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− | * The title of the story is a reference to ''{{w|Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus}}''. | + | *The title of the story is a reference to ''{{w|Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus}}''. |
− | * When [[Bart]] says, "It stinks that Flanders took the last train to Grinchville" (regarding [[Ned]]'s throwing away all the Flanderses' Christmas decorations), it is a reference to: | + | *When [[Bart]] says, "It stinks that Flanders took the last train to Grinchville" (regarding [[Ned]]'s throwing away all the Flanderses' Christmas decorations), it is a reference to: |
− | ** [[The Monkees]] - a pun on the group's debut single, "{{w|Last Train to Clarksville}}". | + | **[[The Monkees]] - a pun on the group's debut single, "{{w|Last Train to Clarksville}}". |
− | ** {{w|Dr. Seuss}} - referring to the story ''{{w|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'' and the {{w|Grinch}}'s scheme to steal the town's Christmas presents, decorations, and all other items associated with the holiday. | + | **{{w|Dr. Seuss}} - referring to the story ''{{w|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'' and the {{w|Grinch}}'s scheme to steal the town's Christmas presents, decorations, and all other items associated with the holiday. |
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Simpsons Winter Wingding stories references]] | [[Category:Simpsons Winter Wingding stories references]] |
Revision as of 14:47, August 3, 2021
Cultural references
- The title of the story is a reference to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
- When Bart says, "It stinks that Flanders took the last train to Grinchville" (regarding Ned's throwing away all the Flanderses' Christmas decorations), it is a reference to:
- The Monkees - a pun on the group's debut single, "Last Train to Clarksville".
- Dr. Seuss - referring to the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and the Grinch's scheme to steal the town's Christmas presents, decorations, and all other items associated with the holiday.