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**Many elements from ''Body Heat'' are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves: | **Many elements from ''Body Heat'' are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves: | ||
***[[Grampa]] is a parody of Ned Racine ({{W|William Hurt}}). | ***[[Grampa]] is a parody of Ned Racine ({{W|William Hurt}}). | ||
− | ***[[Billy O'Donnell]] is a parody of Racine's colleague, Peter Lowenstein ( | + | ***[[Billy O'Donnell]] is a parody of Racine's colleague, Peter Lowenstein ([[Ted Danson]]). |
− | ***[[Agnes Skinner]] parodies Matty Walker ( | + | ***[[Agnes Skinner]] parodies Matty Walker ([[Kathleen Turner]]). |
***[[Mr. Burns]] is based on Matty's wealthy husband, Edmund Walker ({{W|Richard Crenna}}). | ***[[Mr. Burns]] is based on Matty's wealthy husband, Edmund Walker ({{W|Richard Crenna}}). | ||
+ | **Agnes and Abe having an ice cream by the sea parodies the opening, specifically when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time. | ||
+ | **Billy escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to ''Body Heat''. | ||
*[[Lisa]] wears a "got almond milk?" shirt, a reference to the [[got milk?]] advertising campaign. | *[[Lisa]] wears a "got almond milk?" shirt, a reference to the [[got milk?]] advertising campaign. | ||
*A grave for "Ebenezer Burns" is seen, a reference to [[Ebenezer Scrooge]] from ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | *A grave for "Ebenezer Burns" is seen, a reference to [[Ebenezer Scrooge]] from ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | ||
*When Grampa flexes his finger muscle, an anchor appears on it, a reference to ''{{ap|Popeye|comic strip}}''. | *When Grampa flexes his finger muscle, an anchor appears on it, a reference to ''{{ap|Popeye|comic strip}}''. | ||
*Grampa suggests Billy O'Donnell that he should go to the {{W|National Basketball Association|NBA}}. | *Grampa suggests Billy O'Donnell that he should go to the {{W|National Basketball Association|NBA}}. | ||
− | *At the [[ | + | *At the [[Simpson and O'Donnell Detective Agency]], the poster of an astronaut with a flag of {{W|MTV}} is a reference to the {{W|File:Mtvmoon.png|first images shown on MTV in 1981}}, which were a montage of the {{W|Apollo 11}} moon landing. |
− | *[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart | + | *[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa "Humphrey Go-Kart", a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart]]. |
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*The [[L'il CSI Forensic Kit]] is a reference to the TV series ''[[CSI]]'' and their real-life forensic kits. | *The [[L'il CSI Forensic Kit]] is a reference to the TV series ''[[CSI]]'' and their real-life forensic kits. | ||
*[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]]. | *[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]]. | ||
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**His favorite cologne is {{W|Paco Rabanne}}. | **His favorite cologne is {{W|Paco Rabanne}}. | ||
[[File:Body Heat parody.png|300px|thumb|The young versions of [[Abe]] and [[Agnes]] are based on the protagonists in ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. The sequence of them having an ice cream together parodies the opening of the film]] | [[File:Body Heat parody.png|300px|thumb|The young versions of [[Abe]] and [[Agnes]] are based on the protagonists in ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. The sequence of them having an ice cream together parodies the opening of the film]] | ||
− | * | + | *The store [[Cabbage Patch Adoption Center]] is a reference to the {{W|Cabbage Patch Kids}} dolls. |
− | *The new wave hit "{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock | + | *''[[Teen Beat]]'' and ''[[Tiger Beat]]'' magazines are seen for sale at the Squidport, both real-life magazines. |
+ | *[[Hacky Sacks Fifth Avenue]] is a reference to {{W|hacky sack}} and the retail chain {{W|Saks Fifth Avenue}}. | ||
+ | *The name [[The Bar Side with Gary Larson]] is a pun on ''{{W|The Far Side}}'', a comic created by cartoonist [[Gary Larson]]. | ||
+ | *The new wave hit "{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock of Seagulls}} plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits. | ||
*The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film ''{{W2|Xanadu|film}}'', in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions {{W|Coke}}. | *The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film ''{{W2|Xanadu|film}}'', in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions {{W|Coke}}. | ||
− | *Abe and Agnes date at a {{W| | + | *Abe and Agnes date at a [[Wendy's]]. |
+ | **Agnes wears a shirt that says "I found the beef" and Abe wears a shirt that says "the beef", a reference to the "{{W|where's the beef?}}" advertising slogan. | ||
