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*"The HΩmega Man" is an extended homage to film ''[[wikipedia:The_Omega_Man|The Omega Man]]'', which was one of Mike Scully's favorite movies as a child.<ref name="Scully"/> In "The HΩmega Man", Homer runs over [[wikipedia:Johnny_Winter|Johnny]] and [[wikipedia:Edgar_Winter|Edgar Winter]] while fleeing the mutants pursuing him, and he cries, "Die, you chalk-faced goons!" The Winter brothers are both [[wikipedia:Albino|albino]].<ref name="Scully">{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike |year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"|medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> | *"The HΩmega Man" is an extended homage to film ''[[wikipedia:The_Omega_Man|The Omega Man]]'', which was one of Mike Scully's favorite movies as a child.<ref name="Scully"/> In "The HΩmega Man", Homer runs over [[wikipedia:Johnny_Winter|Johnny]] and [[wikipedia:Edgar_Winter|Edgar Winter]] while fleeing the mutants pursuing him, and he cries, "Die, you chalk-faced goons!" The Winter brothers are both [[wikipedia:Albino|albino]].<ref name="Scully">{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike |year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"|medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> | ||
| − | *The title "Fly vs. Fly" is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Mad_(magazine)|''Mad'' magazine]] comic strip "[[wikipedia:Spy_vs._Spy|Spy vs. Spy]]". The segment itself is based on "''[[wikipedia:The Fly (1958 film)|The Fly]]''.<ref name="Cohen">{{cite video|people=Cohen, David X.|year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> | + | *The title "Fly vs. Fly" is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Mad_(magazine)|''Mad'' magazine]] comic strip "[[wikipedia:Spy_vs._Spy|Spy vs. Spy]]". The segment itself is based on "''[[wikipedia:The Fly (1958 film)|The Fly'']]''.<ref name="Cohen">{{cite video|people=Cohen, David X.|year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> |
*In "Easy-Bake Coven", the animators referenced the film ''[[wikipedia:The_Crucible|The Crucible]]'' for many of their designs.<ref name="Kirkland">{{cite video|people=Kirkland, Mark|year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"|medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> | *In "Easy-Bake Coven", the animators referenced the film ''[[wikipedia:The_Crucible|The Crucible]]'' for many of their designs.<ref name="Kirkland">{{cite video|people=Kirkland, Mark|year=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII"|medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> | ||
*[[Edna Krabappel]] is wearing a Scarlet A, which is a reference to the novel ''[[wikipedia:The_Scarlet_Letter|The Scarlet Letter]]''.<ref name="Cohen"/> | *[[Edna Krabappel]] is wearing a Scarlet A, which is a reference to the novel ''[[wikipedia:The_Scarlet_Letter|The Scarlet Letter]]''.<ref name="Cohen"/> | ||
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Cultural references
- "The HΩmega Man" is an extended homage to film The Omega Man, which was one of Mike Scully's favorite movies as a child.[1] In "The HΩmega Man", Homer runs over Johnny and Edgar Winter while fleeing the mutants pursuing him, and he cries, "Die, you chalk-faced goons!" The Winter brothers are both albino.[1]
- The title "Fly vs. Fly" is a reference to the Mad magazine comic strip "Spy vs. Spy". The segment itself is based on "The Fly.[2]
- In "Easy-Bake Coven", the animators referenced the film The Crucible for many of their designs.[3]
- Edna Krabappel is wearing a Scarlet A, which is a reference to the novel The Scarlet Letter.[2]
- "Easy Bake Coven" is loosely based on the Salem witch trials, while the title is a reference to the children's toy called an Easy-Bake Oven. There is a brief reference to the Looney Tunes character Witch Hazel when Marge, Patty and Selma click their heels before flying away on their brooms.[3]
Goofs
When Marge, Bart, and Lisa fire their shotguns, if you pause while they're firing, you can see that Lisa's gun has a higher recoil. She probably used a more powerful round.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Scully, Mike. (2006). The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cohen, David X.. (2006). The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kirkland, Mark. (2006). The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror VIII" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
