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**[[Lenny]] answers "the little rat-faced one", referring to {{W|Howie Dorough}}, while [[Carl]] answers {{W|Nick Carter}}. | **[[Lenny]] answers "the little rat-faced one", referring to {{W|Howie Dorough}}, while [[Carl]] answers {{W|Nick Carter}}. | ||
*During the interview between film producer [[Robert Evans]] and host [[Charlie Rose]] on ''{{W|The Charlie Rose Show}}'': | *During the interview between film producer [[Robert Evans]] and host [[Charlie Rose]] on ''{{W|The Charlie Rose Show}}'': | ||
| − | **Evans is being asked about ''{{W2|Love Story|1970 film}}'' and '' | + | **Evans is being asked about ''{{W2|Love Story|1970 film}}'' and ''[[The Godfather]]'' is mentioned. |
**Charlie Rose mentions film critic [[Vincent Canby]], the 1974 film ''{{W2|Chinatown|1974 film}}'' and its sequel, ''{{W|The Two Jakes}}'', both films produced by Evans. | **Charlie Rose mentions film critic [[Vincent Canby]], the 1974 film ''{{W2|Chinatown|1974 film}}'' and its sequel, ''{{W|The Two Jakes}}'', both films produced by Evans. | ||
**Robert Evans makes a reference to {{W|Chasen's}}, a famous restaurant attended by [[Hollywood]] celebrities and VIPs, and that was also famous for its chili. | **Robert Evans makes a reference to {{W|Chasen's}}, a famous restaurant attended by [[Hollywood]] celebrities and VIPs, and that was also famous for its chili. | ||
**Evans also mentions {{W|Charles Bluhdorn}}, chairman and president of {{W|Paramount Pictures}} and screenwriter and director {{W|Robert Towne|Bobby Towne}}, who worked with Evans. | **Evans also mentions {{W|Charles Bluhdorn}}, chairman and president of {{W|Paramount Pictures}} and screenwriter and director {{W|Robert Towne|Bobby Towne}}, who worked with Evans. | ||
| − | *The song "It's A Wild Weekend" by | + | *The song "It's A Wild Weekend" by [[NRBQ]] is heard at [[The Royal Fart Inn]]. |
*The scene of the MTV's VJ [[Sepulveda]]'s belly button ring glowing then she was taken away for being too old by MTV's youth-obsessed standards is a likely reference to ''{{W2|Logan's Run|film}}''. | *The scene of the MTV's VJ [[Sepulveda]]'s belly button ring glowing then she was taken away for being too old by MTV's youth-obsessed standards is a likely reference to ''{{W2|Logan's Run|film}}''. | ||
*[[Kid Rock]] performs "{{W|Bawitdaba}}" during the ''Spring Break'' concert. The song is also heard during the credits. | *[[Kid Rock]] performs "{{W|Bawitdaba}}" during the ''Spring Break'' concert. The song is also heard during the credits. | ||
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**He wants Kid Rock to play "Fist of Rage". This is one of the band's UK promotional singles. | **He wants Kid Rock to play "Fist of Rage". This is one of the band's UK promotional singles. | ||
*The song "{{W|Louie Louie}}" by {{W|The Kingsmen}} is heard when Homer wants to keep partying after spring break is over. | *The song "{{W|Louie Louie}}" by {{W|The Kingsmen}} is heard when Homer wants to keep partying after spring break is over. | ||
| − | *The [[sheriff]] compares [[Maggie]] to | + | *The [[sheriff]] compares [[Maggie]] to [[Harry Houdini|Houdini]]. |
| − | *The Simpsons are hit by an {{W|Amtrak}} train, and | + | *The Simpsons are hit by an {{W|Amtrak}} train, and Homer is later charged for defrauding its snack bar. |
*[[Velma]] says that her trailer is not like [[Buckingham Palace]]. | *[[Velma]] says that her trailer is not like [[Buckingham Palace]]. | ||
*Homer sings "{{W|Jimmy Crack Corn}}" and inserts pieces of "We Built This City". | *Homer sings "{{W|Jimmy Crack Corn}}" and inserts pieces of "We Built This City". | ||
| − | [[File:Boss Godfrey parody.png|250px|thumb|The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey aka "The Man with No Eye," an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang played by {{W|Morgan Woodward} | + | [[File:Boss Godfrey parody.png|250px|thumb|The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey aka "The Man with No Eye," an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang played by {{W|Morgan Woodward}} in ''{{W|Cool Hand Luke}}'']] |
| − | *The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey | + | *The [[Chain Boss]] parodies Boss Godfrey aka "The Man with No Eye," an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang played by {{W|Morgan Woodward}}) in the 1967 cult movie ''{{W|Cool Hand Luke}}'', portrayed by {{W|Morgan Woodward}}. |
*At the soiree, there is an ice sculpture of an {{W|electric chair}}. Florida is one of the states that still allows execution by that method. | *At the soiree, there is an ice sculpture of an {{W|electric chair}}. Florida is one of the states that still allows execution by that method. | ||
*The sheriff says "Simpson, we got a problem" is a reference to Apollo 13's famous line "{{W|Houston, we have a problem}}". | *The sheriff says "Simpson, we got a problem" is a reference to Apollo 13's famous line "{{W|Houston, we have a problem}}". | ||
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*One of the [[Trucker 2|truckers]] from "[[Maximum Homerdrive]]" is also on the jury. | *One of the [[Trucker 2|truckers]] from "[[Maximum Homerdrive]]" is also on the jury. | ||
*{{ap|Susan|socialite}} from "[[Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield]]" is seen at the judge's party. | *{{ap|Susan|socialite}} from "[[Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield]]" is seen at the judge's party. | ||
| − | + | *[[Bart]]'s hillbilly outfit is very similar to what he wore on the [[Old Simpson Farm]]. ("[[E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)]]") | |
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode's title is a reference to Woody Allen's mockumentary Take the Money and Run.
