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==Debut Appearance==
 
*[[Mayor Quimby]]
 
*[[Bill]] (voice only)
 
*[[Marty]] (voice only)
 
  
 
== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*Bart reads ''{{w|Treasure Island}}''.
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*Bart reads ''[[Treasure Island]]''.
*{{w|McGraw-Hill}}, the publisher of ''Treasure Island'' is mentioned.
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*{{W|McGraw-Hill}}, the publisher of ''Treasure Island'' is mentioned.
*Martin reads ''{{w|The Old Man and the Sea}}'' and recounts to the class in a first person narrative in an oral report. While doing so, Martin wears an {{w|Ernest Hemingway}} costume.
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*Martin reads ''[[The Old Man and the Sea]]'' and recounts to the class in a first person narrative in an oral report. While doing so, Martin wears an [[Ernest Hemingway]] costume.
*The gorilla fil' is a spoof of ''{{w|King Kong}}''.
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*The gorilla film is a spoof of ''[[King Kong]]''.
*Bart quotes ''{{w|Gone with the Wind}}'' when he says 'With God as my witness..."
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*Bart quotes ''{{W|Gone with the Wind}}'' when he says 'With God as my witness..."
 
*Lisa observing Bart's prayer and saying to herself "Prayer; the last refuge of a scoundrel" is a variation of the saying "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."
 
*Lisa observing Bart's prayer and saying to herself "Prayer; the last refuge of a scoundrel" is a variation of the saying "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."
  
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*In Bart's fantasy about the snowy 4 July, Benjamin Franklin's sled says Don't Sled on Me, a play on the famous serpent flag "Don't Tread on Me."
 
*In Bart's fantasy about the snowy 4 July, Benjamin Franklin's sled says Don't Sled on Me, a play on the famous serpent flag "Don't Tread on Me."
 
*Despite passing the fourth grade, Bart, of course, remains in Mrs. Krabappel's class in all subsequent episodes, since virtually no time ever really passes on the show.
 
*Despite passing the fourth grade, Bart, of course, remains in Mrs. Krabappel's class in all subsequent episodes, since virtually no time ever really passes on the show.
*During the episode Bart writes "I will not fake my way through life" on the chalkboard.
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*During the episode, Bart writes "I will not fake my way through life" on the chalkboard, the first [[chalkboard gag]] done outside the [[opening sequence]]
*The idea behind the grade on the refrigerator would reappear in ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare|Bart's Nightmare]]'' where a letter grade would appear and the mood of the Simpson family would differ, with a scene similar to the ultimate scene in "Bart Gets an "F""
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*The idea behind the grade on the refrigerator would reappear in ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare|Bart's Nightmare]]'' where a letter grade would appear and the mood of the Simpson family would differ, with a scene similar to the ultimate scene in "Bart Gets an "F".
*Milhouse' voice appears deeper.
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*Milhouse's voice appears deeper.
 
*When Homer askes Lisa what she wants, she says "An absence of moodswings." Since Lisa is only eight years, this should not affect her yet.
 
*When Homer askes Lisa what she wants, she says "An absence of moodswings." Since Lisa is only eight years, this should not affect her yet.
 
*This is the third episode with Bart's name somewhere in the title.
 
*This is the third episode with Bart's name somewhere in the title.
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*Bart got a twelve on a state capital test.
 
*Bart got a twelve on a state capital test.
 
*"Old Red" is the name of Edna's pen for grading tests.
 
*"Old Red" is the name of Edna's pen for grading tests.
*When Bart is told to answer the name of the pirate in Treasure Island, he thinks of the correct answer, Long John Silver, in his head before answering Bluebeard.
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*When Bart is told to answer the name of the pirate in ''Treasure Island'', he thinks of the correct answer, Long John Silver, in his head before answering Bluebeard.
 
*Stock footage from "[[Bart the General]]" is used when Bart imagines the future.
 
*Stock footage from "[[Bart the General]]" is used when Bart imagines the future.
 
*The promo shot for the episode is a mirrored framegrab from "[[Bart the Genius]]".
 
*The promo shot for the episode is a mirrored framegrab from "[[Bart the Genius]]".
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== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
 
*In the comic story ''[[The Many Faces of Bart]]'', [[Mrs. Krabappel]] imagines [[Bart]] deliberately never passing the fourth grade just so he can torment her.
 
*In the comic story ''[[The Many Faces of Bart]]'', [[Mrs. Krabappel]] imagines [[Bart]] deliberately never passing the fourth grade just so he can torment her.
*[[Ian]] is seen on the school bus. ("[[Bart the Genius]]").
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*{{ap|Ian|Bart the Genius}} is seen on the school bus. ("[[Bart the Genius]]").
* This episode's title is referenced in ("[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"]]") and ("[[Bart Gets a "Z"]]").
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*This episode's title is referenced in ("[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"]]") and ("[[Bart Gets a "Z"]]").
 
