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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
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*The title of the episode is a pun on the book ''{{w|The Joy of Sex}}'', by {{w|Alex Comfort}}.
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*The title of the episode is a reference to the book ''{{W|The Joy of Sex}}'', by {{W|Alex Comfort}}.
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*[[Movementarianism]] is a spoof of the cult of the {{w|Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh)|Bahagwan Shree Rajneesh}} (also called "Osho"). Like [[The Leader]], the Bhagwan was famous for driving in a {{w|Rolls-Royce (car)|Rolls-Royce}} while his followers lined the side of the road to watch him go by.
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*[[Just Crichton and King Bookstore]]'s name is a reference to authors {{W|Michael Crichton}} and [[Stephen King]]. [[Moleman]] asks if they have anything by {{W|Robert Ludlum}}.
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*When [[Marge]] attempts to leave the compound, she is chased by the {{w|Rover (The Prisoner)|Rover}} guard "balloon" from the 1967 television program ''{{w|The Prisoner}}''.
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*[[Homer]] sings "[[Fishing]]" to the tune of the "{{W|Batman Theme}}" by {{W|Neal Hefti}}. Later, [[Glen]] and the [[Movementarianism|Movementarians]] sings "{{ap|Leader|song}}" to the same tune.
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*{{w|Neal Hefti}}'s theme music to the 1960s ''{{w|Batman (TV Series)|Batman}}'' series is used in the episode to indoctrinate Homer,
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*In the Movementarians' orientation film, the string on the model UFO is visible, a reference to the movie ''{{W|Plan 9 From Outer Space}}''.
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*The song "I Love You, You Love Me" from the television show ''{{w|Barney & Friends}}'', sung by a man in a [[Barney the Dinosaur]] costume, is used to brainwash babies.
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*When [[Mr. Burns]] designs a logo for his new religion, it looks like the [[Special K]] logo, which [[Smithers]] then points out is already a breakfast cereal.
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*When [[Mr. Burns]] introduces his new religion, most of the sequence is a parody of the video for [[Michael Jackson]]'s "{{w|HIStory (song)|HIStory}}".<ref name="Mirkin">{{cite video | people= [[David Mirkin|Mirkin, David]] |year=2006|title=[[The Complete Ninth Season|The Simpsons season 9 DVD]] commentary for the episode "[[The Joy of Sect]]"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
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*When Mr. Burns introduces his new religion, most of the sequence is a parody of the video for [[Michael Jackson]]'s "{{W2|HIStory|song}}".
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*''{{w|Plan 9 From Outer Space}}'' is referenced in the Movementarians' training film - the string on the model UFO is visible, bearing likeness to the one in the movie.
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*One of the questions asked in Movementariasm school is "Who invented {{W|Morse code}}?"
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*Marge running across the gators is a reference to [[Roger Moore]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''{{w|Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die}}''.
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*[[Barney the Dinosaur]] from ''[[Barney & Friends]]'' sings "[[We Love Him]]" to the babies, a parody of the ending song of the show, "I Love You". This song is sung to the tune of "{{W|This Old Man}}".
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*[[The Leader]]'s flying bike is a possible hint at {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial}}.
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*During the cult wedding, "Royal Court" by {{W|Debbie Wiseman}} plays.
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*When [[Marge]] attempts to escape the compound, she:
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**Runs across alligators, a reference to [[Roger Moore]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Live and Let Die]]''.
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**Gets chased by the {{W2|Rover|The Prisoner}} guard "balloon" from the British Sci-Fi TV series ''{{W|The Prisoner}}''.
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*Willie scratching his fingernails on the window and offering to kidnap and kill Homer is a reference to the character of Quint in the film ''{{ap|Jaws|film}}''.
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*[[Ned]] has a picture of the {{W|Last Supper}} on his wall.
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=== Cults ===
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[[Movementarianism]] spoofed several cults, among them:
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*Moonies: Where inductees were led to a compound with balloons and banners reading "Welcome Home, Brothers & Sisters"; heavy involvement in group activities with little, if any, privacy, and mass marriages where couples were married en masse by Sun Myung Moon.
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*{{W2|Osho|Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh|Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh}} (also called "Osho"): Like [[The Leader]], the Bhagwan was famous for driving in a {{W2|Rolls-Royce|car}} while his followers lined the side of the road to watch him go by and greet their leader on his daily drive-bys. At one point Osho held the world record for ownership of Rolls-Royces by an individual, 93 in all.
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*Aum Shinrikyo: The Japanese cult responsible for the 1995 sarin gas attack in Kobe, Japan. Inductees were subject to intense sessions in order to breakdown beliefs in their former lives and signed a statement saying "I hereby entrust power of attorney and all my assets to Aum", similar to Movementarians signing over all title to the Leader. Aum was led by Shoko Ashara who propezied the world was doomed and he was the only way to a higher world.
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*Scientology: Belief in an extraterrestrial power, heavy litigation, and contracts for billions or more years.
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*Heaven's Gate: Belief that a spaceship would come to Earth to take worthy members to a paradise planet. Cult leader was also known for micromanagement of members' lives.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*The sign at [[Springfield Airport]] reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday".
 
*Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year.
 
*Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year.
 
*Movementarian schoolbook titles:
 
*Movementarian schoolbook titles:
 
**''Arithmetic the Leader's Way''
 
**''Arithmetic the Leader's Way''
 
**''Science for Leader Lovers''
 
**''Science for Leader Lovers''
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*People who weren't brainwashed by the Movementarians: Marge, Reverend Lovejoy, the Flanders', Lenny, Burns, Smithers and Groundskeeper Willy (at least at first).
 
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*The sign at [[Springfield Airport]] reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday".
 
  
 
== Continuity ==
 
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== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
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*Mr. Burns head is seen among the people watching the film about "Bilsstonia", but when the camera changes in front of the people, he is not there.
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*Bart was taken out of school to watch the team arrive, yet [[Mrs. Krabappel]] is there as well.
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**Burns says he hasn't heard of "The Leader" even though at the beginning of the orientation film you can see him seated.
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*At the dinner table, [[Agnes Skinner]] has blue hair.
 
*Lenny remains in the Christian church despite seeing the orientation film.
 
*Lenny remains in the Christian church despite seeing the orientation film.
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*Bart was taken out of school to watch the team arrive, yet Mrs. Krabappel is there as well.
 
 
*In the picture of the Simpsons that Kent Brockman shows, Maggie doesn't have her hair ribbon.
 
*In the picture of the Simpsons that Kent Brockman shows, Maggie doesn't have her hair ribbon.
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*The second Hare Krishna guy sitting on the floor next to the standing one seen moments earlier isn't visible when Homer walks past.
 
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*When Marge is looking at the Movementarian information booklet over dinner, the animation of her legs suddenly becomes jumpy.
 
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*Homer gives the deed to his house away when he has a mortgage.
 
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*The dust from the Rolls Royce has nearly cleared up, and it suddenly appears on Moe and Sideshow Mel instantaneously, in what looks like a single frame.
 
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*Lisa should be in a different class to Bart, since they are in different grades.
 
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Latest revision as of 13:10, August 21, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 9 Episode References
← 190 "Bart Carny"
191
"The Joy of Sect"
"Das Bus" 192 →


Cultural references[edit]

Cults[edit]

Movementarianism spoofed several cults, among them:

  • Moonies: Where inductees were led to a compound with balloons and banners reading "Welcome Home, Brothers & Sisters"; heavy involvement in group activities with little, if any, privacy, and mass marriages where couples were married en masse by Sun Myung Moon.
  • Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (also called "Osho"): Like The Leader, the Bhagwan was famous for driving in a Rolls-Royce while his followers lined the side of the road to watch him go by and greet their leader on his daily drive-bys. At one point Osho held the world record for ownership of Rolls-Royces by an individual, 93 in all.
  • Aum Shinrikyo: The Japanese cult responsible for the 1995 sarin gas attack in Kobe, Japan. Inductees were subject to intense sessions in order to breakdown beliefs in their former lives and signed a statement saying "I hereby entrust power of attorney and all my assets to Aum", similar to Movementarians signing over all title to the Leader. Aum was led by Shoko Ashara who propezied the world was doomed and he was the only way to a higher world.
  • Scientology: Belief in an extraterrestrial power, heavy litigation, and contracts for billions or more years.
  • Heaven's Gate: Belief that a spaceship would come to Earth to take worthy members to a paradise planet. Cult leader was also known for micromanagement of members' lives.

Trivia[edit]

  • The sign at Springfield Airport reads: "No Crashes Since Tuesday".
  • Mr Burns only pays $3 tax per year.
  • Movementarian schoolbook titles:
    • Arithmetic the Leader's Way
    • Science for Leader Lovers

Continuity[edit]

  • Willie, Lovejoy, and Marge are all unable to knock out Homer by hitting him with bats - this is a reference to the episode "The Homer They Fall", which reveals Homer has a protective layer around his brain which gives him extra protection.

Goofs[edit]

  • Bart was taken out of school to watch the team arrive, yet Mrs. Krabappel is there as well.
  • At the dinner table, Agnes Skinner has blue hair.
  • Lenny remains in the Christian church despite seeing the orientation film.
  • In the picture of the Simpsons that Kent Brockman shows, Maggie doesn't have her hair ribbon.
Season 9 References
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson • The Principal and the Pauper • Lisa's Sax • Treehouse of Horror VIII • The Cartridge Family • Bart Star • The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons • Lisa the Skeptic • Realty Bites • Miracle on Evergreen Terrace • All Singing, All Dancing • Bart Carny • The Joy of Sect • Das Bus • The Last Temptation of Krust • Dumbbell Indemnity • Lisa the Simpson • This Little Wiggy • Simpson Tide • The Trouble with Trillions • Girly Edition • Trash of the Titans • King of the Hill • Lost Our Lisa • Natural Born Kissers
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