*Grampa says he fells for Agnes like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels. | *Grampa says he fells for Agnes like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels. | ||
+ | *Agnes does several [[Rubik's Cube]]s while waiting in the car. | ||
*[[Lou]] and Chief Wiggum are eating {{W|Häagen-Dazs}} ice cream. | *[[Lou]] and Chief Wiggum are eating {{W|Häagen-Dazs}} ice cream. | ||
− | *Lou says to Wiggum that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark", a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in [[William Shakespeare]]'s {{W|Hamlet}}. | + | *Lou says to Wiggum that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark", a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''{{W|Hamlet}}''. |
− | *[[Bart]]'s goal is to be "the | + | **Wiggum mistakes the reference to mean that [[Springfield's state]] is actually called Denmark. |
+ | *[[Bart]]'s goal is to be "the {{Ch|Jay Leno}} of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his {{W|Jay Leno#Vehicle collection|collection of vehicles}}, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles. | ||
*Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]''. | *Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]''. | ||
− | *Bart thinks [[Seymour]] was referring to {{W|Xbox}} when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box". | + | *Bart thinks [[Seymour]] was referring to {{W|Xbox}} when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "[[Quinoa Chex|Chex Box]]". {{W|Chex}} is a real brand of cereal. |
*Skinner gives Bart {{W|Hello Kitty}} pens. | *Skinner gives Bart {{W|Hello Kitty}} pens. | ||
− | *Grampa | + | *When Grampa is making out with Agnes, he exclaims "Oh, sweet {{W|Wendell Willkie}}!". |
*At young Mr. Burns' office there is a bust of [[Margaret Thatcher]] and a picture of [[Ronald Reagan]], both heads of government during the year the story is set. | *At young Mr. Burns' office there is a bust of [[Margaret Thatcher]] and a picture of [[Ronald Reagan]], both heads of government during the year the story is set. | ||
− | * | + | *Burns refers to a young Homer, who puked out crayon, as "little boy blue, green, and red", a reference to the nursery rhyme "{{W|Little Boy Blue}}". |
− | * | + | *Billy says that his shoes made him seem short, "[[Tom Cruise]] short". |
− | *One of Harold Baumgartner's business cards says "[[Jasper Beardley]] [[Pac-Man]] Tutor". | + | *One of [[Harold Baumgartner]]'s business cards says "[[Jasper Beardley]] [[Pac-Man]] Tutor". |
− | *Abe is seen playing {{W|High striker|Test Your Strength}} with a hammer next to the | + | *Abe is seen playing {{W|High striker|Test Your Strength}} with a hammer next to the [[Berlin Wall]], referencing the {{W|fall of the Berlin Wall}}. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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**Prudence Springfield. | **Prudence Springfield. | ||
*Bart finds out [[Lenny]] only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool. | *Bart finds out [[Lenny]] only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool. | ||
− | *[[Mr. Burns]] tells Grampa | + | *[[Mr. Burns]] tells Grampa that Homer has screwed up at work 742 times. |
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*[[Rachel Krustofsky]]'s grave is seen. ("[[Clown in the Dumps]]") | *[[Rachel Krustofsky]]'s grave is seen. ("[[Clown in the Dumps]]") | ||
+ | *[[Larry]]'s urn is seen in [[Moe's Tavern]]. ("[[Cremains of the Day]]") | ||
*Flashback scenes of Homer screwing up include: | *Flashback scenes of Homer screwing up include: | ||
**Getting his hands stuck in two vending machines. ("[[Marge on the Lam]]") | **Getting his hands stuck in two vending machines. ("[[Marge on the Lam]]") | ||
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**Sleeping naked on the work console. | **Sleeping naked on the work console. | ||
**Homer witnessing the cooling towers explode. | **Homer witnessing the cooling towers explode. | ||
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+ | == Goofs == | ||
+ | *Grampa and Agnes go to the [[Springfield Squidport]] in the 1980s, despite the Squidport having its grand opening in modern day in the episode "[[My Sister, My Sitter]]". | ||
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{{Season 36|R}} | {{Season 36|R}} | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Continuity]] |
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the 1981 American neo-noir film Body Heat.
- Many elements from Body Heat are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves:
- Grampa is a parody of Ned Racine (William Hurt).
- Billy O'Donnell is a parody of Racine's colleague, Peter Lowenstein (Ted Danson).
