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'''Pacific Northwest/Hilyer Family Themes''' have been a salient feature of Brett gimmickry for a number of years. Examples of Cascadia-themed immersion can be seen on the part of all Hilyer family members, focusing particularly on northwest coastal indigenous themes, but also showing some reverence for political and contemporary pop-cultural traditions as well. | '''Pacific Northwest/Hilyer Family Themes''' have been a salient feature of Brett gimmickry for a number of years. Examples of Cascadia-themed immersion can be seen on the part of all Hilyer family members, focusing particularly on northwest coastal indigenous themes, but also showing some reverence for political and contemporary pop-cultural traditions as well. | ||
| - | ==Northwest Coastal Indigenous Themes== | + | ===Northwest Coastal Indigenous Themes=== |
| - | * The presence of finely crafted, cattail and reed basketry, storage devices used by peoples living in culture areas both west and east of the cascades, in the Hilyer living room | + | * The presence of finely crafted, cattail and reed basketry, storage devices used by peoples living in culture areas both west and east of the cascades, in the Hilyer living room. |
| - | * Carved cedar sculptures in both relief form and, more noticeably, in the form of large, authentic ceremonial masks | + | * Extensive literature on Native American lore. |
| - | * " | + | * Carved cedar sculptures in both relief form and, more noticeably, in the form of large, authentic ceremonial masks. One such mask, labeled "wild woman of woods", was traced by [[Kevin]] to be in reference to the Kwakwaka'wakw "Dzunukwa", a rambunctious humanoid being and the female equivalent of the male "Bukwas". Both were believed to inhabit the unexplored forests, with carvings showing on the Dzunukwa rounded lips signifying her signature "hooting"(Such zoomorphic, supernatural beings abound in Pacific Northwest indigenous folklore, with the Yakama "Tah-tah-kle-ah" sharing the same "wild woman" title). The ownership of such an artificat is ironic, in that many [[Cryptozoologists]] see these figures as part of a broader historical evidence backing up the existence of an important folk figure for the group, [[Sasquatch]]. |
| + | * "Chelan" being the middle name of Brett's sister (a reference to Lake Chalen, obviously). Other candidates were "Columbia" (after the river) and "Sacajawea"--although herself a plains Shoshone, Sacajawea is a highly revered character in Pacific Northwest traditions for her co-"discovery" of the American Northwest Coast along with Merriwether Lewis and William Clark. | ||
| - | ==Political== | + | ===Political=== |
* Judge Bruce Hilyer has resided over many important cases in the King County Superior Court. | * Judge Bruce Hilyer has resided over many important cases in the King County Superior Court. | ||
* Rhonda Hilyer was an important lobbyist for Washington state Unions for some time, and as such maintains close relations with a number of Washington-state (as well as national) politicians. | * Rhonda Hilyer was an important lobbyist for Washington state Unions for some time, and as such maintains close relations with a number of Washington-state (as well as national) politicians. | ||
| + | * In addition, [[Brett's mom]] has also worked as a consultant with nearly every police department in the county. She was one of the first to purchase a "Battle of Seattle" t-shirt from the Seattle PD after the 1999 riots. | ||
| + | * [[Brett's dad]] also ran for King County Executive in 1989 and 1993, losing narrowly (and only after absentee ballots came in) in the former election. | ||
| + | * Bruce Hilyer's judgeship can be attributed to his friendship with former governor Gary Locke (to whom he lost in the primaries during the 1993 election). The entire family has met governor Locke on a number of occasions. | ||
| + | * In the 1990s, Bruce Hilyer served several terms as a Washington State Parks Commissioner, the duties of which included presiding over a state ceremony at Blake Island. | ||
| + | * Brett's parents attending every gubernatorial election ball since the early 1980s. | ||
| + | * A long-standing feud with former Washington governor Mike Lowry. | ||
==Pop-cultural== | ==Pop-cultural== | ||
| - | * | + | * Extensive watching of "Almost Live" during its '90s run, Brett's mom continuing to listen to Pat Cashman in the Morning, partially for this reason. |
