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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*When [[Homer]] opens his own bar in his garage and has {{ap|R.E.M.|characters}} in to play, they perform "[[It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)]]". | *When [[Homer]] opens his own bar in his garage and has {{ap|R.E.M.|characters}} in to play, they perform "[[It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)]]". | ||
| − | **As Homer sings his own version of the song, he mentions {{ | + | **As Homer sings his own version of the song, he mentions {{W|Herman Munster}} and {{W|Cheetos}}. He also mentions "Leonid What's-his-name," referring to {{W|Leonid Brezhnev}} who himself is mentioned in R.E.M.'s song. |
| − | *Homer, [[Lenny]], [[Carl]], and [[Barney]] sing a short song to the tune of | + | *Homer, [[Lenny]], [[Carl]], and [[Barney]] sing a short song to the tune of [[Joan Jett]]'s "{{W|I Love Rock 'n' Roll}}". |
| − | *[[Swigmore University]], which Moe | + | *[[Swigmore University]], which Moe visits in the episode, is a parody of {{W|Skidmore College}}. |
| − | *The professor working at Swigmore University is based on Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. from the television series ''{{ | + | *The professor working at Swigmore University is based on Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. from the television series ''{{W|The Paper Chase}}''. |
*The monitors showing eyeballs are based on similar decorations found in the elevators in the St Martin's Lane hotel, where the ''Simpsons''' staff hosted a ''Simpsons'' festival. | *The monitors showing eyeballs are based on similar decorations found in the elevators in the St Martin's Lane hotel, where the ''Simpsons''' staff hosted a ''Simpsons'' festival. | ||
| − | *The doorman in front of M was modeled after special effects creator and actor {{ | + | *The doorman in front of M was modeled after special effects creator and actor {{W|Greg Nicotero}}. |
| − | *The dance that Homer, Carl and Lenny perform in Moe's bar is a takeoff on the dancing in the comedy/drama film ''{{ | + | *The dance that Homer, Carl and Lenny perform in Moe's bar is a takeoff on the dancing in the comedy/drama film ''{{W|Coyote Ugly}}'', in which the dancers performed on the bar counter. |
*As [[Moe]] crosses the campus, he passes a student with a six-pack of [[Duff Beer]] under his arm, a student with a backpack full of bottles and a student juggling bottles, a reference to ''{{W2|Cocktail|1988 film}}''. | *As [[Moe]] crosses the campus, he passes a student with a six-pack of [[Duff Beer]] under his arm, a student with a backpack full of bottles and a student juggling bottles, a reference to ''{{W2|Cocktail|1988 film}}''. | ||
| − | *Homer and his friends dance to "{{ | + | *Homer and his friends dance to "{{W|Wooly Bully}}" by {{W|Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs}}" and then dance to {{W2|Chicago|band}}'s "{{W2|Colour My World|Chicago song}}". |
| − | *Homer hitting the jukebox to change song is similar to how | + | *Homer hitting the jukebox to change song is similar to how [[Fonzie]] changes the jukebox in ''{{ap|Happy Days|franchise}}''. |
*[[Moe]] mentions he saw the movie ''{{W2|Ironweed|film}}''. | *[[Moe]] mentions he saw the movie ''{{W2|Ironweed|film}}''. | ||
| − | * When Homer mentions the | + | *When Homer mentions the [[Morlocks]], it is a reference to the novel ''{{W|The Time Machine}}'' by [[H. G. Wells]]. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| + | *For unknown reasons (possibly by mistake), this episode is referred to as "Homer to the Moe" on Disney+. | ||
*The Chinese satellite has a roof shaped like a pagoda. | *The Chinese satellite has a roof shaped like a pagoda. | ||
*At the end of Homer's story he mentions that he is king of the [[Morlocks]]. Carl later corrects him by saying that Morlocks are from the future | *At the end of Homer's story he mentions that he is king of the [[Morlocks]]. Carl later corrects him by saying that Morlocks are from the future | ||
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**The models speaking to Moe. | **The models speaking to Moe. | ||
**Homer forcing food into Lisa's mouth. | **Homer forcing food into Lisa's mouth. | ||
| + | *The animation of the football players briefly seen on Moe's television is recycled from "[[Homer Loves Flanders]]" | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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[[File:Duff Beer goof.png|thumb|right]] | [[File:Duff Beer goof.png|thumb|right]] | ||
*Moe tells Homer that he doesn't serve [[Duff]] at his new bar, only a [[Malaysia]]n beer made from soya sauce. However, when Moe introduces [[Formico]] to his regulars, the Malaysian beer turns into a green labelled bottle of duff. | *Moe tells Homer that he doesn't serve [[Duff]] at his new bar, only a [[Malaysia]]n beer made from soya sauce. However, when Moe introduces [[Formico]] to his regulars, the Malaysian beer turns into a green labelled bottle of duff. | ||
| + | *At the end of the episode, Homer puts a tip in the jar. After the screen pans back, the jar is empty. | ||
| + | *In the last scene, Homer isn't wearing a tie in one shot but is wearing his pink tie when he goes to put a tip in the jar. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- When Homer opens his own bar in his garage and has R.E.M. in to play, they perform "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)".