- Agnes Skinner parodies Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner).
- Mr. Burns is based on Matty's wealthy husband, Edmund Walker (Richard Crenna).
- Agnes and Abe having an ice cream by the sea parodies the opening, specifically when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time.
- Billy escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to Body Heat.
- Many elements from Body Heat are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves:
- Lisa wears a "got almond milk?" shirt, a reference to the got milk? advertising campaign.
- A grave for "Ebenezer Burns" is seen, a reference to Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol.
- When Grampa flexes his finger muscle, an anchor appears on it, a reference to Popeye.
- Grampa suggests Billy O'Donnell that he should go to the NBA.
- At the Simpson and O'Donnell Detective Agency, the poster of an astronaut with a flag of MTV is a reference to the first images shown on MTV in 1981, which were a montage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
- Wiggum calls Grampa "Humphrey Go-Kart", a reference to Humphrey Bogart.
- The L'il CSI Forensic Kit is a reference to the TV series CSI and their real-life forensic kits.
- Lisa imitates Dracula.
- According to Billy O'Donnell's file from Springfield DMV:
- One thing that annoys him are National Lampoon movies.
- His favorite cologne is Paco Rabanne.
- The store Cabbage Patch Adoption Center is a reference to the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls.
- Teen Beat and Tiger Beat magazines are seen for sale at the Squidport, both real-life magazines.
- Hacky Sacks Fifth Avenue is a reference to hacky sack and the retail chain Saks Fifth Avenue.
- The name The Bar Side with Gary Larson is a pun on The Far Side, a comic created by cartoonist Gary Larson.
- The new wave hit "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits.
- The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film Xanadu, in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions Coke.
- Abe and Agnes date at a Wendy's.
- Agnes wears a shirt that says "I found the beef" and Abe wears a shirt that says "the beef", a reference to the "where's the beef?" advertising slogan.
- Grampa says he fells for Agnes like Mario over a thousand Donkey Kong barrels.
- Agnes does several Rubik's Cubes while waiting in the car.
- Lou and Chief Wiggum are eating Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
- Lou says to Wiggum that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark", a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- Wiggum mistakes the reference to mean that Springfield's state is actually called Denmark.
- Bart's goal is to be "the Jay Leno of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his collection of vehicles, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles.
- Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama Magnum, P.I..
- Bart thinks Seymour was referring to Xbox when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box". Chex is a real brand of cereal.
- Skinner gives Bart Hello Kitty pens.
- When Grampa is making out with Agnes, he exclaims "Oh, sweet Wendell Willkie!".
- At young Mr. Burns' office there is a bust of Margaret Thatcher and a picture of Ronald Reagan, both heads of government during the year the story is set.
- Burns refers to a young Homer, who puked out crayon, as "little boy blue, green, and red", a reference to the nursery rhyme "Little Boy Blue".
- Billy says that his shoes made him seem short, "Tom Cruise short".
- One of Harold Baumgartner's business cards says "Jasper Beardley Pac-Man Tutor".
- Abe is seen playing Test Your Strength with a hammer next to the Berlin Wall, referencing the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Trivia
- Other graves seen at Shady Oaks include:
- Sir Walter Spuckler.
- Red Flanders.
- Temperance Szyslak.
- Cornlius Hibbert.
- Izzy Krustofsky.
- Ebenezer Burns.
- Prudence Springfield.
- Bart finds out Lenny only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool.
- Mr. Burns tells Grampa that Homer has screwed up at work 742 times.
Continuity
- Rachel Krustofsky's grave is seen. ("Clown in the Dumps")
- Larry's urn is seen in Moe's Tavern. ("Cremains of the Day")
- Flashback scenes of Homer screwing up include:
- Getting his hands stuck in two vending machines. ("Marge on the Lam")
- Driving into nuclear waste tubes. ("Homer's Odyssey")
- Eating Mr. Burns' birthday cake.
- Bringing a Kangaroo at work.
- Driving the car in Mr. Burns' office. ("Diatribe of a Mad Housewife")
- Sleeping during a meltdown. ("Every Man's Dream")
- Driving his car through the window at Mr. Burns' office. ("Baby You Can't Drive My Car")
- Sleeping naked on the work console.
- Homer witnessing the cooling towers explode.
Goofs
- Grampa and Agnes go to the Springfield Squidport in the 1980s, despite the Squidport having its grand opening in modern day in the episode "My Sister, My Sitter".