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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode name is a reference to the novel ''{{W2|The Girl on the Train|novel}}'' by {{W2|Paula Hawkins|author}} and the {{W2|The Girl on the Train|2016 film|movie of the same name}} based on the book. | *The episode name is a reference to the novel ''{{W2|The Girl on the Train|novel}}'' by {{W2|Paula Hawkins|author}} and the {{W2|The Girl on the Train|2016 film|movie of the same name}} based on the book. | ||
| − | *[[Marvel]]'s {{ | + | *[[Marvel]]'s {{W|Thanos}} shows up on the couch gag with his Infinity Gauntlet and proceeds to vaporize the [[Simpson family]] except for [[Maggie]]. |
*The three belts are reference to: | *The three belts are reference to: | ||
| − | **WLBA: the {{ | + | **WLBA: the {{W|World Boxing Association}} (WBA). |
| − | **Federación Internacional de Lunch-Boxeo: the Spanish name, ''Federación Internacional de Boxeo'', for the {{ | + | **Federación Internacional de Lunch-Boxeo: the Spanish name, ''Federación Internacional de Boxeo'', for the {{W|International Boxing Federation}} (IBF). |
| − | **WLBO: the {{ | + | **WLBO: the {{W|World Boxing Organization}} (WBO). |
| − | *One of [[Bart]]'s lunch boxes is one of [[Eeyore]] from ''{{ | + | *One of [[Bart]]'s lunch boxes is one of [[Eeyore]] from ''{{W|Winnie-the-Pooh}}''. |
*''[[U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster]]'' is a parody of: | *''[[U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster]]'' is a parody of: | ||
| − | **Japan's {{ | + | **Japan's {{W|Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS}}'s {{W2|Sasuke|TV series}}, known internationally as ''Ninja Warrior''. |
| − | **its American counterpart {{ | + | **its American counterpart {{W|NBC}}'s ''{{W|American Ninja Warrior}}''. |
| − | **[[Netflix]]'s ''{{ | + | **[[Netflix]]'s ''{{W|Ultimate Beastmaster}}''. |
***One of the contestants has a tattoo that says "Steroids to Heaven", a reference to the song "{{W|Stairway to Heaven}}" by [[Led Zeppelin]]. | ***One of the contestants has a tattoo that says "Steroids to Heaven", a reference to the song "{{W|Stairway to Heaven}}" by [[Led Zeppelin]]. | ||
| − | *The song Lisa sang on the bus, "[[Lisa's Lonely Song]]", is a parody of the song "{{W2|Belle|Disney song}}" from the {{ | + | *The song Lisa sang on the bus, "[[Lisa's Lonely Song]]", is a parody of the song "{{W2|Belle|Disney song}}" from the {{W|The Walt Disney Company|Disney}} movie ''{{W2|Beauty and the Beast|1991 film}}''. |
*Books at [[Sam Monroe|Sam]]'s house: | *Books at [[Sam Monroe|Sam]]'s house: | ||
| − | **''[[The Collected]]'' by [[Kurt Vonnegut]]. | + | **''[[The Collected Kurt Vonnegut]]'' by [[Kurt Vonnegut]]. |
**''[[Doorknobs of Denmark]]''. | **''[[Doorknobs of Denmark]]''. | ||
| − | **''[[Goya's Stabbiest Paintings]]''. | + | **''[[Goya's Stabbiest Paintings]]''. The cover shows a portion of his painting, ''{{W|The Third of May 1808}}''. |
**''[[European Train Menus]]''. | **''[[European Train Menus]]''. | ||
| − | **''[[Klimt und Koons Eine Retrospective]]'', a book | + | **''[[Klimt und Koons Eine Retrospective]]'', a German book about Gustave Klimt and Jeff Koons. The cover shows pictures of Klimt's ''The Kiss'' and a Koons rabbit. |
**''[[The Big Book of Glass]]'' by Maurice. | **''[[The Big Book of Glass]]'' by Maurice. | ||
*Authors of the Russian novels in Sam's house: | *Authors of the Russian novels in Sam's house: | ||
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**[[Boris Pasternak]]. | **[[Boris Pasternak]]. | ||
**[[Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn]]. | **[[Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn]]. | ||
| − | *Sam | + | *Sam was crying because the {{W|Great Pacific garbage patch}} had grown to 600,000 square miles. |
| + | **She cheers herself by listening to ''{{W2|The Dolphin|album}}'' by {{W|Stan Getz}}. | ||
*Sam's parents play and sing "[[It Had to Be You]]", originally by {{W|Isham Jones}}. | *Sam's parents play and sing "[[It Had to Be You]]", originally by {{W|Isham Jones}}. | ||
