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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title is a reference to a Bible quotation "O ye of little faith | + | *The title is a reference to a Bible quotation, "O ye of little faith," from {{W|Matthew 6:30}}. |
*Bart's chalkboard gag was probably a subtle reference to his limited-edition breakfast cereal released in 2001, ''Bart Simpson Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Cereal'' by [[Kellogg's]]. | *Bart's chalkboard gag was probably a subtle reference to his limited-edition breakfast cereal released in 2001, ''Bart Simpson Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Cereal'' by [[Kellogg's]]. | ||
*The film ''[[The Planet from Outer Space]]'' is a parody of the science fiction horror film ''{{W|Plan 9 from Outer Space}}''. | *The film ''[[The Planet from Outer Space]]'' is a parody of the science fiction horror film ''{{W|Plan 9 from Outer Space}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Chet Manners]] says "Do you want to boldly go where people like me, but not me, have gone before?" | + | *[[Chet Manners]] says, "Do you want to boldly go where people like me, but not me, have gone before?" referencing the quote "{{W|Where no man has gone before|to boldly go where no man has gone before}}" from ''[[Star Trek]]''. |
*Homer sings "[[Floss It]]" to the tune of "{{W2|Whip It|Devo song}}" by {{W|Devo}}. | *Homer sings "[[Floss It]]" to the tune of "{{W2|Whip It|Devo song}}" by {{W|Devo}}. | ||
| − | *When Ned joins Homer with his own model rocket, he greets him by saying "Greetings from Nednedy Space Center on Cape Flandaveral," referencing the {{W|Kennedy Space Center}} and [[Cape Canaveral]]. | + | *The model rocket attempted launches were partially based on the film ''{{W|October Sky}}''. |
| + | *When Ned joins Homer with his own model rocket, he greets him by saying, "Greetings from Nednedy Space Center on Cape Flandaveral," referencing the {{W|Kennedy Space Center}} and [[Cape Canaveral]]. | ||
*[[Nibbles' wife]] is dressed in a fashion very similar to [[Jacqueline Kennedy]]. | *[[Nibbles' wife]] is dressed in a fashion very similar to [[Jacqueline Kennedy]]. | ||
*[[Nibbles]]' space helmet has [[NASA]] written on it. | *[[Nibbles]]' space helmet has [[NASA]] written on it. | ||
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*[[Reverend Lovejoy]] says that [[David Bowie]] "...has done enough for his church". | *[[Reverend Lovejoy]] says that [[David Bowie]] "...has done enough for his church". | ||
*The large Jesus neon sign outside the church resembles the well-known neon "{{W|Vegas Vic}}" cowboy sign that was once atop the {{W|Pioneer Club Las Vegas|Pioneer Club}} in [[Las Vegas]]. | *The large Jesus neon sign outside the church resembles the well-known neon "{{W|Vegas Vic}}" cowboy sign that was once atop the {{W|Pioneer Club Las Vegas|Pioneer Club}} in [[Las Vegas]]. | ||
| − | *While walking into the new church, a man claims that he can exchange money for the patrons | + | *While walking into the new church, a man claims that he can exchange money for the patrons. Lisa remarks that it "could not be more blasphemous!" This is a reference to the biblical account of {{W|Jesus and the money changers}}. |
*There is a sign for the [[Zip Boys]] in the church, a parody of the {{W|Pep Boys}}. | *There is a sign for the [[Zip Boys]] in the church, a parody of the {{W|Pep Boys}}. | ||
*The mural in the church where Bart makes faces and photos is a reproduction of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s ''[[Last Supper]]''. | *The mural in the church where Bart makes faces and photos is a reproduction of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s ''[[Last Supper]]''. | ||
| − | *On the Jumbo-tron, Lisa is captioned with the words "Pouting Thomas" | + | *On the Jumbo-tron, Lisa is captioned with the words "Pouting Thomas," a play on the phrase Doubting Thomas. The Jumbo-tron itself is labeled "Godcam." |
**This is also a reference to the 1970s episodes of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' where, after a sketch ended and before the show went to a commercial break, the camera would zoom in on someone in the audience and a bizarre or risque caption would appear below the shot. | **This is also a reference to the 1970s episodes of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' where, after a sketch ended and before the show went to a commercial break, the camera would zoom in on someone in the audience and a bizarre or risque caption would appear below the shot. | ||
*A screen on the pulpit of [[Reverend Lovejoy]] is seen advertising ''{{W|Ally McBeal}}''. | *A screen on the pulpit of [[Reverend Lovejoy]] is seen advertising ''{{W|Ally McBeal}}''. | ||
