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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | [[File:Breaking Bad couch gag.png|300px|thumb|The scene of [[Jesse Pinkman]] and [[Walter White]] corresponds to a live-action bit from the '' | + | [[File:Breaking Bad couch gag.png|300px|thumb|The scene of [[Jesse Pinkman]] and [[Walter White]] corresponds to a live-action bit from the ''[[Breaking Bad]]'' episode "{{W|Hazard Pay}}"]] |
*The episode title is a pun on the 2000 romantic comedy film ''{{W|What Women Want}}'', which starred [[Mel Gibson]] and [[Helen Hunt]]. | *The episode title is a pun on the 2000 romantic comedy film ''{{W|What Women Want}}'', which starred [[Mel Gibson]] and [[Helen Hunt]]. | ||
| − | *The opening [[Breaking Bad Couch Gag|couch gag]] is a reference to the popular television show '' | + | *The opening [[Breaking Bad Couch Gag|couch gag]] is a reference to the popular television show ''[[Breaking Bad]]'': |
**[[Marge]] cooks blue cupcakes, a reference to the iconic "Blue Sky" methamphetamine from the series, while [[Homer]] wears Heisenberg's hat | **[[Marge]] cooks blue cupcakes, a reference to the iconic "Blue Sky" methamphetamine from the series, while [[Homer]] wears Heisenberg's hat | ||
**The style of this couch gag mimics the "{{W|Crystal Blue Persuasion}}" sequence on the ''Breaking Bad'' episode "{{W|Gliding Over All}}", using the same music. | **The style of this couch gag mimics the "{{W|Crystal Blue Persuasion}}" sequence on the ''Breaking Bad'' episode "{{W|Gliding Over All}}", using the same music. | ||
**The scene of [[Jesse Pinkman]] ([[Aaron Paul]]) and [[Walter White]] ([[Bryan Cranston]]) corresponds to a live-action bit from the ''Breaking Bad'' episode "{{W|Hazard Pay}}". | **The scene of [[Jesse Pinkman]] ([[Aaron Paul]]) and [[Walter White]] ([[Bryan Cranston]]) corresponds to a live-action bit from the ''Breaking Bad'' episode "{{W|Hazard Pay}}". | ||
| − | *[[Mayor Quimby]] | + | *[[Mayor Quimby]] resembles the [[Michelin Man]] on the Springfield Tire Guide, a parody of the {{W|Michelin Guide}}. |
*At the [[Swanky Fish]] sushi restaurant, the strict [[sushi chef]] acts like Yev Kassem, a character from the ''[[Seinfeld]]'' episode "{{W|The Soup Nazi}}". | *At the [[Swanky Fish]] sushi restaurant, the strict [[sushi chef]] acts like Yev Kassem, a character from the ''[[Seinfeld]]'' episode "{{W|The Soup Nazi}}". | ||
*Homer puts two chopsticks in his mouth and says he is "Wally the kissing Walrus", a reference to {{W|Wally Walrus}} from ''{{W|Woody Woodpecker filmography|Woody Woodpecker}}''. | *Homer puts two chopsticks in his mouth and says he is "Wally the kissing Walrus", a reference to {{W|Wally Walrus}} from ''{{W|Woody Woodpecker filmography|Woody Woodpecker}}''. | ||
| − | [[File:A Streetcar Named Desire.png|300px|thumb|On the "Movie Day", the kids watch ''[[A Streetcar Named Desire]]'', more specifically the "I'm the King Around Here" scene]] | + | [[File:A Streetcar Named Desire.png|300px|thumb|On the "Movie Day", the kids watch ''[[A Streetcar Named Desire]]'', more specifically the {{W|Huey Long in culture#Theatre, music, television and games|"I'm the King Around Here}}" scene]] |
[[File:Milhouse as Marlon Brando.png|300px|thumb|[[Lisa]] imagines [[Milhouse]] as [[Marlon Brando]]]] | [[File:Milhouse as Marlon Brando.png|300px|thumb|[[Lisa]] imagines [[Milhouse]] as [[Marlon Brando]]]] | ||
*The 1957 drama film ''{{W2|A Streetcar Named Desire|1951 film}}'' plays on the school's "Movie Day", more specifically the "I'm the King Around Here" scene. | *The 1957 drama film ''{{W2|A Streetcar Named Desire|1951 film}}'' plays on the school's "Movie Day", more specifically the "I'm the King Around Here" scene. | ||
| − | **[[Martin]] mentions protagonist actors [[Blanche DuBois]] and [[Karl Malden]] while [[Nelson]] mentions [[Marlon Brando]]. [[Milhouse]] writes down "{{W|Elia Kazan}} good with actors". | + | **[[Martin]] mentions protagonist actors Vivien Leigh as [[Blanche DuBois]] and [[Karl Malden]] as [[Harold Mitchell|Mitch]] while [[Nelson]] mentions [[Marlon Brando]]. [[Milhouse]] writes down "{{W|Elia Kazan}} good with actors". |
**[[Lisa]] later imagines Milhouse as Brando. | **[[Lisa]] later imagines Milhouse as Brando. | ||
**When the [[Springfield Elementary School therapist]] is fired, she takes Milhouse's favorite bunny bear "Fluffy Fella" with her. Milhouse then yells "Fella!", a reference to the "Stella!" scene from ''A Streetcar Named Desire''. | **When the [[Springfield Elementary School therapist]] is fired, she takes Milhouse's favorite bunny bear "Fluffy Fella" with her. Milhouse then yells "Fella!", a reference to the "Stella!" scene from ''A Streetcar Named Desire''. | ||
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*Homer tells Marge to call to the {{W|Procter & Gamble}} (P&G) help line when he has an accident with the chair. | *Homer tells Marge to call to the {{W|Procter & Gamble}} (P&G) help line when he has an accident with the chair. | ||
