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== Cultural references ==
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*The title is a take-off from the novel ''{{W|The Neverending Story}}'', and the 1984 Wolfgang Petersen {{W2|The NeverEnding Story|film|film}} of the same name.
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*Commander McBragg, a character from the 1960s cartoon ''{{W|Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales}}'', calls the scavenger hunt duel. He had pink skin in the original version, but of course in the Simpson's world, was recolored yellow.
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*When we see the club Mr. Burns was a part of for the first time, you can see [[Rich Uncle Pennybags]], mascot of the game [[Monopoly]].
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*Moe and Edna's love theme song (which Moe played in the jukebox) is "{{W|Fly Me to the Moon}}" by {{W|Bart Howard}}, as sung by [[Frank Sinatra]].
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*Numerous scenes feature music from [[Beethoven]]'s "{{W2|Symphony No. 6|Beethoven}}" (when Lisa has to deal with the big horn sheep) and {{W|Aaron Copland}}'s {{W2|Rodeo|ballet|Hoe Down}}.
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*Snake's archaeologist outfit is a reference to the character {{W|Indiana Jones}}.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*This episode's multiple stories with little connection format is similar to the classic episode "[[22 Short Films About Springfield]]".
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*It is revealed that Snake's last name is Jailbird, he was once a fair-minded archaeologist (à la Indiana Jones), his son's name is Jeremy (who was shown in a previous episode "[[Days of Wine and D'oh'ses]]" helping Snake steal a bike).
*It is revealed that Snake's last name is Jailbird, he was once a fair-minded [[archaeologist]] (à la [[Indiana Jones]]), his son's name is Jeremy (who was shown in a previous episode helping Snake steal a bike), this is a [[retcon]] of the fact that, in Snake's first appearances, he was credited as "jailbird."
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*The [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant]]'s address is 100 Industrial Ave.
* Also, the Rich Texan is [[obsessive-compulsive]], Moe dated Edna (and resumes at the end), and the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant's]] [[address]] is 100 Industrial Ave.
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*[[Jimbo Jones]] being the child in the Rich Texan's photo fits with his backstory, as he comes from a very well off background.
* [[Jimbo Jones]] being the child in the Rich Texan's photo fits with his backstory, as he comes from a very well off background.
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*This episode was rated TV-14DL in the US, the ninth time for ''The Simpsons''.
*This episode was rated [[TV-14]]DL in the US, the ninth time for ''The Simpsons''.
 
 
*This is voted best episode in Season 17 by fans, and the best in years.
 
*This is voted best episode in Season 17 by fans, and the best in years.
 
*It's revealed that Moe is the true reason for Snake's criminal reputation.
 
*It's revealed that Moe is the true reason for Snake's criminal reputation.
*Edna was in love (engaged?) with another regular Simpsons character, Moe, before she even met Seymour Skinner or became a teacher. They also resume as a couple in the present time, much to Skinner's jealousy.
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*The vehicle in the scavenger hunt during Bart's account of Lisa's account of Mr. Burns' flashback is none other than his Mobilomobile, first introduced a few episodes earlier when it broke down outside Springfield Elementary.
*The vehicle in the scavenger hunt during Bart's account of Lisa's account of Mr. Burns' flashback is none other than his [[Mobilomobile]], first introduced a few episodes earlier when it broke down outside Springfield Elementary.
 
 
*Seven stories were told in this episodes, Bart's story, Lisa's story, Mr. Burns's story, Moe's story, Edna's story, goat's story, and Homer's story.
 
*Seven stories were told in this episodes, Bart's story, Lisa's story, Mr. Burns's story, Moe's story, Edna's story, goat's story, and Homer's story.
*Apparently, either Homer, Carl, Lenny or Barney is gay. Only one of them, though: Moe only threatens to out the ''one'' of them that is gay. Of course, given the situation and their reactions, it is possible that all, none, or some of them are homosexual.
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*Apparently, either Homer, Carl, Lenny or Barney is gay. Moe only threatens to out the ''one'' of them that is gay. Of course, given the situation and their reactions, it is possible that all, none, or some of them are homosexual.
*The episode's title, "The Seemingly Never-Ending Story" is a parody of the book ''[[The Neverending Story]]'' by [[Michael Ende]].
 
 
*Note that when Lenny mentions "other vices" he has except for his drinking habits, and says "I dress up like a baby", '''it is Carl''' who nods with approval.
 
*Note that when Lenny mentions "other vices" he has except for his drinking habits, and says "I dress up like a baby", '''it is Carl''' who nods with approval.
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== Continuity ==
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*This episode's multiple stories with little connection format is similar to the classic episode "[[22 Short Films About Springfield]]".
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*Frank Grimes' tomb is one of the items to be scavenged.
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*In a reference to "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]", during the gun pointing scene Maggie also points a gun.
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== Goofs ==
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[[File:LisaCoatGoof1713.png|thumb|75px|right|The coat goof.]]
 
