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**Michael welcomes [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] to ''{{W|Grey Gardens}}'', then adds that at least those ladies had a look. | **Michael welcomes [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] to ''{{W|Grey Gardens}}'', then adds that at least those ladies had a look. | ||
*Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by [[Christian Siriano]]. | *Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by [[Christian Siriano]]. | ||
| − | *Lisa says that [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough. | + | *Lisa says that [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough, referring to the lace collars sported by Ginsburg. |
*Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make {{W|fidget spinner}}s. | *Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make {{W|fidget spinner}}s. | ||
| − | *[[Mrs. Risotto]] used to have a pillow with {{W|Gina Lollobrigida}} on. | + | *[[Mrs. Risotto|Luigi's mamma]] used to have a pillow with {{W|Gina Lollobrigida}} on it. Gina Lollobrigida was Italian actress who one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and an international sex symbol. |
*Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is {{W|Sheryl Sandberg}}. | *Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is {{W|Sheryl Sandberg}}. | ||
*The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries ''{{W2|Chernobyl|miniseries}}'', which was about the {{W|Chernobyl disaster}}. | *The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries ''{{W2|Chernobyl|miniseries}}'', which was about the {{W|Chernobyl disaster}}. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *Among the people on the dating app are {{ap|John| | + | *Among the people on the dating app are {{ap|John|Cockamamie's}} and workers for the [[Ajax Steel Mill]]. ("[[Homer's Phobia]]") |
*Smithers has a poster for the musical ''[[Malibu Stacy: The Musical]]'' in his office. ("[[Homer vs. Dignity]]") | *Smithers has a poster for the musical ''[[Malibu Stacy: The Musical]]'' in his office. ("[[Homer vs. Dignity]]") | ||
**Smithers also has a photo of his father, [[Waylon Smithers, Sr.]] ("[[The Blunder Years]]") | **Smithers also has a photo of his father, [[Waylon Smithers, Sr.]] ("[[The Blunder Years]]") | ||
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
- Mr. Burns' Hounds are descended from the first litter of Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, the first breeder of the Dobermann.
- Warren Buffett sent Mr. Burns a jigsaw puzzle as a bribe.
- The dating app U.S. Male Service is a reference to the United States Postal Service.
- Michael de Graaf offers a priceless Impressionist painting in return for the last puppy. Smithers says that Burns could use a Manet, and Michael says that he has a Monet.
- Michael jokes to Smithers that if you added spikes to vintage vinyl, you'd have half of Vivienne Westwood's career.
- Michael says that people usually want to date him to get into GQ, meet Anna Wintour, or co-parent Anderson Cooper's baby.
- Marge uses MyTube to show Homer Micheal de Graaf's shows.
- America's Got Fabric is a parody of America's Got Talent. Christian Siriano is a fashion designer on the show.
- Michael tells a contestant that the dress he designed was like Sex and the City, if there was no sex and the city was Milwaukee.
- Christine Baranski sings "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. Baranski played Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the film Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
- When Michael is judging the outfits of the party guests:
- Michael tells Helen Lovejoy that it was kind of Estelle Getty for her to donate her wardrobe for her production of The Crucible.
- Michael welcomes Patty and Selma to Grey Gardens, then adds that at least those ladies had a look.
- Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by Christian Siriano.
- Lisa says that Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough, referring to the lace collars sported by Ginsburg.
- Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make fidget spinners.
- Luigi's mamma used to have a pillow with Gina Lollobrigida on it. Gina Lollobrigida was Italian actress who one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and an international sex symbol.
- Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is Sheryl Sandberg.
- The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries Chernobyl, which was about the Chernobyl disaster.
- Michael says that he's making clothes for Tommy Target and Wendy Walmart, a reference to Target and Walmart.
- Michael tells Smithers that he deserves a town with a Chipotle.
- Michael's pants were made partially of shredded Picasso paintings.
- "Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner plays during the credits. Mr. Burns says to turn it up.
Trivia[edit]
- The Swiss Pocket Knife couch gag is reused from "Burger Kings". However the second part on the gag is cut off.
- Smithers speaks Mandarin Chinese.
- Disco Stu is revealed to be hetero-flexible, while Mrs. Risotto is revealed to be lesbian.
Continuity[edit]
- Among the people on the dating app are John and workers for the Ajax Steel Mill. ("Homer's Phobia")
- Smithers has a poster for the musical Malibu Stacy: The Musical in his office. ("Homer vs. Dignity")
- Smithers also has a photo of his father, Waylon Smithers, Sr. ("The Blunder Years")
Goofs[edit]
- At the party, Martin is seen with white hair.
