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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title of the episode is a pun on the book '' | + | *The title of the episode is a pun on the book ''{{w|The Joy of Sex}}'', by {{w|Alex Comfort}}. |
| − | *[[Movementarianism]] is a spoof of the cult of the | + | *[[Movementarianism]] is a spoof of the cult of the {{w|Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh)|Bahagwan Shree Rajneesh}} (also called "Osho"). Like [[The Leader]], the Bhagwan was famous for driving in a {{w|Rolls-Royce (car)|Rolls-Royce}} while his followers lined the side of the road to watch him go by. |
| − | *When [[Marge]] attempts to leave the compound, she is chased by the | + | *When [[Marge]] attempts to leave the compound, she is chased by the {{w|Rover (The Prisoner)|Rover}} guard "balloon" from the 1967 television program ''{{w|The Prisoner}}''. |
| − | * | + | *{{w|Neal Hefti}}'s theme music to the 1960s ''{{w|Batman (TV Series)|Batman}}'' series is used in the episode to indoctrinate Homer, |
| − | *The song "I Love You, You Love Me" from ''Barney | + | *The song "I Love You, You Love Me" from ''{{w|Barney & Friends}}'' is used to brainwash babies. The purple dinosaur singing it also resembles Barney. |
| − | *When [[Mr. Burns]] introduces his new religion, most of the sequence is a parody of the video for [[ | + | *When [[Mr. Burns]] introduces his new religion, most of the sequence is a parody of the video for [[Michael Jackson]]'s "{{w|HIStory (song)|HIStory}}".<ref name="Mirkin">{{cite video | people= [[David Mirkin|Mirkin, David]] |year=2006|title=[[The Complete Ninth Season|The Simpsons season 9 DVD]] commentary for the episode "[[The Joy of Sect]]"| medium=DVD||publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> |
| − | * | + | *''{{w|Plan 9 From Outer Space}}'' is referenced in the Movementarians' training film - the string on the model UFO is visible, bearing likeness to the one in the movie. |
| − | *Marge running across the gators is a reference to [[ | + | *Marge running across the gators is a reference to [[Roger Moore]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''{{w|Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die}}''. |
| − | *[[The Leader]]'s flying bike is a possible hint at | + | *[[The Leader]]'s flying bike is a possible hint at {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial}}. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year. | *Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year. | ||
*Movementarian schoolbook titles: | *Movementarian schoolbook titles: | ||
| − | **Arithmetic the Leader's Way | + | **''Arithmetic the Leader's Way'' |
| − | **Science for Leader Lovers | + | **''Science for Leader Lovers'' |
*People who weren't brainwashed by the Movementarians: Marge, Reverend Lovejoy, the Flanders', Lenny, Burns, Smithers and Groundskeeper Willy (at least at first). | *People who weren't brainwashed by the Movementarians: Marge, Reverend Lovejoy, the Flanders', Lenny, Burns, Smithers and Groundskeeper Willy (at least at first). | ||
| − | *The sign at Springfield Airport reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday". | + | *The sign at [[Springfield Airport]] reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday". |
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a pun on the book The Joy of Sex, by Alex Comfort.
- Movementarianism is a spoof of the cult of the Bahagwan Shree Rajneesh (also called "Osho"). Like The Leader, the Bhagwan was famous for driving in a Rolls-Royce while his followers lined the side of the road to watch him go by.
- When Marge attempts to leave the compound, she is chased by the Rover guard "balloon" from the 1967 television program The Prisoner.
- Neal Hefti's theme music to the 1960s Batman series is used in the episode to indoctrinate Homer,
- The song "I Love You, You Love Me" from Barney & Friends is used to brainwash babies. The purple dinosaur singing it also resembles Barney.
- When Mr. Burns introduces his new religion, most of the sequence is a parody of the video for Michael Jackson's "HIStory".[1]
- Plan 9 From Outer Space is referenced in the Movementarians' training film - the string on the model UFO is visible, bearing likeness to the one in the movie.
- Marge running across the gators is a reference to Roger Moore in the James Bond film Live and Let Die.
- The Leader's flying bike is a possible hint at E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Trivia
- Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year.
- Movementarian schoolbook titles:
- Arithmetic the Leader's Way
- Science for Leader Lovers
- People who weren't brainwashed by the Movementarians: Marge, Reverend Lovejoy, the Flanders', Lenny, Burns, Smithers and Groundskeeper Willy (at least at first).
- The sign at Springfield Airport reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday".
Continuity
- Willie, Lovejoy, and Marge are all unable to knock out Homer by hitting him with bats - this is a reference to the episode "The Homer They Fall", which reveals Homer has a protective layer around his brain which gives him extra protection.
Goofs
- Mr. Burns head is seen among the people watching the film about "Bilsstonia", but when the camera changes in front of the people, he is not there.
- Burns says he hasn't heard of "The Leader" even though at the beginning of the orientation film you can see him seated.
- Lenny remains in the Christian church despite seeing the orientation film.
- Bart was taken out of school to watch the team arrive, yet Mrs. Krabappel is there as well.
- In the picture of the Simpsons that Kent Brockman shows, Maggie doesn't have her hair ribbon.
- The second Hare Krishna guy sitting on the floor next to the standing one seen moments earlier isn't visible when Homer walks past.
- When Marge is looking at the Movementarian information booklet over dinner, the animation of her legs suddenly becomes jumpy.
- Despite Skinner's accusation that Homer's failed at "everything he's ever tried", their Be Sharps careers (complete with a Grammy) would suggest otherwise.
- Homer gives the deed to his house away when he has a mortgage.
- The dust from the Rolls Royce has nearly cleared up, and it suddenly appears on Moe and Sideshow Mel instantaneously, in what looks like a single frame.
- Lisa should be in a different class to Bart, since they are in different grades.
- Barney put his "liver back in" on the wrong side -- the liver is on the right.
References
- ↑ Mirkin, David. (2006). The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "The Joy of Sect" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
