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| − | == Cultural | + | == Cultural references == |
| − | *[[Tacomat]] (and its parking-lot location) are a reference to {{ | + | *[[Tacomat]] (and its parking-lot location) are a reference to {{W|Fotomat}}, a retail photo-finishing chain that was in operation from the mid-1960s to late 1980s and was known for its drive-through kiosks located in parking lots. |
| − | *The song [[Handsome Pete]] is shown playing is ''{{ | + | *The song [[Handsome Pete]] is shown playing is ''{{W|The Sailor's Hornpipe}}''. This piece of music is widely recognized as the theme from the world's longest-running children's TV series, British children's magazine show ''Blue Peter'', which started in 1958 and is still going to this day, via the BBC. |
| − | *The appearance and speaking characteristics, including the laugh, of the representative of the Cayman Islands Offshore Holding Corporation are modeled on {{ | + | *The appearance and speaking characteristics, including the laugh, of the representative of the Cayman Islands Offshore Holding Corporation are modeled on {{W|Sydney Greenstreet}}. |
| − | *The popcorn Krusty is cooking on the stove is ''{{ | + | *The popcorn Krusty is cooking on the stove is ''{{W|Jiffy Pop}}'' |
| − | *[[Bart]]'s flip book check series is of the {{ | + | *[[Bart]]'s flip book check series is of the {{W|Hindenburg disaster}}; the title of the series is "Oh the Humanity", the iconic phrase spoken by {{W|Herbert Morrison (announcer)}} describing it in the live newscast at the time. |
| − | *Krusty's plane, "i'm-on-a-Rolla Gay" is a reference to the ''{{ | + | *Krusty's plane, "i'm-on-a-Rolla Gay" is a reference to the ''{{W|Enola Gay}}'', the name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on {{W|Hiroshima}}. |
| − | *The song Krusty mentions that contains lyrics like "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie," and to which he did not have rights, is "{{ | + | *The song Krusty mentions that contains lyrics like "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie," and to which he did not have rights, is "{{W|That's Amore}}". |
*[[Captain McCallister]] says "Yarr, I got some customers. Call me back, Ishmael"; a reference to the opening line of ''[[Moby-Dick]]'', "Call me Ishmael." | *[[Captain McCallister]] says "Yarr, I got some customers. Call me back, Ishmael"; a reference to the opening line of ''[[Moby-Dick]]'', "Call me Ishmael." | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *The episode reveals that [[Jimbo Jones]]' real name is "Corky" and that [[ | + | *The episode reveals that [[Jimbo Jones]]' real name is "Corky" and that [[Principal Skinner]]'s mother's first name is [[Agnes]]. |
| − | *There has been more than one [[Hortense Simpson|Aunt Hortense]] in the Simpson and Bouvier families. In the Season 2 episode "[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]], | + | *There has been more than one [[Hortense Simpson|Aunt Hortense]] in the Simpson and Bouvier families. In the Season 2 episode "[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]", Bart is on an escalator to Heaven and he sees an old lady on a cloud and says, "Aunt Hortense!" |
*The seltzer-spraying garden fountain on [[Krusty]]'s estate is of Krusty in dance pose and showing him wearing ballet slippers. | *The seltzer-spraying garden fountain on [[Krusty]]'s estate is of Krusty in dance pose and showing him wearing ballet slippers. | ||
*People sitting on the stage at Krusty's funeral include: [[Sideshow Raheem]], [[Tina Ballerina]], [[Mr. Teeny]], {{Ch|Luke Perry}}, and [[Corporal Punishment]]. | *People sitting on the stage at Krusty's funeral include: [[Sideshow Raheem]], [[Tina Ballerina]], [[Mr. Teeny]], {{Ch|Luke Perry}}, and [[Corporal Punishment]]. | ||
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*The wreath behind the microphone has the ironic inscription "Krusty-You can never be replaced" sent by "LAFS," and giving their phone number. | *The wreath behind the microphone has the ironic inscription "Krusty-You can never be replaced" sent by "LAFS," and giving their phone number. | ||
*Bart wears a black armband in mourning. | *Bart wears a black armband in mourning. | ||
| + | *IRS Agent [[Tom Stovak]]'s character design was modeled on lawyer [[Alan Dershowitz]]. Alan Dershowitz had also previously been the model for [[Lionel Hutz]]'s co-council [[Albert Dershman]]. ("[['Round Springfield]]") | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
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*In the promo picture with Bob Newhart, [[Kent Brockman]] has brown hair. | *In the promo picture with Bob Newhart, [[Kent Brockman]] has brown hair. | ||
*When Krusty is talking to Bart about how low he has sunk, his beard is drawn over the top of his liquor bottle for a few frames. | *When Krusty is talking to Bart about how low he has sunk, his beard is drawn over the top of his liquor bottle for a few frames. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- Tacomat (and its parking-lot location) are a reference to Fotomat, a retail photo-finishing chain that was in operation from the mid-1960s to late 1980s and was known for its drive-through kiosks located in parking lots.
- The song Handsome Pete is shown playing is The Sailor's Hornpipe. This piece of music is widely recognized as the theme from the world's longest-running children's TV series, British children's magazine show Blue Peter, which started in 1958 and is still going to this day, via the BBC.
- The appearance and speaking characteristics, including the laugh, of the representative of the Cayman Islands Offshore Holding Corporation are modeled on Sydney Greenstreet.
- The popcorn Krusty is cooking on the stove is Jiffy Pop
- Bart's flip book check series is of the Hindenburg disaster; the title of the series is "Oh the Humanity", the iconic phrase spoken by Herbert Morrison (announcer) describing it in the live newscast at the time.
- Krusty's plane, "i'm-on-a-Rolla Gay" is a reference to the Enola Gay, the name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
- The song Krusty mentions that contains lyrics like "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie," and to which he did not have rights, is "That's Amore".
- Captain McCallister says "Yarr, I got some customers. Call me back, Ishmael"; a reference to the opening line of Moby-Dick, "Call me Ishmael."
Trivia[edit]
- The episode reveals that Jimbo Jones' real name is "Corky" and that Principal Skinner's mother's first name is Agnes.
- There has been more than one Aunt Hortense in the Simpson and Bouvier families. In the Season 2 episode "Bart Gets Hit by a Car", Bart is on an escalator to Heaven and he sees an old lady on a cloud and says, "Aunt Hortense!"
- The seltzer-spraying garden fountain on Krusty's estate is of Krusty in dance pose and showing him wearing ballet slippers.
- People sitting on the stage at Krusty's funeral include: Sideshow Raheem, Tina Ballerina, Mr. Teeny, Luke Perry, and Corporal Punishment.
- At Krusty's funeral, one of the people attending is writer John Swartzwelder with a Kermit the Frog puppet on his hand.
- Krusty's epitaph is the ominously unsettling "See Ya Real Soon, Kids!"
- The wreath behind the microphone has the ironic inscription "Krusty-You can never be replaced" sent by "LAFS," and giving their phone number.
- Bart wears a black armband in mourning.
- IRS Agent Tom Stovak's character design was modeled on lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Alan Dershowitz had also previously been the model for Lionel Hutz's co-council Albert Dershman. ("'Round Springfield")
Continuity[edit]
- In "The Funeral" Homer said "this is the last funeral we're going to". They have since attended:
Goofs[edit]
- In the promo picture with Bob Newhart, Kent Brockman has brown hair.
- When Krusty is talking to Bart about how low he has sunk, his beard is drawn over the top of his liquor bottle for a few frames.
- When Bart learns that Krusty is going to jail and hangs his head, only one of his pupils move downwards making him look wall-eyed.
