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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The episode title is a pun on ''{{W|Bad Behaviour}}''.
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*The episode title is a pun on {{W|Bad Behaviour}}.
 
*The blackboard text is a reference to the [[Fox|FXX]] 13-days marathon, showing all the first 600th episodes of the show in a row.
 
*The blackboard text is a reference to the [[Fox|FXX]] 13-days marathon, showing all the first 600th episodes of the show in a row.
*[[Grampa]] mentions the upcoming dating website gravedate.
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[[File:Scandinavian furniture.png|300px|thumb|The self-assembly products contain a numbering system similar to that of {{W|IKEA}} products, the Swedish company. The {{W|Å|letter Å}}, part of the {{W|Swedish alphabet}}, is seen in many of the items]]
*[[ChoreMonkey]] is a parody of {{w|TaskRabbit}}.
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*In the beginning of the episode, [[Homer]] attempts to assemble Scandinavian furniture. The boxes contain a numbering system similar to that of {{W|IKEA}}, the popular Swedish company that sells ready-to-assemble furniture.
*[[Matt Leinart]] played a {{w|Heisman Trophy}} {{w|Trivial Pursuit}}.
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**Many of the items' names contain the {{W|Å|letter Å}}, part of the {{W|Swedish alphabet}}. The building instructions are in French, Swedish, German and English language.
*The scene showing Grampa with [[Orville Simpson|his father]] is done in the old black and white [[Popeye]] cartoons style.
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*In ''[[Outstanding College Mascot Fights]]'' two of the mascots are the {{W|Stanford Tree}}, the unofficial mascot of [[Stanford University]], and {{W|Tulane Green Wave}}, representing {{W|Tulane University}}.
*[[Homer]] sings a version of the chorus of the {{w|Steely Dan}}'s song Dirty Work.
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*The [[ChoreMonkey]] app is a parody of {{W|TaskRabbit}}, while [[Uburp]] parodies [[Uber]], in particular {{W|Uber Eats}}.
*At the end of the episode, the message "We'll miss you [[Vin Scully]]" appears, as he retired from his sports broadcaster career this year.
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*Homer sings a version of the chorus of the [[Steely Dan]]'s song "{{W2|Dirty Work|Steely Dan song|Dirty Work}}".
*[[Lisa]] references the book ''{{w|Utne Readers}}''.
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*Homer is amazed to see {{W|Heisman Trophy}}-winner {{Ch|Matt Leinart}} playing in his backyard. The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in college football in the United States.
*The music playing during the kart chase and the end credits was made by [[Alf Clausen]] and [[Greg Prechel]], and is an homage to the songs from the {{w|The Fast and the Furious}} franchise.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mxedtr/status/804147061985677313 Chris Ledesma's Twitter]</ref>.
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**When Matt let some air out of the football, it referenced the {{W|Deflategate}} scandal.
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**Leinart's Thai-Irish fusion restaurant is called [[Shamrock Spice]], referring to the {{W|shamrock}} clover of [[Ireland]] and the typically spicy food of the {{W|Thai cuisine}}.
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**Leinart gives [[Bart]] an [[O.J. Simpson]]'s jersey with his number 32. He also calls Bart "Little Juice", in a reference to "The Juice", O.J. Simpson's nickname.
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*When trying to attempt filming a funny video for ''[[America's Funniest Home Videos]]'' TV series, [[Kirk]] orders [[Milhouse]] to call {{W|Vin Di Bona Productions}} after the video is recorded. This company was in charge of the production of the 1989 TV series.
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*Milhouse offers his dad one of his "children's" {{W|Xanax}}, a potent tranquilizer.
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*Kirk asks Milhouse to play "{{W|Nobody Does It Better}}" by {{W|Carly Simon}} in his funeral.
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[[File:Bart and Matt Leinart play Monopoly.png|300px|thumb|[[Bart]] and {{Ch|Matt Leinart}} play ''[[Monopoly]]'', the famous board game. A few of the board game properties are mentioned]]
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*Bart and Matt Leinart play ''[[Monopoly]]'', the famous board game.
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**Leinart tries to exchange "Boardwalk" and "Park Place", the two most expensive properties with the highest rent revenue, for "Ventnor Avenue", a much cheaper property.
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*Matt Leinart mentions board game ''{{W|Trivial Pursuit}}''.
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*Homer compares Milhouse to [[Iron Man|Tony Stark]], the character from [[Marvel]].
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*Bart and Homer play a video game called ''[[PGA Tour of Duty]]'', a reference to ''{{W|Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies|Call of Duty: Zombies}}'' and the ''{{W2|PGA Tour|video game series}}'' series.
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**On the video game, professional Fijian golfer {{W|Vijay Singh}} is playing at {{W|St Andrews}}, [[Scotland]]. The town is considered the "{{W|home of golf}}".
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**One of the zombies is singer and TV personality [[Bing Crosby]].
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*The scene showing [[Grampa]] with [[Orville Simpson|his father]] is done in the old black and white ''{{ap|Popeye|comic strip}}'' cartoons style.
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*Bart is able to get a {{W|Forever stamp}}.
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*Homer sings "[[What Do You Do with a Drunken Homer?]]", a parody of the sailor shanty "{{W|Drunken Sailor|What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?}}".
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**During the song, Homer mentions the 1990 submarine spy thriller film ''{{W2|The Hunt for Red October|film}}''.
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*[[Marge]] threw away [[Lisa]]'s ''{{W|Utne Reader}}''.
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*The ghost of Abe comes out of his ashes in a way similar to [[The Genie|Genie]] from [[Disney]]'s ''{{W2|Aladdin|1992 Disney film}}''.
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*[[Itchy & Scratchy's Injury 500]], the go-kart ride at {{ap|Itchy & Scratchy Land|theme park}}, is a pun on the {{W|Indianapolis 500}} automobile race.
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**The music playing during the kart chase and the end credits was made by [[Alf Clausen]] and [[Greg Prechel]], and is an homage to the songs from the ''{{W|Fast and the Furious}}'' franchise.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mxedtr/status/804147061985677313 Chris Ledesma's Twitter]</ref>
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*At the end of the episode, the message "We'll miss you [[Vin Scully]]" appears, as he retired from his sports broadcaster career in 2016, the year this episode aired.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
 
