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*Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Mike_Scully Scully] era (Seasons 9-12) | *Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Mike_Scully Scully] era (Seasons 9-12) | ||
*Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "[http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_IV Treehouse of Horror IV]". | *Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "[http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_IV Treehouse of Horror IV]". | ||
| + | *Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode. | ||
==Cultural References== | ==Cultural References== | ||
Revision as of 08:23, May 16, 2010
Trivia
- We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
- With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history.
- Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
- Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
- Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
Cultural References
- Legendary video game character Mario of Super Mario Brothers makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of Donkey Kong with Homer tossing garbage cans like Donkey Kong tossing Barrels at Mario.
- Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms.Pac-Man. the ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."