*"{{W|I'll Never Fall in Love Again}}" by [[Dionne Warwick]] is heard when Homer and Marge burn the sex toys. | *"{{W|I'll Never Fall in Love Again}}" by [[Dionne Warwick]] is heard when Homer and Marge burn the sex toys. | ||
| + | *An angry [[Marge]] leaves Homer by getting into a Skin-Colored Cab. This is referencing how "{{W|Yellow Cab}}" is frequently use as a name for local cab companies in many cities and how ''The Simpsons'' are colored with yellow skin. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *In Milhouse's notes, it can be seen that he wrote that Flanders was better. Flanders | + | *In Milhouse's notes, it can be seen that he wrote that Flanders was better. [[Ned Flanders]] played [[Stanley Kowalski]] in ''[[Oh, Streetcar!]]'', the musical version of ''[[A Streetcar Named Desire]]'' ("[[A Streetcar Named Marge]]"). |
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Cultural references[edit]
The scene of Jesse Pinkman and Walter White corresponds to a live-action bit from the Breaking Bad episode "Hazard Pay"
- The episode title is a pun on the 2000 romantic comedy film What Women Want, which starred Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.
- The opening couch gag is a reference to the popular television show Breaking Bad:
- Marge cooks blue cupcakes, a reference to the iconic "Blue Sky" methamphetamine from the series, while Homer wears Heisenberg's hat
- The style of this couch gag mimics the "Crystal Blue Persuasion" sequence on the Breaking Bad episode "Gliding Over All", using the same music.
- The scene of Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) corresponds to a live-action bit from the Breaking Bad episode "Hazard Pay".
- Mayor Quimby resembles the Michelin Man on the Springfield Tire Guide, a parody of the Michelin Guide.
- At the Swanky Fish sushi restaurant, the strict sushi chef acts like Yev Kassem, a character from the Seinfeld episode "The Soup Nazi".
- Homer puts two chopsticks in his mouth and says he is "Wally the kissing Walrus", a reference to Wally Walrus from Woody Woodpecker.
On the "Movie Day", the kids watch A Streetcar Named Desire, more specifically the "I'm the King Around Here" scene
- The 1957 drama film A Streetcar Named Desire plays on the school's "Movie Day", more specifically the "I'm the King Around Here" scene.
- Martin mentions protagonist actors Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois and Karl Malden as Mitch while Nelson mentions Marlon Brando. Milhouse writes down "Elia Kazan good with actors".
- Lisa later imagines Milhouse as Brando.
- When the Springfield Elementary School therapist is fired, she takes Milhouse's favorite bunny bear "Fluffy Fella" with her. Milhouse then yells "Fella!", a reference to the "Stella!" scene from A Streetcar Named Desire.
- Homer's phone assistant "Searchy" tells him he can find brake fluid at Taco Joe's, a reference to Taco John's. When Homer tells her "that was yesterday", the assistant looks for the Beatles song "Yesterday" credited to Lennon–McCartney.
- Milhouse asks Lisa whether she saw Marlon Brando on the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty. This film was highly criticized and was a box-office bomb.
- Abe does a comical entrance at the Simpsons' basement and says Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, the 1967 American comedy-drama film.
- Homer compares his relationship with Marge to the Special Olympics.
- Homer pays at the Swanky Fish using Ned Flanders' Viza credit card, a parody of Visa.
- An imaginary Marlon Brando talks to Milhouse and tells him that he got 5 million dollars for working three days on the 1980 film Superman II. The scenes of Brando in Superman II were actually removed because of tension with film producers.
- Lisa reads Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the Declining Book Sales, which is a reference to the Nancy Drew book series by Edward Stratemeyer.
- Moe was seen reading Fifty Shades of Grey, a real book.
- Moe writes fan fiction about The Andy Griffith Show where he mentions Andy Griffith, Barney Fife and Aunt Bee.
- Homer tells Marge to call to the Procter & Gamble (P&G) help line when he has an accident with the chair.
- "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" by Dionne Warwick is heard when Homer and Marge burn the sex toys.
- An angry Marge leaves Homer by getting into a Skin-Colored Cab. This is referencing how "Yellow Cab" is frequently use as a name for local cab companies in many cities and how The Simpsons are colored with yellow skin.
Trivia[edit]
- This episode had a short promotional clip for "Pulpit Friction" at the end of the credits. This is the first episode to directly advertise another episode.
Continuity[edit]
- In Milhouse's notes, it can be seen that he wrote that Flanders was better. Ned Flanders played Stanley Kowalski in Oh, Streetcar!, the musical version of A Streetcar Named Desire ("A Streetcar Named Marge").
