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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|TV series}}'' TV series (the "campy '70s version") is an obvious reference to, and spoof of, the ''{{w|Batman (TV series)|Batman}}'' TV series of the 1960s.
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*The ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|TV series}}'' TV series (the "campy '70s version") is an obvious reference to, and spoof of, the ''{{W2|Batman|TV series}}'' TV series of the 1960s.
 
**The sound effects within said series are parodied as: ZUFF! PAN!! SNUH! BORT! POOO! NEWT! MINT! ZAK!
 
**The sound effects within said series are parodied as: ZUFF! PAN!! SNUH! BORT! POOO! NEWT! MINT! ZAK!
*The antagonist of the Radioactive Man films, [[The Scout Master]], is based on actor {{W|Paul Lynde}}.
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*[[Dirk Richter]] is a parody of both [[Adam West]] and {{W|George Reeves}}.
*The scene in the {{ap|Radioactive Man|film|new ''Radioactive Man'' film}} where [[Radioactive Man]] and [[Fallout Boy]] are captured in Aquaworld is a reference to the film ''{{W|Waterworld}}''.
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*The antagonist of the Radioactive Man films, [[The Scout Master]], is based on actor [[Paul Lynde]].
*The director of the Radioactive Man film says: "That Milhouse is going to be big, {{W|Gabby Hayes}} big!", in reference to the actor Gabby Hayes.
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*The scene in the {{ap|Radioactive Man|film|new ''Radioactive Man'' film}} where {{Ch|Radioactive Man}} and [[Fallout Boy]] are captured in Aqua World is a reference to the film ''{{W|Waterworld}}''.
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*The director of the Radioactive Man film says: "That Milhouse is going to be big, [[Gabby Hayes]] big!", in reference to the actor Gabby Hayes.
 
*[[Moe Szyslak]] said that he, as a kid, played the part of Smelly on ''{{W|The Little Rascals}}'', until he killed Alfalfa for stealing his joke.
 
*[[Moe Szyslak]] said that he, as a kid, played the part of Smelly on ''{{W|The Little Rascals}}'', until he killed Alfalfa for stealing his joke.
 
*{{W|Bill Withers}}' song "{{W|Lean on Me}}" from 1972 is played at the end of the episode.
 
*{{W|Bill Withers}}' song "{{W|Lean on Me}}" from 1972 is played at the end of the episode.
*The usenet newsgroup which [[Comic Book Guy]] posted the message to (alt.nerd.obsessive) is a reference to the {{w|alt.tv.simpsons}} newsgroup.
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*The usenet newsgroup which [[Comic Book Guy]] posted the message to (alt.nerd.obsessive) is a reference to the {{W|alt.tv.simpsons}} newsgroup.
*One of the obsessive nerds Comic Book Guy contacts puts on {{w|Spock}} ears, a character from the {{w|Star Trek}} franchise, before starting to type.
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*One of the obsessive nerds Comic Book Guy contacts puts on [[Spock]] ears, a character from the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, before starting to type.
*Another one of the nerds is the musician {{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}}.
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*Another one of the nerds is the musician [[Prince]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*This was the first episode to be digitally colored.
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*This was the first episode to be digitally colored. However, the general series would not be animated that way until Season 14.
 
*The quote "My eyes, the goggles do nothing" has become an internet catchphrase used for conveying the horror of having seen something unwanted.
 
*The quote "My eyes, the goggles do nothing" has become an internet catchphrase used for conveying the horror of having seen something unwanted.
 
*Some of the comics seen at [[The Android's Dungeon]]:
 
*Some of the comics seen at [[The Android's Dungeon]]:
 
**Manboy  
 
**Manboy  
**Batboy          
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**Batboy
**Batchick        
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**Batchick
**Birdguy        
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**Birdguy
**Cat Girl        
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**Cat Girl
**Dog Kid        
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**Dog Kid
**Iguana Girl    
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**Iguana Girl
**Lava Lady
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**Lava Lady
 
**Nick
 
**Nick
 
**Power Person
 
**Power Person
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*Up to this episode, there had been 814 issues of Radioactive Man.
 
*Up to this episode, there had been 814 issues of Radioactive Man.
 
**The Radioactive Man comic features the [[Bongo Comics]] logo.
 
**The Radioactive Man comic features the [[Bongo Comics]] logo.
*Comic Book Guy's computer is running {{w|Unix}} or {{w|Linux}}.
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*Comic Book Guy's computer is running {{W|Unix}} or {{W|Linux}}.
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*People and shows seen when Homer flicks through the channels:
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**[[Scott Christian]]
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**[[Troy McClure]], [[Stacy Lovell]] and [[Harv Bannister]] on [[Smartline]].
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**[[Brad Goodman]]
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**The sports reporter (from various episodes)
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**[[Museum lady]] on a women's talk show
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**[[Carl]] being interviewed by [[Marty]] outside the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]]
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**[[America's Most Armed and Dangerous presenter]] outside [[Springfield Elementary School]]
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**[[Della]] on the tabloid talk show from "[[Homer Badman]]"
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**[[Birch Barlow]]
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**{{Ch|Joan Rivers}}
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**{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}}
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
 
*It is unlikely that Dirk Richter could have been the star of the "campy 1970's" Radioactive Man series as in "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", we saw him as the star of the 1950's-era series.
 
