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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The scene in [[Judge Snyder]]'s courtroom where Lisa is put on trial for stealing the skeleton is seen as a reference to the 1920s {{W|Scopes Trial|Scopes Monkey Trial}} in Dayton, Tennessee, which dealt with issues of separation of church and state and the debate between creationism and | + | *[[Homer]] sings a parody of "[[Up, Up and Away]]" by {{W|The 5th Dimension}}. |
| − | *The publicity stunt created by the mall developers in the episode has been compared to scientific hoaxes such as the {{W|Cardiff Giant}} and the {{W|Piltdown Man}}. | + | *Homer bears a strong resemblance to the Skipper from ''[[Gilligan's Island]]'' while wearing the nautical hat. |
| + | *The students digging by the sunset and their silhouettes are shown is similar to the scene in ''{{W|Raiders of the Lost Ark}}'' when [[Indiana Jones]] and Sallah free the Egyptian excavators from the Nazis, and they in turn help Indy. The scene against the sun is when Sallah tells Indy that the workers have found the Well of Souls. | ||
| + | *When Homer drinks [[Billy Beer]], he says that they elected the wrong carter. This is a reference to [[Billy Carter]], the brother of former president [[Jimmy Carter]]. Billy Carter was known for promoting Billy Beer. | ||
| + | *The song "[[See the Angel]]" plays to the tune of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from ''{{W|Messiah Part II}}''. | ||
| + | *The scene in [[Judge Snyder]]'s courtroom where Lisa is put on trial for stealing the skeleton is seen as a reference to the 1920s {{W|Scopes Trial|Scopes Monkey Trial}} in Dayton, Tennessee, which dealt with issues of separation of church and state and the debate between creationism and evolution. | ||
| + | *The publicity stunt created by the mall developers in the episode has been compared to scientific hoaxes such as the {{W|Cardiff Giant}} and the {{W|Piltdown Man}}. | ||
*At the end of the episode, when Lisa asks if the townspeople are outraged for being fooled by a publicity stunt, [[Clancy Wiggum|Police chief Wiggum]] is about to answer her, but is distracted when he catches sight of a {{W|Pottery Barn}} in the new Heavenly Hills mall. | *At the end of the episode, when Lisa asks if the townspeople are outraged for being fooled by a publicity stunt, [[Clancy Wiggum|Police chief Wiggum]] is about to answer her, but is distracted when he catches sight of a {{W|Pottery Barn}} in the new Heavenly Hills mall. | ||
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*[[Edna Krabappel]] references "{{W|The Garden of Earthly Delights}}" by {{W|Hieronymus Bosch}}. | *[[Edna Krabappel]] references "{{W|The Garden of Earthly Delights}}" by {{W|Hieronymus Bosch}}. | ||
*[[Ned Flanders]] suggests singing "{{W|Amazing Grace}}" or "{{W|Nearer, My God, to Thee}}". | *[[Ned Flanders]] suggests singing "{{W|Amazing Grace}}" or "{{W|Nearer, My God, to Thee}}". | ||
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| − | * | + | *Homer's valuables include: |
| − | **[[ | + | **A {{ap|Mr. Plow|business}} jacket. ("[[Mr. Plow]]") |
| − | **[[ | + | **His "Colonel Homer" hat. ("[[Colonel Homer]]") |
| − | **[[Mr. | + | **A [[Mr. Sparkle]] box. ("[[In Marge We Trust]]") |
| − | + | **His boxing gloves. ("[[The Homer They Fall]]") | |
| − | **[[ | + | **A [[Grammy]] award. ("[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]") |
| − | **[[ | + | **A bag of Farmer Homer's Sweet Sweet Sugar. ("[[Lisa's Rival]]") |
| − | + | **A tricorn hat and bell. ("[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]") | |
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Billy Beer]]. ("[[The Otto Show]]") |
| − | ** | + | **A fishing hat. ("[[The War of the Simpsons]]") |
| − | + | **A bowling trophy. ("[[Team Homer]]") | |
| − | + | **His astronaut helmet. ("[[Deep Space Homer]]") | |
| − | **[[ | + | **Heads of the [[Itchy & Scratchy robots]]. ("[[Itchy & Scratchy Land]]") |
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Yellow Bernice Lisa the Skeptic.png|thumb|Bernice Hibbert with yellow skin]] |
| − | + | *In the very first scene, Skinner's water bottle is on his right side, but after the scene zoomed out, the water bottle is flipped to his left side. | |
