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Difference between revisions of "Kill the Alligator and Run/References"

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**[[Lenny]] answers "the little rat-faced one", referring to {{W|Howie Dorough}}, while [[Carl]] answers {{W|Nick Carter}}.
 
**[[Lenny]] answers "the little rat-faced one", referring to {{W|Howie Dorough}}, while [[Carl]] answers {{W|Nick Carter}}.
 
*During the interview between film producer [[Robert Evans]] and host [[Charlie Rose]] on ''{{W|The Charlie Rose Show}}'':
 
*During the interview between film producer [[Robert Evans]] and host [[Charlie Rose]] on ''{{W|The Charlie Rose Show}}'':
**Evans is being asked about ''{{W|Love Story|1970 film}}'' and ''{{W|The Godfather}}'' is mentioned.
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**Evans is being asked about ''{{W2|Love Story|1970 film}}'' and ''{{W|The Godfather}}'' is mentioned.
 
**Charlie Rose mentions film critic [[Vincent Canby]], the 1974 film ''{{W2|Chinatown|1974 film}}'' and its sequel, ''{{W|The Two Jakes}}'', both films produced by Evans.
 
**Charlie Rose mentions film critic [[Vincent Canby]], the 1974 film ''{{W2|Chinatown|1974 film}}'' and its sequel, ''{{W|The Two Jakes}}'', both films produced by Evans.
 
**Robert Evans makes a reference to {{W|Chasen's}}, a famous restaurant attended by [[Hollywood]] celebrities and VIPs, and that was also famous for its chili.
 
**Robert Evans makes a reference to {{W|Chasen's}}, a famous restaurant attended by [[Hollywood]] celebrities and VIPs, and that was also famous for its chili.
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*The song "It's A Wild Weekend" by {{W|NRBQ}} is heard at [[The Royal Fart Inn]].
 
*The song "It's A Wild Weekend" by {{W|NRBQ}} is heard at [[The Royal Fart Inn]].
 
*The scene of the MTV's VJ [[Sepulveda]]'s belly button ring glowing then she was taken away for being too old by MTV's youth-obsessed standards is a likely reference to ''{{W2|Logan's Run|film}}''.
 
*The scene of the MTV's VJ [[Sepulveda]]'s belly button ring glowing then she was taken away for being too old by MTV's youth-obsessed standards is a likely reference to ''{{W2|Logan's Run|film}}''.
*[[Kid Rock]] performs "{{W|Bawitdaba}}" during the ''Spring Break'' concert.
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*[[Kid Rock]] performs "{{W|Bawitdaba}}" during the ''Spring Break'' concert. The song is also heard during the credits.
*Homer sings {{W2|Starship|band}}'s famous hit "{{W|We Built This City}}".
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*Homer sings {{W2|Starship|band}}'s famous hit "{{W|We Built This City}}" in multiple times during the episode.
*The [[sheriff]] acts similar to boss Godfrey, portrayed by {{W|Morgan Woodward}} in the 1967 cult movie ''{{W|Cool Hand Luke}}''.
 
 
**He wants Kid Rock to play "Fist of Rage". This is one of the band's UK promotional singles.
 
**He wants Kid Rock to play "Fist of Rage". This is one of the band's UK promotional singles.
 
*The song "{{W|Louie Louie}}" by {{W|The Kingsmen}} is heard when Homer wants to keep partying after spring break is over.
 
*The song "{{W|Louie Louie}}" by {{W|The Kingsmen}} is heard when Homer wants to keep partying after spring break is over.
*The sheriff compares [[Maggie]] to {{W|Houdini}}.
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*The [[sheriff]] compares [[Maggie]] to {{W|Houdini}}.
*The scene in which [[Homer]] is forced to become a pianist has a line in reference to Apollo 13's famous line "Houston, we have a problem".
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*The Simpsons are hit by an {{W|Amtrak}} train, and  Homer is later charged for defrauding its snack bar.
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*[[Velma]] says that her trailer is not like [[Buckingham Palace]].
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*Homer sings "{{W|Jimmy Crack Corn}}" and inserts pieces of "We Built This City".
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[[File:Boss Godfrey parody.png|250px|thumb|The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey, an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang in ''{{W|Cool Hand Luke}}'']]
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*The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey, an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang in the 1967 cult movie ''{{W|Cool Hand Luke}}'', portrayed by {{W|Morgan Woodward}}.
 
*At the soiree, there is an ice sculpture of an {{W|electric chair}}. Florida is one of the states that still allows execution by that method.
 
*At the soiree, there is an ice sculpture of an {{W|electric chair}}. Florida is one of the states that still allows execution by that method.
 
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*The sheriff says "Simpson, we got a problem" is a reference to Apollo 13's famous line "{{W|Houston, we have a problem}}".
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*[[Bart]] thinks [[Mount Rushmore]] is in [[North Dakota]].
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==

Revision as of 12:17, June 21, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 11 Episode References
244 "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses"
245
"Kill the Alligator and Run"
"Last Tap Dance in Springfield" 246


Cultural references

The Chain Boss parodies Boss Godfrey, an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang in Cool Hand Luke

Goofs

  • In the scene at the spring break concert when Kid Rock first lands on stage, the 2 guitarists have swapped hair colors with each other. In the very next shot, their hair colors are back to normal.
  • In the scene where Homer is talking and everyone is looking at him, a woman near him has a line joining one of her eyelashes to another.
  • Years before the episode's release, working in a chain gang in Florida was stopped.
  • When the Simpsons drive through the train track to escape the sheriff, there is only one track shown and the car is lying on the driveway, after they are relieve they are then suddenly on another track before being hit by the other train.

Continuity

Season 11 References
Beyond Blunderdome Brother's Little Helper Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? Treehouse of Horror X E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt) Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder Eight Misbehavin' Take My Wife, Sleaze Grift of the Magi Little Big Mom Faith Off The Mansion Family Saddlesore Galactica Alone Again, Natura-Diddily Missionary: Impossible Pygmoelian Bart to the Future Days of Wine and D'oh'ses Kill the Alligator and Run Last Tap Dance in Springfield It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge Behind the Laughter