Bartman Begins/References

Cultural references

 * The name of this level is a reference to .
 * There is a room after crossing the bridge over the creek that can only be accessed by stepping in some platforms. Inside this room is one of Homer's Duff bottlecap collectables. Behind it, a skeletal hand tries to grab a fedora hat. This is a reference to .

Continuity

 * Posters for "Bonestorm" and "Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge" are seen in the opening cutscene. ("Marge Be Not Proud")
 * Posters featuring the Orb of Isis are seen in the museum. ("Lost Our Lisa")
 * Jebediah Springfield and Shelbyville Manhattan are featured in one of the "Blast the Past" displays. ("Lemon of Troy")
 * is seen in the above display. ("Treehouse of Horror")
 * When he enters the planetarium, Homer mentions giant space ants. ("Deep Space Homer")