Difference between revisions of "Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4/References"
Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki
(→Cultural references) |
Snowball II (talk | contribs) |
||
(21 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown) | |||
Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
− | *The name of the episode is a reference to song "{{ | + | [[File:Frink's Laboratory LUV sculpture.png|300px|thumb|The "LUV!" sculpture is a reference to the famous {{W2|LOVE|sculpture}} pop art image. Many other references to love can be found at [[Frink]]'s lab]] |
+ | [[File:Mona Simpson looking like Betty Boop.png|300px|thumb|In one of his hallucinations, [[Abe]] dances with a [[Betty Boop]]-look-alike [[Mona]]]] | ||
+ | *The name of the episode is a reference to the song "{{W2|Love Is in the Air|song}}" by {{W|John Paul Young}}. | ||
*N<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Nitrogen}}), O<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Oxygen}}), Ar ({{W|Argon}}), CO<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Carbon dioxide}}), Ne ({{W|Neon}}), He ({{W|Helium}}) and CH<sub>4</sub> ({{W|Methane}}) are the main gases of the {{W|Atmosphere of Earth|earth's atmosphere}}. | *N<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Nitrogen}}), O<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Oxygen}}), Ar ({{W|Argon}}), CO<sub>2</sub> ({{W|Carbon dioxide}}), Ne ({{W|Neon}}), He ({{W|Helium}}) and CH<sub>4</sub> ({{W|Methane}}) are the main gases of the {{W|Atmosphere of Earth|earth's atmosphere}}. | ||
− | *[[Mr. Burns]] | + | *The wide shot of the couch gag in which the [[Simpsons family|Simpsons]] are crossing the desert on camels shows [[Homer]] in white as ''{{W2|Lawrence of Arabia|film}}'' in the eponymous film, with the soundtrack very like {{W|Maurice Jarre}}'s of that film. |
− | *[[ | + | *[[Mr. Burns]]' first association for Valentine's Day is the "day of the great [[Chicago]] massacre" which was a reference to the {{W|Saint Valentine's Day Massacre}} in 1929. |
− | **As he passes out the candy he says "''You'' get a box!" "''You'' get a box!" imitating what | + | *"{{W|Tales from the Vienna Woods}}" by {{W|Johann Strauss II}} can be heard when Mr. Burns imagines the sweetheart dance. |
− | *[[Professor Frink]] | + | *[[Cupid]] is referenced in the blackboard text and appears shooting hearts but is shot by [[Cletus]]. |
− | *In Professor Frink's lab in | + | *The [[Old Jewish man]] is solving one puzzle of "the Graveyards in Normandy" that looks like the {{W|Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial}}. |
− | **A cabinet labeled "Love Potions" containing flasks numbered 1 to 9, the last being a reference to the song | + | *The radio plays "{{W|I'll Never Smile Again}}" by [[Frank Sinatra]]. |
− | **A copy of {{ | + | *The elders became irritated when the radio host presented the ''{{W|A Prairie Home Companion|Prairie Home Companion}}''. |
− | **Writing on the blackboard, "Love = Never Having to Say You're Sorry", tagline from the movie {{ | + | *The nurse at [[Springfield Retirement Castle]] says that a green pill is like an "[[M&M's]] with hope". |
− | **A classic movie poster of ''{{ | + | *After taking his pills, the Old Jewish man says that he does not want to ''kvetch'' (to complain habitually) anymore but want to ''kvell'' (to express great pleasure combined with pride). These are two {{W|List of English words of Yiddish origin|English words of Yiddish origin}}. |
− | * | + | *Homer has bought day-after-Valentine's-Day candy on sale at a {{W|CVS Pharmacy}}, which he facetiously says stands for "Cheap Valentine's Surplus." |
− | * | + | **As he passes out the candy he says "''You'' get a box!" "''You'' get a box!" imitating what [[Oprah Winfrey]] says when she gives prizes to her entire studio audience. |
− | *The | + | *[[Professor Frink]] could not believe [[Stephen Hawking]] had a girl when he watched the scientist's biographical film, referring to ''{{W2|The Theory of Everything|2014 film}}''. |
+ | *Frink tells Homer that scientific research can solve anything except for {{W|cold fusion}}, {{W|quasars}}, interior of {{W|black holes}} and what preceded the {{W|Big Bang}}. | ||
+ | *In Professor Frink's lab in the [[Springfield Heights Institute of Technology]] are found: | ||
+ | **A cabinet labeled "Love Potions" containing flasks numbered 1 to 9, the last being a reference to the song "{{W2|Love Potion No. 9|song}}". | ||
