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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is probably a pun on "You irreplaceable you", a lyric from the song "{{ | + | *The episode title is probably a pun on "You irreplaceable you", a lyric from the song "{{W|Embraceable You}}" by {{W|George Gershwin}} and {{W|Ira Gershwin}}. |
| − | *The ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Itchy & Scratchy]]'' | + | *The [[Robopet]]s are a parody of the {{W2|Paro|robot|Paro Therapeutic Robot}} which has been in production since [[2003]]. |
| + | *The ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show|Itchy & Scratchy]]'' {{ap|Untitled Itchy & Scratchy cartoon|Replaceable You|cartoon}} shown at the beginning of the episode is a parody of ''{{W2|Frankenstein|1931 film}}''. | ||
*[[Santa's Little Helper]] wears a [[Darth Vader]] mask, causing [[Homer]] to bow down to him and call him "Lord Vader". | *[[Santa's Little Helper]] wears a [[Darth Vader]] mask, causing [[Homer]] to bow down to him and call him "Lord Vader". | ||
| − | *[[Bender]] from '' | + | *[[Bender]] from ''{{ap|Futurama|TV show}}'' appears on the cover of an issue of ''[[Popular Robotics]]'', as seen on [[Bart]]'s desk. |
| − | *On [[Ralph]]'s table, a {{ | + | *On [[Ralph]]'s table, a {{W|Troll doll}} is seen. |
*The "Sit in there, baby" poster is a parody of the infamous "{{W|Hang in there, Baby}}" posters. | *The "Sit in there, baby" poster is a parody of the infamous "{{W|Hang in there, Baby}}" posters. | ||
*{{W|Slinky Dog}} from ''[[Toy Story]]'' and {{W|Toy Story 2|its}} {{W|Toy Story 3|sequels}} is seen on Bart's desk. | *{{W|Slinky Dog}} from ''[[Toy Story]]'' and {{W|Toy Story 2|its}} {{W|Toy Story 3|sequels}} is seen on Bart's desk. | ||
*''[[Paul Flart: Water Park Cop]]'' is a reference to the [[2009]] film ''{{W|Paul Blart: Mall Cop}}''. | *''[[Paul Flart: Water Park Cop]]'' is a reference to the [[2009]] film ''{{W|Paul Blart: Mall Cop}}''. | ||
*''[[The Six Million Dollar Man]]'' is a reference to the {{W|The Six Million Dollar Man|real life TV show of the same name}}. | *''[[The Six Million Dollar Man]]'' is a reference to the {{W|The Six Million Dollar Man|real life TV show of the same name}}. | ||
| + | *As the [[robopets]] are roaming through town, they stop to watch TVs, with ''[[The Jetsons]]'' playing on it. On it, [[Rosie the Robot Maid]] and [[George Jetson]] are on the TV. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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*The [[chalkboard gag]] is a reference to the fact that the [[Treehouse of Horror series|Treehouse of Horror]] episodes usually air sometime in early November. | *The [[chalkboard gag]] is a reference to the fact that the [[Treehouse of Horror series|Treehouse of Horror]] episodes usually air sometime in early November. | ||
*[[Moe]] pours Horse Laxative into [[Lenny]]'s beer. | *[[Moe]] pours Horse Laxative into [[Lenny]]'s beer. | ||
| + | *Gumball dispensers in [[Springfield Retirement Castle]] offer ''Lipitor'', ''Propecia'', and ''Viagra''. | ||
| + | *[[Professor Frink]]says, "Hello, [[Miss Wyoming]]. I'll have to climb your Grand Tetons to another night." The {{W|Grand Teton}} in the highest mountain in the {{W|Grand Teton National Park}} in [[Wyoming]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *[[Roz]] has some [[Humble Figurines]] on her desk. ("[[Home Away | + | *[[Roz]] has some [[Humble Figurines]] on her desk. ("[[Home Away from Homer]]") |
| + | *Kearney's science project is a human skull with the title "Is This Uter?", referencing Uter's disappearance in "[[The PTA Disbands]]". | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
| − | *In the scene where Homer shows Roz the coffee room, his tie is pink, | + | *In the scene where Homer shows Roz the coffee room at first, his tie is pink colored, but in the next scene, it's green and blue, but it's pink again in the next scene. |
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is probably a pun on "You irreplaceable you", a lyric from the song "Embraceable You" by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin.
- The Robopets are a parody of the Paro Therapeutic Robot which has been in production since 2003.
- The Itchy & Scratchy cartoon shown at the beginning of the episode is a parody of Frankenstein.
- Santa's Little Helper wears a Darth Vader mask, causing Homer to bow down to him and call him "Lord Vader".
- Bender from Futurama appears on the cover of an issue of Popular Robotics, as seen on Bart's desk.
- On Ralph's table, a Troll doll is seen.
- The "Sit in there, baby" poster is a parody of the infamous "Hang in there, Baby" posters.
- Slinky Dog from Toy Story and its sequels is seen on Bart's desk.
- Paul Flart: Water Park Cop is a reference to the 2009 film Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
- The Six Million Dollar Man is a reference to the real life TV show of the same name.
- As the robopets are roaming through town, they stop to watch TVs, with The Jetsons playing on it. On it, Rosie the Robot Maid and George Jetson are on the TV.
Trivia[edit]
- Mrs. Glick dies in this episode. Her first name is revealed to be Alice.
- The chalkboard gag is a reference to the fact that the Treehouse of Horror episodes usually air sometime in early November.
- Moe pours Horse Laxative into Lenny's beer.
- Gumball dispensers in Springfield Retirement Castle offer Lipitor, Propecia, and Viagra.
- Professor Frinksays, "Hello, Miss Wyoming. I'll have to climb your Grand Tetons to another night." The Grand Teton in the highest mountain in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Continuity[edit]
- Roz has some Humble Figurines on her desk. ("Home Away from Homer")
- Kearney's science project is a human skull with the title "Is This Uter?", referencing Uter's disappearance in "The PTA Disbands".
Goofs[edit]
- In the scene where Homer shows Roz the coffee room at first, his tie is pink colored, but in the next scene, it's green and blue, but it's pink again in the next scene.
