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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The main plot is a reference to the book ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]'' and the film adaptation ''{{w|Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory}}''. | *The main plot is a reference to the book ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]'' and the film adaptation ''{{w|Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory}}''. | ||
| − | **The cover | + | **The cover art for the [[Simpsons Comics 41|comic]] this story was originally published in is a parody of the film's theatrical release poster. |
*The ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon "[[Choco-Pussy or Dip and Let Die!]]" is a reference to the ''{{w|James Bond}}'' films ''{{w|Octopussy}}'' and ''{{w|Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die}}''. | *The ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon "[[Choco-Pussy or Dip and Let Die!]]" is a reference to the ''{{w|James Bond}}'' films ''{{w|Octopussy}}'' and ''{{w|Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die}}''. | ||
| − | *The flying monkeys released by Sideshow Bob are a reference to the book and film '' | + | *The flying monkeys released by [[Sideshow Bob]] are a reference to the book and film ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. |
| − | *When [[Grampa]] is attacked by a group of cyborg monkeys, he says, "You don't scare me. I've seen ''[[When Animals Attack!|When Animals Attack]]'' thirty-seven times." | + | *When [[Grampa]] is attacked by a group of cyborg monkeys, he says, "You don't scare me. I've seen ''[[When Animals Attack!|When Animals Attack]]'' thirty-seven times." He then comments "If Chuck Heston can whip your butts so can I.", referencing [[Charlton Heston]], who portrayed the protagonist in ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''. |
*The log flume ride in the factory is a reference to the ''{{w|Pirates of the Caribbean (attraction)|Pirates of the Caribbean}}'' ride at the Disneyland parks. | *The log flume ride in the factory is a reference to the ''{{w|Pirates of the Caribbean (attraction)|Pirates of the Caribbean}}'' ride at the Disneyland parks. | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
Revision as of 21:32, July 29, 2019
Cultural references
- The main plot is a reference to the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the film adaptation Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
- The cover art for the comic this story was originally published in is a parody of the film's theatrical release poster.
- The Itchy & Scratchy cartoon "Choco-Pussy or Dip and Let Die!" is a reference to the James Bond films Octopussy and Live and Let Die.
- The flying monkeys released by Sideshow Bob are a reference to the book and film The Wizard of Oz.
- When Grampa is attacked by a group of cyborg monkeys, he says, "You don't scare me. I've seen When Animals Attack thirty-seven times." He then comments "If Chuck Heston can whip your butts so can I.", referencing Charlton Heston, who portrayed the protagonist in Planet of the Apes.
- The log flume ride in the factory is a reference to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the Disneyland parks.