*When Reverend Lovejoy is done with his sermon, he introduces the [[Noid]], the mascot of [[Domino's Pizza]], to deliver a special sermon on the sanctity of deliciousness. | *When Reverend Lovejoy is done with his sermon, he introduces the [[Noid]], the mascot of [[Domino's Pizza]], to deliver a special sermon on the sanctity of deliciousness. | ||
*When Lovejoy says that the church has the same basic message, they just dressed it up a little, Lisa compares it to the {{W|Whore of Babylon}}. | *When Lovejoy says that the church has the same basic message, they just dressed it up a little, Lisa compares it to the {{W|Whore of Babylon}}. | ||
| − | *Two of the books Lisa reads while researching different faiths are ''[[Religionhood]]'' by [[Paul Reiser]] and ''[[Zagat's Guide to World Religions]]'' by the real-world restaurant | + | *Two of the books Lisa reads while researching different faiths are ''[[Religionhood]]'' by [[Paul Reiser]] and ''[[Zagat's Guide to World Religions]]'' by the real-world restaurant guidebook company {{W|Zagat}}. |
| − | *When Bart proposes to Lisa to convert to Judaism, because "When you turn thirteen, cha-ching!" is a reference to the Jewish {{W|Bar Mitzvah}} ceremony (which is valid only for males). | + | *When Bart proposes to Lisa to convert to Judaism, because "When you turn thirteen, cha-ching!" it is a reference to the Jewish {{W|Bar Mitzvah}} ceremony (which is valid only for males). |
| − | *The religious "nightlife" signs Lisa passes include [[Bed, Bath & Baha'i]], [[Whiskey a God God]], [[Church of the Latter Day Druids]], and Amish. The first and third signs | + | *The religious "nightlife" signs Lisa passes include [[Bed, Bath & Baha'i]], [[Whiskey a God God]], [[Church of the Latter Day Druids]], and Amish. The first and third signs reference {{W|Bed Bath & Beyond}} and the {{W|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Church of the Latter Day Saints}}, respectively. |
| − | *When [[Lenny]] refers to {{Ch|Richard Gere}} as the "world's most famous Buddhist," Gere asks " | + | *When [[Lenny]] refers to {{Ch|Richard Gere}} as the "world's most famous Buddhist," Gere asks, "What about the [[Dalai Lama]]?" |
| − | *[[Carl]] asks Richard Gere if he really did all the sit-ups in ''{{W|An Officer and a Gentleman}}''. Gere says that he only did one and they showed it a | + | *[[Carl]] asks Richard Gere if he really did all the sit-ups in ''{{W|An Officer and a Gentleman}}''. Gere says that he only did one and they showed it a thousand times. |
*When Ned hears Lisa announce that she is a Buddhist, he exclaims, "My Satan sense is tingling!" This is a spoof of [[Spider-Man]]'s catchphrase, "My Spidey-Sense is tingling!" | *When Ned hears Lisa announce that she is a Buddhist, he exclaims, "My Satan sense is tingling!" This is a spoof of [[Spider-Man]]'s catchphrase, "My Spidey-Sense is tingling!" | ||
*Lisa plants her own [[Bodhi Tree]]. | *Lisa plants her own [[Bodhi Tree]]. | ||
| − | *What Lisa was chanting while ignoring her mother was "Om mani padme hum" | + | *What Lisa was chanting while ignoring her mother was "Om mani padme hum," a mantra popularly associated with {{W|Tibetan Buddhism}}. |
*The Christmas tree angel that Homer places on Lisa's Bodhi Tree barks the Christmas carol "{{W|Jingle Bells}}". | *The Christmas tree angel that Homer places on Lisa's Bodhi Tree barks the Christmas carol "{{W|Jingle Bells}}". | ||
*The Christmas carol "{{W|Silent Night}}" is heard just before Lisa comes downstairs. | *The Christmas carol "{{W|Silent Night}}" is heard just before Lisa comes downstairs. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The title is a reference to a Bible quotation, "O ye of little faith," from Matthew 6:30.
- Bart's chalkboard gag was probably a subtle reference to his limited-edition breakfast cereal released in 2001, Bart Simpson Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Cereal by Kellogg's.
- The film The Planet from Outer Space is a parody of the science fiction horror film Plan 9 from Outer Space.
- Chet Manners says, "Do you want to boldly go where people like me, but not me, have gone before?" referencing the quote "to boldly go where no man has gone before" from Star Trek.
- Homer sings "Floss It" to the tune of "Whip It" by Devo.
- The model rocket attempted launches were partially based on the film October Sky.
- When Ned joins Homer with his own model rocket, he greets him by saying, "Greetings from Nednedy Space Center on Cape Flandaveral," referencing the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.
- Nibbles' wife is dressed in a fashion very similar to Jacqueline Kennedy.
- Nibbles' space helmet has NASA written on it.
- Homer's "break the surly bonds of gravity/punch the face of God!" speech is a parody of Ronald Reagan's speech following the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, which quotes from the poem "High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
- The childish drawings that cover the broken windows of the church represent:
- Reverend Lovejoy says that David Bowie "...has done enough for his church".
