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=== Opening sequence === | === Opening sequence === | ||
*When a man tells Homer that he will be sacrificed to an evil god from the ocean's depths, [[Homer]] asks if he means {{Ch|SpongeBob SquarePants|SpongeBob}}. | *When a man tells Homer that he will be sacrificed to an evil god from the ocean's depths, [[Homer]] asks if he means {{Ch|SpongeBob SquarePants|SpongeBob}}. | ||
| − | *[[ESPN]], [[Toys "R" Us]] and {{ | + | *{{W|American Exceptionalism}}, [[ESPN]], [[Toys "R" Us]] and {{W|Oreo|Watermelon Oreos}}' tombstones are seen. |
=== Intrusion of the Pod-Y Switchers === | === Intrusion of the Pod-Y Switchers === | ||
| − | *It's a parody of the movie ''{{ | + | *It's a parody of the movie ''{{W|Invasion of the Body Snatchers}}'', which in turn is a parody of ''{{W|The Thing from Another World|The Thing}}''. [[Comic Book Guy]] mentions it in-episode too. |
*[[Steve Mobbs]] says that ''{{ap|Roseanne|TV series}}'' has come and gone like a summer storm, referencing its renewal and cancellation. | *[[Steve Mobbs]] says that ''{{ap|Roseanne|TV series}}'' has come and gone like a summer storm, referencing its renewal and cancellation. | ||
*The [[MyPhone Ultima]] is a reference to the {{W|iPhone X}}. | *The [[MyPhone Ultima]] is a reference to the {{W|iPhone X}}. | ||
*The {{IS|Planet Express Ship}} from ''[[Futurama]]'' is seen, carrying a flag saying "Bring back Futurama". | *The {{IS|Planet Express Ship}} from ''[[Futurama]]'' is seen, carrying a flag saying "Bring back Futurama". | ||
| − | *The Planet Express Ship is shot down by the SCV-197 USS Orville, a reference to the USS Orville (ECV-197) from the show ''{{ | + | *The Planet Express Ship is shot down by the SCV-197 USS Orville, a reference to the USS Orville (ECV-197) from the show ''{{W|The Orville}}''. |
**The Orville was a show by [[Seth MacFarlane]], and this scene might reference their rivalry. | **The Orville was a show by [[Seth MacFarlane]], and this scene might reference their rivalry. | ||
*A commercial for the [[Funtendo Zii|Zii]] and the Zii3 is shown on a ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|comic}}'' comic. | *A commercial for the [[Funtendo Zii|Zii]] and the Zii3 is shown on a ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|comic}}'' comic. | ||
| − | *The alien version of [[Chief Wiggum]] mentions {{ | + | *The alien version of [[Chief Wiggum]] mentions {{W|Jerry Steele}}. |
*As [[Lisa]] is absorbed by the pod tendrils, there are closeups of her blinking eyes in contrasting colors interspersed with her hallucination, similar to the ending scene of ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]''. | *As [[Lisa]] is absorbed by the pod tendrils, there are closeups of her blinking eyes in contrasting colors interspersed with her hallucination, similar to the ending scene of ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]''. | ||
| − | *A Smurf from '' | + | *A Smurf from ''[[The Smurfs]]'' appears in Lisa's hallucination. |
*[[Luci]], from ''[[Disenchantment]]'', is briefly seen in a Lisa's hallucination. | *[[Luci]], from ''[[Disenchantment]]'', is briefly seen in a Lisa's hallucination. | ||
*The {{W|Green Giant}} appears in Lisa's hallucination. | *The {{W|Green Giant}} appears in Lisa's hallucination. | ||
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=== Geriatric Park === | === Geriatric Park === | ||
*The entire segment is a parody of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''. | *The entire segment is a parody of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''. | ||
| − | **While the family travels to the park, doors of '' | + | **While the family travels to the park, doors of ''[[Jurassic Park]]'', ''{{W|The Lost World: Jurassic Park|Jurassic Park 2}}'', ''{{W|Jurassic Park III|Jurassic Park 3}}'', ''{{W|Jurassic World}}'' and ''{{W|Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom|Jurassic World 2}}'' are seen, referencing those movies. |
