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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
− | *Many of the ''Itchy | + | *Many of the ''Itchy and Scratchy'' staff members are [[Staff Cameos|caricatures]] of the actual ''Simpsons'' staff. |
*The addition of Roy is a parody of the actual problem in the show. Since the network adds Poochie to boost ratings, as a joke on the show, Roy is added as an attempt to boost ratings. | *The addition of Roy is a parody of the actual problem in the show. Since the network adds Poochie to boost ratings, as a joke on the show, Roy is added as an attempt to boost ratings. | ||
*The episode is a commentary on "[[wikipedia:Jumping the shark|jumping the shark]]" - doing outlandish things to a show, like adding a new character, in order to boost ratings and save the show from cancellation. | *The episode is a commentary on "[[wikipedia:Jumping the shark|jumping the shark]]" - doing outlandish things to a show, like adding a new character, in order to boost ratings and save the show from cancellation. |
Revision as of 15:01, February 3, 2010
Trivia
- Many of the Itchy and Scratchy staff members are caricatures of the actual Simpsons staff.
- The addition of Roy is a parody of the actual problem in the show. Since the network adds Poochie to boost ratings, as a joke on the show, Roy is added as an attempt to boost ratings.
- The episode is a commentary on "jumping the shark" - doing outlandish things to a show, like adding a new character, in order to boost ratings and save the show from cancellation.
- June Bellamy, voiced by Simpsons regular Tress MacNeille, could be a reference to veteran voice actress June Foray.