- The large Jesus neon sign outside the church resembles the well-known neon "Vegas Vic" cowboy sign that was once atop the Pioneer Club in Las Vegas.
- While walking into the new church, a man claims that he can exchange money for the patrons. Lisa remarks that it "could not be more blasphemous!" This is a reference to the biblical account of Jesus and the money changers.
- There is a sign for the Zip Boys in the church, a parody of the Pep Boys.
- The mural in the church where Bart makes faces and photos is a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
- On the Jumbo-tron, Lisa is captioned with the words "Pouting Thomas," a play on the phrase Doubting Thomas. The Jumbo-tron itself is labeled "Godcam."
- This is also a reference to the 1970s episodes of Saturday Night Live where, after a sketch ended and before the show went to a commercial break, the camera would zoom in on someone in the audience and a bizarre or risque caption would appear below the shot.
- A screen on the pulpit of Reverend Lovejoy is seen advertising Ally McBeal.
- When Reverend Lovejoy is done with his sermon, he introduces the Noid, the mascot of Domino's Pizza, to deliver a special sermon on the sanctity of deliciousness.
- When Lovejoy says that the church has the same basic message, they just dressed it up a little, Lisa compares it to the Whore of Babylon.
- Two of the books Lisa reads while researching different faiths are Religionhood by Paul Reiser and Zagat's Guide to World Religions by the real-world restaurant guidebook company Zagat.
- When Bart proposes to Lisa to convert to Judaism, because "When you turn thirteen, cha-ching!" it is a reference to the Jewish Bar Mitzvah ceremony (which is valid only for males).
- The religious "nightlife" signs Lisa passes include Bed, Bath & Baha'i, Whiskey a God God, Church of the Latter Day Druids, and Amish. The first and third signs reference Bed Bath & Beyond and the Church of the Latter Day Saints, respectively.
- When Lenny refers to Richard Gere as the "world's most famous Buddhist," Gere asks, "What about the Dalai Lama?"
- Carl asks Richard Gere if he really did all the sit-ups in An Officer and a Gentleman. Gere says that he only did one and they showed it a thousand times.
- When Ned hears Lisa announce that she is a Buddhist, he exclaims, "My Satan sense is tingling!" This is a spoof of Spider-Man's catchphrase, "My Spidey-Sense is tingling!"
- Lisa plants her own Bodhi Tree.
- What Lisa was chanting while ignoring her mother was "Om mani padme hum," a mantra popularly associated with Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Christmas tree angel that Homer places on Lisa's Bodhi Tree barks the Christmas carol "Jingle Bells".
- The Christmas carol "Silent Night" is heard just before Lisa comes downstairs.
- The Simpson family (minus Lisa) sings "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
- Lenny and Carl's meditation mantra is from the song "Short Shorts" by the Royal Teens.
Trivia[edit]
- Homer's credit card number is 5784365343410709.
- The initials 'HJS' are written on Homer's rocket.
- After the model rocket countdown, Homer shouts "countdown" rather than "ignition" or "blastoff."
- The Rich Texan can be seen in the church, sitting in what would appear to be a skybox.
- Marge tells Lisa she hopes at least one of the Simpsons will go to Heaven. In "Simpsons Bible Stories" that's what happened - Lisa starts ascending to Heaven, but Homer grabs her and takes her down to the barbecue in Hell along with the rest of the family.
- When Marge tells Homer that this is the worst thing he's ever done, Homer replies that she's said it so much that the words have lost all meaning. Marge has also told Homer something is the worst thing he's ever done in "Brawl in the Family" (when it's revealed that Homer married the barmaid from Vegas). She's also said something very similar to that in "The Cartridge Family" (when Bart finds Homer's gun and uses it to play William Tell with Milhouse).
- Syndication cuts a scene where as Homer's rocket is launched, a homeless person lying in the gutter, upon seeing the rocket, stops drinking his bottle of wine and throws it aside. A business man walking by at the time catches the bottle and immediately lies down in the gutter and starts drinking it.
- This episode reveals that Homer wears contact lenses.
- In the "new" church there are advertisements for: Buzz Cola, Gulp 'n' Blow, Kwik-E-Mart, The Frying Dutchman, Let's Get Fiscal, Sportacus, and Zip Boys.
Goofs[edit]
- When the family returns to the house after searching for Lisa the driveway is green, while everything else including the street is covered in snow.
- Rev. Lovejoy mentions that Mrs. Glick is recuperating at home. Yet she can clearly be seen with the other churchgoers.
- When Lisa first enters the Buddhist temple, there are two flower pots in front of Lenny and Carl. In the next scene, the flower pots are gone.
- On Christmas Day, back at the house, in two shots when it points to Homer, the walls in the entryway are colored like the kitchen.
