Children of a Lesser Clod/References

Cultural references

 * The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film .
 * The chalkboard gag mentions Mothra.
 * In the gym, Comic Book Guy is wearing a T-shirt.
 * Lugash is a parody of weight trainer.
 * Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "" from the 1996 film .
 * The porn film name Doctor Screwlittle is a parody of.
 * Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to .
 * When Ralph asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old catchphrase.
 * When Homer is watching TV, the show "" stars Bill Cosby.
 * A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "Pokémon".
 * Homer's dream is a reference to The Jetsons: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!"
 * The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd Flanders is a 1969 hit song by called ""