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*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. | *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. | ||
*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}}''. | *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}}''. | ||
− | **A ''{{W|The Three Little Pigs}}'' float can be seen in the parade. | + | **A ''{{W|The Three Little Pigs}}'' float can be seen in the parade. "{{W|Three Blind Mice}}" plays during the scene. |
− | *[[Marge]] mentions [[Martin Luther King]] when Gil stays at her house during {{W|Martin Luther King Day}}. | + | *[[Marge]] mentions [[Martin Luther King Jr.]] when Gil stays at her house during {{W|Martin Luther King Jr. Day}}. |
− | *The song "{{W| | + | *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}}. | *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 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 " | + | *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 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 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 Simpsons sing "[[Happy Holiday]]" when in Scotsdale. | ||
− | The song "[[Grumply Grumply Christmas]]" is a parody of "{{W|Holly Jolly Christmas}}". | + | *The song "[[Grumply Grumply Christmas]]" is a parody of "{{W|Holly Jolly Christmas}}". |
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− | *January 16 - {{W|Martin Luther King Day}} | + | *January 16 - {{W|Martin Luther King Jr. Day}} |
*February 2 - {{W|Groundhog Day}} | *February 2 - {{W|Groundhog Day}} | ||
*February 2 - {{W|Valentine's Day}} | *February 2 - {{W|Valentine's Day}} |
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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.