Difference between revisions of "A Fish Called Selma/References"
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*The title of this episode is based on on the film ''[[wikipedia:A_Fish_called_Wanda|A Fish Called Wanda]]''. | *The title of this episode is based on on the film ''[[wikipedia:A_Fish_called_Wanda|A Fish Called Wanda]]''. | ||
| − | *The song Dr. Zaius in ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is to the tune of "{{w|Rock Me Amadeus}}" by {{w|Falco (musician)|Falco}}. | + | *The song "Dr. Zaius" in the ''{{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes}}'' musical ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is to the tune of "{{w|Rock Me Amadeus}}" by {{w|Falco (musician)|Falco}}. |
*Troy drives a [[DeLorean|DeLorean DMC-12]], as made famous in the ''[[wikipedia:Back_to_the_Future_(series)|Back to the Future]]'' films. | *Troy drives a [[DeLorean|DeLorean DMC-12]], as made famous in the ''[[wikipedia:Back_to_the_Future_(series)|Back to the Future]]'' films. | ||
| − | + | *The opening features Troy McClure in a parody of ''{{w|The Muppets}}''. | |
| + | *At the wedding, Homer sings "{{w|Rock and Roll (Gary Glitter song)|Rock and Roll Part 2}}" by {{w|Gary Glitter}} in his head. | ||
| + | *Troy lives in the {{w|Chemosphere}}. | ||
| + | *The news anchor, voiced by [[Hank Azaria]], is based on ''{{w|Entertainment Tonight}}'' host {{w|John Tesh}}. | ||
| + | *Troy describes Jub-Jub the iguana as "Everywhere You Want to Be" in reference to a {{w|Visa Inc.|Visa}} commercial. | ||
| + | *The name MacArthur Parker, in reference to the song "{{w|MacArthur Park (song)|MacArthur Park}}" by {{w|Richard Harris}}. | ||
| + | *Selma's costumes are modelled on the clothes of {{w|Marilyn Monroe}}. | ||
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[[Category:References]] | [[Category:References]] | ||
[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
Revision as of 18:27, August 25, 2010
Trivia
- Fat Tony is voiced by Phil Hartman as opposed to his usual voice actor Joe Mantegna.
Cultural references
- The title of this episode is based on on the film A Fish Called Wanda.
- The song "Dr. Zaius" in the Planet of the Apes musical Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off is to the tune of "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco.
- Troy drives a DeLorean DMC-12, as made famous in the Back to the Future films.
- The opening features Troy McClure in a parody of The Muppets.
- At the wedding, Homer sings "Rock and Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter in his head.
- Troy lives in the Chemosphere.
- The news anchor, voiced by Hank Azaria, is based on Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh.
- Troy describes Jub-Jub the iguana as "Everywhere You Want to Be" in reference to a Visa commercial.
- The name MacArthur Parker, in reference to the song "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris.
- Selma's costumes are modelled on the clothes of Marilyn Monroe.
