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| + | == Cultural references == | ||
| + | *The title is a reference to the line "Money can't buy me love" from the song "{{W|Can't Buy Me Love}}" by [[The Beatles]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Comic Book Guy with Sad Sack edition.png|250px|thumb|[[Comic Book Guy]] brought an edition of the American comic strip ''{{W|Sad Sack}}'' to ''[[Cash in Your Legacy]]'']] | ||
| + | *The show ''[[Cash in Your Legacy]]'' is a parody of the American TV program ''{{W2|Antiques Roadshow|American TV program}}''. | ||
| + | **[[Comic Book Guy]] brought an edition of the American comic strip ''{{W|Sad Sack}}'' to the show. ''Sad Sack'' was created during World War II. | ||
| + | *When riding a dog, [[Bart]] parodies the opening of ''{{W2|The Lone Ranger|TV series}}'', saying the catchphrase "Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!" normally heard on that show. | ||
| + | *[[Otto]] listens to "{{W|Living After Midnight}}" by [[Judas Priest]] at the [[Fortune Megastore]]. | ||
| + | *[[Lisa]] is watching ''[[The Postman]]'' at the Home Theatre. [[Kevin Costner]] himself, who starred in the film, apologizes on the DVD's commentary for the quality of the film, which Lisa heard "really sucked". ''The Postman'' was panned by critics, who criticized the performances, screenplay, direction, and long runtime. The film was also a box-office bomb, grossing a total of $20.8 million worldwide against a budget of $80 million. | ||
| + | **During the commentary, Costner mentions ''{{W|Field of Dreams}}'', another movie in which he starred and that received generally positive reviews from critics. | ||
| + | *[[Arthur Fortune]] is modelled on British entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]]. The Fortune Megastore parodies his {{W|Virgin Megastores}} retail chain. | ||
| + | *The song heard when Arthur Fortune is descending in his air balloon is "{{W2|Billion Dollar Babies|song}}" by {{W2|Alice Cooper|band}}. | ||
| + | *The exciting things Arthur has done in his life include going down [[Mount Everest]] on a boogie board, climbing the {{W|Niagara Falls}} and knocking out professional boxer [[Muhammad Ali]]. | ||
| + | *[[Mr. Burns]] is behind famous actor [[Adam Sandler]] on the most popular billionaires on ''[[Billionaire Beat]]'' magazine. | ||
| + | *Burns thinks the most popular program of the day is ''{{W|Don McNeill's Breakfast Club}}'', a radio program that ran from June 23, 1933, through December 27, 1968. | ||
| + | *[[Jerry Rude]] is based on {{W|Howard Stern}}, an American broadcaster and media personality.. | ||
| + | *Jerry refers to Burns as "[[Skeletor]]", the main antagonist of ''{{W|Masters of the Universe}}''. | ||
| + | *Burns thinks he is on a "Radiola" radio show. {{W|RCA#Radio receivers|Radiola}} is the term for a 1920s line of radios by the {{W|RCA Corporation}}. | ||
| + | [[File:Jurassic Park helicopter reference.png|250px|thumb|A ''[[Jurassic Park]]''-like theme is heard as Mr. Burns's helicopter flies toward [[Loch Ness]]]] | ||
| + | *A ''[[Jurassic Park]]''-like theme is heard as Mr. Burns's helicopter flies toward [[Loch Ness]]. At the same time, the helicopter scene is similar to that of the first movie of the franchise. | ||
| + | *When trying to find the [[Loch Ness Monster]], Homer tells Burns that it couldn't be found by [[Leonard Nimoy]] and [[Peter Graves]]. | ||
| + | **This is a reference to the American TV series ''{{W2|In Search of...|TV series}}'', devoted to mysterious phenomena and starring Leonard Nimoy. In one of its first season episodes, Nimoy tries to go after the leviathan. | ||
| + | **It is also a reference to the 1976 documentary ''{{W|The Mysterious Monsters}}'', in which Peter Graves examines a range of supernatural topics, including the Loch Ness monster. | ||
| + | *[[Professor Frink]]'s "Flipper-Finder" device is a reference to ''{{W2|Flipper|1963 film}}'', the film about a boy who befriended a dolphin. | ||
| + | *His other invention, the "hoaxiscope", is a reference to the famous "{{W|Surgeon's photograph}}" of the Loch Ness monster, which ended up being a hoax. | ||
| + | *Homer has a "{{W|Macarena}} Monster" doll, referring to the Latin pop song. | ||
| + | *The homecoming float has written "Stomp [[Aberdeen]]" on it. Aberdeen is [[Scotland]]'s third most populous city. | ||
| + | *Burns exhibits Nessie in chains just like [[King Kong]]. | ||
| + | **When the paparazzi take pictures of Nessie, it actually likes it, opposite to King Kong's behavior in the films. | ||
| + | *According to Burns, the "eight wonder of the world" is [[Gomer Pyle]]'s singing voice. Pyle is a fictional character from ''[[The Andy Griffith Show]]'', who was a skilled baritone singer. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*This was the last episode to be animated by Anivision, their over-seas animation company. | *This was the last episode to be animated by Anivision, their over-seas animation company. | ||
*A deleted scene from this episode shows that upon returning from Scotland, [[Homer]] has a Scottish accent. This scene was removed because Homer's accent sounded too much like [[Groundskeeper Willie]]'s. | *A deleted scene from this episode shows that upon returning from Scotland, [[Homer]] has a Scottish accent. This scene was removed because Homer's accent sounded too much like [[Groundskeeper Willie]]'s. | ||
| − | *This is the second time | + | *This is the second time [[Michael McKean]] guest starred on ''The Simpsons''. The first time was in "[[The Otto Show]]" in which he played himself along with the rest of [[Spinal Tap]]. |
| − | + | *In the Gracie Films after the woman says "Shh!", Lisa says "Ohh, I hear this really sucks.". | |
| − | + | *[[Nero's Palace]] and [[Peacock]] are seen in the background at the end. ("[[Viva Ned Flanders]]") | |
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
*The [[Loch Ness Monster]] suddenly shrinks when [[Mr. Burns]] gives it a job at the casino. | *The [[Loch Ness Monster]] suddenly shrinks when [[Mr. Burns]] gives it a job at the casino. | ||
| + | *Groundskeeper Willie's father appears in this episode - but in "[[I Love Lisa]]", he said he was hung for stealing a pig, and in "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)]]", said that his father was just thrown into a bog grave, and in "[[My Fair Laddy]]", said he was just a newborn when he and his father had their last conversation. | ||
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[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
[[Category:Goofs]] | [[Category:Goofs]] | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The title is a reference to the line "Money can't buy me love" from the song "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles.
