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==Cultural References== | ==Cultural References== | ||
| − | * The episode title is a reference to the [ | + | * 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 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. | *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. | ||
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*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. | *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. | *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, [ | + | *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, [ | + | *At the funeral, [[Krusty the Clown]] plays the piano and sings the song "[[Farewell, 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 [[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. | *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. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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 [ | + | **The [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Duff_Beer Duff Beer] commercial with [[Santa's Little Helper]] (seen in "[[Old Yeller Belly]]") |
| − | **The Turbo Diary commercial ("[ | + | **The Turbo Diary commercial ("[[The Dad Who Knew Too Much]]") |
| − | **The [[Funzo]] commercial ("[ | + | **The [[Funzo]] commercial ("[[Grift of the Magi]]") |
| − | **[[Homer]]'s [[SpringShield]] commercial ("[ | + | **[[Homer]]'s [[SpringShield]] commercial ("[[Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge]]") |
**The [[Mr. Sparkle]] commercial ("[[In Marge We Trust]]") | **The [[Mr. Sparkle]] commercial ("[[In Marge We Trust]]") | ||
**Also seen is the commercial for Wes Doobner's World-Famous Family-Style Rib Huts, which [[Sideshow Bob]] uses to trap the Simpsons later in the episode. | **Also seen is the commercial for Wes Doobner's World-Famous Family-Style Rib Huts, which [[Sideshow Bob]] uses to trap the Simpsons later in the episode. | ||
Revision as of 15:28, January 31, 2011
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 the song "Farewell, 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 commercial ("In Marge We Trust")
- Also seen is the commercial for Wes Doobner's World-Famous Family-Style Rib Huts, which Sideshow Bob uses to trap the Simpsons later in the episode.
