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*Homer says that his favorite rock stars are [[KISS]], {{W|Bon Jovi}}, and {{W|Men at Work}}. | *Homer says that his favorite rock stars are [[KISS]], {{W|Bon Jovi}}, and {{W|Men at Work}}. | ||
*Homer calls [[Joseph Stalin]] "[[Tom Selleck]]", referring to his mustache. | *Homer calls [[Joseph Stalin]] "[[Tom Selleck]]", referring to his mustache. | ||
| − | *The screen in [[Hell]] has a "Hellflix" logo bouncing around on it, a reference to [[Netflix]]. | + | *The screen in [[Hell]] has a "Hellflix" logo bouncing around on it, a reference to [[Netflix]] and how some DVD players show the DVD logo bouncing around when idle. |
*When Lisa introduces [[Mercer]] and says he designs board games, [[Marge]] asks if he's like [[Parker Brothers]]. | *When Lisa introduces [[Mercer]] and says he designs board games, [[Marge]] asks if he's like [[Parker Brothers]]. | ||
*Mercer mentions the games {{W|Stratego}}, {{W2|Twister|game}}, and {{W|tic-tac-toe}} when talking about his game, [[Side-gammon]]. | *Mercer mentions the games {{W|Stratego}}, {{W2|Twister|game}}, and {{W|tic-tac-toe}} when talking about his game, [[Side-gammon]]. | ||
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**The name "Side-gammon" is a reference to {{W|Backgammon}}. | **The name "Side-gammon" is a reference to {{W|Backgammon}}. | ||
*Mercer refers to himself as the "[[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]] of board games and novelty". | *Mercer refers to himself as the "[[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]] of board games and novelty". | ||
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| + | *In the opening sequence in the store, [[Maggie]]'s price is "$750.00". | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| + | *750 characters from throughout the whole 750 past episodes of the show appear in the opening sequence and couch gag. | ||
*[[Sideshow Mel]] is seen riding a bike with [[Barbara Belfry]]. ("[[A Serious Flanders]]") | *[[Sideshow Mel]] is seen riding a bike with [[Barbara Belfry]]. ("[[A Serious Flanders]]") | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the book Through the Looking-Glass and the Troy McClure film Alice's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass.
- Homer has a lookalike of a Nintendo Switch in his car.
- When Homer starts swimming towards the tree, Goobie-Woo calls him "Michael Phelps".
- During the scene where Homer imagines Marge with sexy handymen, "I Love It" by Icona Pop and Charli XCX plays.
- Homer says that his favorite rock stars are KISS, Bon Jovi, and Men at Work.
- Homer calls Joseph Stalin "Tom Selleck", referring to his mustache.
- The screen in Hell has a "Hellflix" logo bouncing around on it, a reference to Netflix and how some DVD players show the DVD logo bouncing around when idle.
- When Lisa introduces Mercer and says he designs board games, Marge asks if he's like Parker Brothers.
- Mercer mentions the games Stratego, Twister, and tic-tac-toe when talking about his game, Side-gammon.
- Pieces in his game seem to come from chess, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and Mouse Trap.
- The name "Side-gammon" is a reference to Backgammon.
- Mercer refers to himself as the "Mozart of board games and novelty".
Trivia[edit]
- In the opening sequence in the store, Maggie's price is "$750.00".
Continuity[edit]
- 750 characters from throughout the whole 750 past episodes of the show appear in the opening sequence and couch gag.
- Sideshow Mel is seen riding a bike with Barbara Belfry. ("A Serious Flanders")
