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*The episode name is a reference to ''{{W|Four Weddings and a Funeral}}''. | *The episode name is a reference to ''{{W|Four Weddings and a Funeral}}''. | ||
*The [[couch gag]] is a parody of ''{{W|The Hobbit}}''. | *The [[couch gag]] is a parody of ''{{W|The Hobbit}}''. | ||
| + | *The statue of [[Eugene Levy]] is holding an ''{{W|American Pie (series)|American Pie}}'' flag. | ||
| + | *[[Kent Brockman]] mentions the film ''{{W|Up (2009 film)|Up}}'' when Bart is stuck in the balloon basket. | ||
=== [[Marcia Wallace]] === | === [[Marcia Wallace]] === | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode name is a reference to Four Weddings and a Funeral.
- The couch gag is a parody of The Hobbit.
- The statue of Eugene Levy is holding an American Pie flag.
- Kent Brockman mentions the film Up when Bart is stuck in the balloon basket.
Marcia Wallace
"Four Regrettings and a Funeral" was the first episode to air following Wallace's death on October 25, 2013.
- In tribute to Ms. Wallace, the episode's chalkboard gag was "We'll really miss you Mrs. K."
- The closing credits included a dedication clip. It was captioned "In loving memory of Marcia Wallace" and depicted Mrs. Krabappel sitting on her desk. After a brief silence, Mrs. K gave vent to her trademark "Ha!"
Trivia
- The number plate on the black car is 71L 701.
Continuity
- Homer's passion for bowling balls is reestablished in this episode, from the early seasons of the show. ("Life on the Fast Lane" et al)
- Marge's pondering over what caused Bart's bad behavior. ("Double, Double, Boy in Trouble" et al)
- Chip Davis is said to be a "Dome-Shards Removal Supervisor". (The Simpsons Movie)
- Chip Davis was also said to be a former Duffman. There being multiple Duffmen has been made clear in previous episodes. ("Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play")
- Marge's love of KISS is brought up again. (Bart Simmons: God of Thunder!)
Goofs
- When Marge is about to recall how she listened to KISS, Kirk Van Houten can be seen with gray hair.
- Alice Glick makes another post-death appearance at the funeral.
- Legs' colors constantly change at the beginning (at one point he has Blue Haired Lawyer's colors).
- Lionel Hutz's hair briefly changes from brown to black at the funeral.
- When Reverend Lovejoy asks if anyone had any regrets Sanjay has yellow skin and brown hair and Johnny Tightlips has blond hair.
- Whitney Spuckler is called "Peaches" by Cletus. This might just be Cletus making a mistake as he has so many children or he might have changed her name.
