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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*The story's title is a pun on the {{w|Jane Austen}} novel ''{{w|Sense and Sensibility}}'', which was adapted into a {{w|Sense and Sensibility (film)|film}} in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the {{w|BBC}} (in {{w|Sense and Sensibility (1981 TV serial)|1981}} and {{w|Sense and Sensibility (2008 TV serial)|2008}}).
 
*The story's title is a pun on the {{w|Jane Austen}} novel ''{{w|Sense and Sensibility}}'', which was adapted into a {{w|Sense and Sensibility (film)|film}} in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the {{w|BBC}} (in {{w|Sense and Sensibility (1981 TV serial)|1981}} and {{w|Sense and Sensibility (2008 TV serial)|2008}}).
*In his speech Comic Book Guy makes reference to:
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*In his speech, [[Comic Book Guy]] makes reference to:
 
**Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("[[Star Wars]]")
 
**Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("[[Star Wars]]")
 
**The Draconian empire. ("[[Doctor Who]]")
 
**The Draconian empire. ("[[Doctor Who]]")

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References/Trivia


Cultural references

  • The story's title is a pun on the Jane Austen novel Sense and Sensibility, which was adapted into a film in 1995 and has twice been serialized for television by the BBC (in 1981 and 2008).
  • In his speech, Comic Book Guy makes reference to:
    • Bacta tanks and Rancors. ("Star Wars")
    • The Draconian empire. ("Doctor Who")
    • The Hulk, Galactus, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Skrulls, Watchers and the Beyonder. ("Marvel")
    • Cylons. ("Battlestar Galactica")
    • Data. ("Star Trek: Next Generation")
    • Klaatu. ("The Day the Earth Stood Still")
  • Bart's speech references Abin-sur ("DC") and Brother Voodoo ("Marvel").
  • Comic Book Guy modifies his prison outfit to resemble a Star Trek uniform.