*Several characters from [[Season 1]] are seen enjoying snow day, including:
 
*Several characters from [[Season 1]] are seen enjoying snow day, including:
 
**[[Daria]] from "[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"
 
**[[Daria]] from "[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"
**[[Ian]] and [[Ms. Melon]] from "[[Bart the Genius]]"
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**{{ap|Ian|Bart the Genius}} and [[Ms. Melon]] from "[[Bart the Genius]]"
 
**[[Cowboy Bob]] from "[[The Call of the Simpsons]]"
 
**[[Cowboy Bob]] from "[[The Call of the Simpsons]]"
 
**[[Jacques]] from "[[Life on the Fast Lane]]"
 
**[[Jacques]] from "[[Life on the Fast Lane]]"
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== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
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[[File:Ineirmary.png|thumb|"Ineirmary"]]
 
*When Martin does his report in the beginning, the blackboard says "An Afternoon with Ernest Hemingway: Reflections by Martin", which disappears in the next shot.
 
*When Martin does his report in the beginning, the blackboard says "An Afternoon with Ernest Hemingway: Reflections by Martin", which disappears in the next shot.
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*The ''[[Treasure Island]]'' book is titled ''Treasurl Island'' in one shot.
 
*Bart's report on ''Treasure Island'' consists of two lines, but in some shots it's only one line.
 
*Bart's report on ''Treasure Island'' consists of two lines, but in some shots it's only one line.
 
*Bart's 1st grade drawing of a cat changes.
 
*Bart's 1st grade drawing of a cat changes.
 
*When Bart boards the school bus, his book is opened in the middle, and the page says Chapter 1.
 
*When Bart boards the school bus, his book is opened in the middle, and the page says Chapter 1.
 
*[[Chuck]] is seen in Bart's class instead of Lisa's.
 
*[[Chuck]] is seen in Bart's class instead of Lisa's.
*On the school bus Ian has [[Calvin (Bart the Genius)|Calvin]]'s colors.
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*On the school bus Ian has {{ap|Calvin|Bart the Genius}}'s colors.
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*During the snow day, Moe's eye is missing for a shot.
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*[[Princess Kashmir]] has blonde hair in this episode instead of her usual red hair.
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*While Bart is on the way to see the school nurse, the door to the infirmary is misspelt as 'INEIRMARY'.
  
  

Latest revision as of 07:39, September 2, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 2 Episode References
013 "Some Enchanted Evening"
014
"Bart Gets an "F""
"Simpson and Delilah" 015


Cultural references[edit]

  • Bart reads Treasure Island.
  • McGraw-Hill, the publisher of Treasure Island is mentioned.
  • Martin reads The Old Man and the Sea and recounts to the class in a first person narrative in an oral report. While doing so, Martin wears an Ernest Hemingway costume.
  • The gorilla film is a spoof of King Kong.
  • Bart quotes Gone with the Wind when he says 'With God as my witness..."
  • Lisa observing Bart's prayer and saying to herself "Prayer; the last refuge of a scoundrel" is a variation of the saying "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."

Trivia[edit]

  • In Bart's fantasy about the snowy 4 July, Benjamin Franklin's sled says Don't Sled on Me, a play on the famous serpent flag "Don't Tread on Me."
  • Despite passing the fourth grade, Bart, of course, remains in Mrs. Krabappel's class in all subsequent episodes, since virtually no time ever really passes on the show.
  • During the episode, Bart writes "I will not fake my way through life" on the chalkboard, the first chalkboard gag done outside the opening sequence
  • The idea behind the grade on the refrigerator would reappear in Bart's Nightmare where a letter grade would appear and the mood of the Simpson family would differ, with a scene similar to the ultimate scene in "Bart Gets an "F".
  • Milhouse's voice appears deeper.
  • When Homer askes Lisa what she wants, she says "An absence of moodswings." Since Lisa is only eight years, this should not affect her yet.
  • This is the third episode with Bart's name somewhere in the title.
  • Lisa has dozens of "A" papers covering the side of the fridge door, while Bart only has a picture of a cat he drew in first grade.
  • Bart got a twelve on a state capital test.
  • "Old Red" is the name of Edna's pen for grading tests.
  • When Bart is told to answer the name of the pirate in Treasure Island, he thinks of the correct answer, Long John Silver, in his head before answering Bluebeard.
  • Stock footage from "Bart the General" is used when Bart imagines the future.
  • The promo shot for the episode is a mirrored framegrab from "Bart the Genius".
  • This is the first time, Bart says "Cowabunga".

Continuity[edit]

Goofs[edit]

"Ineirmary"
  • When Martin does his report in the beginning, the blackboard says "An Afternoon with Ernest Hemingway: Reflections by Martin", which disappears in the next shot.
  • The Treasure Island book is titled Treasurl Island in one shot.
  • Bart's report on Treasure Island consists of two lines, but in some shots it's only one line.
  • Bart's 1st grade drawing of a cat changes.
  • When Bart boards the school bus, his book is opened in the middle, and the page says Chapter 1.
  • Chuck is seen in Bart's class instead of Lisa's.
  • On the school bus Ian has Calvin's colors.
  • During the snow day, Moe's eye is missing for a shot.
  • Princess Kashmir has blonde hair in this episode instead of her usual red hair.
  • While Bart is on the way to see the school nurse, the door to the infirmary is misspelt as 'INEIRMARY'.


Season 2 References
Bart Gets an "F" Simpson and Delilah Treehouse of Horror Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish Dancin' Homer Dead Putting Society Bart vs. Thanksgiving Bart the Daredevil Itchy & Scratchy & Marge Bart Gets Hit by a Car One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish The Way We Was Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment Principal Charming Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Bart's Dog Gets an "F" Old Money Brush with Greatness Lisa's Substitute The War of the Simpsons Three Men and a Comic Book Blood Feud