FAQ for
Hairspray (2007)

Yes, with the exception of two of the Dynamites.

This movie is NOT a remake of the 1988 John Waters film of the same name. This film is based on the Broadway play, which was based on the 1988 film. The 1988 film was not a musical, but later made one when the play was created. All three adaptations are similar, but have small (occasionally large) plot changes. This is similar to The Producers, which was a 1968 comedy film that was adapted to a Broadway musical which was subsequently adapted to a musical film in 2005.

Miss Baltimore Crabs is a play on the Miss Georgia Peach pageant. Georgia is famous for its peaches, just as New York is for its Apples and Florida with its Oranges. Baltimore is therefore famous for its Crabs. However, there are two meanings to this song. The other implication is that Miss Baltimore Crabs (Velma Von Tussle) risked getting crabs (pubic lice) while screwing the judges for the win.

From the original movie can find John Waters as the flasher who lives next door. Jerry Stiller (the original Wilbur) is Mr. Pinky, and Ricki Lake (the original Tracy) is one of the William Morris Agents

When Link hands something to Amber saying "it's time", what he hands her is his high school ring. It was all the rage back then. It meant that Link promises to be all Amber's. Like it's official they are boyfriend and girlfriend.

Many claim it's another council member, however, in the DVD Commentary with Adam Shankman and Nikki Blonsky (2 Disc Only), Shankman claimed they were implying Corny Collins was the father to the baby. In the film when Velma is talking to the camera man after "The Nicest Kids In Town," you can see Brenda and Corny fighting in the backround while Brenda clutches her stomach.