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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title of the episode is a reference to the "{{ | + | *The title of the episode is a reference to the "{{W|Culture of Costa Rica#Pura vida|pura vida}}" style of life in [[Costa Rica]]. |
| − | **It's also a reference to the 1999 song "{{ | + | **It's also a reference to the 1999 song "{{W|Livin' la Vida Loca}}" by [[Ricky Martin]]. |
| − | *[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] eat a jar of {{ | + | *[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] eat a jar of {{W|Nutella}} and watch [[Russia]]n {{W|Dashcam|dashcam}} videos at the sleepover. Dashcams are widespread in Russia as a guard against police corruption and insurance fraud, where they provide additional evidence. |
**[[Milhouse]] says "vodit' znachit ubivat'" which means "to drive is to kill" in Russian. | **[[Milhouse]] says "vodit' znachit ubivat'" which means "to drive is to kill" in Russian. | ||
| − | [[File:Kirk's Magnises card.png|300px|thumb|Kirk wants the waiter {{ap|Rodrigo|Livin La Pura Vida}} to put the bill in his {{ | + | [[File:Kirk's Magnises card.png|300px|thumb|Kirk wants the waiter {{ap|Rodrigo|Livin La Pura Vida}} to put the bill in his {{W|Magnises}} club card]] |
*''[[The Lonely Island: Costa Rica]]'' is a reference to the comedy trio {{W|The Lonely Island}} and travel guide book publisher {{W|Lonely Planet}}. | *''[[The Lonely Island: Costa Rica]]'' is a reference to the comedy trio {{W|The Lonely Island}} and travel guide book publisher {{W|Lonely Planet}}. | ||
| − | *[[Instasnap]] is a parody of {{W|Instagram}}. | + | *[[Instasnap]] is a parody of {{W|Instagram}} and {{W|Snapchat}}. |
| − | *According to [[Homer]], [[Kirk Van Houten]]'s job is to drive the "Topless Maids" van. This is a reference to a Los Angeles "topless maid" service that went viral on ''{{ | + | *According to [[Homer]], [[Kirk Van Houten]]'s job is to drive the "Topless Maids" van. This is a reference to a Los Angeles "topless maid" service that went viral on ''{{W2|Ellen|TV series}}'' in late 2012. |
| − | *Kirk wants the waiter {{ap|Rodrigo|Livin La Pura Vida}} to put the bill in his {{ | + | *Kirk wants the waiter {{ap|Rodrigo|Livin La Pura Vida}} to put the bill in his {{W|Magnises}} card. Magnises was a card-based membership club. |
*Homer and [[Evelyn]] watch a {{W|Cornhole}} game on ES3N, a parody of [[ESPN]]. | *Homer and [[Evelyn]] watch a {{W|Cornhole}} game on ES3N, a parody of [[ESPN]]. | ||
| − | *Milhouse makes a [[LEGO]] spaceship that looks like a {{ | + | *Milhouse makes a [[LEGO]] spaceship that looks like a {{W|X-wing fighter}}. |
| − | *[[Lisa]] thinks she has found some {{ | + | *[[Lisa]] thinks she has found some {{W|Stone spheres of Costa Rica|stone spheres}} made by {{W|Diquis}}. The Diquis are known for stone spheres, sometimes referred to as the Diquís Spheres. |
| − | *[[Patty]]'s full name is Patricia | + | *[[Patty]]'s full name is Patricia [[Maleficent]] Bouvier. A reference to the Disney villain. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The title of the episode is a reference to the "pura vida" style of life in Costa Rica.
- It's also a reference to the 1999 song "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin.
- Bart and Milhouse eat a jar of Nutella and watch Russian dashcam videos at the sleepover. Dashcams are widespread in Russia as a guard against police corruption and insurance fraud, where they provide additional evidence.
- Milhouse says "vodit' znachit ubivat'" which means "to drive is to kill" in Russian.
- The Lonely Island: Costa Rica is a reference to the comedy trio The Lonely Island and travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet.
- Instasnap is a parody of Instagram and Snapchat.
- According to Homer, Kirk Van Houten's job is to drive the "Topless Maids" van. This is a reference to a Los Angeles "topless maid" service that went viral on Ellen in late 2012.
- Kirk wants the waiter Rodrigo to put the bill in his Magnises card. Magnises was a card-based membership club.
- Homer and Evelyn watch a Cornhole game on ES3N, a parody of ESPN.
- Milhouse makes a LEGO spaceship that looks like a X-wing fighter.
- Lisa thinks she has found some stone spheres made by Diquis. The Diquis are known for stone spheres, sometimes referred to as the Diquís Spheres.
- Patty's full name is Patricia Maleficent Bouvier. A reference to the Disney villain.
Trivia[edit]
- Julius and Bernice Hibbert's unnamed son is finally revealed to be called JJ Hibbert.
Goofs[edit]
- In the scene where Kirk drinks from the river, Julius Hibbert's daughter has two pupils in each eye.