*The kitchen table is out of sight when [[Homer]] walks across the kitchen singing, but it reappears on the next scene.
 
*The kitchen table is out of sight when [[Homer]] walks across the kitchen singing, but it reappears on the next scene.
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*Contrary to what is said in the episode, it's not the first time that [[Bart]] calls Homer "dad" instead of Homer.
 
*When Grampa tells Homer that his girlfriend is pregnant, the number on his door disappears.
 
*When Grampa tells Homer that his girlfriend is pregnant, the number on his door disappears.
  

Latest revision as of 10:10, July 11, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 28 Episode References
603 "Havana Wild Weekend"
604
"Dad Behavior"
"The Last Traction Hero" 605


Cultural references[edit]

  • The episode title is a pun on Bad Behaviour.
  • The blackboard text is a reference to the FXX 13-days marathon, showing all the first 600th episodes of the show in a row.
The self-assembly products contain a numbering system similar to that of IKEA products, the Swedish company. The letter Å, part of the Swedish alphabet, is seen in many of the items
Bart and Matt Leinart play Monopoly, the famous board game. A few of the board game properties are mentioned

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the first episode that is now produced by Fox Television Animation after Film Roman ended their production. But remained uncredited.
  • The couch gag part where the television slides down some media equipment continues in the episode itself.

Goofs[edit]

  • The kitchen table is out of sight when Homer walks across the kitchen singing, but it reappears on the next scene.
  • Contrary to what is said in the episode, it's not the first time that Bart calls Homer "dad" instead of Homer.
  • When Grampa tells Homer that his girlfriend is pregnant, the number on his door disappears.

References[edit]


Season 28 References
Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus Friends and Family The Town Treehouse of Horror XXVII Trust but Clarify There Will Be Buds Havana Wild Weekend Dad Behavior The Last Traction Hero The Nightmare After Krustmas Pork and Burns The Great Phatsby: Part One The Great Phatsby: Part Two Fatzcarraldo The Cad and the Hat Kamp Krustier 22 for 30 A Father's Watch The Caper Chase Looking for Mr. Goodbart Moho House Dogtown