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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
[[File:Matrix Poochie.png|250px|thumb|One of the characters in the ice show is "[[Poochie|Matrix Poochie]]", a reference to ''[[The Matrix]]'']] | [[File:Matrix Poochie.png|250px|thumb|One of the characters in the ice show is "[[Poochie|Matrix Poochie]]", a reference to ''[[The Matrix]]'']] | ||
| − | *The episode title is a reference to ''{{ | + | *The episode title is a reference to ''{{W|Kill Bill|Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2}}''. |
| − | *The performers at [[Krusty]]'s Kristmas on Ice show sing a modified version of "{{ | + | *The performers at [[Krusty]]'s Kristmas on Ice show sing a modified version of "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" ("{{ap|Krusty's Kristmas on Ice|song}}"), the popular Christmas carol. |
| − | *One of the characters in the ice show is "[[Poochie|Matrix Poochie]]", a reference to ''[[The Matrix]]''. He is costumed as {{ | + | *One of the characters in the ice show is "[[Poochie|Matrix Poochie]]", a reference to ''[[The Matrix]]''. He is costumed as {{W2|Neo|The Matrix}} and enters the rink bent over backwards, similar to Neo when he fights the agent on the roof. |
| − | *When talking about {{ | + | *When talking about {{Ch|Elvis Stojko}}, [[Moe]] says that all male figure skaters are "twinkly in the Lutz", with {{W|Lutz jump|Lutz}} being a figure skating jump. |
| − | *"Dance of the Reed Flutes" from ''{{ | + | *"Dance of the Reed Flutes" from ''{{W|The Nutcracker}}'' by {{W|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}} is heard during the Christmas tree act at the ice rink. |
*"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", also from ''The Nutcracker'', is played when Krusty and [[Sideshow Mel|Mel]]'s body doubles skate. | *"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", also from ''The Nutcracker'', is played when Krusty and [[Sideshow Mel|Mel]]'s body doubles skate. | ||
| − | *[[The Grumple]] is a parody of {{ | + | *[[The Grumple]] is a parody of {{W|The Grinch}}, the Christmas villain created by {{W|Dr. Seuss}}. |
| − | [[File:Utah Jazz.png|250px|thumb|{{ | + | [[File:Utah Jazz.png|250px|thumb|{{W|Utah Jazz}} were due to play right after [[Krusty]]'s Ice show]] |
| − | *The {{ | + | *The {{W|Utah Jazz}} professional basketball team were due to play in the same arena where Krusty's show was being held at. |
| − | *[[ | + | *"{{W|Winter Wonderland}}" by {{W|Felix Bernard}} plays during the scene at [[Costington's]]. |
| − | *The Simpsons sing " | + | *"{{W|Deck the Halls}}" later plays in Costington's. |
| − | *The song "[[Jazzin' Around the Christmas Tree]]" is a parody of "{{ | + | *[[Waylon Smithers]] has an {{W|Art Deco}} collection. |
| − | *Gil prepares some eggs "à la {{ | + | *The Simpsons sing "[[The Twelve Days of Christmas]]" while [[Gil]] plays the piano on Christmas Eve. |
| − | *Gil is watching the {{ | + | *The song "[[Jazzin' Around the Christmas Tree]]" is a parody of "{{W|Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree}}". |
| − | **A ''{{ | + | *Gil prepares some eggs "à la {{W|Harold Stassen}}", and says "they're always running". Harold Stassen's name became synonymous with being the candidate who always ran for his party's nomination, but never won. |
| − | *[[Marge]] mentions [[Martin Luther King]] when Gil stays at her house during | + | *Gil is watching the {{W|Rose Parade}} on TV and a band from {{W|Altoona, Pennsylvania}} plays "Rachel's Theme" from the 2005 film ''{{W|Batman Begins}}''. |
| − | *Moe asks [[Homer]] if he misses the {{ | + | **A ''{{W|The Three Little Pigs}}'' float can be seen in the parade. "{{W|Three Blind Mice}}" plays during the scene. |
| − | *The scene where a calendar marks the holidays in between the scenes while "{{ | + | *[[Marge]] mentions [[Martin Luther King Jr.]] when Gil stays at her house during {{W|Martin Luther King Jr. Day}}. |
| + | *The song "{{W|Battle Hymn of the Republic}}" by {{W|Julia Ward Howe}} plays on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | ||
| + | *Moe asks [[Homer]] if he misses the {{W|UPN}}. | ||
| + | *The scene where a calendar marks the holidays in between the scenes while "{{W2|Happy Holiday|song}}" by [[Irving Berlin]] is heard is a parody of the turkey in the calendar sequence of the 1942 film ''{{W2|Holiday Inn|film}}''. | ||
| + | *The [[Crazy Cat Lady]], [[Kirk Van Houten]], Gil and a homeless man sing "[[McNamara's Band]]" on {{W|Saint Patrick's Day}}. | ||
| + | *The popular Irish jig "{{W|The Irish Washerwoman}}" is heard when [[Santa's Little Helper]] and the [[Leprechaun]] are fighting. | ||
| + | *The Simpsons go [[Scottsdale]], [[Arizona]] and meet Gil, who is now working as a real estate agent. Gil offers them a house in a cul-de-sac where American country singer {{W|Tanya Tucker}} could be their neighbor. | ||
| + | *The Simpsons sing "[[Happy Holiday]]" when in Scotsdale. | ||
| + | *The song "[[Grumply Grumply Christmas]]" is a parody of "{{W|Holly Jolly Christmas}}". | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
*The holidays seen on the calendar include: | *The holidays seen on the calendar include: | ||
{{col-begin}} | {{col-begin}} | ||
{{col-2}} | {{col-2}} | ||
| − | *January 16 - {{ | + | *January 16 - {{W|Martin Luther King Jr. Day}} |
| − | *February 2 - {{ | + | *February 2 - {{W|Groundhog Day}} |
| − | *February 2 - {{ | + | *February 2 - {{W|Valentine's Day}} |
| − | *February 15 - {{ | + | *February 15 - {{W|Susan B. Anthony Day}} |
