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| − | == Cultural references== | + | == Cultural references == |
| − | *The episode title is probably a reference to the | + | *The episode title is probably a reference to the [[Sherlock Holmes]] {{W|The Seven-Per-Cent Solution|novel}} and {{W2|The Seven-Per-Cent Solution|film|film}} ''The Seven-Per-Cent Solution'', as well as a reference the standard agent commission of 10%. |
| − | *[[Krusty]] states that the references in the Itchy & Scratchy cartoons are over a year old | + | *[[Krusty]] states that the references in the Itchy & Scratchy cartoons are over a year old because the cartoons take a year to animate so they seem outdated. The references are: |
**''[[The Cat's Speech]]'' - ''{{W|The King's Speech}}'' | **''[[The Cat's Speech]]'' - ''{{W|The King's Speech}}'' | ||
**''[[The Social Petwork]]'' - ''{{W|The Social Network}}'' | **''[[The Social Petwork]]'' - ''{{W|The Social Network}}'' | ||
| − | **''[[Black & Blue Swan]]'' - ''{{ | + | **''[[Black & Blue Swan]]'' - ''{{W2|Black Swan|film}}'' |
| − | *During ''The Cat's Speech'', when [[Adolf Hitler]] is shown driving a {{ | + | *During ''The Cat's Speech'', when [[Adolf Hitler]] is shown driving a {{W|swastika}}'d steam roller over a prostrate [[Scratchy]], [[Maggie]] raises her arm in the {{W|Nazi salute}}. Maggie's arm is lowered by [[Lisa]], with a nervous laugh. |
| − | * | + | *{{ap|Hulu|in-universe website}} is a [[Hulu|real-life video streaming website]]. |
*Seen in the [[Museum of TV and Television]]: | *Seen in the [[Museum of TV and Television]]: | ||
**''[[The Three Stooges]]'' skeletons. | **''[[The Three Stooges]]'' skeletons. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''{{ap|King of the Hill|TV series}}'' display (which is then packed up). |
**The [[Batmobile]] which is bought by [[Comic Book Guy]]. | **The [[Batmobile]] which is bought by [[Comic Book Guy]]. | ||
| − | **Several other | + | **Several other [[Batman]] items from the {{W2|Batman|TV series|classic TV series}}. |
| − | **A display of | + | **A display of [[J. R. Ewing]] from ''{{ap|Dallas|TV series}}''. |
| − | **The | + | **The [[Starship Enterprise]] from ''[[Star Trek]]''. |
| − | **A parody of | + | **A parody of [[Superman]]. |
| − | **''[[The Adventures of Fatso Flanagan]]'', a parody of '' | + | **''[[The Adventures of Fatso Flanagan]]'', a parody of ''[[The Honeymooners]]''. |
*When Homer's pants get split in back, he mentions that he has a tattoo of [[Donald Duck]] smoking a "doob" (short for "doobie", a marijuana cigarette), meant for [[Marge]]'s eyes only. | *When Homer's pants get split in back, he mentions that he has a tattoo of [[Donald Duck]] smoking a "doob" (short for "doobie", a marijuana cigarette), meant for [[Marge]]'s eyes only. | ||
| + | *[[Marge]] calls [[Homer]] overweight sitcom characters: Ralph ''[[The Honeymooners]]'', Fred ''[[The Flintstones]]'', Archie ''[[All in the Family]]'', ''{{W|King of Queens}}''. | ||
*[[Annie Dubinsky]] asks Homer if he would play a bloated corpse on ''[[CSI]]''. | *[[Annie Dubinsky]] asks Homer if he would play a bloated corpse on ''[[CSI]]''. | ||
*[[Krusty's agent]] has a [[S-Mobile]] phone, a parody of {{W|T-Mobile}}. | *[[Krusty's agent]] has a [[S-Mobile]] phone, a parody of {{W|T-Mobile}}. | ||
*[[Ronald McDonald]], mascot of [[McDonald's]], is seen in [[The Clown Plaza Hotel]]. | *[[Ronald McDonald]], mascot of [[McDonald's]], is seen in [[The Clown Plaza Hotel]]. | ||
| − | *A scene from ''{{ | + | *A scene from ''{{W2|The Ricky Gervais Show|animated series}}'' is seen briefly. |
| − | *The | + | *The music played during "[[The Cat's Speech]]" is "{{W2|Symphony No. 7|Beethoven}}" by [[Beethoven]] |
| − | *The song played during "[[The Social Petwork]]" is "{{ | + | *The song played during "[[The Social Petwork]]" is "{{W2|Creep|Radiohead song}}" by {{W|Scala & Kolacny Brothers}}. |
| − | *The | + | *The music played during "[[Black & Blue Swan]]" is "Danse des Petite Cygnes" from ''{{W|Swan Lake}}''. |
