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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The title of the episode is a reference to the film ''{{w2|Zorba the Greek|film}}''.
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*The title of the episode is a reference to the film ''{{W2|Zorba the Greek|film}}''.
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**It is also a reference to sports commentator {{W|Jimmy "the Greek" Snyder}} who was known for predicting the score of NFL games. The football commentator [[Jimmy Apollo|"Smooth" Jimmy Apollo]] is also based on Jimmy Synder.
 
*The first game [[Jimmy Apollo]] predicts a result is [[Denver Broncos]] against [[New England Patriots]].
 
*The first game [[Jimmy Apollo]] predicts a result is [[Denver Broncos]] against [[New England Patriots]].
*The American football teams mentioned in [[Moe]]'s Little Black Book include the {{w|Pittsburgh Steelers}}, [[New Orleans Saints]] and Denver Broncos.
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*The American football teams mentioned in [[Moe]]'s Little Black Book include the {{W|Pittsburgh Steelers}}, [[New Orleans Saints]] and Denver Broncos.
*The second game was [[Miami Dolphins]] against [[Cincinnati Bengals]] at {{w|Riverfront Stadium}}.
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*The second game was [[Miami Dolphins]] against [[Cincinnati Bengals]] at {{W|Riverfront Stadium}}.
*In the third game [[Philadelphia Eagles]] against {{w|New York Giants}}, the TV commentator says "Start Spreading The News", the first line of "{{w|Theme from New York, New York|New York, New York}}" by [[Frank Sinatra]].
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*In the third game, [[Philadelphia Eagles]] against {{W|New York Giants}}, the TV commentator says "Start Spreading The News", the first line of "{{W|Theme from New York, New York|New York, New York}}" by [[Frank Sinatra]].
*When [[Lisa]] takes a look on the files to learn about football, she finds topics about {{w|homoeroticism}} and {{w|Phyllis George}}.
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*When [[Lisa]] takes a look on the files to learn about football, she finds topics about {{W|homoeroticism}} and {{W|Phyllis George}}.
*The fourth game was [[Atlanta Falcons]] against {{w|Houston Texans}}.
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*The fourth game was [[Atlanta Falcons]] against [[Houston Oilers]].
*When [[Homer]] says to Moe "I used to hate the smell of your feet. Now it is the smell of victory", he is doing a play-on of a line about {{w|napalm}} said by Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in the 1979 war film ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''.
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*When [[Homer]] says to Moe "I used to hate the smell of your feet. Now it is the smell of victory", he is doing a play-on of a line about {{W|napalm}} said by Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in the 1979 war film ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''.
*Lisa recommends Homer to bet for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], the {{w|Dalas Cowboys}} and the [[Chicago Bears]].
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*Lisa recommends Homer to bet for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and the [[Chicago Bears]].
*Barney's mother is coming from [[Norway]] the next Sunday after the {{w|Super Bowl}}.
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[[File:Meryl Streep's Versatility.png|250px|thumb|Homer gives [[Marge]] a "[[Meryl Streep]]'s Versatility" perfume in the shape of an {{W|Oscar statuette}}]]
[[File:Meryl Streep's Versatility.png|250px|thumb|Homer gives [[Marge]] a "[[Meryl Streep]]'s Versatility" perfume]]
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*Barney's mother is coming from [[Norway]] the following Sunday after the [[Super Bowl]].
*Homer gives [[Marge]] a "[[Meryl Streep]]'s Versatility" perfume that has the shape of an {{w|Oscar statuette}}. Streep has won the Academy Awards in 3 occasions and has been nominated 21 times.
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*Homer gives [[Marge]] a "[[Meryl Streep]]'s Versatility" perfume that has the shape of an {{W|Oscar statuette}}. Streep has won the Academy Awards in 3 occasions and has been nominated 21 times.
*Homer bought an {{w|Alfa Romeo}} car for Lisa's [[Malibu Stacy]].
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*Homer bought an {{W|Alfa Romeo}} car for Lisa's [[Malibu Stacy]].
*Homer was going to watch the {{w|Super Bowl XXVI}}, the game between the {{w|Washington Redskins}} and the [[Buffalo Bills]] at {{w|Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome}}. This episode aired three days before the actual game, which took place on January 26, 1992.
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*Homer was going to watch the {{W|Super Bowl XXVI}}, the game between the {{W|Washington Redskins}} and the [[Buffalo Bills]] at {{W|Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome}}. This episode aired three days before the actual game, which took place on January 26, 1992.
 
