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Cultural references
- The title is a reference to X-Men from Marvel.
- When Principal Skinner says he is embarrassed to be at the recently heartbroken support group, Comic Book Guy says, "Do not worry yourself, young Padawan", a reference to the name used for young Jedi in Star Wars.
- Comic Book Guy asks his dates about Star Trek, The Flash and Jabba the Hutt.
- When Skinner points out Agnes is his mother Comic Book Guy says, "One day, I will say these Words! I Am Your Father!", to which Skinner replies "Nooooo!", a reference to the scene in The Empire Strikes Back
- When the Community Center is collapsing, Comic Book Guy says, "We must flee from this place like the Capricans from the Cylons!", a reference to Battlestar Galactica.
- After Patty, Skinner, Kirk and Comic Book Guy save Otto Comic Book Guy says "Truly this is the greatest coming together of heroes since Avengers comics issue number one".
- When Comic Book Guy is participating in bull running he wears a The Flash suit.
- The treasure hunting scene is a parody of The Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- The helicopter that Springfield rent for the stunt is the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and has Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan on board.
- Comic Book Guy says "Like Optimus Prime after his death in Transformers The Movie, I shall return!" to his girlfriend as the helicopter takes off.
