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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The title is a reference to the line ''"Panic on the streets of London"'' from {{W|The Smiths}} song {{W2|Panic|The Smiths song}}.
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*The title is a reference to the line "Panic on the streets of London" from {{W|The Smiths}} song "{{W2|Panic|The Smiths song}}".
*[[Bart]] and [[Homer]] extract a tree from its roots. The sign indicates it's {{w|Shel Silverstein}}'s {{w|The Giving Tree}}.
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*[[Homer]] says that he'll never be an {{W|National Football League|NFL}} quarterback.
*The Snuffs, seen on [[Lisa]]'s computer, is a reference to the band {{w|The Smiths}}.
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*The name of [[Vicodude]] is a reference to the drug {{W|Hydrocodone/paracetamol|Vicodin}}.
*Quilloughby's first appearance was inspired by {{w|Taika Waititi}}'s "Jo Jo Rabbit".<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383936546726764546 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Quilloughby and Jo Jo Rabbit"]</ref>
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*[[Dr. Hibbert]] and [[Homer]] watch an ad on [[MyTube]], a parody of [[YouTube]].
*[[Martin]] sings {{w|Daryl Hall}} & {{w|John Oates}}'s "{{w|Maneater (Hall & Oates song)|Maneater}}".<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383937857006436360 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Maneater"]</ref>
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*Homer and [[Bart]] mention {{W|J.D. Power}} and its former name "J.D. Power and associates".
*{{w|Jeff Lynne}} appears on the bus.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383938901979500554 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Jeff Lynne"]</ref>
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*[[Slapify]] is a parody of {{W|Spotify}}.
==Trivia==
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*The song that sounds too mainstream for Lisa is "I Want Ya Like That" by {{W|Robbie Nevil}}.
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[[File:Lisa using Slapify.png|300px|thumb|[[Slapify]] is a parody of {{W|Spotify}} and some of the songs and bands Lisa unlikes are references to real-world ones]]
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*The songs Lisa unlikes include:
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**"Emo Amen" by Terror! At the Nightclub, a parody of "{{W2|Say Amen|Saturday Night}}" by {{W|Panic! at the Disco}}.
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**"Dancefloor D.O.A" by Dr. D.J., a parody of {{W|Dr. Dre}}.
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**"Sorry (Not Sorry) (Genuinely Sorry Remix)" by Empanada.
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**"Dynamitic" by Lil Bigfoot.
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**"Ugli Cry" by Vanyssa, a parody of "{{W|Ugly Cry}}" by {{W|Victoria Georgieva|Victoria}}.
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**"Seoul Patrol" by STB, a parody of [[BTS]], the K-pop band that formed in [[Seoul]].
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*[[The Snuffs]] is a reference to the band {{W|The Smiths}}, with {{ap|Quilloughby|imaginary}} being based on {{W|Morrissey}}.
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*The kinds of mushrooms Lisa mentions are {{W|Agaricus bisporus|portobello}} and {{W|Shiitake|shiitake}}.
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*{{ap|Quilloughby|imaginary}}'s first appearance was inspired by {{W|Taika Waititi}}'s ''{{W|Jojo Rabbit}}''.<ref>
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[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383936546726764546 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Quilloughby and Jo Jo Rabbit"]</ref> In the film, the young boy Jojo had [[Adolf Hitler]] as an imaginary friend.
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*An instrumental version of "Hypnotized" by Devin Hoffman and Michael Avenaim is heard when Homer, Bart and [[Santa's Little Helper]] are traveling on the [[Road Monster XXXL 550]].
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*Bart and Homer extract a tree from its roots. A sign indicates it is {{W|Shel Silverstein}}'s {{W|The Giving Tree}}. ''The Giving Tree'' is an American children's picture book written and illustrated by Silverstein.
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*The [[Springfield Elementary School Band]] practices the song "{{W|On Top of Old Smoky}}".
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*[[Martin]] sings "[[Maneater]]" by {{W|Hall & Oates}}.
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*Lisa uses {{W|AirPods}}.
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*Some of the apps on Lisa's cellphone include Daze, [[Ribbit]] and [[PaidPal]], which are parodios of {{W|Waze}}, [[Ribbit]] and {{W|PayPal}}, respectively.
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[[File:Panic on the Streets of Springfield promo 7.jpg|300px|thumb|[[The Snuffs]] are a parody of {{W|The Smiths}}, and many references to the English band and to the UK are seen in Lisa's room]]
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*References to the Smiths and Morrissey in Lisa's room include:
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**A poster of The Snuffs with a cow wearing a "Hamburger is Homicide" helmet is a reference to the ''{{W|Meat Is Murder}}'' album cover in which a soldier is seen wearing a helmet with "Meat is Murder" written on.
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**The book ''Passions Just Like Yours'' on the lectern is a reference to ''Passions Just Like Mine'', a Morrisey and Smiths information archive.
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**The ''Snuffs Is Dead'' picture next to the mirror is a parody of ''{{W|The Smiths Is Dead}}'' album cover.
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**The "What Difference Do I Make?" poster is a reference to the Smiths song "{{W|What Difference Does It Make?}}".
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**On the computer screen, the song "How Late Is Then" is a parody of the song "{{W|How Soon Is Now?}}".
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**Above the mirror, the picture of Quilloughby in a bathtub with an open book is a reference to a clip from the music video of "{{W|Suedehead}}", Morrisey's famous debut single.
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**The {{W|Ouija}} board, a reference to "{{W|Ouija Board, Ouija Board}}", a single by Morrissey.
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**In one of the episodes promotional images ([[:File:Panic on the Streets of Springfield poster.jpg|link to file]]) the poster on the wall of Homer resting is a reference to the ''{{W|The Queen Is Dead}}'' album cover.
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*Other British references in Lisa's room include the {{W|Union Jack}}, a miniature of a {{W|Red telephone box}}, a {{W|London Underground}} sticker and a {{W|Paddington Bear}} figure.
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*Quilloughby mentions {{W|David Fricke}}, ''[[Rolling Stone Magazine]]'' and looking like [[Winston Churchill|Churchill]].
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*Lisa has an {{W|Ouija}} board in her room.
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*Lisa says the tickets for the [[Bummershoot Festival]] cost like five [[LEGO]] sets.
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*[[Jeff Lynne]] appears on the bus.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383938901979500554 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Jeff Lynne"]</ref>
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*Lisa uses Homer's [[Viza]], a parody of {{W|Visa, Inc.|Visa}}.
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*Lisa and Quilloughby mention that {{Ch|Sting}} is old.
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*Although claiming to be vegan, Quillougby eats a {{W|Pastrami on rye|pastrami on rye}}.
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*Homer falls asleep after eating a bag full of {{W|PB&J}}<nowiki>s</nowiki>.
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== Trivia ==
 