| - | * Several appearances at Seattle's "Sea-Fair | + | * The heavy involvement of both of Brett's parents and his brother in 1996 over concerns about the King County budget and the proposed sports stadiums. |
| - | + | * Taping two and a half hours of variations angles of the Kingdome implosion. | |
| + | * Brett getting a piece of the fallen stadium for his birthday that year. | ||
| + | * Several appearances at Seattle's "Sea-Fair," including watching the Blue Angels from the top of the Columbia Tower Club, during a social function in 2005. | ||
* Brett's infamous "Free Ballard" bumper sticker on his family's Volvo, referring of course to the heavily Scandinavian-American influenced neighborhood in North Seattle. | * Brett's infamous "Free Ballard" bumper sticker on his family's Volvo, referring of course to the heavily Scandinavian-American influenced neighborhood in North Seattle. | ||
| - | * Brett's | + | * Frequent energy/enthusiasm/money expended on the Northwest companies of Boeing, Microsoft and Stabucks. |
| + | * Brett's mom appearing on the local PBS affiliate TV station to plug her book on intra-company communications. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Sports== | ||
| + | * The Hilyers have been known to show an enthusiasm for Seattle sports teams. Evidence can be seen through Brett's nostalgia for early to mid-90s Sonics and Mariners feats, as well as the the presence of a Ray Allen bobblehead doll resting on the living room piano. Most sources are under the impression that the Seahawks Superbowl run played a significant role in Hilyer family's leisurely exploits during the first months of [[2006]]. | ||
| + | * Infrequent trips to Husky Stadium for as long as Brett can remember. | ||
| + | * Brett's mom, a WASU graduate, also maintains an extensively decorated "Cougar-themed" bathroom in the seldom occupied basement. | ||
| + | * Brett's dad buying extensive tickets to even somewhat obscure Seattle sports teams, like the Sounders and the Reign. | ||
| + | * Sitting within eyeshot of Jeremy "The Sonics Guy," during basketball games. In an absurd turn of events The Sonics Guy would end up retiring his quasi-mascot position (possibly due to alcoholism) and ended up as Brett's sister's soccer coach, which he remains to this day. His name is actually "Duke." | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
| - | * Brett's middle name is "Rainier | + | * Brett, a vegetarian, does not omit fish from his diet and has a distinct inclination toward smoked salmon and cream cheese, a favorite pacific northwest dish. |
| + | * Brett's middle name is "Rainier," an obvious dedication to Washington's tallest mountain. | ||
| + | * The Hilyer family maintaining cabins (one leased, one inherited) in Oregon and British Columbia so that both regions of the Pacific Northwest may be enjoyed every summer. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Brett's Exploits]] | * [[Brett's Exploits]] | ||
Current revision as of 04:51, 26 April 2006
Pacific Northwest/Hilyer Family Themes have been a salient feature of Brett gimmickry for a number of years. Examples of Cascadia-themed immersion can be seen on the part of all Hilyer family members, focusing particularly on northwest coastal indigenous themes, but also showing some reverence for political and contemporary pop-cultural traditions as well.
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Northwest Coastal Indigenous Themes
- The presence of finely crafted, cattail and reed basketry, storage devices used by peoples living in culture areas both west and east of the cascades, in the Hilyer living room.
- Extensive literature on Native American lore.
- Carved cedar sculptures in both relief form and, more noticeably, in the form of large, authentic ceremonial masks. One such mask, labeled "wild woman of woods", was traced by Kevin to be in reference to the Kwakwaka'wakw "Dzunukwa", a rambunctious humanoid being and the female equivalent of the male "Bukwas". Both were believed to inhabit the unexplored forests, with carvings showing on the Dzunukwa rounded lips signifying her signature "hooting"(Such zoomorphic, supernatural beings abound in Pacific Northwest indigenous folklore, with the Yakama "Tah-tah-kle-ah" sharing the same "wild woman" title). The ownership of such an artificat is ironic, in that many Cryptozoologists see these figures as part of a broader historical evidence backing up the existence of an important folk figure for the group, Sasquatch.