*The gate of {{ap|Geriatric Park|location}} says that it's "now [[Jeff Goldblum|Goldblum]]-free". | *The gate of {{ap|Geriatric Park|location}} says that it's "now [[Jeff Goldblum|Goldblum]]-free". | ||
*Islands seen on the map include: | *Islands seen on the map include: | ||
**Margaritaville | **Margaritaville | ||
**{{W|Skull Island}} from ''[[King Kong]]''. | **{{W|Skull Island}} from ''[[King Kong]]''. | ||
| − | **The Island from '' | + | **The Island from ''[[Lost]]''. |
| − | **Gilligan's Island from '' | + | **Gilligan's Island from ''[[Gilligan's Island]]''. |
**The Island of Doctor Moreau from ''{{W|The Island of Doctor Moreau}}''. | **The Island of Doctor Moreau from ''{{W|The Island of Doctor Moreau}}''. | ||
*The song "{{ap|Geriatric Park|song}}" is a parody of "Theme from Jurassic Park", the theme song of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''. | *The song "{{ap|Geriatric Park|song}}" is a parody of "Theme from Jurassic Park", the theme song of ''[[Jurassic Park]]''. | ||
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=== Credits === | === Credits === | ||
*[[James L. Brooks]]' credit "James "I'm Scarier Than Kavanaugh" Brooks" is a reference to {{W|Brett Kavanaugh}}. | *[[James L. Brooks]]' credit "James "I'm Scarier Than Kavanaugh" Brooks" is a reference to {{W|Brett Kavanaugh}}. | ||
| − | *[[John Frink]]'s credit "Stranger Frinks" is a reference to '' | + | *[[John Frink]]'s credit "Stranger Frinks" is a reference to ''[[Stranger Things]]''. |
*[[Jeff Westbrook]]'s credit "Jeff Westworld" is a reference to ''{{W|Westworld}}''. | *[[Jeff Westbrook]]'s credit "Jeff Westworld" is a reference to ''{{W|Westworld}}''. | ||
*[[Megan Amram]]'s credit "Megan Redrum" is a reference to ''[[The Shining]]''. | *[[Megan Amram]]'s credit "Megan Redrum" is a reference to ''[[The Shining]]''. | ||
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=== Geriatric Park === | === Geriatric Park === | ||
*[[Agnes]] is once again transformed into a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]") | *[[Agnes]] is once again transformed into a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]") | ||
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| + | === Geriatric Park === | ||
| + | *On the top-right corner of Mr. Burns' invoice, XABF16, the production code of the episode, appears. | ||
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[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Continuity]] | [[Category:Continuity]] | ||
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
Opening sequence[edit]
- When a man tells Homer that he will be sacrificed to an evil god from the ocean's depths, Homer asks if he means SpongeBob.
- American Exceptionalism, ESPN, Toys "R" Us and Watermelon Oreos' tombstones are seen.
Intrusion of the Pod-Y Switchers[edit]
- It's a parody of the movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers, which in turn is a parody of The Thing. Comic Book Guy mentions it in-episode too.
- Steve Mobbs says that Roseanne has come and gone like a summer storm, referencing its renewal and cancellation.
- The MyPhone Ultima is a reference to the iPhone X.
- The Planet Express Ship from Futurama is seen, carrying a flag saying "Bring back Futurama".
- The Planet Express Ship is shot down by the SCV-197 USS Orville, a reference to the USS Orville (ECV-197) from the show The Orville.
- The Orville was a show by Seth MacFarlane, and this scene might reference their rivalry.
- A commercial for the Zii and the Zii3 is shown on a Radioactive Man comic.
- The alien version of Chief Wiggum mentions Jerry Steele.
- As Lisa is absorbed by the pod tendrils, there are closeups of her blinking eyes in contrasting colors interspersed with her hallucination, similar to the ending scene of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- A Smurf from The Smurfs appears in Lisa's hallucination.