+ | **A copy of {{W|Auguste Rodin}}'s statue {{W2|The Kiss|Rodin sculpture}}. | ||
+ | **Writing on the blackboard, "Love = Never Having to Say You're Sorry", tagline from the movie ''{{W|Love Story}}''. | ||
+ | **A wedding photo of [[Frankenstein]] and his {{W|Bride of Frankenstein|Bride}}. | ||
+ | **A drawing in a heart of the 2 children from the comic strip ''{{W|Love Is...}}''. | ||
+ | **A "LUV!" sculpture, reference to the famous {{W2|LOVE|sculpture}} pop art image. | ||
+ | **A classic movie poster of ''{{W|The Outlaw}}'', with Homer taking a caliper to {{W|Jane Russell}}'s breast, a reference to the furor caused by her ample bosom. | ||
+ | *When Frink wears new clothes to attract women, he thinks he looks like the fictional character {{W|Herman Munster}}. He also mentions {{W|Lily Munster|Lily}}, who was in love with Herman. | ||
+ | *Professor Frink's robot, [[LadyBot]], looks like the robot Ava from ''{{W2|Ex Machina|film}}''. | ||
+ | *The chip Frink uses to change his voice mixes the voices of the American actor {{W|Clark Gable}}, journalist {{W|Walter Cronkite}} and political commentator {{W|Rush Limbaugh}}. | ||
+ | *Homer mistook {{W|Yoga}} with yogurt. | ||
*[[Maggie]] interprets {{Ch|Dolly Parton}}. | *[[Maggie]] interprets {{Ch|Dolly Parton}}. | ||
− | + | *The Retirement Castle nurse is binge-watching ''{{W|Boardwalk Empire}}'' and [[Marge]] spoils the ending. | |
− | + | *[[Downward Doghouse Yoga Studio]] is a reference to the {{W|downward dog}} asana. | |
− | *The | + | *Frink says "Hasta la vista, Frinky", a reference to [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]'s famous catchphrase "{{W|Hasta la vista, baby}}" from ''[[Terminator]]''. |
− | *Downward Doghouse Yoga Studio is a reference to the downward dog | + | *Professor Frink new dog is called {{W|Logarithm}}. |
− | *One of Mona's hallucinations is her as {{ | + | *[[Abe]]'s car, the [[1954 Studebaker Starline Commander]], is based on the {{W|Studebaker Starlight}}, a real car made by {{W|Studebaker}} from 1947 to 1952. |
− | *Professor Frink refers to the {{ | + | *One of [[Mona]]'s hallucinations is her as {{W|Betty Boop}}. |
− | * | + | *Marge mentions the reality television show ''{{W2|The Bachelor|U.S. TV series}}''. |
− | *[[ | + | *The [[Springfield Planetarium]] is based on {{W|Griffith Observatory}}. |
+ | *Professor Frink refers to the {{W|Musica universalis|music of the spheres}}, [[Batman]] and ''{{W|Batman Begins}}''. | ||
+ | *Professor Frink sings "{{W2|Stardust|song}}" by {{W|Nat King Cole}}. | ||
+ | *[[Dean Martin]] appears as a hallucination. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Trivia == | ||
+ | *To Professor Frink's right as he sits in front of the mirror are boxes labeled "Attempts to play God" and "Genetic Oopsies." | ||
+ | *This episode is in memory of David Kavner, [[Julie Kavner]]'s father. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Line 35: | Line 57: | ||
**[[Groundskeeper Willie]] is paired up with [[Lunchlady Dora]]. ("[[Dark Knight Court]]") | **[[Groundskeeper Willie]] is paired up with [[Lunchlady Dora]]. ("[[Dark Knight Court]]") | ||
− | ==Goofs== | + | == Goofs == |
− | *During the scene where [[Marge]] is concerned about the [[Springfield Retirement Castle|Retirement Castle]] residents being depressed, three of the residents sigh. One of the residents has an {{ | + | *[[Sherri and Terri]]'s console change colors between scenes. |
+ | *During the scene where [[Marge]] is concerned about the [[Springfield Retirement Castle|Retirement Castle]] residents being depressed, three of the residents sigh. One of the residents has an {{W|electrolarynx}} and uses it. However in an earlier scene, when [[Old Jewish man]] turns the radio on to "Prairie Home Companion", the man who later uses the {{W|electrolarynx}} has a voice. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{Season 27|R}} | {{Season 27|R}} | ||
− | + | [[Category:Goofs]] | |
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Continuity]] | [[Category:Continuity]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Trivia]] |
Latest revision as of 12:27, June 14, 2024
|
|||||||||
|
|
|
Contents
Cultural references[edit]
- The name of the episode is a reference to the song "Love Is in the Air" by John Paul Young.
- N2 (Nitrogen), O2 (Oxygen), Ar (Argon), CO2 (Carbon dioxide), Ne (Neon), He (Helium) and CH4 (Methane) are the main gases of the earth's atmosphere.
