My Big Fat Geek Wedding/References

Cultural references

 * This episode is a reference to the 2002 movie .
 * Matt Groening appears at the comic book convention as the creator of Futurama.
 * He also signs Milhouse's Bender doll and draws a sketch of Fry.
 * At the comic book convention, several characters appear dressed up in costumes including, Captain America, George Jetson, Chewbacca, Robin Hood, Spider-Man, and more.
 * There are several lines where characters speak in the Star Trek language, Klingon. Whether or not the actors spoke the real or just spoke gibberish is unknown.
 * While trying to woo Ms. Krabappel, the choir sings a parody of "".
 * Bart imagines Principal Skinner as.

Trivia

 * In the promotional image, has grey hair.  However, his hair is brown in the episode.
 * In the episode guide, Simpsons World The Ultimate Episode Guide: Seasons 1-20, the airdate for this episode is listed as April 18, 2008, rather than April 18, 2004. This is the only broadcast date error in the book.

Continuity

 * This episode is a sequel to "Special Edna".
 * The second time at Moe's Tavern after breaking Ms. Krabappel's heart, Principal Skinner says "Bart was right, I'am a wiener." which is a reference to a scene from the season 1 "Bart the Genius" where Bart does a graffiti paint with Skinner saying "I'am a wiener".
 * Milhouse is seen wearing his Fallout Boy costume. ("Radioactive Man")