*The episode was dedicated to [[Edwin E. Aguilar]] who passed away on April 10th, eight days before this episode aired.
 
*The episode was dedicated to [[Edwin E. Aguilar]] who passed away on April 10th, eight days before this episode aired.
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*Other The Snuffs songs include: "Envy the Dead Fly in the Lightbulb", "Brick Through a Council House Window", "Mother, What Are Friends?", "Labour Action at the Biscuit Factory", and "Simon Has a Birthmark".
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*Homer's credit card number is 4110 0123 0334 0017 and it expires on 3/1.
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*Marge says that Homer has never hauled or towed anything. He has previously hauled a trailer full of their belongings in "[[Cape Feare]]" and became a towtruck driver in "[[Midnight Towboy]]".
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*Morriseys' manager, {{W|Peter Katsis}}, complained of Quilloughby being portrayed as a racist character.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Morrissey/posts/304857347667167 Morrissey Official Facebook post]</ref>
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== Continuity ==
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*The apps seen on Lisa's phone include:
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**[[ChoreMonkey]]. ("[[Dad Behavior]]")
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**[[Wherezit]], [[Ribbit]], and [[PaidPal]]. ("[[Dogtown]]")
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*The trucker from [[Hullabalooza]] appears at the [[Bummershoot Festival]]. ("[[Homerpalooza]]")<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1383960680940797956 Matt Selman's Twitter - "Trucker"]</ref>
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*[[Terrence]] appears at the Bummershoot Festival. ("[[The Day the Earth Stood Cool]]")
  