*Throughout Lisa's account, Lisa is seen wearing a pink coat, however a short time after the goat's account the pick coat disappears and she is seen wearing her regular orange dress, she then appears to be wearing the pink coat again in the next scene.
 
*Throughout Lisa's account, Lisa is seen wearing a pink coat, however a short time after the goat's account the pick coat disappears and she is seen wearing her regular orange dress, she then appears to be wearing the pink coat again in the next scene.
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**A plausible reason for this could be that she may have removed her coat during the goat's story and put it back on as she walked over to Mr. Burns.
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*After the goat crashes into Mr Burns's window, the pearls are visible on the right horn, but disappears until the goat went into the attic.
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*The "identical list of ten items" that Mr. Burns reads features at least 12 items:-
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**To be scavenged: Blue Rose, Suspender, Parking Ticket, Colander, The Letter "I", Peruvian Cockroach, something wooden, Lard Lad, Tombstone, Argyle Socks, Homer Hair and Picture of Yourself with Smiling Child.
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== Cultural References ==
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[[Category:Continuity]]
*The title is a take-off from the novel ''[[The Neverending Story]]'', and the 1984 Wolfgang Petersen [[Die Unendliche Geschichte (film)|film]] of the same name.
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[[Category:Cultural references]]
*Commander McBragg, a character from the 1960s cartoon [[Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales]], calls the scavenger hunt duel. He had pink skin in the original version, but of course in the Simpson's world, was recolored yellow.
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[[Category:Goofs]]
*When we see the club Mr. Burns was a part of for the first time, you can see [[Rich Uncle Pennybags]], [[mascot]] of the game [[Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]].
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[[Category:Trivia]]
*Moe and Edna's love theme song (which Moe played in the jukebox) is "[[Fly Me to the Moon]]" by [[Bart Howard]], as sung by [[Frank Sinatra]].
 
*Numerous scenes feature music from [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven's]] [[Beethoven symphony 6|6th Symphony]] (when Lisa has to deal with the big horn sheep) and [[Aaron Copland|Aaron Copland's]] [[Rodeo (ballet)|Hoe Down]].
 

Latest revision as of 12:13, April 27, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 17 Episode References
368 "My Fair Laddy"
369
"The Seemingly Never-Ending Story"
"Bart Has Two Mommies" 370


Cultural references[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • It is revealed that Snake's last name is Jailbird, he was once a fair-minded archaeologist (à la Indiana Jones), his son's name is Jeremy (who was shown in a previous episode "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses" helping Snake steal a bike).
  • The power plant's address is 100 Industrial Ave.
  • Jimbo Jones being the child in the Rich Texan's photo fits with his backstory, as he comes from a very well off background.
  • This episode was rated TV-14DL in the US, the ninth time for The Simpsons.
  • This is voted best episode in Season 17 by fans, and the best in years.
  • It's revealed that Moe is the true reason for Snake's criminal reputation.
  • The vehicle in the scavenger hunt during Bart's account of Lisa's account of Mr. Burns' flashback is none other than his Mobilomobile, first introduced a few episodes earlier when it broke down outside Springfield Elementary.
  • Seven stories were told in this episodes, Bart's story, Lisa's story, Mr. Burns's story, Moe's story, Edna's story, goat's story, and Homer's story.
  • Apparently, either Homer, Carl, Lenny or Barney is gay. Moe only threatens to out the one of them that is gay. Of course, given the situation and their reactions, it is possible that all, none, or some of them are homosexual.
  • Note that when Lenny mentions "other vices" he has except for his drinking habits, and says "I dress up like a baby", it is Carl who nods with approval.

Continuity[edit]

Goofs[edit]

The coat goof.
  • Throughout Lisa's account, Lisa is seen wearing a pink coat, however a short time after the goat's account the pick coat disappears and she is seen wearing her regular orange dress, she then appears to be wearing the pink coat again in the next scene.
    • A plausible reason for this could be that she may have removed her coat during the goat's story and put it back on as she walked over to Mr. Burns.
  • After the goat crashes into Mr Burns's window, the pearls are visible on the right horn, but disappears until the goat went into the attic.
  • The "identical list of ten items" that Mr. Burns reads features at least 12 items:-
    • To be scavenged: Blue Rose, Suspender, Parking Ticket, Colander, The Letter "I", Peruvian Cockroach, something wooden, Lard Lad, Tombstone, Argyle Socks, Homer Hair and Picture of Yourself with Smiling Child.
Season 17 References
The Bonfire of the Manatees The Girl Who Slept Too Little Milhouse of Sand and Fog Treehouse of Horror XVI Marge's Son Poisoning See Homer Run The Last of the Red Hat Mamas The Italian Bob Simpsons Christmas Stories Homer's Paternity Coot We're on the Road to D'ohwhere My Fair Laddy The Seemingly Never-Ending Story Bart Has Two Mommies Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife Million-Dollar Abie Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore The Wettest Stories Ever Told Girls Just Want to Have Sums Regarding Margie The Monkey Suit Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play