*It is unlikely that Dirk Richter could have been the star of the "campy 1970's" Radioactive Man series as in "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", we saw him as the star of the 1950's-era series.
*Skinner's microphone disappears from his office.
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*[[Skinner]]'s microphone disappears from his office.
 
*The position of the boys waiting in the audition line changes between shots.
 
*The position of the boys waiting in the audition line changes between shots.
*The Simpson-ized version of Hollywood is incorrect:
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*The Simpson-ized version of [[Hollywood]] is incorrect:
**The {{w|Capitol Records Tower}} is right on Vine Street just north of {{w|Hollywood Boulevard}}.
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**The {{W|Capitol Records Tower}} is right on Vine Street just north of {{W|Hollywood Boulevard}}.
**{{w|Mann's Chinese Theatre}} is not on the {{w|Vine corner}}.  
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**[[Mann's Chinese Theater]] is not on the {{W|Vine corner}}.  
**{{w|The Hollywood Hotel}} (which is no longer called that) is located on neither Hollywood nor Vine.  
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**{{W|The Hollywood Hotel}} (which is no longer called that) is located on neither Hollywood nor Vine.
*Bart was told he needed to grow an inch to get the part of Fallout Boy. But Milhouse eventually got the part and he's shorter than Bart.  
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*[[Bart]] was told he needed to grow an inch to get the part of [[Fallout Boy]]. But [[Milhouse]] eventually got the part and he's shorter than Bart.  
 
*During [[Moe]]'s Little Rascals flashback, one of the studio executives says, "He's killed the original Alfalfa!" How could anyone know there would be any subsequent Alfalfa actors if he was the original?  
 
*During [[Moe]]'s Little Rascals flashback, one of the studio executives says, "He's killed the original Alfalfa!" How could anyone know there would be any subsequent Alfalfa actors if he was the original?  
**Also, if Moe really was a part of the Little Rascals, then he'd be around the same age as the rest of the cast, which would make him around 80.  
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**Also, if Moe really was a part of the Little Rascals, then he'd be around the same age as the rest of the cast, which would make him around 80.
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*When Milhouse is complaining about the repetitive nature of show business, for a few frames a piece of his hair is lighter blue like the mirror reflection as opposed to the bright blue that his hair is supposed to be.
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*During the closing scene in Hollywood, a teal-colored car disappears as it is driving.
  
 
== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
 
*The [[Estonian dwarf]] reappears. ("[[Burns' Heir]]" and "[[Homie the Clown]]")
 
*The [[Estonian dwarf]] reappears. ("[[Burns' Heir]]" and "[[Homie the Clown]]")
*The organization Marge forms, "Springfieldians for Nonviolence, Understanding, and Helping" (SNUH), to combat cartoon violence is mentioned. ("[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]")
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*The organization [[Marge]] forms, "Springfieldians for Nonviolence, Understanding, and Helping" (SNUH), to combat cartoon violence is mentioned. ("[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]")
 
 
  
 
{{Season 7|R}}
 
{{Season 7|R}}
 
 
[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Trivia]]
 
[[Category:Trivia]]

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References/Trivia


Season 7 Episode References
129 "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)"
130
"Radioactive Man"
"Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" 131


Cultural references[edit]

Trivia[edit]

Goofs[edit]

  • It is unlikely that Dirk Richter could have been the star of the "campy 1970's" Radioactive Man series as in "Three Men and a Comic Book", we saw him as the star of the 1950's-era series.
  • Skinner's microphone disappears from his office.
  • The position of the boys waiting in the audition line changes between shots.
  • The Simpson-ized version of Hollywood is incorrect:
  • Bart was told he needed to grow an inch to get the part of Fallout Boy. But Milhouse eventually got the part and he's shorter than Bart.
  • During Moe's Little Rascals flashback, one of the studio executives says, "He's killed the original Alfalfa!" How could anyone know there would be any subsequent Alfalfa actors if he was the original?
    • Also, if Moe really was a part of the Little Rascals, then he'd be around the same age as the rest of the cast, which would make him around 80.
  • When Milhouse is complaining about the repetitive nature of show business, for a few frames a piece of his hair is lighter blue like the mirror reflection as opposed to the bright blue that his hair is supposed to be.
  • During the closing scene in Hollywood, a teal-colored car disappears as it is driving.

Continuity[edit]

Season 7 References
Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two) Radioactive Man Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily Bart Sells His Soul Lisa the Vegetarian Treehouse of Horror VI King-Size Homer Mother Simpson Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular Marge Be Not Proud Team Homer Two Bad Neighbors Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield Bart the Fink Lisa the Iconoclast Homer the Smithers The Day the Violence Died A Fish Called Selma Bart on the Road 22 Short Films About Springfield Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish" Much Apu About Nothing Homerpalooza Summer of 4 Ft. 2