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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*The title of the episode is a reference to the {{w|Gilbert O'Sullivan}} hit, "{{W|Alone Again (Naturally)}}". It was also parodied in the episode, "[[No Loan Again, Naturally]]".
 
*The title of the episode is a reference to the {{w|Gilbert O'Sullivan}} hit, "{{W|Alone Again (Naturally)}}". It was also parodied in the episode, "[[No Loan Again, Naturally]]".
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*When the cheerleaders come out during the race, "{{W|Get Ready for This}}" by {{W|2 Unlimited}} plays.
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*During Maude's funeral, [[Groundskeeper Willie]] plays "{{W|Amazing Grace}}" by {{W|John Newton}} on the bagpipes.
 
*Words [[Ned Flanders|Ned]] spells out while playing [[Scrabble]] by himself: Solitary, Alone, Forever, Horny, and Flanswered.
 
*Words [[Ned Flanders|Ned]] spells out while playing [[Scrabble]] by himself: Solitary, Alone, Forever, Horny, and Flanswered.
 
*The video game ''[[Billy Graham's Bible Blaster]]'', played by [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] with [[Rod Flanders|Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]], is a spoof of the unlicensed {{W|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} game, ''{{W|Bible Adventures}}''.
 
*The video game ''[[Billy Graham's Bible Blaster]]'', played by [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] with [[Rod Flanders|Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]], is a spoof of the unlicensed {{W|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} game, ''{{W|Bible Adventures}}''.
*The background music during Flanders' dating tape is "I'm Too Sexy" by {{W|Right Said Fred}}.
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*The background music during Flanders' dating tape is "{{W|I'm Too Sexy}}" by {{W|Right Said Fred}}.
 
*Kovenant's name is based on the German thrash metal band {{W|Kreator}}.
 
*Kovenant's name is based on the German thrash metal band {{W|Kreator}}.
*[[Homer]] mentions Maude can be dating {{w|John Wayne}}, {{w|Tupac Shakur}} and {{w|Sherlock Holmes}} in Heaven.
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*[[Homer]] mentions Maude could be dating [[John Wayne]], [[Tupac Shakur]] and [[Sherlock Holmes]] in Heaven.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*Gravestones appear at the cemetery during [[Maude Flanders|Maude]]'s funeral of deceased people who died earlier in the series (however, [[Dr. Marvin Monroe]] would later be seen alive in the season 15 episode "[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]").
 
*Gravestones appear at the cemetery during [[Maude Flanders|Maude]]'s funeral of deceased people who died earlier in the series (however, [[Dr. Marvin Monroe]] would later be seen alive in the season 15 episode "[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]").
 
**[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]]
 
**[[Bleeding Gums Murphy]]
**Monroe
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**Dr. Marvin Monroe
 
**[[Beatrice Simmons]]
 
**[[Beatrice Simmons]]
 
**[[Frank Grimes|Frank "Grimey" Grimes]]
 
**[[Frank Grimes|Frank "Grimey" Grimes]]
 
*Ned and [[Edna Krabappel|Edna]] finish their dinner at approximately 8:20.
 
*Ned and [[Edna Krabappel|Edna]] finish their dinner at approximately 8:20.
*Maude's death had been conceived because her voice actor, [[Maggie Roswell]], left the series in [[1999]] after a pay dispute.
 
 
*There is an actual band named {{w|Covenant (band)|Covenant}} in real life (although they are not Christian rock, but rather EBM/Futurepop). Swedish band "Covenant" was founded in 1989 by members Joakim Montelius, Clas Nachmanson, and Eskil Simonsson. {{w|The Kovenant}} is also a Norwegian black metal band. There is no connection between either of these bands and the one appearing in this episode.
 
*There is an actual band named {{w|Covenant (band)|Covenant}} in real life (although they are not Christian rock, but rather EBM/Futurepop). Swedish band "Covenant" was founded in 1989 by members Joakim Montelius, Clas Nachmanson, and Eskil Simonsson. {{w|The Kovenant}} is also a Norwegian black metal band. There is no connection between either of these bands and the one appearing in this episode.
 
*Ned and Edna go on a date, and although it does not develop into a relationship in this episode, years later, the two begin a romance, in the [[Season 22]] finale, "[[The Ned-liest Catch]]". It is revealed in the [[Season 23]] episode "[[Ned 'n' Edna's Blend Agenda]]" that the two have married.
 
*Ned and Edna go on a date, and although it does not develop into a relationship in this episode, years later, the two begin a romance, in the [[Season 22]] finale, "[[The Ned-liest Catch]]". It is revealed in the [[Season 23]] episode "[[Ned 'n' Edna's Blend Agenda]]" that the two have married.
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*Ned and Edna drink [[Chateau Maison]] wine ("[[The Crepes of Wrath]]") at their date.
 
*Ned and Edna drink [[Chateau Maison]] wine ("[[The Crepes of Wrath]]") at their date.
 