- Luci, from Disenchantment, is briefly seen in a Lisa's hallucination.
- The Green Giant appears in Lisa's hallucination.
- Hollis Hurlbut's surprised face and gesture is a reference to the one that Donald Sutherland's character does in the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Hollis was voiced by him.
Multiplisa-ty[edit]
- It's a parody of the movie Split.
- The Broadway plays:
- The Phantom of the Lisa is a reference to Phantom of the Opera.
- Lis Miserables is a reference to Les Misérables.
- Lisa Simpson Super Nuts is a reference to Jesus Christ Superstar.
- The song Lisa sings is "You'll Be Trapped", a parody of "This Is It", the theme song for The Bugs Bunny Show, written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston.
- Milhouse says his glasses are Gloria Vanderbilt glasses and were on the cover of Women's Health.
- Milhouse tells Lisa that if she keeps yelling like that, she'll get vocal polyps, like Adele.
Geriatric Park[edit]
- The entire segment is a parody of Jurassic Park.
- While the family travels to the park, doors of Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park 2, Jurassic Park 3, Jurassic World and Jurassic World 2 are seen, referencing those movies.
- The gate of Geriatric Park says that it's "now Goldblum-free".
- Islands seen on the map include:
- Margaritaville
- Skull Island from King Kong.
- The Island from Lost.
- Gilligan's Island from Gilligan's Island.
- The Island of Doctor Moreau from The Island of Doctor Moreau.
- The song "Geriatric Park" is a parody of "Theme from Jurassic Park", the theme song of Jurassic Park.
- The logos on the jackets worn by the elder dinosaurs are Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, Tasmanian Devil and Jurassic Park's.
- The sphere the Simpsons use to get away is the same as the spheres in Jurassic World.
- While the segment is a parody of Jurassic Park, the theme of old people being rejuvenated is also visited in the 1985 film Coccoon.
Credits[edit]
- James L. Brooks' credit "James "I'm Scarier Than Kavanaugh" Brooks" is a reference to Brett Kavanaugh.
- John Frink's credit "Stranger Frinks" is a reference to Stranger Things.
- Jeff Westbrook's credit "Jeff Westworld" is a reference to Westworld.
- Megan Amram's credit "Megan Redrum" is a reference to The Shining.
- Carolyn Omine's credit "Carolyn O#MeTooNe" is a reference to the Me Too movement.
- Tom Gammill and Max Pross' credit "Gammill & Pross Meet R.L. Stine" is a reference to author R. L. Stine.
- Joel H. Cohen's writer credit "Jor-El H. Krypton" is a reference to the planet Krypton from DC Comics.
- Chris Edgerly's credit "Chris Edgerly Allen Poe" is a reference to Edgar Allan Poe.
- Richard K. Chung's credit "Crazy Richard, Asian" is a reference to Crazy Rich Asians.
- Steve Kofsky's credit "Steven (Scissorhands) Kofsky" is a reference to Edward Scissorhands.
- Scott Muller's credit "Scottuman The White (Wine Drinker)" is a reference to Saruman from The Lord of the Rings.
- Nick Conti's credit "Nickromancer: The Flame (Is Gone), The Fire (Remains)" is a reference to songs by The Dear Hunter.
Continuity[edit]
Opening scene[edit]
- Cthulhu appears. ("Treehouse of Horror XXIV")
Intrusion of the Pod-Y Switchers[edit]
- Mapple's underwater headquarters are seen, named "Mapple Computer Underwater Lair". ("MyPods and Boomsticks")
- In a Lisa's hallucination, she sees multiple Grand Pumpkins. ("Treehouse of Horror XIX")
- In a Lisa's hallucination, Homer and Bart are seen singing and dancing "You don't win friends with salad". ("Lisa the Vegetarian")
Geriatric Park[edit]
- Agnes is once again transformed into a pterodactyl. ("Homer's Evolution couch gag")
Trivia[edit]
Geriatric Park[edit]
- On the top-right corner of Mr. Burns' invoice, XABF16, the production code of the episode, appears.
