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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | * | + | *The name of the episode is a reference to a {{W|Hail Mary pass}} in [[football]]. |
| − | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{ | + | *The [[Crazy Cat Lady]] was taking {{W|Reese's Pieces}} thinking they were psychoactive medication. |
| − | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{ | + | *[[Mario]] from the ''{{ap|Mario|series}}'' series appears in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of the arcade game ''{{W2|Donkey Kong|video game}}'', with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how [[Donkey Kong]] tossed barrels at Mario. |
| − | *When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms.Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical | + | *Ned has a script for ''[[Citizen Kane]]''. |
| − | + | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of ''{{W|The Passion of the Christ}}''. | |
| + | *The sign at the [[Springfield Stadium]] says that tomorrow will be Simon vs. Garfunkel, a reference to [[Simon & Garfunkel]]. | ||
| + | *During the montage of [[Deion Overstreet]] performing obnoxious end zone dances, "{{W|Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)}}" by {{W|C+C Music Factory}} plays. | ||
| + | *Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the {{W|Columbia Pictures}} logo. | ||
| + | *Ned mentions a film about a "liberal European wizard school", a reference to ''[[Harry Potter]]''. Ned also mentions actress {{W|Ashley Judd}}. | ||
| + | *During the ''[[Jock Center]]'' highlight reel, "{{W|Get Ready for This}}" by {{W|2 Unlimited}} plays. | ||
| + | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{W|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' | ||
| + | *[[The Rich Texan]] wants to make a musical about {{W|The J. Geils Band}}. | ||
| + | *When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms. Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "{{W2|Physical|Olivia Newton-John song}}" by {{W|Olivia Newton-John}}. | ||
| + | *The [[Super Bowl]] half-time show is sponsored by [[Ford]], [[Citibank]] and [[Moe's Tavern]]. | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
*Ned reads from the Bible at the top of the Super Bowl stadium - how could anyone hear him without a microphone? | *Ned reads from the Bible at the top of the Super Bowl stadium - how could anyone hear him without a microphone? | ||
| − | + | *During Warren Sapp's sack highlight the teams jersey colors are incorrect. | |
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Cultural references[edit]
- The name of the episode is a reference to a Hail Mary pass in football.
- The Crazy Cat Lady was taking Reese's Pieces thinking they were psychoactive medication.
- Mario from the Mario series appears in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of the arcade game Donkey Kong, with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how Donkey Kong tossed barrels at Mario.
- Ned has a script for Citizen Kane.
- Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
- The sign at the Springfield Stadium says that tomorrow will be Simon vs. Garfunkel, a reference to Simon & Garfunkel.
- During the montage of Deion Overstreet performing obnoxious end zone dances, "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" by C+C Music Factory plays.
- Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the Columbia Pictures logo.
- Ned mentions a film about a "liberal European wizard school", a reference to Harry Potter. Ned also mentions actress Ashley Judd.
- During the Jock Center highlight reel, "Get Ready for This" by 2 Unlimited plays.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- The Rich Texan wants to make a musical about The J. Geils Band.
- When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John.
- The Super Bowl half-time show is sponsored by Ford, Citibank and Moe's Tavern.
Trivia[edit]
- We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
- With 23.1 million viewers, this episode is one of the highest-rated episodes in the show's history.
- Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
- Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
- Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
- Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash cans at Mario.
Goofs[edit]
- Ned reads from the Bible at the top of the Super Bowl stadium - how could anyone hear him without a microphone?
- During Warren Sapp's sack highlight the teams jersey colors are incorrect.
