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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode title is a reference to the 1981 American neo-noir film ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. | *The episode title is a reference to the 1981 American neo-noir film ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. | ||
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*At the [[Simpsons and O'Donnell Detective Agency]], the poster of an astronaut with a flag of {{W|MTV}} is a reference to the {{W|File:Mtvmoon.png|first images shown on MTV in 1981}}, which were a montage of the {{W|Apollo 11}} moon landing. | *At the [[Simpsons and O'Donnell Detective Agency]], the poster of an astronaut with a flag of {{W|MTV}} is a reference to the {{W|File:Mtvmoon.png|first images shown on MTV in 1981}}, which were a montage of the {{W|Apollo 11}} moon landing. | ||
*[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart]]. | *[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart]]. | ||
| − | *The name [[The Bar Side with Gary Larson]] is a | + | *The name [[The Bar Side with Gary Larson]] is a pun on ''{{W|The Far Side}}'', a comic created by cartoonist [[Gary Larson]]. |
*The [[L'il CSI Forensic Kit]] is a reference to the TV series ''[[CSI]]'' and their real-life forensic kits. | *The [[L'il CSI Forensic Kit]] is a reference to the TV series ''[[CSI]]'' and their real-life forensic kits. | ||
*[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]]. | *[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]]. | ||
*According to Billy O'Donnell's file from [[Springfield DMV]]: | *According to Billy O'Donnell's file from [[Springfield DMV]]: | ||
| − | ** | + | **One thing that annoys him are {{W|National Lampoon, Inc.|National Lampoon}} movies. |
**His favorite cologne is {{W|Paco Rabanne}}. | **His favorite cologne is {{W|Paco Rabanne}}. | ||
| − | [[File:Body Heat parody.png|300px|thumb|The young versions of [[Abe]] and [[Agnes]] are based on the protagonists in ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. The sequence of them having | + | [[File:Body Heat parody.png|300px|thumb|The young versions of [[Abe]] and [[Agnes]] are based on the protagonists in ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. The sequence of them having an ice cream together parodies the opening of the film]] |
| − | *Agnes and Abe having | + | *Agnes and Abe having an ice cream by the sea parodies the opening of ''Body Heat'', specifically when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time. |
*The new wave hit "{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock Of Seagulls}} plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits. | *The new wave hit "{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock Of Seagulls}} plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits. | ||
*The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film ''{{W2|Xanadu|film}}'', in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions {{W|Coke}}. | *The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film ''{{W2|Xanadu|film}}'', in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions {{W|Coke}}. | ||
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*Grampa says he fells for Agnes like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels. | *Grampa says he fells for Agnes like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels. | ||
*[[Lou]] and Chief Wiggum are eating {{W|Häagen-Dazs}} ice cream. | *[[Lou]] and Chief Wiggum are eating {{W|Häagen-Dazs}} ice cream. | ||
| − | *Lou says to Wiggum | + | *Lou says to Wiggum that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark", a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in [[William Shakespeare]]'s {{W|Hamlet}}. |
*[[Bart]]'s goal is to be "the [[Jay Leno]] of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his {{W|Jay Leno#Vehicle collection|collection of vehicles}}, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles. | *[[Bart]]'s goal is to be "the [[Jay Leno]] of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his {{W|Jay Leno#Vehicle collection|collection of vehicles}}, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles. | ||
*Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]''. | *Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]''. | ||
| − | *Bart | + | *Bart thinks [[Seymour]] was referring to {{W|Xbox}} when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box". |
*Skinner gives Bart {{W|Hello Kitty}} pens. | *Skinner gives Bart {{W|Hello Kitty}} pens. | ||
*Grampa mentions {{W|Wendell Willkie}}. | *Grampa mentions {{W|Wendell Willkie}}. | ||
| − | *At young Mr. Burns office there is a bust of [[Margaret Thatcher]] and a picture of [[Ronald Reagan]], both heads of government during the | + | *At young Mr. Burns' office there is a bust of [[Margaret Thatcher]] and a picture of [[Ronald Reagan]], both heads of government during the year the story is set. |
*Billie escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to ''Body Heat''. | *Billie escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to ''Body Heat''. | ||
*Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, "[[Tom Cruise]] short". | *Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, "[[Tom Cruise]] short". | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the 1981 American neo-noir film Body Heat.
- Many elements from Body Heat are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves:
- Grampa is a parody of Ned Racine (William Hurt).
- Billy O'Donnell is a parody of Racine's colleague, Peter Lowenstein (Ted Danson).
- Agnes Skinner parodies Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner).
- Mr. Burns is based on Matty's wealthy husband, Edmund Walker (Richard Crenna).
- Many elements from Body Heat are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves:
- Grampa suggests Billy O'Donnell that he should go to the NBA.
- At the Simpsons and O'Donnell Detective Agency, the poster of an astronaut with a flag of MTV is a reference to the first images shown on MTV in 1981, which were a montage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
- Wiggum calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to Humphrey Bogart.
- The name The Bar Side with Gary Larson is a pun on The Far Side, a comic created by cartoonist Gary Larson.
- The L'il CSI Forensic Kit is a reference to the TV series CSI and their real-life forensic kits.
- Lisa imitates Dracula.
- According to Billy O'Donnell's file from Springfield DMV:
- One thing that annoys him are National Lampoon movies.
- His favorite cologne is Paco Rabanne.
- Agnes and Abe having an ice cream by the sea parodies the opening of Body Heat, specifically when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time.
- The new wave hit "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock Of Seagulls plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits.
- The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film Xanadu, in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions Coke.
- Abe and Agnes date at a Wendy's.
- Grampa says he fells for Agnes like Mario over a thousand Donkey Kong barrels.
- Lou and Chief Wiggum are eating Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
- Lou says to Wiggum that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark", a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- Bart's goal is to be "the Jay Leno of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his collection of vehicles, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles.
- Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama Magnum, P.I..
- Bart thinks Seymour was referring to Xbox when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box".
- Skinner gives Bart Hello Kitty pens.
- Grampa mentions Wendell Willkie.
- At young Mr. Burns' office there is a bust of Margaret Thatcher and a picture of Ronald Reagan, both heads of government during the year the story is set.
- Billie escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to Body Heat.
- Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, "Tom Cruise short".
- One of Harold Baumgartner's business cards says "Jasper Beardley Pac-Man Tutor".
- Abe is seen playing Test Your Strength with a hammer next to the Berlin Wall, referencing the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Trivia
- Bart finds out Lenny only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool.
- Mr. Burns tells Grampa, Homer has screwed up at work 742 times.
Continuity
- Flashback scenes of Homer screwing up include:
- Getting his hands stuck in two vending machines. ("Marge on the Lam")
- Driving into nuclear waste tubes. ("Homer's Odyssey")
- Eating Mr. Burns' birthday cake.
- Bringing a Kangaroo at work.
- Driving the car in Mr. Burns' office. ("Diatribe of a Mad Housewife")
- Sleeping during a meltdown. ("Every Man's Dream")
- Driving his car through the window at Mr. Burns' office. ("Baby You Can't Drive My Car")
- Sleeping naked on the work console.
- Homer witnessing the cooling towers explode.
