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*Comic Book Guy attempts to use a Vulcan deathgrip on the [[Ginormous Pictures security guard]], a reference to ''Star Trek''.
 
*Comic Book Guy attempts to use a Vulcan deathgrip on the [[Ginormous Pictures security guard]], a reference to ''Star Trek''.
 
*A former studio head says that his only sin was believing in [[George Clooney]].
 
*A former studio head says that his only sin was believing in [[George Clooney]].
*The villain in the''{{ap|Everyman|film}}'' film is [[Lizard]] from ''Marvel Comics''.
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*The villain in the ''{{ap|Everyman|film}}'' film, [[Dr. Reptilicus]], resembles {{W2|Lizard|character}} from ''Marvel Comics''.
*When the Everyman film is played in the cinema and Homer's physical appearance changes throughout the viewing, it is a reference to {{W|Bela Lugosi}}'s role in ''''{{W|Plan 9 from Outer Space}}''''. Lugosi died before ''Plan 9'' began production, and director {{W|Ed Wood}} included Lugosi in the film via footage he had recorded for other projects. In some scenes, Lugosi's character was portrayed by a stand-in who was taller than Lugosi and bore no resemblance to him, resulting in Lugosi's character changing appearance from scene to scene, similar to Homer in the Everyman film.
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*When the Everyman film is played in the cinema and Homer's physical appearance changes throughout the viewing, it is a reference to {{W|Bela Lugosi}}'s role in ''{{W|Plan 9 from Outer Space}}''. Lugosi died before ''Plan 9'' began production, and director {{W|Ed Wood}} included Lugosi in the film via footage he had recorded for other projects. In some scenes, Lugosi's character was portrayed by a stand-in who was taller than Lugosi and bore no resemblance to him, resulting in Lugosi's character changing appearance from scene to scene, similar to Homer in the Everyman film.
 
*Posters seen in the [[Aztec Theater]] include:
 
*Posters seen in the [[Aztec Theater]] include:
 
**''[[Fat Suit]]'' starring [[Eddie Murphy]], a reference to his role as {{W2|The Nutty Professor|character}} in the {{W2|The Nutty Professor|1996 film|1966 film of the same name}}.
 
**''[[Fat Suit]]'' starring [[Eddie Murphy]], a reference to his role as {{W2|The Nutty Professor|character}} in the {{W2|The Nutty Professor|1996 film|1966 film of the same name}}.

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References/Trivia


Season 21 Episode References
441 "Coming to Homerica"
442
"Homer the Whopper"
"Bart Gets a "Z"" 443


Cultural references[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the second episode in which Matt Groening, creator of the show, has guest starred as himself. He is seen loading his truck with Bongo Comics, his own line of comic books, while saying how rich he is.
    • When Groening is loading the comics into his truck, a picture of the Simpson family is visible on the back of his jacket.

Goofs[edit]

  • When Comic Book Guy is thrown in the "Former Studio Heads" Trash Can, the can is hardly full. Then, in an above shot, the can is full with people, and Comic Book Guy is on the top of them.
  • When Homer says, "I need change for a dollar. I also need a dollar", his mouth doesn't match.
  • When Matt Groening "steals" the Everyman comics, he says "I'm so rich", but his mouth doesn't move.
Season 21 References
Homer the Whopper Bart Gets a "Z" The Great Wife Hope Treehouse of Horror XX The Devil Wears Nada Pranks and Greens Rednecks and Broomsticks Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou? Thursdays with Abie Once Upon a Time in Springfield Million Dollar Maybe Boy Meets Curl The Color Yellow Postcards from the Wedge Stealing First Base The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed American History X-cellent Chief of Hearts The Squirt and the Whale To Surveil with Love Moe Letter Blues The Bob Next Door Judge Me Tender