The gracefulness, elegance, ethereal quality, and other affectations of classical ballet are eliminated. Much has been made of White's "showmanship" and affectations. The accident gave rise to Gertrude Stein's mordant remark that "affectations can be dangerous". "On the Road Again" catalogs the absurd affectations and degenerate living conditions of bohemia. The story is a spoof of Lovecraft's antiquarian affectations. At times, Daigle's Adele-inspired vocal affectations are a little over-the-top, but her delivery remains earnest. Other affectations included Jack using two microphones onstage. This helps to counterbalance the potential for affectations. The area of the Mont des Arts knew different affectations over the centuries.