- The show Cash in Your Legacy is a parody of the American TV program Antiques Roadshow.
- Comic Book Guy brought an edition of the American comic strip Sad Sack to the show. Sad Sack was created during World War II.
- When riding a dog, Bart parodies the opening of The Lone Ranger, saying the catchphrase "Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!" normally heard on that show.
- Otto listens to "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest at the Fortune Megastore.
- Lisa is watching The Postman at the Home Theatre. Kevin Costner himself, who starred in the film, apologizes on the DVD's commentary for the quality of the film, which Lisa heard "really sucked". The Postman was panned by critics, who criticized the performances, screenplay, direction, and long runtime. The film was also a box-office bomb, grossing a total of $20.8 million worldwide against a budget of $80 million.
- During the commentary, Costner mentions Field of Dreams, another movie in which he starred and that received generally positive reviews from critics.
- Arthur Fortune is modelled on British entrepreneur Richard Branson. The Fortune Megastore parodies his Virgin Megastores retail chain.
- The song heard when Arthur Fortune is descending in his air balloon is "Billion Dollar Babies" by Alice Cooper.
- The exciting things Arthur has done in his life include going down Mount Everest on a boogie board, climbing the Niagara Falls and knocking out professional boxer Muhammad Ali.
- Mr. Burns is behind famous actor Adam Sandler on the most popular billionaires on Billionaire Beat magazine.
- Burns thinks the most popular program of the day is Don McNeill's Breakfast Club, a radio program that ran from June 23, 1933, through December 27, 1968.
- Jerry Rude is based on Howard Stern, an American broadcaster and media personality..
- Jerry refers to Burns as "Skeletor", the main antagonist of Masters of the Universe.
- Burns thinks he is on a "Radiola" radio show. Radiola is the term for a 1920s line of radios by the RCA Corporation.
- A Jurassic Park-like theme is heard as Mr. Burns's helicopter flies toward Loch Ness. At the same time, the helicopter scene is similar to that of the first movie of the franchise.
- When trying to find the Loch Ness Monster, Homer tells Burns that it couldn't be found by Leonard Nimoy and Peter Graves.
- This is a reference to the American TV series In Search of..., devoted to mysterious phenomena and starring Leonard Nimoy. In one of its first season episodes, Nimoy tries to go after the leviathan.
- It is also a reference to the 1976 documentary The Mysterious Monsters, in which Peter Graves examines a range of supernatural topics, including the Loch Ness monster.
- Professor Frink's "Flipper-Finder" device is a reference to Flipper, the film about a boy who befriended a dolphin.
- His other invention, the "hoaxiscope", is a reference to the famous "Surgeon's photograph" of the Loch Ness monster, which ended up being a hoax.
- Homer has a "Macarena Monster" doll, referring to the Latin pop song.
- The homecoming float has written "Stomp Aberdeen" on it. Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city.
- Burns exhibits Nessie in chains just like King Kong.
- When the paparazzi take pictures of Nessie, it actually likes it, opposite to King Kong's behavior in the films.
- According to Burns, the "eight wonder of the world" is Gomer Pyle's singing voice. Pyle is a fictional character from The Andy Griffith Show, who was a skilled baritone singer.
Trivia[edit]
- This was the last episode to be animated by Anivision, their over-seas animation company.
- A deleted scene from this episode shows that upon returning from Scotland, Homer has a Scottish accent. This scene was removed because Homer's accent sounded too much like Groundskeeper Willie's.
- This is the second time Michael McKean guest starred on The Simpsons. The first time was in "The Otto Show" in which he played himself along with the rest of Spinal Tap.
- In the Gracie Films after the woman says "Shh!", Lisa says "Ohh, I hear this really sucks.".
- Nero's Palace and Peacock are seen in the background at the end. ("Viva Ned Flanders")
Goofs[edit]
- The Loch Ness Monster suddenly shrinks when Mr. Burns gives it a job at the casino.
- Groundskeeper Willie's father appears in this episode - but in "I Love Lisa", he said he was hung for stealing a pig, and in "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)", said that his father was just thrown into a bog grave, and in "My Fair Laddy", said he was just a newborn when he and his father had their last conversation.
