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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The episode title is a reference to [[The Beatles]] 1966 song "{{W2|Yellow Submarine|song}}".
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*The episode's title is a reference to [[The Beatles]] 1966 song "{{W2|Yellow Submarine|song}}".
*During the film promoting the submarine ride, the submarine jumps over a dock, a reference to ''{{w|Free Willy}}''.
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*The typical march used in circuses "{{W|Entrance of the Gladiators}}" is heard during the episode's [[Yellow Subterfuge/Gags#Couch gag|couch gag]].
*The name "John Jacob Jingleheimer Chun", seen on Skinner's list of names, is a reference to the song "{{W|John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt}}".
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*[[Skinner]]'s dream parodies the 1966 spaghetti Western ''{{W2|Django|1966 film}}'' as well as [[Quentin Tarantino]] 2012 film ''{{W|Django Unchained}}''. The song "[[Skinner!]]" (and later "[[Fiddler!]]") has the style of ''Django'''s theme song, composed by {{W|Luis Bacalov}}.
*"Spugna Roberto Quadrati Pantaloni" is a [[Italy|Italian]] parodied version of ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]].
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*Skinner's buddy works at {{W|Old Navy}}, an American clothing and accessories retailing company.
*The woman and the man trapped in space is a reference to the movie ''{{W2|Gravity|film}}'' starring [[Sandra Bullock]] and [[George Clooney]].
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*The [[USS Tom Clancy|USS ''Tom Clancy'']] {{W|nuclear submarine}} is a reference to American novelist [[Tom Clancy]], best known for his technically detailed espionage and military-science storylines set during and after the {{W|Cold War}}.
*During Seymour's dream at the beginning of the episode is a reference to [[Quentin Tarantino]] film ''{{w|Django Unchained}}''.
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**During the film promoting the submarine ride, the submarine jumps over a dock, in a reference to the iconic scene in ''{{W|Free Willy}}'', where the orca Willy ({{W2|Keiko|orca}}) jumps over Jesse ({{W|Jason James Richter}}).
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[[File:Gravity parody.png|300px|thumb|The two astronauts outside a destroyed space station parody [[Sandra Bullock]] and [[George Clooney]] in ''{{W2|Gravity|2013 film}}'']]
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*When [[Bart]] pilots his drone to outer space, the two astronauts outside a destroyed space station parody [[Sandra Bullock]] and [[George Clooney]]'s characters in the 2013 science fiction thriller ''{{W2|Gravity|2013 film}}''.
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*[[Krusty]] lost part of his fortune in the {{W|Bitcoin}} market.
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*[[Lisa]] suggests Krusty to sell foreign rights to his show, and gives the example of the sitcom ''{{W|Everybody Loves Raymond}}''. This sitcom was adapted in Russia, Poland and many other countries.
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**As a second example, Lisa shows Krusty an Italian adaptation of ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'', named ''[[Spugna Roberto Quadrati Pantaloni]]''.
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*Men from [[Repo Depot]] take ''{{W|Water Lilies (Monet series)#List of Water Lily paintings|Water Lily}}'', a 1906 painting by [[Claude Monet]].
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*The name "John Jacob Jingleheimer Chun", seen on Skinner's list of names, is a reference to the children's song "{{W|John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt}}".
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*When the bus breaks down, [[Otto]] asks the children if anyone has a {{W|American Automobile Association|Triple A}} card.
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*The footage of former US president [[Barack Obama]] shown when the bird press keys on the computer include:
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**Obama singing a part of "{{W2|Let's Stay Together|Al Green song}}" by {{W|Al Green}}. This occurred in one of Obama's fundraising campaigns at the {{W|Apollo Theater}} in [[New York City]].
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**Obama picking {{W|Ohio State University}} as a winner in a match against {{W|West Virginia University}} in the {{W|2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|2012 NCAA basketball tournament}}. Obama was famous for his love for basketball and his "{{W|Bracketology|Barack-etology}}" predictions, and was invited several times to [[ESPN]] shows starring basketball analyst {{W|Andy Katz}}.
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**Obama saying the phrase "You can put lipstick on a pig". This phrase was said by Obama when he was criticizing the policies of {{W|John McCain}}, his Republican rival in the {{W|2008 United States presidential election}}.
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*One of the elements in the base of "Krusty's Pyramid of Laughter" is the [[Goofy]] laugh.
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*[[Ron Rabinowitz]], [[Krusty]]'s agent, calls [[Krusty]] "Mr. Monday Afternoon", which is a reference to the [[Billy Crystal]] movie ''{{W|Mr. Saturday Night}}''.
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*Skinner listens to American financial advisor [[Suze Orman]].
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[[File:Jamaica.png|300px|thumb|The [[Jamaican Krusty]] includes references to the reggae and Rastafari culture in his show]]
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*The [[Jamaican Krusty]] includes references to the reggae and Rastafari culture in his show:
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**The flag of the {{W|Ethiopian Empire}}, a popular symbol in Rastafarianism.
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**The phrase "Rasta hey-hey, on the left-hand side" is a reference to the lyrics in the chorus of "{{W|Pass the Dutchie}}", a famous song by the British-Jamaican band {{W|Musical Youth}}.
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**''[[The Itchem & Scratchem Blow]]'' contains references to the use of cannabis, a typical ritual in Rastafarianism. The episode's title, "[[Rasta, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!]]", is also a pun on ''{{W|Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!}}'', 1965 American exploitation film.
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*[[Sideshow Mao]] is a reference to [[Mao Zedong]], the famous revolutionary politician of [[China]].
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*[[Homer]] is drinking [[Pig Gulp]], a parody of the line of fountain drinks {{W|Big Gulp}}.
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*Sound effects from [[Starship Enterprise|Startship ''Enterprise'']] from ''[[Star Trek]]'' can be heard on the USS ''Tom Clancy'', right when [[Milhouse]] fires the "imaginary" torpedo.
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*Pictures on the wall at Ron Rabinowitz's office include photos of him with media personality {{W|Paris Hilton}} and her dog, actor [[Jack Nicholson]] and director [[Ron Howard]].
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*Bart wants Skinner to escape to {{W|Ciudad Juárez}}, [[Mexico]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
*The tagline "Yvon eht nioj" ("Join the Navy" spelled backwards) is seen during the film promoting the submarine ride. The tagline was previously seen in "[[New Kids on the Blecch]]".
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*The tagline "Yvan eht nioj" ("Join the Navy" spelled backwards) is seen during the film promoting the submarine ride. The tagline was previously seen in "[[New Kids on the Blecch]]".
 
