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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The first part of episode is a parody of the film ''{{W2|It|2017 film}}''. | + | *The first part of the episode is a parody of the film ''{{W2|It|2017 film}}''. |
**[[Krusto]] is a parody of the character {{W2|It|character}}, AKA Pennywise. | **[[Krusto]] is a parody of the character {{W2|It|character}}, AKA Pennywise. | ||
**{{ap|Homer Simpson|Not It}} is a parody of {{W|Bill Denbrough}}. | **{{ap|Homer Simpson|Not It}} is a parody of {{W|Bill Denbrough}}. | ||
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**{{ap|Carl Carlson|Not It}} is a parody of Mike Hanlon. | **{{ap|Carl Carlson|Not It}} is a parody of Mike Hanlon. | ||
*The name [[Kingfield]] is a reference to [[Stephen King]]. | *The name [[Kingfield]] is a reference to [[Stephen King]]. | ||
| + | *Comic Book Guy's weapon of choice is {{W|Lawn darts|Jarts}}. | ||
*[[Dewey Largo]] has a {{W|John Philip Sousa}} T-shirt, in the style of a rock T-shirt. | *[[Dewey Largo]] has a {{W|John Philip Sousa}} T-shirt, in the style of a rock T-shirt. | ||
| + | *Krusto's line "Hey hey kids what time is it?" is a reference to the opening line of the {{W|Howdy Doody}} Show, "Say kids, what time is it?" | ||
*Krusto tells a joke about [[Twinkie]]s. | *Krusto tells a joke about [[Twinkie]]s. | ||
| + | *Krusto blames "{{W|cancel culture}}" for why the jokes he wrote in 1647 have not aged well. | ||
*Homer equips himself with a {{W|Nintendo}} {{W|Power Glove}} to fight Krusto. | *Homer equips himself with a {{W|Nintendo}} {{W|Power Glove}} to fight Krusto. | ||
*''[[The Yuk-Yuk Hour with Krusto!]]'' is an affiliate of [[Fox]]. | *''[[The Yuk-Yuk Hour with Krusto!]]'' is an affiliate of [[Fox]]. | ||
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**"Salem's parking lot" is a reference to ''{{W|'Salem's Lot}}''. | **"Salem's parking lot" is a reference to ''{{W|'Salem's Lot}}''. | ||
**[[Needful Crap Secondhand Store]] is a reference to ''{{W|Needful Things}}''. | **[[Needful Crap Secondhand Store]] is a reference to ''{{W|Needful Things}}''. | ||
| − | *Problematic old [[Twitter|Tweets]] | + | *Among the anxieties shown that attack adults are: |
| + | **{{W|Prostate cancer screening|Prostate exams}}, indicated by the extra-long gloved finger. | ||
| + | **Supporters of [[Donald Trump]], indicated by the red {{W|Make America Great Again|MAGA}} cap. | ||
| + | ***The MAGA-cap wearer threatens to talk about the {{W|Filibuster}}. | ||
| + | **Problematic old [[Twitter|Tweets]]. | ||
*[[Lizzie Albertson]] says that {{Ch|Jimmy Fallon}} also gets his powers from his captive audience. | *[[Lizzie Albertson]] says that {{Ch|Jimmy Fallon}} also gets his powers from his captive audience. | ||
*[[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] reference other Stephen King books with their plots: | *[[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] reference other Stephen King books with their plots: | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | + | *This is the first Simpsons episode to have fanart in the credits. | |
{{Season 34|R}} | {{Season 34|R}} | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The first part of the episode is a parody of the film It.
- Krusto is a parody of the character It, AKA Pennywise.
- Homer Simpson is a parody of Bill Denbrough.
- Barney Gumble is a parody of Georgie Denbrough.
- Comic Book Guy is a parody of Ben Hanscom.
- Marge Albertson is a parody of Beverly Marsh.
- Carl Carlson is a parody of Mike Hanlon.
- The name Kingfield is a reference to Stephen King.
- Comic Book Guy's weapon of choice is Jarts.
- Dewey Largo has a John Philip Sousa T-shirt, in the style of a rock T-shirt.
- Krusto's line "Hey hey kids what time is it?" is a reference to the opening line of the Howdy Doody Show, "Say kids, what time is it?"
- Krusto tells a joke about Twinkies.
- Krusto blames "cancel culture" for why the jokes he wrote in 1647 have not aged well.
- Homer equips himself with a Nintendo Power Glove to fight Krusto.
- The Yuk-Yuk Hour with Krusto! is an affiliate of Fox.
- The second part of the episode is a parody of the film It Chapter Two.
- Metal Moe performs "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions.
- Homer has a Cypress Hill poster.
- Homer says that he practically lives on Reddit.
- Bert Albertson got an A+ on his Elizabeth Cady Stanton diorama.
- Locations in Kingfield that are references to Stephen King novels:
- "Misspelled pet cemetery" is a reference to Pet Sematary.
- "Salem's parking lot" is a reference to 'Salem's Lot.
- Needful Crap Secondhand Store is a reference to Needful Things.
- Among the anxieties shown that attack adults are:
- Prostate exams, indicated by the extra-long gloved finger.
- Supporters of Donald Trump, indicated by the red MAGA cap.
- The MAGA-cap wearer threatens to talk about the Filibuster.
- Problematic old Tweets.
- Lizzie Albertson says that Jimmy Fallon also gets his powers from his captive audience.
- Kang and Kodos reference other Stephen King books with their plots:
- "A Saint Bernard with rabies" is a reference to Cujo.
- "An angry car" is a reference to Christine.
- "A prom that goes seriously wrong" is a reference to Carrie.
- "Haunted hotel" is a reference to The Shining.
- "Some Tommyknockers" is a reference to The Tommyknockers.
- Other books on Kang and Kodos' bookshelf include: Doctor Sleep, Dreamcatcher, The Dead Zone, Misery, Dolores Claiborne, Pet Sematary, 'Salem's Lot, The Dark Tower, The Stand, Needful Things, and Bag of Bones.
Trivia[edit]
- This is the first Simpsons episode to have fanart in the credits.