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*When Dr. Gould says, "inconclusive," in the background Apu's skin-tone appears to be yellow. | *When Dr. Gould says, "inconclusive," in the background Apu's skin-tone appears to be yellow. | ||
*In one shot of the crowd awaiting sundown, [[Richard]] has [[Rod]]'s colors. | *In one shot of the crowd awaiting sundown, [[Richard]] has [[Rod]]'s colors. | ||
*In the church, [[Maude Flanders]] has [[Helen Lovejoy]]'s colors. | *In the church, [[Maude Flanders]] has [[Helen Lovejoy]]'s colors. | ||
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*When the "angel" ascends into the air, Carl is colored yellow. | *When the "angel" ascends into the air, Carl is colored yellow. | ||
| − | When everyone goes to the Heavenly Hills Mall it is completely dark, however it was merely minutes after sunset. | + | *In another shot, Bernice Hibbert is yellow. |
| + | *When everyone goes to the Heavenly Hills Mall it is completely dark, however it was merely minutes after sunset. | ||
*During the scene where all the Springfield residents head to the Heaven Hills Mall, Maggie's bow is missing. | *During the scene where all the Springfield residents head to the Heaven Hills Mall, Maggie's bow is missing. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- Homer sings a parody of "Up, Up and Away" by The 5th Dimension.
- Homer bears a strong resemblance to the Skipper from Gilligan's Island while wearing the nautical hat.
- The students digging by the sunset and their silhouettes are shown is similar to the scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones and Sallah free the Egyptian excavators from the Nazis, and they in turn help Indy. The scene against the sun is when Sallah tells Indy that the workers have found the Well of Souls.
- When Homer drinks Billy Beer, he says that they elected the wrong carter. This is a reference to Billy Carter, the brother of former president Jimmy Carter. Billy Carter was known for promoting Billy Beer.
- The song "See the Angel" plays to the tune of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah Part II.
- The scene in Judge Snyder's courtroom where Lisa is put on trial for stealing the skeleton is seen as a reference to the 1920s Scopes Monkey Trial in Dayton, Tennessee, which dealt with issues of separation of church and state and the debate between creationism and evolution.
- The publicity stunt created by the mall developers in the episode has been compared to scientific hoaxes such as the Cardiff Giant and the Piltdown Man.
- At the end of the episode, when Lisa asks if the townspeople are outraged for being fooled by a publicity stunt, Police chief Wiggum is about to answer her, but is distracted when he catches sight of a Pottery Barn in the new Heavenly Hills mall.
- Edna Krabappel references "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch.
- Ned Flanders suggests singing "Amazing Grace" or "Nearer, My God, to Thee".
Continuity[edit]
- Homer's valuables include:
- A Mr. Plow jacket. ("Mr. Plow")
- His "Colonel Homer" hat. ("Colonel Homer")
- A Mr. Sparkle box. ("In Marge We Trust")
- His boxing gloves. ("The Homer They Fall")
- A Grammy award. ("Homer's Barbershop Quartet")
- A bag of Farmer Homer's Sweet Sweet Sugar. ("Lisa's Rival")
- A tricorn hat and bell. ("Lisa the Iconoclast")
- Billy Beer. ("The Otto Show")
- A fishing hat. ("The War of the Simpsons")
- A bowling trophy. ("Team Homer")
- His astronaut helmet. ("Deep Space Homer")
- Heads of the Itchy & Scratchy robots. ("Itchy & Scratchy Land")
Goofs[edit]
- In the very first scene, Skinner's water bottle is on his right side, but after the scene zoomed out, the water bottle is flipped to his left side.
- When Dr. Gould says, "inconclusive," in the background Apu's skin-tone appears to be yellow.
- In one shot of the crowd awaiting sundown, Richard has Rod's colors.
- In the church, Maude Flanders has Helen Lovejoy's colors.
- When the "angel" ascends into the air, Carl is colored yellow.
- In another shot, Bernice Hibbert is yellow.
- When everyone goes to the Heavenly Hills Mall it is completely dark, however it was merely minutes after sunset.
- During the scene where all the Springfield residents head to the Heaven Hills Mall, Maggie's bow is missing.