- The wide shot of the couch gag in which the Simpsons are crossing the desert on camels shows Homer in white as Lawrence of Arabia in the eponymous film, with the soundtrack very like Maurice Jarre's of that film.
- Mr. Burns' first association for Valentine's Day is the "day of the great Chicago massacre" which was a reference to the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929.
- "Tales from the Vienna Woods" by Johann Strauss II can be heard when Mr. Burns imagines the sweetheart dance.
- Cupid is referenced in the blackboard text and appears shooting hearts but is shot by Cletus.
- The Old Jewish man is solving one puzzle of "the Graveyards in Normandy" that looks like the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
- The radio plays "I'll Never Smile Again" by Frank Sinatra.
- The elders became irritated when the radio host presented the Prairie Home Companion.
- The nurse at Springfield Retirement Castle says that a green pill is like an "M&M's with hope".
- After taking his pills, the Old Jewish man says that he does not want to kvetch (to complain habitually) anymore but want to kvell (to express great pleasure combined with pride). These are two English words of Yiddish origin.
- Homer has bought day-after-Valentine's-Day candy on sale at a CVS Pharmacy, which he facetiously says stands for "Cheap Valentine's Surplus."
- As he passes out the candy he says "You get a box!" "You get a box!" imitating what Oprah Winfrey says when she gives prizes to her entire studio audience.
- Professor Frink could not believe Stephen Hawking had a girl when he watched the scientist's biographical film, referring to The Theory of Everything.
- Frink tells Homer that scientific research can solve anything except for cold fusion, quasars, interior of black holes and what preceded the Big Bang.
- In Professor Frink's lab in the Springfield Heights Institute of Technology are found:
- A cabinet labeled "Love Potions" containing flasks numbered 1 to 9, the last being a reference to the song "Love Potion No. 9".
- A copy of Auguste Rodin's statue The Kiss.
- Writing on the blackboard, "Love = Never Having to Say You're Sorry", tagline from the movie Love Story.
- A wedding photo of Frankenstein and his Bride.
- A drawing in a heart of the 2 children from the comic strip Love Is....
- A "LUV!" sculpture, reference to the famous LOVE pop art image.
- A classic movie poster of The Outlaw, with Homer taking a caliper to Jane Russell's breast, a reference to the furor caused by her ample bosom.
- When Frink wears new clothes to attract women, he thinks he looks like the fictional character Herman Munster. He also mentions Lily, who was in love with Herman.
- Professor Frink's robot, LadyBot, looks like the robot Ava from Ex Machina.
- The chip Frink uses to change his voice mixes the voices of the American actor Clark Gable, journalist Walter Cronkite and political commentator Rush Limbaugh.
- Homer mistook Yoga with yogurt.
- Maggie interprets Dolly Parton.
- The Retirement Castle nurse is binge-watching Boardwalk Empire and Marge spoils the ending.
- Downward Doghouse Yoga Studio is a reference to the downward dog asana.
- Frink says "Hasta la vista, Frinky", a reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous catchphrase "Hasta la vista, baby" from Terminator.
- Professor Frink new dog is called Logarithm.
- Abe's car, the 1954 Studebaker Starline Commander, is based on the Studebaker Starlight, a real car made by Studebaker from 1947 to 1952.
- One of Mona's hallucinations is her as Betty Boop.
- Marge mentions the reality television show The Bachelor.
- The Springfield Planetarium is based on Griffith Observatory.
- Professor Frink refers to the music of the spheres, Batman and Batman Begins.
- Professor Frink sings "Stardust" by Nat King Cole.
- Dean Martin appears as a hallucination.
Trivia[edit]
- To Professor Frink's right as he sits in front of the mirror are boxes labeled "Attempts to play God" and "Genetic Oopsies."
- This episode is in memory of David Kavner, Julie Kavner's father.
Continuity[edit]
- The skeleton of Snowball I is seen in the couch cushion. ("Bart Gets Hit by a Car")
- Springfield Heights Institute of Technology changed appearance. ("Simpsorama")
- Hershey is mentioned in the blackboard text. ("Homerland")
- Dean Martin appears as an hallucination. ("Thank God It's Doomsday")
- Miss Hoover enters Moe's looking to date Frink, the two previously got together during "Grown-up Halloween". ("Halloween of Horror")
- Groundskeeper Willie is paired up with Lunchlady Dora. ("Dark Knight Court")
Goofs[edit]
- Sherri and Terri's console change colors between scenes.
- During the scene where Marge is concerned about the Retirement Castle residents being depressed, three of the residents sigh. One of the residents has an electrolarynx and uses it. However in an earlier scene, when Old Jewish man turns the radio on to "Prairie Home Companion", the man who later uses the electrolarynx has a voice.