- Homer pays Bart with dollars printed by the Militia of Montana.
- One of the questions Homer asks as a quiz master is "Who is your favorite Backstreet Boy?".
- Lenny answers "the little rat-faced one", referring to Howie Dorough, while Carl answers Nick Carter.
- During the interview between film producer Robert Evans and host Charlie Rose on The Charlie Rose Show:
- Evans is being asked about Love Story and The Godfather is mentioned.
- Charlie Rose mentions film critic Vincent Canby, the 1974 film Chinatown and its sequel, The Two Jakes, both films produced by Evans.
- Robert Evans makes a reference to Chasen's, a famous restaurant attended by Hollywood celebrities and VIPs, and that was also famous for its chili.
- Evans also mentions Charles Bluhdorn, chairman and president of Paramount Pictures and screenwriter and director Bobby Towne, who worked with Evans.
- The song "It's A Wild Weekend" by NRBQ is heard at The Royal Fart Inn.
- The scene of the MTV's VJ Sepulveda's belly button ring glowing then she was taken away for being too old by MTV's youth-obsessed standards is a likely reference to Logan's Run.
- Kid Rock performs "Bawitdaba" during the Spring Break concert. The song is also heard during the credits.
- Homer sings Starship's famous hit "We Built This City" in multiple times during the episode.
- He wants Kid Rock to play "Fist of Rage". This is one of the band's UK promotional singles.
- The song "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen is heard when Homer wants to keep partying after spring break is over.
- The sheriff compares Maggie to Houdini.
- The Simpsons are hit by an Amtrak train, and Homer is later charged for defrauding its snack bar.
- Velma says that her trailer is not like Buckingham Palace.
- Homer sings "Jimmy Crack Corn" and inserts pieces of "We Built This City".
The Chain Boss parodies Boss Godfrey aka "The Man with No Eye," an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang played by Morgan Woodward in Cool Hand Luke
- The Chain Boss parodies Boss Godfrey aka "The Man with No Eye," an abusive officer who controlled a chain gang played by Morgan Woodward) in the 1967 cult movie Cool Hand Luke, portrayed by Morgan Woodward.
- At the soiree, there is an ice sculpture of an electric chair. Florida is one of the states that still allows execution by that method.
- The sheriff says "Simpson, we got a problem" is a reference to Apollo 13's famous line "Houston, we have a problem".
- Bart thinks Mount Rushmore is in North Dakota.
Goofs[edit]
- In the scene at the spring break concert when Kid Rock first lands on stage, the 2 guitarists have swapped hair colors with each other. In the very next shot, their hair colors are back to normal.
- In the scene where Homer is talking and everyone is looking at him, a woman near him has a line joining one of her eyelashes to another.
- Years before the episode's release, working in a chain gang in Florida was stopped.
- When the Simpsons drive through the train track to escape the sheriff, there is only one track shown and the car is lying on the driveway, after they are relieve they are then suddenly on another track before being hit by the other train.
Continuity[edit]
- One of the Hell's Satans from "Take My Wife, Sleaze" is seen on the jury.
- Admiral Carstairs from "Burns, Baby Burns" is also on the jury.
- One of the truckers from "Maximum Homerdrive" is also on the jury.
- Susan from "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield" is seen at the judge's party.
- Bart's hillbilly outfit is very similar to what he wore on the Old Simpson Farm. ("E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)")
