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*In a crowd in Boston, an alive teddy bear can be seen. It is a reference to the movie ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston. | *In a crowd in Boston, an alive teddy bear can be seen. It is a reference to the movie ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston. | ||
*Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | *Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | ||
| − | *Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivality between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing). | + | *Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivality between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing). |
| + | *The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} {{w|Make Way for Ducklings}} are seen when the Simpsons walk by Charles River. | ||
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Revision as of 17:55, October 10, 2016
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a reference to the movie The Town, which also takes place in Boston.
- Homer references the Aerosmith, and Ben and Casey Affleck.
- Marge references The Real Housewives.
- Bart references The Departed and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
- Mass. Ave is a reference to the Massachusetts Avenue.
- In a crowd in Boston, an alive teddy bear can be seen. It is a reference to the movie Ted, which takes place in Boston.
- Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
- Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by Apu and Sideshow Mel (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivality between the gangs Crips (identified by their blue clothing) and Bloods (identified by their red clothing).
- The Duck family from Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings are seen when the Simpsons walk by Charles River.
Continuity
- Oculus Rifts appears again. ("Friends and Family")
Trivia
- The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
- Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
- Smog was added to the background.
- This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd 2016 Presidential Debate, and other lead-out programs airing first.
Goofs
- Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the Simpsons family's wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
