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*The episode title is a possible reference to the painting ''{{w|Whistler's Mother}}''. | *The episode title is a possible reference to the painting ''{{w|Whistler's Mother}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Homer]] | + | *[[Homer]] recreates the British accent of {{w|Michael Caine}}, who portrays {{w|Alfred Pennyworth}}, the butler of [[Batman]] ({{w|Bruce Wayne}}) in ''{{w|Batman Begins}}''. |
*[[Helen Lovejoy]] criticizes Marge's sense of style, referring to her house like visiting ''[[The Flintstones]]'', while [[Santa's Little Helper]] passes by holding a giant bone in his mouth. | *[[Helen Lovejoy]] criticizes Marge's sense of style, referring to her house like visiting ''[[The Flintstones]]'', while [[Santa's Little Helper]] passes by holding a giant bone in his mouth. | ||
| + | *Remy from ''{{w2|Ratatouille|film}}'', [[Snowball II]] and {{w2|Thing|The Addams Family}} from ''{{w|The Addams Family}}'' can be seen under the floor between the living room and the main bedroom. | ||
| + | *In his imagination, Homer whistles the ''{{w|1812 Overture}}''. After finishing, Homer "performs" the orchestral interlude "{{w|Flight of the Bumblebee}}", something that frustates [[Maggie]] due to its complicated opening. | ||
| + | *[[Skinner]] (as [[Tin Man]]), [[Chalmers]] (as [[Cowardly Lion]]) and Willie (as [[Scarecrow]]) are dressed as the characters of ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. | ||
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*[[Abe]] tells of his childhood appearance on the radio show ''[[Your Blow of Blows]]'', a reference to ''{{w|Your Show of Shows}}'', a variety show which aired on television in the early 1950s. | *[[Abe]] tells of his childhood appearance on the radio show ''[[Your Blow of Blows]]'', a reference to ''{{w|Your Show of Shows}}'', a variety show which aired on television in the early 1950s. | ||
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*[[Louie]] mentions {{w|Costco}}. | *[[Louie]] mentions {{w|Costco}}. | ||
*Lisa mentions ''[[South Park]]''. | *Lisa mentions ''[[South Park]]''. | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a possible reference to the painting Whistler's Mother.
- Homer recreates the British accent of Michael Caine, who portrays Alfred Pennyworth, the butler of Batman (Bruce Wayne) in Batman Begins.
- Helen Lovejoy criticizes Marge's sense of style, referring to her house like visiting The Flintstones, while Santa's Little Helper passes by holding a giant bone in his mouth.
- Remy from Ratatouille, Snowball II and Thing from The Addams Family can be seen under the floor between the living room and the main bedroom.
- In his imagination, Homer whistles the 1812 Overture. After finishing, Homer "performs" the orchestral interlude "Flight of the Bumblebee", something that frustates Maggie due to its complicated opening.
- Skinner (as Tin Man), Chalmers (as Cowardly Lion) and Willie (as Scarecrow) are dressed as the characters of The Wizard of Oz.
- Abe tells of his childhood appearance on the radio show Your Blow of Blows, a reference to Your Show of Shows, a variety show which aired on television in the early 1950s.
- Louie mentions Costco.
- Lisa mentions South Park.
- Homer mentions Sylvester Stallone and Showtime.
- At the auditions, three babies behind Chazz Busby parody The Three Stooges.
Continuity
- Michael D'Amico appears besides Fat Tony. ("The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer")
- The Springfield Post Office appears. ("Blood Feud")
Trivia
- A family tries a couch at Get It and Regret It Hardware store, imitating a simple Simpson family couch gag.