**Later in the episode, the Washington Redskins end up winning, just as they did in real life.
 
**Later in the episode, the Washington Redskins end up winning, just as they did in real life.
*The Super Bowl affiliate "W-Gimel-Aleph-Nun" based in {{w|Tel Aviv}}, [[Israel]] is a reference to the {{w|Hebrew alphabet}}, and the letters form {{w|WGAN}}, which is an American commercial AM radio station.
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*The Super Bowl affiliate "W-Gimel-Aleph-Nun" based in {{W|Tel Aviv}}, [[Israel]] is a reference to the {{W|Hebrew alphabet}}, and the letters form {{W|WGAN}}, which is an American commercial AM radio station.
 
*In [[Paris]], [[Ugolín]] and [[César]] laugh at a [[Jerry Lewis]] show on TV.
 
*In [[Paris]], [[Ugolín]] and [[César]] laugh at a [[Jerry Lewis]] show on TV.
*[[Troy McClure]] makes a reference to ''{{w2|The Odd Couple|1970 TV series}}'' TV series when he talks about his new show ''[[Handle with Care]]'' .
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*[[Troy McClure]] makes a reference to ''{{ap|The Odd Couple|franchise}}'' TV series when he talks about his new show ''[[Handle with Care]]'' .
*During the {{w|Super Bowl half-time}} show, the aliens perform a modified version of "{{w|Rock Around the Clock}}" by {{w|Bill Haley & His Comets}}.
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*During the {{W|Super Bowl half-time}} show, the aliens perform a modified version of "{{W|Rock Around the Clock}}" by {{W|Bill Haley & His Comets}}.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
*Lisa says she and Homer used to compete in burping contests, which Lisa did in "[[Burping Contest]]".
 
*Lisa says she and Homer used to compete in burping contests, which Lisa did in "[[Burping Contest]]".
*The episode was reedited 3 times to change predicted winner of [[Super Bowl]]. Each time she was right.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/802214328543776768 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref>
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*The episode was reedited 3 times to change predicted winner of [[Super Bowl]]. Each time she was right.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter">Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)</ref>
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
[[File:Tanya in Lisa the Greek.jpg|200px|right]]
 
 
*The right button on Bart's gift from Homer gives two different quotes ("Shut up!" and "Go to hell!") instead of the one quote it should give.
 
*The right button on Bart's gift from Homer gives two different quotes ("Shut up!" and "Go to hell!") instead of the one quote it should give.
 
*[[Tanya]]'s hair is colored differently in this episode.
 
*[[Tanya]]'s hair is colored differently in this episode.
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== References ==
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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{{Reflist}}
  
 
{{Season 3|R}}
 
{{Season 3|R}}

Latest revision as of 22:57, December 4, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 3 Episode References
048 "Radio Bart"
049
"Lisa the Greek"
"Homer Alone" 050


Cultural references[edit]

Homer gives Marge a "Meryl Streep's Versatility" perfume in the shape of an Oscar statuette

Trivia[edit]

  • Lisa says she and Homer used to compete in burping contests, which Lisa did in "Burping Contest".
  • The episode was reedited 3 times to change predicted winner of Super Bowl. Each time she was right.[1]

Goofs[edit]

  • The right button on Bart's gift from Homer gives two different quotes ("Shut up!" and "Go to hell!") instead of the one quote it should give.
  • Tanya's hair is colored differently in this episode.
  • When Homer came into Lisa's bedroom after buying the chinchilla coat (and someone taking it), the door is closed, but Homer never shut it. A few shots later, it is open, and in a few shots, it is closed again.

References[edit]

  1. Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)


Season 3 References
Stark Raving Dad Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington When Flanders Failed Bart the Murderer Homer Defined Like Father, Like Clown Treehouse of Horror II Lisa's Pony Saturdays of Thunder Flaming Moe's Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk I Married Marge Radio Bart Lisa the Greek Homer Alone Bart the Lover Homer at the Bat Separate Vocations Dog of Death Colonel Homer Black Widower The Otto Show Bart's Friend Falls in Love Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?