==References==
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== References ==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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References/Trivia


Season 32 Episode References
702 "Burger Kings"
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"Panic on the Streets of Springfield"
"Mother and Child Reunion" 704


Cultural references[edit]

Slapify is a parody of Spotify and some of the songs and bands Lisa unlikes are references to real-world ones
The Snuffs are a parody of The Smiths, and many references to the English band and to the UK are seen in Lisa's room
  • References to the Smiths and Morrissey in Lisa's room include:
    • A poster of The Snuffs with a cow wearing a "Hamburger is Homicide" helmet is a reference to the Meat Is Murder album cover in which a soldier is seen wearing a helmet with "Meat is Murder" written on.
    • The book Passions Just Like Yours on the lectern is a reference to Passions Just Like Mine, a Morrisey and Smiths information archive.
    • The Snuffs Is Dead picture next to the mirror is a parody of The Smiths Is Dead album cover.
    • The "What Difference Do I Make?" poster is a reference to the Smiths song "What Difference Does It Make?".
    • On the computer screen, the song "How Late Is Then" is a parody of the song "How Soon Is Now?".
    • Above the mirror, the picture of Quilloughby in a bathtub with an open book is a reference to a clip from the music video of "Suedehead", Morrisey's famous debut single.
    • The Ouija board, a reference to "Ouija Board, Ouija Board", a single by Morrissey.
    • In one of the episodes promotional images (link to file) the poster on the wall of Homer resting is a reference to the The Queen Is Dead album cover.
  • Other British references in Lisa's room include the Union Jack, a miniature of a Red telephone box, a London Underground sticker and a Paddington Bear figure.
  • Quilloughby mentions David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine and looking like Churchill.
  • Lisa has an Ouija board in her room.
  • Lisa says the tickets for the Bummershoot Festival cost like five LEGO sets.
  • Jeff Lynne appears on the bus.[2]
  • Lisa uses Homer's Viza, a parody of Visa.
  • Lisa and Quilloughby mention that Sting is old.
  • Although claiming to be vegan, Quillougby eats a pastrami on rye.
  • Homer falls asleep after eating a bag full of PB&Js.

Trivia[edit]

  • The episode was dedicated to Edwin E. Aguilar who passed away on April 10th, eight days before this episode aired.
  • Other The Snuffs songs include: "Envy the Dead Fly in the Lightbulb", "Brick Through a Council House Window", "Mother, What Are Friends?", "Labour Action at the Biscuit Factory", and "Simon Has a Birthmark".
  • Homer's credit card number is 4110 0123 0334 0017 and it expires on 3/1.
  • Marge says that Homer has never hauled or towed anything. He has previously hauled a trailer full of their belongings in "Cape Feare" and became a towtruck driver in "Midnight Towboy".
  • Morriseys' manager, Peter Katsis, complained of Quilloughby being portrayed as a racist character.[3]

Continuity[edit]

References[edit]


Season 32 References
Undercover Burns I, Carumbus Now Museum, Now You Don't Treehouse of Horror XXXI The 7 Beer Itch Podcast News Three Dreams Denied The Road to Cincinnati Sorry Not Sorry A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas The Dad-Feelings Limited Diary Queen Wad Goals Yokel Hero Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars? Manger Things Uncut Femmes Burger Kings Panic on the Streets of Springfield Mother and Child Reunion The Man from G.R.A.M.P.A. The Last Barfighter