*February 17 - [https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/world-human-spirit-day-1581753179-1 World Human Spirit Day] | *February 17 - [https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/world-human-spirit-day-1581753179-1 World Human Spirit Day] | ||
| − | *March 4 - {{ | + | *March 4 - {{W|United States presidential inauguration|Old Inauguration Day}} |
**All US presidential inaugurations from 1793 until 1933 were held on March 4, except for some years when this day fell on a Sunday | **All US presidential inaugurations from 1793 until 1933 were held on March 4, except for some years when this day fell on a Sunday | ||
| − | *March 17 - {{ | + | *March 17 - {{W|Saint Patrick's Day}} |
| − | *April 28 - {{ | + | *April 28 - {{W|Arbor Day}} |
| − | *May 8 - {{ | + | *May 8 - {{W|V.E. Day}} |
*May 9 - [[James L. Brooks]]' Birthday | *May 9 - [[James L. Brooks]]' Birthday | ||
{{col-2}} | {{col-2}} | ||
*July 3 - [http://airconditioningdays.com/ Air Conditioning Appreciation Day] | *July 3 - [http://airconditioningdays.com/ Air Conditioning Appreciation Day] | ||
*July 24 - Cousins Day | *July 24 - Cousins Day | ||
| − | *July 27 - {{ | + | *July 27 - {{W|Jerry Van Dyke}}'s Birthday ([[Australia]]), which implies it is only celebrated in that country. |
| − | *September 8 - {{ | + | *September 8 - {{W|International Literacy Day}} |
| − | *September 24 - {{ | + | *September 24 - {{W|National Good Neighbor Day}} |
| − | *October 9 - {{ | + | *October 9 - {{W|Columbus Day}} |
| − | *October 13 - {{ | + | *October 13 - {{W|World Egg}} Day |
*October 21 - [https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-reptile-awareness-day-october-21/ Reptile Awareness Day] | *October 21 - [https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-reptile-awareness-day-october-21/ Reptile Awareness Day] | ||
| − | *November 13 - {{ | + | *November 13 - {{W|Gingerbread house}} |
*November 24 - The day after [[Thanksgiving]] | *November 24 - The day after [[Thanksgiving]] | ||
{{col-end}} | {{col-end}} | ||
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| − | + | *During the scene with Elvis Stojko skating, the background repeats itself multiple times. | |
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{{Season 18|R}} | {{Season 18|R}} | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Goofs]] | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2.
- The performers at Krusty's Kristmas on Ice show sing a modified version of "Deck the Halls" ("Krusty's Kristmas on Ice"), the popular Christmas carol.
- One of the characters in the ice show is "Matrix Poochie", a reference to The Matrix. He is costumed as Neo and enters the rink bent over backwards, similar to Neo when he fights the agent on the roof.
- When talking about Elvis Stojko, Moe says that all male figure skaters are "twinkly in the Lutz", with Lutz being a figure skating jump.
- "Dance of the Reed Flutes" from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is heard during the Christmas tree act at the ice rink.
- "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", also from The Nutcracker, is played when Krusty and Mel's body doubles skate.
- The Grumple is a parody of The Grinch, the Christmas villain created by Dr. Seuss.
- The Utah Jazz professional basketball team were due to play in the same arena where Krusty's show was being held at.
- "Winter Wonderland" by Felix Bernard plays during the scene at Costington's.
- "Deck the Halls" later plays in Costington's.
- Waylon Smithers has an Art Deco collection.
- The Simpsons sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" while Gil plays the piano on Christmas Eve.
- The song "Jazzin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a parody of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".
- Gil prepares some eggs "à la Harold Stassen", and says "they're always running". Harold Stassen's name became synonymous with being the candidate who always ran for his party's nomination, but never won.
- Gil is watching the Rose Parade on TV and a band from Altoona, Pennsylvania plays "Rachel's Theme" from the 2005 film Batman Begins.
- A The Three Little Pigs float can be seen in the parade. "Three Blind Mice" plays during the scene.
- Marge mentions Martin Luther King Jr. when Gil stays at her house during Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- The song "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by Julia Ward Howe plays on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Moe asks Homer if he misses the UPN.
- The scene where a calendar marks the holidays in between the scenes while "Happy Holiday" by Irving Berlin is heard is a parody of the turkey in the calendar sequence of the 1942 film Holiday Inn.
- The Crazy Cat Lady, Kirk Van Houten, Gil and a homeless man sing "McNamara's Band" on Saint Patrick's Day.
- The popular Irish jig "The Irish Washerwoman" is heard when Santa's Little Helper and the Leprechaun are fighting.
- The Simpsons go Scottsdale, Arizona and meet Gil, who is now working as a real estate agent. Gil offers them a house in a cul-de-sac where American country singer Tanya Tucker could be their neighbor.
- The Simpsons sing "Happy Holiday" when in Scotsdale.
- The song "Grumply Grumply Christmas" is a parody of "Holly Jolly Christmas".
Trivia[edit]
- The holidays seen on the calendar include:
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Goofs[edit]
- During the scene with Elvis Stojko skating, the background repeats itself multiple times.
