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| − | Some of the commercials Lisa fast forwards through while using the TiVo for the first time have been seen previously in the series | + | *Some of the commercials [[Lisa]] fast-forwards through while using the TiVo for the first time have been seen previously in the series: |
| − | + | **The [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Duff_Beer Duff Beer] commercial with [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Santa%27s_Little_Helper Santa's Little Helper] (seen in [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Old_Yeller_Belly Old Yeller Belly]) | |
| + | **The Turbo Diary commercial ([http://simpsons.wikia.com/index.php?title=The_Dad_Who_Knew_Too_Much&action=edit&redlink=1 The Dad Who Knew Too Much]) | ||
| + | **The [[Funzo]] commercial ([http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Grift_of_the_Magi Grift of the Magi]) | ||
| + | **[[Homer]]'s [[SpringShield]] commercial ([http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Poppa%27s_Got_a_Brand_New_Badge Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge]) | ||
| + | **The [[Mr. Sparkle]] commerical ([[In Marge We Trust]]) | ||
| + | **Also seen is the commerical for Wes Doobner's World-Famous Family-Style Rib Huts, which [[Sideshow Bob]] uses to trap the Simpsons later in the episode. | ||
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Revision as of 07:57, April 15, 2010
Cultural References
- The episode title is a reference to the Elton John song (and possibly the band) "Funeral for a Friend."
- The episode title could also be a reference to the title of the comic book story arc following the death of Superman.
- The family layout in the popular series Frasier is repeated in this episode. Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce play brothers in both series, while John Mahoney plays their father.
- A reference to Clippy, the Microsoft Office helper, is also shown.
- The Itchy and Scratchy cartoon short that the family views on the new TiVo is titled "Spherical on 34th Street", a reference to the Miracle on 34th Street films.
- In "Spherical on 34th Street", Scratchy's demise comes about as a result of Itchy filling him up with hydrogen and igniting him with a flaming arrow. As Scratchy burns up, showering the crowd with viscera, Itchy exclaims, "Oh, the hilarity!", a reference to broadcaster Herbert Morrison's famous cry of "Oh, the humanity!" during the Hindenburg disaster.
- Marge Simpson, for skipping commercials while watching shows on TiVo, is named Keith Olbermann's Worst Person in the World.
- After showing The Simpsons family his evil plot, Sideshow Bob says that the commercial gained him position as director of "The Hills Have Eyes 3: The Hills Still Have Eyes.
- At the funeral, Krusty the Clown plays the piano and sings to Sideshow Bob, in a parody reminescent of Elton John playing "Candle in the Wind" for Princess Diana at her funeral.
- When Moe runs behind the Hibberts' van watching their DVD player, the Sesame Street episode where Derek Jeter guest-stars is playing.
- When Sideshow Bob tries to look up the Shakespeare quote online, he consults Wikipedia, which is stated when he yells at it to load faster.
Trivia
- Some of the commercials Lisa fast-forwards through while using the TiVo for the first time have been seen previously in the series:
- The Duff Beer commercial with Santa's Little Helper (seen in Old Yeller Belly)
- The Turbo Diary commercial (The Dad Who Knew Too Much)
- The Funzo commercial (Grift of the Magi)
- Homer's SpringShield commercial (Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge)
- The Mr. Sparkle commerical (In Marge We Trust)
- Also seen is the commerical for Wes Doobner's World-Famous Family-Style Rib Huts, which Sideshow Bob uses to trap the Simpsons later in the episode.
