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| + | == Debut appearances == | ||
| + | *[[Patches]] | ||
| + | *[[Poor Violet]] | ||
== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*''[[Miracle on 34th Street]]'': The episode title is a play on the Christmas film. | *''[[Miracle on 34th Street]]'': The episode title is a play on the Christmas film. | ||
| − | *''[[Peanuts]]'': When the [[Simpson family]] visit [[Springfield Retirement Castle]], they are surprised to find the residents dancing animatedly around the dayroom ([[Grampa]] explains that "The pharmaceutical man come by and he shot us full of Christmas cheer"). The residents' dance moves are based on those of the kids during the play rehearsal scene of ''{{ | + | *''[[Peanuts]]'': When the [[Simpson family]] visit [[Springfield Retirement Castle]], they are surprised to find the residents dancing animatedly around the dayroom ([[Grampa]] explains that "The pharmaceutical man come by and he shot us full of Christmas cheer"). The residents' dance moves are based on those of the kids during the play rehearsal scene of ''{{W|A Charlie Brown Christmas}}''. |
| − | *''[[Jeopardy!]]'': {{ | + | *''[[Jeopardy!]]'': {{Ch|Alex Trebek}}'s comment that Marge owed the show $5,200 (based on her negative $5,200 score) is a spoof of criticism concerning Trebek's sometimes stern rules enforcement of shows he hosted, particularly during the early years of "Jeopardy!" Also a likely reference to Alex Trebek's early years hosting was that he is portrayed on ''The Simpsons'' with a mustache. At the time of the episode's airing and since then, Alex Trebek shaved off his mustache for a clean-shaven look. In actuality, ''Jeopardy'' contestants with a negative score by the time of "Final Jeopardy" are barred from participating in the final round, but given $1,000 as a consolation prize. |
*''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'': The scene where everyone rallies around to support the Simpsons is reminiscent of the last scene of the classic holiday movie. The scene where George Bailey tells his child to stop playing the piano is also spoofed by Homer telling Lisa to stop playing the piano. | *''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'': The scene where everyone rallies around to support the Simpsons is reminiscent of the last scene of the classic holiday movie. The scene where George Bailey tells his child to stop playing the piano is also spoofed by Homer telling Lisa to stop playing the piano. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *When [[Chief Wiggum]] is taking [[Maggie]]'s dolls at the end, he is heard humming "{{ | + | *When [[Chief Wiggum]] is taking [[Maggie]]'s dolls at the end, he is heard humming "{{W|Hark! The Herald Angels Sing}}". |
**In the same scene, look closely at one of the dolls he is taking. The rabbit is Bongo from [[Matt Groening]]'s ''[[Life in Hell]]'' comic series. | **In the same scene, look closely at one of the dolls he is taking. The rabbit is Bongo from [[Matt Groening]]'s ''[[Life in Hell]]'' comic series. | ||
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[[File:Lisa's arm without the body.png|thumb|Lisa's arm]] | [[File:Lisa's arm without the body.png|thumb|Lisa's arm]] | ||
| − | *First when the Simpsons tried to get more money, they go to the game show, but Maggie | + | *First when the Simpsons tried to get more money, they go to the game show, but Maggie isn't with them. However, when the mob happily greets the Simpsons, Maggie is with the family. She then disappears in the next scene, and reappears when they go to the couch area. |
*When the tree burns down, the sides of the two leftmost presents change color a few times. | *When the tree burns down, the sides of the two leftmost presents change color a few times. | ||
*When Bart gives false information to the family that they were robbed by a burglar and they come to comfort him, Lisa's left arm appears on Bart's shoulder before Lisa actually comes. | *When Bart gives false information to the family that they were robbed by a burglar and they come to comfort him, Lisa's left arm appears on Bart's shoulder before Lisa actually comes. | ||
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Debut appearances[edit]
Cultural references[edit]
- Miracle on 34th Street: The episode title is a play on the Christmas film.
- Peanuts: When the Simpson family visit Springfield Retirement Castle, they are surprised to find the residents dancing animatedly around the dayroom (Grampa explains that "The pharmaceutical man come by and he shot us full of Christmas cheer"). The residents' dance moves are based on those of the kids during the play rehearsal scene of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
- Jeopardy!: Alex Trebek's comment that Marge owed the show $5,200 (based on her negative $5,200 score) is a spoof of criticism concerning Trebek's sometimes stern rules enforcement of shows he hosted, particularly during the early years of "Jeopardy!" Also a likely reference to Alex Trebek's early years hosting was that he is portrayed on The Simpsons with a mustache. At the time of the episode's airing and since then, Alex Trebek shaved off his mustache for a clean-shaven look. In actuality, Jeopardy contestants with a negative score by the time of "Final Jeopardy" are barred from participating in the final round, but given $1,000 as a consolation prize.
- It's a Wonderful Life: The scene where everyone rallies around to support the Simpsons is reminiscent of the last scene of the classic holiday movie. The scene where George Bailey tells his child to stop playing the piano is also spoofed by Homer telling Lisa to stop playing the piano.
Trivia[edit]
- When Chief Wiggum is taking Maggie's dolls at the end, he is heard humming "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".
- In the same scene, look closely at one of the dolls he is taking. The rabbit is Bongo from Matt Groening's Life in Hell comic series.
Continuity[edit]
Goofs[edit]
- First when the Simpsons tried to get more money, they go to the game show, but Maggie isn't with them. However, when the mob happily greets the Simpsons, Maggie is with the family. She then disappears in the next scene, and reappears when they go to the couch area.
- When the tree burns down, the sides of the two leftmost presents change color a few times.
- When Bart gives false information to the family that they were robbed by a burglar and they come to comfort him, Lisa's left arm appears on Bart's shoulder before Lisa actually comes.
- When Lou shrugs his shoulders, his right arm goes missing for a frame.
- At 742 Evergreen Terrace, the green on the left part of Apu's jacket disappears a few times.
- In this episode, the Old Jewish Man has a different voice than usual.
