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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*[[Jim "Jimmy" Jimmerson]] is a {{W|National Football League}} coach. | *[[Jim "Jimmy" Jimmerson]] is a {{W|National Football League}} coach. | ||
| + | *The teams mentioned in the chalkboard are the [[New York Mets]], the {{W|New York Jets}} and the {{W|Brooklyn Nets}}. | ||
*One of the bets on [[longshot-gimmick.com]] is that [[Thanos]] from ''[[Marvel Comics]]'' appears. | *One of the bets on [[longshot-gimmick.com]] is that [[Thanos]] from ''[[Marvel Comics]]'' appears. | ||
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*[[Gil Gunderson]] is a stock image model for "man in suit" for {{W|Getty Images}}. | *[[Gil Gunderson]] is a stock image model for "man in suit" for {{W|Getty Images}}. | ||
| − | *When the monk reaches enlightenment, he says that he understands the plot of ''{{W|Inception}}'' and then starts to ponder ''{{W2|Tenet|film}}''. | + | *[[The Rich Texan]] refers to the {{W|501(c) organization}} term for a nonprofit organization in the federal law of the United States. |
| + | *When the monk reaches enlightenment, he says that he understands the plot of ''{{W|Inception}}'' and then starts to ponder ''{{W2|Tenet|film}}''. Both ''Inception'' and ''Tenet'' are films by {{W|Christopher Nolan}} and are known for their complex plots. | ||
*[[I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha!]] baking soda is a reference to {{W|I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!}} | *[[I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha!]] baking soda is a reference to {{W|I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!}} | ||
*A man from {{W|The Salvation Army}} chases [[Marge]] away from the area she was working in. | *A man from {{W|The Salvation Army}} chases [[Marge]] away from the area she was working in. | ||
*In the song "[[Peak Awareness]]", [[Bernice]] mentions "trotting out a few {{W|Kardashian family|Kardashians}}." She also mentions destroying {{W|Médecins Sans Frontières|Doctors Without Borders}}. | *In the song "[[Peak Awareness]]", [[Bernice]] mentions "trotting out a few {{W|Kardashian family|Kardashians}}." She also mentions destroying {{W|Médecins Sans Frontières|Doctors Without Borders}}. | ||
*The office for the [[Lisa M. Simpson Foundation]] used to be a {{W|WeWork}} space and a {{W|Theranos}} lab. | *The office for the [[Lisa M. Simpson Foundation]] used to be a {{W|WeWork}} space and a {{W|Theranos}} lab. | ||
| + | [[File:Write Off This Episode promo 7.png|300px|thumb|Many real-world products changed their color and brand for the [[Lisa M. Simpson Foundation]]]] | ||
*Products that changed their color and brand for the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation include: | *Products that changed their color and brand for the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation include: | ||
**''[[Blue Mirror]]'', a parody of ''{{W|Black Mirror}}''. | **''[[Blue Mirror]]'', a parody of ''{{W|Black Mirror}}''. | ||
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**[[Blueberry Cereal]], a parody of {{W|Monster Cereals|Boo Berry}}. | **[[Blueberry Cereal]], a parody of {{W|Monster Cereals|Boo Berry}}. | ||
**Blue Balls, a reference to the sensation {{W|blue balls}}. | **Blue Balls, a reference to the sensation {{W|blue balls}}. | ||
| + | *[[Krusty Fried Chicken]] is a paordy of {{W|Kentucky Fried Chicken}}. | ||
*Lisa refers to companies slapping the blue color on their products as "bluewashing", a reference to {{W2|pinkwashing|breast cancer}}. This is also referenced in the song "Peak Awareness" where [[Wendy Sage]] is given a blue ribbon over her pink one. | *Lisa refers to companies slapping the blue color on their products as "bluewashing", a reference to {{W2|pinkwashing|breast cancer}}. This is also referenced in the song "Peak Awareness" where [[Wendy Sage]] is given a blue ribbon over her pink one. | ||
*Marge uses {{W|Clairol}} hair dye. | *Marge uses {{W|Clairol}} hair dye. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- Jim "Jimmy" Jimmerson is a National Football League coach.
- The teams mentioned in the chalkboard are the New York Mets, the New York Jets and the Brooklyn Nets.
- One of the bets on longshot-gimmick.com is that Thanos from Marvel Comics appears.
- Gil Gunderson is a stock image model for "man in suit" for Getty Images.
- The Rich Texan refers to the 501(c) organization term for a nonprofit organization in the federal law of the United States.
- When the monk reaches enlightenment, he says that he understands the plot of Inception and then starts to ponder Tenet. Both Inception and Tenet are films by Christopher Nolan and are known for their complex plots.
- I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha! baking soda is a reference to I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
- A man from The Salvation Army chases Marge away from the area she was working in.
- In the song "Peak Awareness", Bernice mentions "trotting out a few Kardashians." She also mentions destroying Doctors Without Borders.
- The office for the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation used to be a WeWork space and a Theranos lab.
Many real-world products changed their color and brand for the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation
- Products that changed their color and brand for the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation include:
- Blue Mirror, a parody of Black Mirror.
- Blue Bull, a parody of Red Bull.
- Orange Blue-ius and Blue Julius, a parody of Orange Julius.
- Blue Giant Peas, a parody of Green Giant.
- Blue Hot Chili Peppers, a parody of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
- Earl Blue Tea, a parody of Earl Grey tea.
- BlueTube, a parody of YouTube.
- Blueberry Cereal, a parody of Boo Berry.
- Blue Balls, a reference to the sensation blue balls.
- Krusty Fried Chicken is a paordy of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
- Lisa refers to companies slapping the blue color on their products as "bluewashing", a reference to pinkwashing. This is also referenced in the song "Peak Awareness" where Wendy Sage is given a blue ribbon over her pink one.
- Marge uses Clairol hair dye.
- Eightbucks Coffee is a parody of Starbucks.
- "Hand & Armor" is a parody of "Arm & Hammer".
- The Lisa M. Simpson Foundation sued Pabst Blue Ribbon and had them turn into Pabst Teal Fabric Bow.
Continuity[edit]
- The singing railroad hobo uses the Lisa M. Simpson Foundation. ("Simpsons Tall Tales")
- Lisa's middle initial is M. ("Lisa's Wedding")
