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| − | *The title is a reference to "{{W|The | + | *The episode's title is a reference to "{{W|The birds and the bees}}", an American colloquial expression used to refer to when parents explain human sexuality and sexual intercourse to their children. |
| − | * | + | *The Christmas-themed [[The Burns and the Bees/Gags#Opening sequence|opening sequence]] includes: |
| − | **"{{W|Amazing Grace}}" | + | **Initiating with two lines of instrumental "{{W|O Christmas Tree}}", the German Christmas song. |
| + | **[[Mr. Burns]] and [[Smithers]] are [[Ebenezer Scrooge]] and {{W|Ghost of Christmas Past}}, respectively, from [[Charles Dickens]]' 1843 short novel, ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | ||
| + | **[[Lisa]] playing the traditional Christmas carol "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" on her saxophone. | ||
| + | *Notable people at the [[Billionaire Camp]] include: | ||
| + | **[[Ted Turner]], founder of {{W2|TNT|American TV network}}, {{W|Turner Broadcasting System|TBS}}, and {{W|CNN}}. | ||
| + | **[[Mark Zuckerberg]], founder of [[Facebook]]. | ||
| + | **[[Richard Branson]], co-founder of the {{W|Virgin Group}}. | ||
| + | **[[Jeff Bezos]], founder of {{W2|Amazon|company}}. | ||
| + | **[[Warren Buffett]], CEO of {{W|Berkshire Hathaway}}. | ||
| + | **{{W|Larry Ellison}}, co-founder of the {{W|Oracle Corporation}}. | ||
| + | **[[Donald Trump]], owner of {{W|The Trump Organization}}. | ||
| + | **[[Bill Gates]], co-founder of {{W|Microsoft}}. | ||
| + | **[[Rupert Murdoch]], founder of {{W|Fox Corporation}}. | ||
| + | *The paintings Richard Branson, Larry Ellison, and a third billionaire are shooting at include: | ||
| + | **The ''{{W|Mona Lisa}}'' by {{W|Leonardo da Vinci}}. | ||
| + | **''{{W|Whistler's Mother}}'' by {{W|James McNeill Whistler}}. | ||
| + | **''{{W|The Scream}}'' by {{W|Edvard Munch}}. | ||
| + | *The billionaires are playing [[Quidditch]], the famous sport from the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' universe. | ||
| + | *[[Groundskeeper Willie]] plays "{{W|Amazing Grace}}" on his bagpipes while mourning for the deceased bees. | ||
| + | *Willie names the bees after famous people: | ||
| + | **[[Buzz Aldrin|''Buzz'' Aldrin]], the second astronaut to walk on the moon. | ||
| + | **[[Bea Arthur|''Bee'' Arthur]], referring to American actress, comedienne and singer Bea Arthur. | ||
| + | **{{W2|Sting|musician|Gordon Sumner}}, better known as ''Sting'', the bassist and vocalist of the British band {{W|The Police}}. | ||
| + | **[[B. B. King|''Bee Bee'' King]], referring to the American blues singer B. B. King. | ||
| + | **[[Susan B. Anthony|Susan ''Bee'' Anthony]], referring to American women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony. | ||
| + | **[[Jerry Seinfeld]], the American actor and comedian. The relation with bees is that Seinfeld voiced Barry B. Benson, the main character from ''{{W|Bee Movie}}''. | ||
| + | *[[Rich Texan]]'s fictional basketball team [[Austin Celtics]] are a parody of the {{W|Boston Celtics}}. | ||
| + | *In [[Homer]]'s fantasy about a future without honey, the robot that offers him some honey and then compresses him into a cube resembles [[WALL-E]] from the Disney Pixar film ''{{W|WALL-E}}''. | ||
| + | *[[Abe]] thinks Lisa is former US President [[Abraham Lincoln]]. | ||
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**The [[Basket Bells]] dance to "{{W|Maple Leaf Rag}}" by {{W|Scott Joplin}}. | **The [[Basket Bells]] dance to "{{W|Maple Leaf Rag}}" by {{W|Scott Joplin}}. | ||
**"{{W|Hip Hop Hooray}}" by {{W|Naughty By Nature}} (played during the gorilla mascot scene). | **"{{W|Hip Hop Hooray}}" by {{W|Naughty By Nature}} (played during the gorilla mascot scene). | ||
**"{{W2|Sea of Love|song}}" by {{W|The Honeydrippers}} (when the queen bee is being introduced to the Africanized bees). | **"{{W2|Sea of Love|song}}" by {{W|The Honeydrippers}} (when the queen bee is being introduced to the Africanized bees). | ||
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*The statue of [[Mr. Burns]] in front of the [[Springfield Excitement Arena]] is modeled after {{W|Nike}}'s iconic {{W2|Jumpman|logo}} logo of [[Michael Jordan]]. | *The statue of [[Mr. Burns]] in front of the [[Springfield Excitement Arena]] is modeled after {{W|Nike}}'s iconic {{W2|Jumpman|logo}} logo of [[Michael Jordan]]. | ||