*Homer says he'll need to fake his own death someday. He faked his death in "[[Mother Simpson]]".
 
*Homer says he'll need to fake his own death someday. He faked his death in "[[Mother Simpson]]".
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*Krusty's custom limo seen before in "[[Black Widower]]" is reposed.
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*A posit in Krusty's dressing room with a call me back message from {{Ch|Jay Leno}} (seen aiding Krusty in "[[The Last Temptation of Krust]]").
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==

Latest revision as of 15:41, August 7, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 25 Episode References
536 "The Kid Is All Right"
537
"Yellow Subterfuge"
"White Christmas Blues" 538


Cultural references[edit]

The two astronauts outside a destroyed space station parody Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in Gravity
The Jamaican Krusty includes references to the reggae and Rastafari culture in his show

Trivia[edit]

Continuity[edit]

  • The tagline "Yvan eht nioj" ("Join the Navy" spelled backwards) is seen during the film promoting the submarine ride. The tagline was previously seen in "New Kids on the Blecch".
  • Homer says he'll need to fake his own death someday. He faked his death in "Mother Simpson".
  • Krusty's custom limo seen before in "Black Widower" is reposed.
  • A posit in Krusty's dressing room with a call me back message from Jay Leno (seen aiding Krusty in "The Last Temptation of Krust").

Goofs[edit]

  • When Skinner crosses Wendell's name off the list, several names disappear and are replaced with Cosine Tangent, Scabies Spuckler and Sniffles Spuckler, also Hubert Wong's name suddenly appears on the list.
  • In the large shot of the gym, there are duplicates of Richard, Lewis Clark and Nina Skalka visible.
  • Dr. Hibbert's children are seen at the assembly, even though they go to a different school.
  • On Skinner's list, the surnames of Wendell and Dolph are incorrect - respectively, "Queasy" instead of "Borton", and "Shapiro" instead of "Starbeam".
Season 25 References
Homerland Treehouse of Horror XXIV Four Regrettings and a Funeral YOLO Labor Pains The Kid Is All Right Yellow Subterfuge White Christmas Blues Steal This Episode Married to the Blob Specs and the City Diggs The Man Who Grew Too Much The Winter of His Content The War of Art You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee Luca$ Days of Future Future What to Expect When Bart's Expecting Brick Like Me Pay Pal The Yellow Badge of Cowardge