by the moves from movies like Dirty Dancing and Charlie’s Angels.
About the wooden Sasquatch statue
The wooden Sasquatch statue that Poppy picks during their trip to Canada was reportedly made just for the rom-com. The name is supposedly a nod to Harry and the Hendersons, and Tom Blyth apparently really carried around the 80-pound statue during filming.
A surprise cameo
In addition to the star-studded cast of People We Meet on Vacation, the Netflix romantic comedy also features a surprise cameo by none other than the author, Emily Henry. She portrays a guest at Alex’s brother’s wedding in Spain.
How the film recreates the original book cover
When the movie begins on Netflix, viewers can find Poppy sitting alone on her beach chair, recreating half of the original book cover. When the film ends, Alex joins Poppy, completing the iconic book cover on their own.
What book does Alex read on the beach at the end of the movie?
The book we find Alex reading on the beach at the end of the film shows a blink-and-you-miss-it glimpse of the author’s name, Augustus Everett, which, by the way, is a character from another Emily Henry novel, Beach Read. In case you missed out on any of these Easter eggs, well, People We Meet on Vacation is currently streaming on Netflix.