*At the [[Billionaire Camp]], some billionaires play [[Quidditch]], a sport from ''[[Harry Potter]]''. | *At the [[Billionaire Camp]], some billionaires play [[Quidditch]], a sport from ''[[Harry Potter]]''. | ||
*When Mr. Burns is revealed to be a millionaire instead of a billionaire, he asks {{Ch|Mark Cuban}} to let him off the hook, for old time's sake. This is a scene borrowed from ''[[The Godfather]]''. | *When Mr. Burns is revealed to be a millionaire instead of a billionaire, he asks {{Ch|Mark Cuban}} to let him off the hook, for old time's sake. This is a scene borrowed from ''[[The Godfather]]''. | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode's title is a reference to "The birds and the bees", an American colloquial expression used to refer to when parents explain human sexuality and sexual intercourse to their children.
- The Christmas-themed opening sequence includes:
- Initiating with two lines of instrumental "O Christmas Tree", the German Christmas song.
- Mr. Burns and Smithers are Ebenezer Scrooge and Ghost of Christmas Past, respectively, from Charles Dickens' 1843 short novel, A Christmas Carol.
- Lisa playing the traditional Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" on her saxophone.
- Notable people at the Billionaire Camp include:
- Ted Turner, founder of TNT, TBS, and CNN.
- Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook.
- Richard Branson, co-founder of the Virgin Group.
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.
- Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
- Larry Ellison, co-founder of the Oracle Corporation.
- Donald Trump, owner of The Trump Organization.
- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft.
- Rupert Murdoch, founder of Fox Corporation.
- The paintings Richard Branson, Larry Ellison, and a third billionaire are shooting at include:
- The billionaires are playing Quidditch, the famous sport from the Harry Potter universe.
- Groundskeeper Willie plays "Amazing Grace" on his bagpipes while mourning for the deceased bees.
- Willie names the bees after famous people:
- Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon.
- Bee Arthur, referring to American actress, comedienne and singer Bea Arthur.
- Gordon Sumner, better known as Sting, the bassist and vocalist of the British band The Police.
- Bee Bee King, referring to the American blues singer B. B. King.
- Susan Bee Anthony, referring to American women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony.
- Jerry Seinfeld, the American actor and comedian. The relation with bees is that Seinfeld voiced Barry B. Benson, the main character from Bee Movie.
- Rich Texan's fictional basketball team Austin Celtics are a parody of the Boston Celtics.
- In Homer's fantasy about a future without honey, the robot that offers him some honey and then compresses him into a cube resembles WALL-E from the Disney Pixar film WALL-E.
- Abe thinks Lisa is former US President Abraham Lincoln.
- The Basket Bells dance to "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin.
- "Hip Hop Hooray" by Naughty By Nature (played during the gorilla mascot scene).
- "Sea of Love" by The Honeydrippers (when the queen bee is being introduced to the Africanized bees).
- The statue of Mr. Burns in front of the Springfield Excitement Arena is modeled after Nike's iconic Jumpman logo of Michael Jordan.
- At the Billionaire Camp, some billionaires play Quidditch, a sport from Harry Potter.
- When Mr. Burns is revealed to be a millionaire instead of a billionaire, he asks Mark Cuban to let him off the hook, for old time's sake. This is a scene borrowed from The Godfather.
Trivia
- For the first 8 episodes of this season, the show won the 2009 People's Choice Award for Favorite Animated Comedy.
- The marquee at Springfield Sports Palace first reads "Big Game Tonight" then later, "World's Smallest Jumbotron".
