Dangers on a Train/References

Cultural references

 * The title is a reference to
 * Marge and Ben are fans of Upton Rectory, a parody of .
 * sings the and  song "" in Marge's imagination, backed by 's orchestra.
 * The arrangement sung by Ben is similar to the version done by Frank Sinatra, which was arranged and conducted by Riddle for the 1964 album .
 * When Ben is leaning against the lamppost, it is reminiscent of the cover of Sinatra's 1954 album .
 * When Ben is singing with the orchestra, the raincoat and fedora combination is reminiscent of the poster for Sinatra's 1957 film .
 * When Homer tells Lisa he named Bart after a train, he was referring to the, public transport for the San Francisco bay area.

Trivia

 * For some reason on the channel FXX, this episode got a TV-14 rating.
 * On Marge's list of people she was replying to online, she has "Convict #RABF17". RABF17 is the production code of this episode.
 * Stores seen at the Springfielde Glenne:
 * Abercrombie & Rich
 * Puttering Barn
 * Spiffany's
 * Neiman Mark-Up
 * Maura Ashlee
 * Vulgari
 * Georgio Ourmoney
 * Circuit Circus
 * Costington's
 * Expensive Bros. Jewelry
 * The Learning Place
 * K-Sport
 * Bikini Atoll
 * GAO Schwarz
 * Cropduster Video

Goofs

 * Despite the first part of the episode taking place "almost nine years ago", the Squeaky-voiced teen is the exact same age as he is in present day.
 * Homer and Marge has their 10 anniversary but because Bart is 10 must they have married after he was born in this episode.
 * Homer's comment that Bart is named after a train is inconsistent with "I Married Marge".