*Homer mentions {{Ch|Charlie Rose}}. | *Homer mentions {{Ch|Charlie Rose}}. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*[[Marge]] and [[Lisa]] reenact the scene where [[Sideshow Bob]] appear in front of [[Bart]] and Bart shouts "Ah, Sideshow Bob", with Marge appearing out of the shadows saying "Hello, Lisa" and Lisa shouting "Ah, Sideshow Mom". | *[[Marge]] and [[Lisa]] reenact the scene where [[Sideshow Bob]] appear in front of [[Bart]] and Bart shouts "Ah, Sideshow Bob", with Marge appearing out of the shadows saying "Hello, Lisa" and Lisa shouting "Ah, Sideshow Mom". | ||
| − | *Sam's father drives a [[Toyota]] {{ | + | *Sam's father drives a [[Toyota]] {{W|Toyota Prius|Prius}}. |
*When Ned tries to act like Homer, he says the words "Annoyed Grunt" instead of "D'oh!", which is what an annoyed grunt is. | *When Ned tries to act like Homer, he says the words "Annoyed Grunt" instead of "D'oh!", which is what an annoyed grunt is. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*{{Ch|Terry Gross}} reprises her role as a radio host. ("[[The Debarted]]") | *{{Ch|Terry Gross}} reprises her role as a radio host. ("[[The Debarted]]") | ||
*[[Temple Beth Springfield]] has a marquee that says "In loving memory of Rabbi [[Hyman Krustofsky]]. ("[[Clown in the Dumps]]") | *[[Temple Beth Springfield]] has a marquee that says "In loving memory of Rabbi [[Hyman Krustofsky]]. ("[[Clown in the Dumps]]") | ||
| − | *Homer | + | *Homer texts Lisa the animated gif meme of himself hiding in the bushes. ("[[Homer Loves Flanders]]") |
*Bart did the same prank he did on Homer to [[Milhouse]]. ("[[Homer Defined]]") | *Bart did the same prank he did on Homer to [[Milhouse]]. ("[[Homer Defined]]") | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode name is a reference to the novel The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and the movie of the same name based on the book.
- Marvel's Thanos shows up on the couch gag with his Infinity Gauntlet and proceeds to vaporize the Simpson family except for Maggie.
- The three belts are reference to:
- WLBA: the World Boxing Association (WBA).
- Federación Internacional de Lunch-Boxeo: the Spanish name, Federación Internacional de Boxeo, for the International Boxing Federation (IBF).
- WLBO: the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
- One of Bart's lunch boxes is one of Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh.
- U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster is a parody of:
- Japan's TBS's Sasuke, known internationally as Ninja Warrior.
- its American counterpart NBC's American Ninja Warrior.
- Netflix's Ultimate Beastmaster.
- One of the contestants has a tattoo that says "Steroids to Heaven", a reference to the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.
- The song Lisa sang on the bus, "Lisa's Lonely Song", is a parody of the song "Belle" from the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast.
- Books at Sam's house:
- The Collected Kurt Vonnegut by Kurt Vonnegut.
- Doorknobs of Denmark.
- Goya's Stabbiest Paintings. The cover shows a portion of his painting, The Third of May 1808.
- European Train Menus.
- Klimt und Koons Eine Retrospective, a German book about Gustave Klimt and Jeff Koons. The cover shows pictures of Klimt's The Kiss and a Koons rabbit.
- The Big Book of Glass by Maurice.
- Authors of the Russian novels in Sam's house:
- Sam was crying because the Great Pacific garbage patch had grown to 600,000 square miles.
- She cheers herself by listening to The Dolphin by Stan Getz.
- Sam's parents play and sing "It Had to Be You", originally by Isham Jones.
- Homer mentions Charlie Rose.
- A break card says to stay tuned for Bob's Burgers in French.
Trivia[edit]
- Marge and Lisa reenact the scene where Sideshow Bob appear in front of Bart and Bart shouts "Ah, Sideshow Bob", with Marge appearing out of the shadows saying "Hello, Lisa" and Lisa shouting "Ah, Sideshow Mom".
- Sam's father drives a Toyota Prius.
- When Ned tries to act like Homer, he says the words "Annoyed Grunt" instead of "D'oh!", which is what an annoyed grunt is.
Continuity[edit]
- Terry Gross reprises her role as a radio host. ("The Debarted")
- Temple Beth Springfield has a marquee that says "In loving memory of Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky. ("Clown in the Dumps")
- Homer texts Lisa the animated gif meme of himself hiding in the bushes. ("Homer Loves Flanders")
- Bart did the same prank he did on Homer to Milhouse. ("Homer Defined")
