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| − | *The story's title is a pun on the {{ | + | *The story's title is a pun on the {{W|Jane Austen}} novel ''{{W|Sense and Sensibility}}'', which was adapted into a {{W2|Sense and Sensibility|film|film}} in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the {{W|BBC}} (in {{W2|Sense and Sensibility|1981 TV serial|1981}} and {{W2|Sense and Sensibility|2008 TV serial|2008}}). |
| − | *''[[Peanuts]]'': [[Bart]] gives a report on [[Benjamin Franklin]] where his version of the {{ | + | *''[[Peanuts]]'': [[Bart]] gives a report on [[Benjamin Franklin]] where his version of the {{W|kite experiment}} has Franklin deliberately getting the kite with the key stuck in a tree. When lightning strikes the key, and in turn the tree, Franklin triumphantly cries, "Kite-eating tree, I'll see you in hell!!!", referencing [[Charlie Brown]]'s recurring battles with the kite-eating tree. |
*In his speech, [[Comic Book Guy]] makes reference to: | *In his speech, [[Comic Book Guy]] makes reference to: | ||
**Bacta tanks and Rancors. (''[[Star Wars]]'') | **Bacta tanks and Rancors. (''[[Star Wars]]'') | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, October 15, 2021
Cultural references[edit]
- The story's title is a pun on the Jane Austen novel Sense and Sensibility, which was adapted into a film in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the BBC (in 1981 and 2008).
- Peanuts: Bart gives a report on Benjamin Franklin where his version of the kite experiment has Franklin deliberately getting the kite with the key stuck in a tree. When lightning strikes the key, and in turn the tree, Franklin triumphantly cries, "Kite-eating tree, I'll see you in hell!!!", referencing Charlie Brown's recurring battles with the kite-eating tree.
- In his speech, Comic Book Guy makes reference to:
- Bacta tanks and Rancors. (Star Wars)
- The Draconian empire. (Doctor Who)
- The Hulk, Galactus, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Skrulls, Watchers and the Beyonder. (Marvel Comics)
- Cylons. (Battlestar Galactica)
- Data. (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
- Klaatu. (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
- Bart's speech references Abin-sur (DC Comics) and Brother Voodoo (Marvel).
- Comic Book Guy modifies his prison outfit to resemble a Star Trek uniform.
