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Difference between revisions of "Children of a Lesser Clod/References"

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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film ''Children of a Lesser God''.
 
*The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film ''Children of a Lesser God''.
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*In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a {{w|Muttley}} T-shirt.
 
*Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
 
*Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
 
*Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film ''Space Jam''.
 
*Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film ''Space Jam''.
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*The porn film name ''Doctor Screwlittle'' is a parody of {{w|Doctor Dolittle (film)}}.
 
*Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''The Most Dangerous Game''.
 
*Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''The Most Dangerous Game''.
 
*When [[Ralph]] asks where they are going, [[Homer]]'s reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old infamous catchphrase.
 
*When [[Ralph]] asks where they are going, [[Homer]]'s reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old infamous catchphrase.

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References/Trivia


Season 12 Episode References
267 "I'm Goin' to Praiseland"
268
"Children of a Lesser Clod"
"Simpsons Tall Tales" 269


Cultural references

  • The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.
  • In the gym, Comic Book Guy is wearing a Muttley T-shirt.
  • Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
  • Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film Space Jam.
  • The porn film name Doctor Screwlittle is a parody of Doctor Dolittle (film).
  • Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to The Most Dangerous Game.
  • When Ralph asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old infamous catchphrase.
  • When Homer is watching TV, the show "Kids Say the Darnest Things" stars Bill Cosby.
    • A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "Pokémon".
  • Homer's dream is a reference to The Jetsons: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!"
  • The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd Flanders is a 1969 hit song by Peggy Lee called "Is That All There Is?"
Season 12 References
Treehouse of Horror XI A Tale of Two Springfields Insane Clown Poppy Lisa the Tree Hugger Homer vs. Dignity The Computer Wore Menace Shoes The Great Money Caper Skinner's Sense of Snow HOMЯ Pokey Mom Worst Episode Ever Tennis the Menace Day of the Jackanapes New Kids on the Blecch Hungry, Hungry Homer Bye, Bye, Nerdie Simpson Safari Trilogy of Error I'm Goin' to Praiseland Children of a Lesser Clod Simpsons Tall Tales