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*The story's title is a pun on the {{w|Jane Austen}} novel ''{{w|Sense and Sensibility}}'', which was adapted into a {{w|Sense and Sensibility (film)|film}} in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the {{w|BBC}} (in {{w|Sense and Sensibility (1981 TV serial)|1981}} and {{w|Sense and Sensibility (2008 TV serial)|2008}}). | *The story's title is a pun on the {{w|Jane Austen}} novel ''{{w|Sense and Sensibility}}'', which was adapted into a {{w|Sense and Sensibility (film)|film}} in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the {{w|BBC}} (in {{w|Sense and Sensibility (1981 TV serial)|1981}} and {{w|Sense and Sensibility (2008 TV serial)|2008}}). | ||
| − | *In his speech Comic Book Guy makes reference to: | + | *In his speech, [[Comic Book Guy]] makes reference to: |
**Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("[[Star Wars]]") | **Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("[[Star Wars]]") | ||
**The Draconian empire. ("[[Doctor Who]]") | **The Draconian empire. ("[[Doctor Who]]") | ||
Revision as of 16:47, September 11, 2014
Cultural references
- The story's title is a pun on the Jane Austen novel Sense and Sensibility, which was adapted into a film in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the BBC (in 1981 and 2008).
- In his speech, Comic Book Guy makes reference to:
- Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("Star Wars")
- The Draconian empire. ("Doctor Who")
- The Hulk, Galactus, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Skrulls, Watchers and the Beyonder. ("Marvel")
- Cylons. ("Battlestar Galactica")
- Data. ("Star Trek: Next Generation")
- Klaatu. ("The Day the Earth Stood Still")
- Bart's speech references Abin-sur ("DC") and Brother Voodoo ("Marvel").
- Comic Book Guy modifies his prison outfit to resemble a Star Trek uniform.