*At Maude's funeral, [[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.|Reverend Lovejoy]] mentions several events in the show. They are: [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon|Apu]]'s marriage and kids ("[[The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons]]") and ("[[Eight Misbehavin']]") and the [[Van Houten family|Van Houtens]] divorce ("[[A Milhouse Divided]]").
 
*At Maude's funeral, [[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.|Reverend Lovejoy]] mentions several events in the show. They are: [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon|Apu]]'s marriage and kids ("[[The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons]]") and ("[[Eight Misbehavin']]") and the [[Van Houten family|Van Houtens]] divorce ("[[A Milhouse Divided]]").
*[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] accidently lets slip about [[Amber Simpson|Amber]] and [[Ginger Flanders|Ginger]] (Homer and Ned's Vegas wives), however he quickly changes the subject. ("[[Viva Ned Flanders]]")
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*[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] accidentally lets slip about [[Amber Simpson|Amber]] and [[Ginger Flanders|Ginger]] (Homer and Ned's Vegas wives), however he quickly changes the subject. ("[[Viva Ned Flanders]]")
*The episode makes reference to every major character change throughout the series since Season 6. Apart from the above mentionings of Apu becoming a husband and father, and the divorce of Milhouse's parents, the death of Bleeding Gums Murphy, and the romance between Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel are also referred to. Even [[Lisa]]'s vegetarianism is referred to if you count her disgust after Homer says, "Why have hamburger when you can have steak?"
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*The episode makes reference to every major character change throughout the series since Season 6. Apart from the above mentions of Apu becoming a husband and father, and the divorce of Milhouse's parents, the death of Bleeding Gums Murphy, and the romance between Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel are also referred to. Even [[Lisa]]'s vegetarianism is referred to if you count her disgust after Homer says, "Why have hamburger when you can have steak?"
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
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*At the race, the [[Blue-haired lawyer]] and [[Señora Bumblebee Man]] both have grey hair.
 
*In the opening scene, [[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] is not wearing her bow at first, but then it appears.
 
*In the opening scene, [[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] is not wearing her bow at first, but then it appears.
 
*Homer makes the dating video and changes scenes with star wipes, but in the actual movie there are no starwipes.
 
*Homer makes the dating video and changes scenes with star wipes, but in the actual movie there are no starwipes.
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[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Trivia]]
 
[[Category:Trivia]]
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[[Category:Continuity]]
 
[[Category:Goofs]]
 
[[Category:Goofs]]
[[Category:Continuity]]
 

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References/Trivia


Season 11 Episode References
239 "Saddlesore Galactica"
240
"Alone Again, Natura-Diddily"
"Missionary: Impossible" 241


Cultural references

Trivia

  • Ned's ATM pin number is 5316.
  • Gravestones appear at the cemetery during Maude's funeral of deceased people who died earlier in the series (however, Dr. Marvin Monroe would later be seen alive in the season 15 episode "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife").
  • Ned and Edna finish their dinner at approximately 8:20.
  • There is an actual band named Covenant in real life (although they are not Christian rock, but rather EBM/Futurepop). Swedish band "Covenant" was founded in 1989 by members Joakim Montelius, Clas Nachmanson, and Eskil Simonsson. The Kovenant is also a Norwegian black metal band. There is no connection between either of these bands and the one appearing in this episode.
  • Ned and Edna go on a date, and although it does not develop into a relationship in this episode, years later, the two begin a romance, in the Season 22 finale, "The Ned-liest Catch". It is revealed in the Season 23 episode "Ned 'n' Edna's Blend Agenda" that the two have married.

Continuity

  • Ned and Edna drink Chateau Maison wine ("The Crepes of Wrath") at their date.
  • At Maude's funeral, Reverend Lovejoy mentions several events in the show. They are: Apu's marriage and kids ("The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons") and ("Eight Misbehavin'") and the Van Houtens divorce ("A Milhouse Divided").
  • Homer accidentally lets slip about Amber and Ginger (Homer and Ned's Vegas wives), however he quickly changes the subject. ("Viva Ned Flanders")
  • The episode makes reference to every major character change throughout the series since Season 6. Apart from the above mentions of Apu becoming a husband and father, and the divorce of Milhouse's parents, the death of Bleeding Gums Murphy, and the romance between Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel are also referred to. Even Lisa's vegetarianism is referred to if you count her disgust after Homer says, "Why have hamburger when you can have steak?"

Goofs

  • At the race, the Blue-haired lawyer and Señora Bumblebee Man both have grey hair.
  • In the opening scene, Maggie is not wearing her bow at first, but then it appears.
  • Homer makes the dating video and changes scenes with star wipes, but in the actual movie there are no starwipes.
Season 11 References
Beyond Blunderdome Brother's Little Helper Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? Treehouse of Horror X E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt) Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder Eight Misbehavin' Take My Wife, Sleaze Grift of the Magi Little Big Mom Faith Off The Mansion Family Saddlesore Galactica Alone Again, Natura-Diddily Missionary: Impossible Pygmoelian Bart to the Future Days of Wine and D'oh'ses Kill the Alligator and Run Last Tap Dance in Springfield It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge Behind the Laughter