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*The headquarters of the Vindicators is a parody of the Hall of Justice from ''[[DC Comics]]''. | *The headquarters of the Vindicators is a parody of the Hall of Justice from ''[[DC Comics]]''. | ||
*The ending with Bart asking what day it is then going around town saying "I'm a changed boy" is a parody of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | *The ending with Bart asking what day it is then going around town saying "I'm a changed boy" is a parody of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | ||
| − | *When the {{ | + | *When the {{W|The Walt Disney Company|Disney}} bomb gets disarmed, the company's theme "{{W|When You Wish Upon a Star}}" from 1940 film ''{{W2|Pinocchio|1940 film}}'' plays. |
=== Marvel references === | === Marvel references === | ||
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**[[Hydrangea]]; a parody of [[Black Widow]] and {{W2|Poison Ivy|character}} from ''[[DC Comics]]''. | **[[Hydrangea]]; a parody of [[Black Widow]] and {{W2|Poison Ivy|character}} from ''[[DC Comics]]''. | ||
**[[Black Voodoo]]; a parody of [[Black Panther]]. | **[[Black Voodoo]]; a parody of [[Black Panther]]. | ||
| − | **[[Moby Man]]; possibly a parody of [[ | + | **[[Moby Man]]; possibly a parody of the [[Hulk]]. |
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Quetzelica]]; a parody of {{ap|Thor|Marvel Comics}}. |
| − | *[[Chinnos]] is a parody of [[Thanos]]. | + | *[[Chinnos]] is a parody of [[Thanos]], with his overly large chin. |
*The fight on the planet in the film is a parody of the fight on {{W2|Titan|Marvel Comics location}} in ''Infinity War''. | *The fight on the planet in the film is a parody of the fight on {{W2|Titan|Marvel Comics location}} in ''Infinity War''. | ||
*The [[Doomsday app]] is a parody of the Infinity Gauntlet and {{W|Infinity Gems}}. | *The [[Doomsday app]] is a parody of the Infinity Gauntlet and {{W|Infinity Gems}}. | ||
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*Bart calls Comic Book Guy "fat Thor". | *Bart calls Comic Book Guy "fat Thor". | ||
*The song that plays after Bart becomes "Spoiler Boy" is "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" by [[James Brown]]. This is a reference to the scene where Peter Parker/[[Spider-Man]] struts down the street in ''{{W|Spider-Man 3}}''. | *The song that plays after Bart becomes "Spoiler Boy" is "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" by [[James Brown]]. This is a reference to the scene where Peter Parker/[[Spider-Man]] struts down the street in ''{{W|Spider-Man 3}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Bart]] references ''{{ | + | *[[Bart]] references ''{{W|Avengers: Endgame}}''. |
*Chinnos offers Bart several super powers: | *Chinnos offers Bart several super powers: | ||
| − | **Muscles; a reference to [[ | + | **Muscles; a reference to the [[Hulk]]. |
**Claws; a reference to [[Wolverine]]. | **Claws; a reference to [[Wolverine]]. | ||
| − | **Skeleton on a bike; a reference to {{ | + | **Skeleton on a bike; a reference to {{W|Ghost Rider}}. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The ending credits of Vindicators: Crystal War has Batman/Bruce Wayne as Real Superhero Consultant.
- The songs in the credits are all songs by real bands:
- "Ballerina Out of Control" by The Ocean Blue
- "The Zoo Is Cool" by Couch Flambeau
- "Sinister Exaggerator" by The Residents
- "Uglato" by Devo
- "What Did Your Last Servant Die Of?" by The Wedding Present
- "Here Come the '90s" by Men Without Hats
- A stuffed Lying Cat from Saga is seen in The Android's Dungeon.
- Comic Book Guy says "sweet Batarang Jesus".
- Bart leaves The Android's Dungeon in a toy Batmobile.
- Bart says "what's the story, morning glories?" a reference to the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis.
- "True" by Spandau Ballet plays at the school dance.
- The headquarters of the Vindicators is a parody of the Hall of Justice from DC Comics.
- The ending with Bart asking what day it is then going around town saying "I'm a changed boy" is a parody of A Christmas Carol.
- When the Disney bomb gets disarmed, the company's theme "When You Wish Upon a Star" from 1940 film Pinocchio plays.
Marvel references[edit]
- Vindicators: Crystal War is a parody of Avengers: Infinity War.
- Vindicators: Crystal War 2: Resurgence is a parody of Avengers: Endgame.
- The Vindicators are a parody of The Avengers.
- The Vindicators are:
- Magnesium Man; a parody of Iron Man/Tony Stark.
- Airshot; a parody of Hawkeye.
- Hydrangea; a parody of Black Widow and Poison Ivy from DC Comics.
- Black Voodoo; a parody of Black Panther.
- Moby Man; possibly a parody of the Hulk.
- Quetzelica; a parody of Thor.
- Chinnos is a parody of Thanos, with his overly large chin.
- The fight on the planet in the film is a parody of the fight on Titan in Infinity War.
- The Doomsday app is a parody of the Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity Gems.
- Marble Studios is a parody of Marvel Studios.
- Bart calls Comic Book Guy "fat Thor".
- The song that plays after Bart becomes "Spoiler Boy" is "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" by James Brown. This is a reference to the scene where Peter Parker/Spider-Man struts down the street in Spider-Man 3.
- Bart references Avengers: Endgame.
- Chinnos offers Bart several super powers:
- Muscles; a reference to the Hulk.
- Claws; a reference to Wolverine.
- Skeleton on a bike; a reference to Ghost Rider.
Trivia[edit]
- Maggie doesn't appear in this episode.
Continuity[edit]
- White Malik has a T-shirt with the Springfield Monorail on it. ("Marge vs. the Monorail")
