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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *Toucan Sam, the Trix Rabbit, Cap'n Crunch and Count Chocula are all featured | + | *{{ap|Bill|KBBL}} and [[Marty]] mention the {{W|Kung Pao chicken}} when they played Chinese sounds. |
| − | *The non-linear plot showing various points in Homer and Marge's relationship is very similar to the 1967 film ''{{ | + | *According to [[Ned]], marriage is not all {{W|Jell-O}} with {{W|Cool Whip}}. |
| − | * | + | [[File:Toucan Sam.png|300px|thumb|[[Toucan Sam]], along with other cereal characters, appears in the ''[[Cereal Killer]]'' videogame]] |
| + | *[[Bart]] plays ''[[Cereal Killer]]'', a play on {{W|serial killer}}, on his [[Game Boy Advance]]. | ||
| + | **[[Toucan Sam]], the [[Trix Rabbit]], [[Cap'n Crunch]] and [[Count Chocula]] are all featured in the game; they are, respectively, the mascots for {{W|Froot Loops}}, {{W|Trix}}, {{W|Cap'n Crunch}} and {{W|Count Chocula}} breakfast cereals. | ||
| + | **Bart says "I'm cuckoo for killing stuff!", a reference to {{W|Cocoa Puffs}}'s catchphrase "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!" | ||
| + | *When talking about limbo, [[Homer]] was not sure whether [[Sylvia]] meant the {{W2|Limbo|dance|dance}} or the {{W|Limbo|place}} where innocent souls go. | ||
| + | *During the limbo scene, the song "[[Limbo Rock]]" by {{W|Chubby Checker}} can be heard in the background, along with Homer and Sylvia singing it. | ||
| + | *Bart mentions American frontierman [[Davy Crockett]] when he had to stay in the [[Kozy Kabins]]. | ||
| + | *Homer asks Marge if she wanted to play ''[[Lakeside Boggle]]'', a reference to the famous {{W|Boggle|board game}}. | ||
| + | *[[Jimbo]], [[Dolph]] and [[Kearney]] are reading ''[[Esquire]]'', and they mention anti-nuclear advocate [[Helen Caldicott]], director [[Julie Taymor]] and the {{W|Windsor knot}}. | ||
| + | *One of the hearts carved on the tree had "SBC + AT&T" written in it. The Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) was one of the seven independent companies owned by {{W|AT&T}}. | ||
| + | *The non-linear plot showing various points in Homer and Marge's relationship is very similar to the 1967 film ''{{W2|Two for the Road|1967 film}}'', starring {{W|Audrey Hepburn}} and {{W|Albert Finney}}. | ||
| + | *Bart and Homer mention some {{W|MPAA film ratings}}, including PG (Parental Guidance Suggested), R (Restricted) and PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned). | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
*This episode shows that Homer used to like Ned Flanders. It also explains why he hates him, after putting Homer and Marge in separate rooms. ("I can't believe I have to say this, but stupid Flanders!") | *This episode shows that Homer used to like Ned Flanders. It also explains why he hates him, after putting Homer and Marge in separate rooms. ("I can't believe I have to say this, but stupid Flanders!") | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- Bill and Marty mention the Kung Pao chicken when they played Chinese sounds.
- According to Ned, marriage is not all Jell-O with Cool Whip.
- Bart plays Cereal Killer, a play on serial killer, on his Game Boy Advance.
- Toucan Sam, the Trix Rabbit, Cap'n Crunch and Count Chocula are all featured in the game; they are, respectively, the mascots for Froot Loops, Trix, Cap'n Crunch and Count Chocula breakfast cereals.
- Bart says "I'm cuckoo for killing stuff!", a reference to Cocoa Puffs's catchphrase "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!"
- When talking about limbo, Homer was not sure whether Sylvia meant the dance or the place where innocent souls go.
- During the limbo scene, the song "Limbo Rock" by Chubby Checker can be heard in the background, along with Homer and Sylvia singing it.
- Bart mentions American frontierman Davy Crockett when he had to stay in the Kozy Kabins.
- Homer asks Marge if she wanted to play Lakeside Boggle, a reference to the famous board game.
- Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney are reading Esquire, and they mention anti-nuclear advocate Helen Caldicott, director Julie Taymor and the Windsor knot.
- One of the hearts carved on the tree had "SBC + AT&T" written in it. The Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) was one of the seven independent companies owned by AT&T.
- The non-linear plot showing various points in Homer and Marge's relationship is very similar to the 1967 film Two for the Road, starring Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney.
- Bart and Homer mention some MPAA film ratings, including PG (Parental Guidance Suggested), R (Restricted) and PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned).
Trivia[edit]
- This episode shows that Homer used to like Ned Flanders. It also explains why he hates him, after putting Homer and Marge in separate rooms. ("I can't believe I have to say this, but stupid Flanders!")
Goofs[edit]
- Alberto's shirt changes from blue to tan when he's thanking Marge.
