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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is a pun on the ''[[Star Trek]]'' original series episode "{{ | + | *The episode title is a pun on the ''[[Star Trek]]'' original series episode "{{W|The Trouble With Tribbles}}". |
*The scene where [[Homer]] is pressed into FBI service was taken directly from the 1991 movie ''{{W2|JFK|film}}''. | *The scene where [[Homer]] is pressed into FBI service was taken directly from the 1991 movie ''{{W2|JFK|film}}''. | ||
| − | **Similarly, Agent Johnson, one of the FBI Agents who placed Homer on the job, was apparently named after one of the FBI Agents from ''{{ | + | **Similarly, Agent Johnson, one of the FBI Agents who placed Homer on the job, was apparently named after one of the FBI Agents from ''{{W|Die Hard}}''. |
*When questioned by [[Kent Brockman]] in regards to why he procrastinated in regards to the Tax deadline, [[Otto]] remarks that he thought that the tax-line was actually the line for a Metallica concert. | *When questioned by [[Kent Brockman]] in regards to why he procrastinated in regards to the Tax deadline, [[Otto]] remarks that he thought that the tax-line was actually the line for a Metallica concert. | ||
*[[Mr. Burns]] claims that he owns the suit that [[Charlie Chaplin]] was buried in, a reference to the fact that Charlie Chaplin's body was stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland. | *[[Mr. Burns]] claims that he owns the suit that [[Charlie Chaplin]] was buried in, a reference to the fact that Charlie Chaplin's body was stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland. | ||
| − | *When [[Fidel Castro]] remarks that Americans aren't all that bad as they named a street after him, he reacts in shock and horror when he learns just who dwells on that street—a reference to {{ | + | *When [[Fidel Castro]] remarks that Americans aren't all that bad as they named a street after him, he reacts in shock and horror when he learns just who dwells on that street—a reference to {{W|The Castro, San Francisco|Castro Street}} in {{W|San Francisco}}, a street that is an iconic gay community (although its true namesake was {{W|José Castro}}, who was a governor of the Alta California territory while it was still part of Mexico). |
*One of the signs in Cuba was based on a [[Che Guevara]] poster, altered to say "Duff O Muerto!" | *One of the signs in Cuba was based on a [[Che Guevara]] poster, altered to say "Duff O Muerto!" | ||
*[[Charlie]]'s statement "My militia has a secret plan to beat up all sorts of government officials. That'll teach them to drag their feet on high-definition TV" satirizes those who believe random acts of violence against uninvolved parties will force the government to exercise authority it doesn't have. | *[[Charlie]]'s statement "My militia has a secret plan to beat up all sorts of government officials. That'll teach them to drag their feet on high-definition TV" satirizes those who believe random acts of violence against uninvolved parties will force the government to exercise authority it doesn't have. | ||
| − | *The song [[ | + | *The song [[Smithers]] sings in his apartment is ''{{W|Everything's Coming up Roses}}'' from the musical ''{{W2|Gypsy|musical}}'' |
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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**Beating up [[George Bush Sr.|George Bush]] (though Moe claims it was Barney who did it). ("[[Two Bad Neighbors]]") | **Beating up [[George Bush Sr.|George Bush]] (though Moe claims it was Barney who did it). ("[[Two Bad Neighbors]]") | ||
*[[Karl]] is seen at the post office. ("[[Simpson and Delilah]]") | *[[Karl]] is seen at the post office. ("[[Simpson and Delilah]]") | ||
| − | *[[Lucius Sweet]] is seen at the IRS offices. ("[[The Homer They Fall]]") | + | *[[Lucius Sweet]] is seen at the IRS offices. ("[[The Homer They Fall]]") |
*The [[IRS]] is seen again. ("[[Bart the Fink]]") | *The [[IRS]] is seen again. ("[[Bart the Fink]]") | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
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*The "to do" pile next to Homer didn't appear until he mentioned it. | *The "to do" pile next to Homer didn't appear until he mentioned it. | ||
*After Kent Brockman interviews Krusty waiting in line at the Post Office, Krusty's bowtie changes color from purple to its correct shade of blue. | *After Kent Brockman interviews Krusty waiting in line at the Post Office, Krusty's bowtie changes color from purple to its correct shade of blue. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a pun on the Star Trek original series episode "The Trouble With Tribbles".
- The scene where Homer is pressed into FBI service was taken directly from the 1991 movie JFK.
- Similarly, Agent Johnson, one of the FBI Agents who placed Homer on the job, was apparently named after one of the FBI Agents from Die Hard.
- When questioned by Kent Brockman in regards to why he procrastinated in regards to the Tax deadline, Otto remarks that he thought that the tax-line was actually the line for a Metallica concert.
- Mr. Burns claims that he owns the suit that Charlie Chaplin was buried in, a reference to the fact that Charlie Chaplin's body was stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland.
- When Fidel Castro remarks that Americans aren't all that bad as they named a street after him, he reacts in shock and horror when he learns just who dwells on that street—a reference to Castro Street in San Francisco, a street that is an iconic gay community (although its true namesake was José Castro, who was a governor of the Alta California territory while it was still part of Mexico).
- One of the signs in Cuba was based on a Che Guevara poster, altered to say "Duff O Muerto!"
- Charlie's statement "My militia has a secret plan to beat up all sorts of government officials. That'll teach them to drag their feet on high-definition TV" satirizes those who believe random acts of violence against uninvolved parties will force the government to exercise authority it doesn't have.
- The song Smithers sings in his apartment is Everything's Coming up Roses from the musical Gypsy
Continuity[edit]
- The guys at Moe's Tavern mention Homer's various illegal activities.
- Running a moonshine operation. ("Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment")
- Running a Telemarketing scam. ("Lisa's Date with Density")
- Beating up George Bush (though Moe claims it was Barney who did it). ("Two Bad Neighbors")
- Karl is seen at the post office. ("Simpson and Delilah")
- Lucius Sweet is seen at the IRS offices. ("The Homer They Fall")
- The IRS is seen again. ("Bart the Fink")
Goofs[edit]
- The "to do" pile next to Homer didn't appear until he mentioned it.
- After Kent Brockman interviews Krusty waiting in line at the Post Office, Krusty's bowtie changes color from purple to its correct shade of blue.
- At the Cuban airport, the clerk which Burns, Smithers, and Homer go to has yellow skin in the faraway shot, dark yellow skin in the close-up from the back, and brown skin in the close-up from the front.
