Homer and Apu/References

Cultural References

 * When James Woods applies as the new Kwik-E-Mart cashier, he mentions films that featured him which are ', ', ' and '.
 * Homer's refusal to spy on Apu references to Lee Harvey Oswald.
 * The scene of Apu taking the bullet aimed at James Woods is similar to Clint Eastwood's actions in the film .
 * The scenes of Homer and Apu travelling to find the Kwik-E-Mart president feature music from .

Trivia

 * The undercover news van has "ORDINARY VAN" written on it in huge letters.
 * According to the deleted scenes, Apu wears a wig.
 * The Kwik-E-Mart does not accept checks from Chief Wiggum, Reverend Lovejoy, Homer J. Simpson, Homer S. Simpson, H. J. Simpson, Homor Simpson or Homer J. Fong.
 * A sign in the world's first convenience store reads: The Master Knows All Except Combination To Safe.
 * The slogan of the Monstromart: Where Shopping Is A Baffling Ordeal.
 * The license plate of the ambulance reads: SLIP

Goofs

 * Apu looks into the dining room window and sees the family room with the couch and TV. This is not possible, because the family room is on the other side of the house. However, Homer could have moved the table and replaced it with the couch and TV.

Continuity

 * Apu is also seen employing deceptive marketing tactics (albeit neither as blatantly nor as egregiously as in this episode) in the comic story Kwik-E-Mart Holiday Savings Circular.