| + | *In the 60's flashback scene, the club "The Village Id" is a reference to the Freudian term {{W|Id, ego and super-ego|"id"}} and a shortened form of {{W|Village Idiot}}. In the background New York City's {{W|Washington Square Arch}} and the [[Empire State Building]] are seen. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *On | + | *On {{ap|Hulu|in-universe website}}, there is a video called "Moe Gets a Cell Phone", previously mentioned in the song "[[They'll Never Stop the Simpsons]]" along with the same image. ("[[Gump Roast]]") |
*Seen in the Museum of TV and Television: | *Seen in the Museum of TV and Television: | ||
**''[[Thicker than Waters]]'' ("[[Homer the Father]]") | **''[[Thicker than Waters]]'' ("[[Homer the Father]]") | ||
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**''[[Up Late with McBain]]'' ("[[Cape Feare]]") | **''[[Up Late with McBain]]'' ("[[Cape Feare]]") | ||
**''[[The Beverly Hillbillies Down Under|The Beverly Hillbillies]]'' ("[[Moe Baby Blues]]") | **''[[The Beverly Hillbillies Down Under|The Beverly Hillbillies]]'' ("[[Moe Baby Blues]]") | ||
| + | **''[[Nookie in New York]]'' ("[[Half-Decent Proposal]]") | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
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*In one scene where Bart has his legs crossed and is sitting on the floor at the Simpsons' house, his shoes are missing (as in not been added to the frame). | *In one scene where Bart has his legs crossed and is sitting on the floor at the Simpsons' house, his shoes are missing (as in not been added to the frame). | ||
| − | ==Broadcasting Information== | + | == Broadcasting Information == |
:'''UK''' | :'''UK''' | ||
*1st Airing - July 22, 2012 | *1st Airing - July 22, 2012 | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is probably a reference to the Sherlock Holmes novel and film The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, as well as a reference the standard agent commission of 10%.
- Krusty states that the references in the Itchy & Scratchy cartoons are over a year old because the cartoons take a year to animate so they seem outdated. The references are:
- During The Cat's Speech, when Adolf Hitler is shown driving a swastika'd steam roller over a prostrate Scratchy, Maggie raises her arm in the Nazi salute. Maggie's arm is lowered by Lisa, with a nervous laugh.
- Hulu is a real-life video streaming website.
- Seen in the Museum of TV and Television:
- The Three Stooges skeletons.
- King of the Hill display (which is then packed up).
- The Batmobile which is bought by Comic Book Guy.
- Several other Batman items from the classic TV series.
- A display of J. R. Ewing from Dallas.
- The Starship Enterprise from Star Trek.
- A parody of Superman.
- The Adventures of Fatso Flanagan, a parody of The Honeymooners.
- When Homer's pants get split in back, he mentions that he has a tattoo of Donald Duck smoking a "doob" (short for "doobie", a marijuana cigarette), meant for Marge's eyes only.
- Marge calls Homer overweight sitcom characters: Ralph The Honeymooners, Fred The Flintstones, Archie All in the Family, King of Queens.
- Annie Dubinsky asks Homer if he would play a bloated corpse on CSI.
- Krusty's agent has a S-Mobile phone, a parody of T-Mobile.
- Ronald McDonald, mascot of McDonald's, is seen in The Clown Plaza Hotel.
- A scene from The Ricky Gervais Show is seen briefly.
- The music played during "The Cat's Speech" is "Symphony No. 7" by Beethoven
- The song played during "The Social Petwork" is "Creep" by Scala & Kolacny Brothers.
- The music played during "Black & Blue Swan" is "Danse des Petite Cygnes" from Swan Lake.
- In the 60's flashback scene, the club "The Village Id" is a reference to the Freudian term "id" and a shortened form of Village Idiot. In the background New York City's Washington Square Arch and the Empire State Building are seen.
Continuity[edit]
- On Hulu, there is a video called "Moe Gets a Cell Phone", previously mentioned in the song "They'll Never Stop the Simpsons" along with the same image. ("Gump Roast")
- Seen in the Museum of TV and Television:
Goofs[edit]
- Princess Kashmir has black skin and brown hair in one scene.
- In one scene where Bart has his legs crossed and is sitting on the floor at the Simpsons' house, his shoes are missing (as in not been added to the frame).
Broadcasting Information[edit]
- UK
- 1st Airing - July 22, 2012
- 2nd Airing - August 5, 2012