- As Homer sings his own version of the song, he mentions Herman Munster and Cheetos. He also mentions "Leonid What's-his-name," referring to Leonid Brezhnev who himself is mentioned in R.E.M.'s song.
- Homer, Lenny, Carl, and Barney sing a short song to the tune of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll".
- Swigmore University, which Moe visits in the episode, is a parody of Skidmore College.
- The professor working at Swigmore University is based on Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. from the television series The Paper Chase.
- The monitors showing eyeballs are based on similar decorations found in the elevators in the St Martin's Lane hotel, where the Simpsons' staff hosted a Simpsons festival.
- The doorman in front of M was modeled after special effects creator and actor Greg Nicotero.
- The dance that Homer, Carl and Lenny perform in Moe's bar is a takeoff on the dancing in the comedy/drama film Coyote Ugly, in which the dancers performed on the bar counter.
- As Moe crosses the campus, he passes a student with a six-pack of Duff Beer under his arm, a student with a backpack full of bottles and a student juggling bottles, a reference to Cocktail.
- Homer and his friends dance to "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs" and then dance to Chicago's "Colour My World".
- Homer hitting the jukebox to change song is similar to how Fonzie changes the jukebox in Happy Days.
- Moe mentions he saw the movie Ironweed.
- When Homer mentions the Morlocks, it is a reference to the novel The Time Machine by H. G. Wells.
Trivia[edit]
- For unknown reasons (possibly by mistake), this episode is referred to as "Homer to the Moe" on Disney+.
- The Chinese satellite has a roof shaped like a pagoda.
- At the end of Homer's story he mentions that he is king of the Morlocks. Carl later corrects him by saying that Morlocks are from the future
- The gates at Swigmore University are swinging saloon doors. The clock reads "No drinking before 5:00" but all the numbers on the clock are 5s.
- Things used to decorate Moe's new bar, M:
- A model biplane.
- Numerous video screens depicting volcanoes, eyeballs and opening flowers.
- Bubbling water shafts.
- Pink clouds painted on orange walls.
- Beanbag chairs.
- Barstools on the ceiling.
- Rabbits suspended from the ceiling.
- Glass bubbles on the wall.
- An Oxygen bar.
- A Giant hamster wheel.
- Homer's unfinished robot is made from:
- A big bucket.
- A smaller pail.
- A tennis racket.
- A heating coil.
- Some corks.
- Batteries.
- A broom.
- Carl plays air guitar as R.E.M. performs.
- Under Homer's hunting club sign is a crossed rifle and fishing rod.
- Some scenes are cut from the episode's broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK:
- The blood spurting out of Homer's hand.
- Homer running for oxygen and swearing when he gets caught in a bear trap.
- The models speaking to Moe.
- Homer forcing food into Lisa's mouth.
- The animation of the football players briefly seen on Moe's television is recycled from "Homer Loves Flanders"
Continuity[edit]
- In the background of Homer's garage bar, the pinball machine Devil's Advocate is seen. ("Insane Clown Poppy")
Goofs[edit]
- Moe tells Homer that he doesn't serve Duff at his new bar, only a Malaysian beer made from soya sauce. However, when Moe introduces Formico to his regulars, the Malaysian beer turns into a green labelled bottle of duff.
- At the end of the episode, Homer puts a tip in the jar. After the screen pans back, the jar is empty.
- In the last scene, Homer isn't wearing a tie in one shot but is wearing his pink tie when he goes to put a tip in the jar.
