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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode has many references to the 1961 film ''{{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|film}}'', adapted from the {{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|novella|novella of the same name}}: | *The episode has many references to the 1961 film ''{{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|film}}'', adapted from the {{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|novella|novella of the same name}}: | ||
| − | **The title is a reference to the song "{{ | + | **The title is a reference to the song "{{W|Moon River}}", which is from the film. |
**The song playing in the credits was "Moon River" | **The song playing in the credits was "Moon River" | ||
**In two scenes, [[Mary Spuckler|Mary]] is dressed as Holly. | **In two scenes, [[Mary Spuckler|Mary]] is dressed as Holly. | ||
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***While playing guitar, Mary is dressed similarly to Holly while she plays guitar, albeit with a red bandana as opposed to Holly's white. | ***While playing guitar, Mary is dressed similarly to Holly while she plays guitar, albeit with a red bandana as opposed to Holly's white. | ||
**In the film, Holly left her "family" to set up a new life in New York, much like Mary does here, though her dad comes to get her, not her husband like in the film. | **In the film, Holly left her "family" to set up a new life in New York, much like Mary does here, though her dad comes to get her, not her husband like in the film. | ||
| − | *In Mary's apartment is someone called H. Golightly, a reference to Holly Golightly, the protagonist of the novella ''{{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|novella}}'', from which a film adaptation was made, starring {{ | + | *In Mary's apartment is someone called H. Golightly, a reference to Holly Golightly, the protagonist of the novella ''{{W2|Breakfast at Tiffany's|novella}}'', from which a film adaptation was made, starring {{W|Audrey Hepburn}} as the protagonist; Hepburn sang "Moon River" in the film. |
*The couch gag is a reference to the ''[[The Longest Daycare]]''. | *The couch gag is a reference to the ''[[The Longest Daycare]]''. | ||
| − | *''[[Pappa Pia!]]'' is a reference to the musical ''{{ | + | *''[[Pappa Pia!]]'' is a reference to the musical ''{{W|Mamma Mia!}}''. |
*''[[Death of a Salesman: The Seussical]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Death of a Salesman}}'' and {{W|Dr. Seuss}} films. | *''[[Death of a Salesman: The Seussical]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Death of a Salesman}}'' and {{W|Dr. Seuss}} films. | ||
*[[Samsun]] is a parody of {{W|Samsung}}. | *[[Samsun]] is a parody of {{W|Samsung}}. | ||
| − | *[[LC]] is a parody of {{ | + | *[[LC]] is a parody of {{W|LG}}. |
*{{W|September 11 attacks|9/11}} is touched upon slightly. Bart tells Homer that he "would love New York, now that [his] two least favorite buildings have been obliterated". Bart then quickly adds "Old Penn Station and Shea Stadium", after a pause. | *{{W|September 11 attacks|9/11}} is touched upon slightly. Bart tells Homer that he "would love New York, now that [his] two least favorite buildings have been obliterated". Bart then quickly adds "Old Penn Station and Shea Stadium", after a pause. | ||
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**His slingshot | **His slingshot | ||
**A [[Krusty the Clown]] ashtray | **A [[Krusty the Clown]] ashtray | ||
| − | **A square piece of {{ | + | **A square piece of {{W|ravioli}} in a ziplock bag labelled "Ravioli that looks like me" |
*The names that appear in the listing of [[Mary Spuckler]]'s apartment include: | *The names that appear in the listing of [[Mary Spuckler]]'s apartment include: | ||
**T. Bickle | **T. Bickle | ||
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*This episode premiered in Australia on February 10, 2013 at 6pm local time on {{W|Network 10|TEN}}. | *This episode premiered in Australia on February 10, 2013 at 6pm local time on {{W|Network 10|TEN}}. | ||
*This is the second time that The Simpsons traveled to [[New York]]. The first time was in the [[Season 9]] premiere episode: "[[The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson]]". | *This is the second time that The Simpsons traveled to [[New York]]. The first time was in the [[Season 9]] premiere episode: "[[The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson]]". | ||
| − | *In a promo for the episode, basketball player {{ | + | *In a promo for the episode, basketball player {{W|Jeremy Lin}} of the New York Knicks appears dancing during the scene where [[Mary Spuckler|Mary]] sings [[The Ballad of Cylinder Head]]. However, he was replaced by a [[New York Yankees]] player, probably because Lin moved to Houston Rockets before the episode aired. |
*[[Don Pardo]]'s appearance makes him the oldest guest star the show has ever had. | *[[Don Pardo]]'s appearance makes him the oldest guest star the show has ever had. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode has many references to the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, adapted from the novella of the same name:
- The title is a reference to the song "Moon River", which is from the film.
- The song playing in the credits was "Moon River"
- In two scenes, Mary is dressed as Holly.
- In one, she is wearing the same black dress and hat with the white ribbon around the hat.
- While playing guitar, Mary is dressed similarly to Holly while she plays guitar, albeit with a red bandana as opposed to Holly's white.
- In the film, Holly left her "family" to set up a new life in New York, much like Mary does here, though her dad comes to get her, not her husband like in the film.
- In Mary's apartment is someone called H. Golightly, a reference to Holly Golightly, the protagonist of the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, from which a film adaptation was made, starring Audrey Hepburn as the protagonist; Hepburn sang "Moon River" in the film.
- The couch gag is a reference to the The Longest Daycare.
- Pappa Pia! is a reference to the musical Mamma Mia!.
- Death of a Salesman: The Seussical is a parody of Death of a Salesman and Dr. Seuss films.
- Samsun is a parody of Samsung.
- LC is a parody of LG.
- 9/11 is touched upon slightly. Bart tells Homer that he "would love New York, now that [his] two least favorite buildings have been obliterated". Bart then quickly adds "Old Penn Station and Shea Stadium", after a pause.
Trivia
- The items in Bart's box of "precious junk" include:
- Photos of his old girlfriends
- His slingshot
- A Krusty the Clown ashtray
- A square piece of ravioli in a ziplock bag labelled "Ravioli that looks like me"
- The names that appear in the listing of Mary Spuckler's apartment include:
- T. Bickle
- Mary Spuckler
- H. Golightly
- "Moonshine River" and "Homer at the Bat" currently hold the record for highest number of guest stars in one episode, with eleven.
- This episode premiered in Australia on February 10, 2013 at 6pm local time on TEN.
- This is the second time that The Simpsons traveled to New York. The first time was in the Season 9 premiere episode: "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson".
- In a promo for the episode, basketball player Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks appears dancing during the scene where Mary sings The Ballad of Cylinder Head. However, he was replaced by a New York Yankees player, probably because Lin moved to Houston Rockets before the episode aired.
- Don Pardo's appearance makes him the oldest guest star the show has ever had.
Continuity
- Bart's previous girlfriends:
- Adverts are seen from previous objects featured in the show:
- Khlav Kalash and the Khlav Kalash vendor appear again as a massive brand. ("The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson", "Lost Our Lisa")
Goofs
- In the queue for the Romeo and Juliet play, many of the people standing in line appear in the line more than once.
- The animation of the Simpsons in the couch gag contest notification segment is a bit off-model, one error being that in most shots, Bart's head is too tall. This could explain that this segment was rushed to be put in the season premiere.
- On the close shot of Bart buzzing for Mary, her name is near the top. However, when zoomed out, he is pressing the bottom button.
- At the end of Romeo and Juliet, Lisa is seen lying on the ground in costume as Juliet, but she suddenly runs to Marge's side in her usual clothes very quickly.