- "Chelan" being the middle name of Brett's sister (a reference to Lake Chalen, obviously). Other candidates were "Columbia" (after the river) and "Sacajawea"--although herself a plains Shoshone, Sacajawea is a highly revered character in Pacific Northwest traditions for her co-"discovery" of the American Northwest Coast along with Merriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Political
- Judge Bruce Hilyer has resided over many important cases in the King County Superior Court.
- Rhonda Hilyer was an important lobbyist for Washington state Unions for some time, and as such maintains close relations with a number of Washington-state (as well as national) politicians.
- In addition, Brett's mom has also worked as a consultant with nearly every police department in the county. She was one of the first to purchase a "Battle of Seattle" t-shirt from the Seattle PD after the 1999 riots.
- Brett's dad also ran for King County Executive in 1989 and 1993, losing narrowly (and only after absentee ballots came in) in the former election.
- Bruce Hilyer's judgeship can be attributed to his friendship with former governor Gary Locke (to whom he lost in the primaries during the 1993 election). The entire family has met governor Locke on a number of occasions.
- In the 1990s, Bruce Hilyer served several terms as a Washington State Parks Commissioner, the duties of which included presiding over a state ceremony at Blake Island.
- Brett's parents attending every gubernatorial election ball since the early 1980s.
- A long-standing feud with former Washington governor Mike Lowry.
Pop-cultural
- Extensive watching of "Almost Live" during its '90s run, Brett's mom continuing to listen to Pat Cashman in the Morning, partially for this reason.
- The heavy involvement of both of Brett's parents and his brother in 1996 over concerns about the King County budget and the proposed sports stadiums.
- Taping two and a half hours of variations angles of the Kingdome implosion.
- Brett getting a piece of the fallen stadium for his birthday that year.
- Several appearances at Seattle's "Sea-Fair," including watching the Blue Angels from the top of the Columbia Tower Club, during a social function in 2005.
- Brett's infamous "Free Ballard" bumper sticker on his family's Volvo, referring of course to the heavily Scandinavian-American influenced neighborhood in North Seattle.
- Frequent energy/enthusiasm/money expended on the Northwest companies of Boeing, Microsoft and Stabucks.
- Brett's mom appearing on the local PBS affiliate TV station to plug her book on intra-company communications.
Sports
- The Hilyers have been known to show an enthusiasm for Seattle sports teams. Evidence can be seen through Brett's nostalgia for early to mid-90s Sonics and Mariners feats, as well as the the presence of a Ray Allen bobblehead doll resting on the living room piano. Most sources are under the impression that the Seahawks Superbowl run played a significant role in Hilyer family's leisurely exploits during the first months of 2006.
- Infrequent trips to Husky Stadium for as long as Brett can remember.
- Brett's mom, a WASU graduate, also maintains an extensively decorated "Cougar-themed" bathroom in the seldom occupied basement.
- Brett's dad buying extensive tickets to even somewhat obscure Seattle sports teams, like the Sounders and the Reign.
- Sitting within eyeshot of Jeremy "The Sonics Guy," during basketball games. In an absurd turn of events The Sonics Guy would end up retiring his quasi-mascot position (possibly due to alcoholism) and ended up as Brett's sister's soccer coach, which he remains to this day. His name is actually "Duke."
Other
- Brett, a vegetarian, does not omit fish from his diet and has a distinct inclination toward smoked salmon and cream cheese, a favorite pacific northwest dish.
- Brett's middle name is "Rainier," an obvious dedication to Washington's tallest mountain.
- The Hilyer family maintaining cabins (one leased, one inherited) in Oregon and British Columbia so that both regions of the Pacific Northwest may be enjoyed every summer.
