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*The episode's title is a reference to [[wikipedia:Helen|Helen of Troy]]. | *The episode's title is a reference to [[wikipedia:Helen|Helen of Troy]]. | ||
| − | *When [[Milhouse]] makes peace with his Shelbyville namesake, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry," which is a reference to the song "[[wikipedia: | + | *When [[Milhouse]] makes peace with his Shelbyville namesake, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry," which is a reference to the song "[[wikipedia:When Doves Cry|When Doves Cry]]" by [[wikipedia:Prince (musician)|Prince]]. |
| − | *[[Bart]]'s plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow [[Ned]]'s RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the [[wikipedia: | + | *[[Bart]]'s plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow [[Ned]]'s RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the [[wikipedia:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]] strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the [[wikipedia:Trojan War|Trojan War]]. In fact, when sneaking out of the RV, Homer stated, "I bet ''no one else in '''history '''''has thought of something ''this ''clever!". |
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*[[Lisa]] says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for [[Springfield]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. | *[[Lisa]] says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for [[Springfield]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. | ||
*[[Ned]]'s RV appears for the second time. | *[[Ned]]'s RV appears for the second time. | ||
*This may be a reference to the Troy Lemon law firm in Ohio. | *This may be a reference to the Troy Lemon law firm in Ohio. | ||
| − | *After [[Bart]] labels [[Todd]] the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously. | + | *After [[Bart]] labels [[Todd]] the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously. |
| − | *When [[Marge]] finds out what the boys where up to, she hints Bart said he was going to a tutoring job instead. | + | *When [[Marge]] finds out what the boys where up to, she hints Bart said he was going to a tutoring job instead. |
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Cultural references
- The episode's title is a reference to Helen of Troy.
- When Milhouse makes peace with his Shelbyville namesake, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry," which is a reference to the song "When Doves Cry" by Prince.
- Bart's plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow Ned's RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the Trojan Horse strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the Trojan War. In fact, when sneaking out of the RV, Homer stated, "I bet no one else in history has thought of something this clever!".
Trivia
- Lisa says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for Springfield in The Simpsons Movie.
- Ned's RV appears for the second time.
- This may be a reference to the Troy Lemon law firm in Ohio.
- After Bart labels Todd the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously.
- When Marge finds out what the boys where up to, she hints Bart said he was going to a tutoring job instead.
