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*The title and episode plot is a reference to the [[2004]] movie ''{{W|Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind}}''. | *The title and episode plot is a reference to the [[2004]] movie ''{{W|Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind}}''. | ||
*The plot and imagery are an homage to ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]''. | *The plot and imagery are an homage to ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]''. | ||
| − | *The chalkboard gag refers to ''{{W|Hannah Montana}}''. | + | *The [[chalkboard gag]] refers to ''{{W|Hannah Montana}}''. |
*[[Scrat]] the Squirrel from ''{{W|Ice Age (film series)|Ice Age}}'' makes an appearance. | *[[Scrat]] the Squirrel from ''{{W|Ice Age (film series)|Ice Age}}'' makes an appearance. | ||
*The closing song is "{{W|Day After Day (song)|Day After Day}}" by {{W|Badfinger}}. | *The closing song is "{{W|Day After Day (song)|Day After Day}}" by {{W|Badfinger}}. | ||
| − | *Homer falls off a bridge only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to ''{{W|The Game (film)|The Game}}'' with {{W|Michael Douglas}}. | + | *[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] falls off a [[Springfield Bridge|bridge]] only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to ''{{W|The Game (film)|The Game}}'' with {{W|Michael Douglas}}. |
*The [[Forget-Me-Shot]] is a parody of a {{W|Forget-me-not}}. | *The [[Forget-Me-Shot]] is a parody of a {{W|Forget-me-not}}. | ||
*In the middle of the clip where Homer jumped off the bridge, it featured a clip of Homer's life and at the end of that part showed the {{W|YouTube}} replay screen. | *In the middle of the clip where Homer jumped off the bridge, it featured a clip of Homer's life and at the end of that part showed the {{W|YouTube}} replay screen. | ||
*Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to ''{{W|2001: A Space Odyssey}}''. | *Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to ''{{W|2001: A Space Odyssey}}''. | ||
*The Synergy Wireless commercial has "{{W|A Beautiful Morning}}" by {{W|The Rascals}} playing over it. | *The Synergy Wireless commercial has "{{W|A Beautiful Morning}}" by {{W|The Rascals}} playing over it. | ||
| − | *The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of ''{{W|Everyday (video)|Everyday}}''. a viral video by New York photographer Noah Kalina. | + | *The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of ''{{W|Everyday (video)|Everyday}}''. a viral video by {{w|New York City|New York}} photographer {{w|Noah Kalina}}. |
*Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom: | *Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom: | ||
**A {{W|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}} model kit. | **A {{W|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}} model kit. | ||
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Cultural references
- The title and episode plot is a reference to the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
- The plot and imagery are an homage to It's a Wonderful Life.
- The chalkboard gag refers to Hannah Montana.
- Scrat the Squirrel from Ice Age makes an appearance.
- The closing song is "Day After Day" by Badfinger.
- Homer falls off a bridge only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to The Game with Michael Douglas.
- The Forget-Me-Shot is a parody of a Forget-me-not.
- In the middle of the clip where Homer jumped off the bridge, it featured a clip of Homer's life and at the end of that part showed the YouTube replay screen.
- Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- The Synergy Wireless commercial has "A Beautiful Morning" by The Rascals playing over it.
- The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of Everyday. a viral video by New York photographer Noah Kalina.
- Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom:
- A Yellow Submarine model kit.
- A Fonzie poster.
- A Star Trek Starship Enterprise model.
- An ABBA mirror.
- Posters for:
Trivia
- This is the second time Homer tries to jump off the only bridge out of town, the first being "Homer's Odyssey", but in that episode he never got near the bridge and he did in this one.
- The snowman in front of the Springfield Retirement Castle is wearing glasses and using a walker.
- The sign at the bridge Homer jumps off of says: "Suicide Bridge: In Memory of Governor Chester L. Suicide".
