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*The segment Wanted: Dead, Then Alive's title is a reference to {{w|Wanted Dead or Alive}}, which has a lot of meanings through popular culture. | *The segment Wanted: Dead, Then Alive's title is a reference to {{w|Wanted Dead or Alive}}, which has a lot of meanings through popular culture. | ||
| − | *The segment Homerzilla's title and the segment itself are parody of the original 1954 {{w|Godzilla}}. | + | *The segment Homerzilla's title and the segment itself are parody of the original 1954 {{w|Godzilla}} and the 1998 American remake and subsequent renaming of that film's monster to {{w|Zilla}}. |
| + | **[[Agnes Skinner]] appears in the segment as the giant condor from {{w|Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster}}. | ||
*The segment Telepaths of Glory's title is a reference to the movie {{w|Paths of Glory}}, as well to an upcoming [[season 27]] episode [[Paths of Glory]]. | *The segment Telepaths of Glory's title is a reference to the movie {{w|Paths of Glory}}, as well to an upcoming [[season 27]] episode [[Paths of Glory]]. | ||
*[[Bart]]'s mask in the couch gag is a mask of [[Huckleberry Hound]]. | *[[Bart]]'s mask in the couch gag is a mask of [[Huckleberry Hound]]. | ||
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*This episode is the first "[[Treehouse of Horror series|Treehouse of Horror]]" episode not to feature a [[title card]] and the first to have two segments linked together (Homerzilla and Telepaths of Glory, both having Homerzilla). | *This episode is the first "[[Treehouse of Horror series|Treehouse of Horror]]" episode not to feature a [[title card]] and the first to have two segments linked together (Homerzilla and Telepaths of Glory, both having Homerzilla). | ||
*The production code TABF18 appears on the tests that Sideshow Bob is correcting as the course number. | *The production code TABF18 appears on the tests that Sideshow Bob is correcting as the course number. | ||
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| + | *The title of the third segment is inaccurate as Bart, Lisa and Milhouse gain telekinesis rather than telepathy. | ||
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Cultural references
- The segment Wanted: Dead, Then Alive's title is a reference to Wanted Dead or Alive, which has a lot of meanings through popular culture.
- The segment Homerzilla's title and the segment itself are parody of the original 1954 Godzilla and the 1998 American remake and subsequent renaming of that film's monster to Zilla.
- Agnes Skinner appears in the segment as the giant condor from Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster.
- The segment Telepaths of Glory's title is a reference to the movie Paths of Glory, as well to an upcoming season 27 episode Paths of Glory.
- Bart's mask in the couch gag is a mask of Huckleberry Hound.
- Fiendbook is a parody of Facebook.
- Sideshow Bob song is based on Le nozze di Figaro.
- Sideshow Bob talks about The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and reads a fictional book about the author, T. S. Eliot, "The complete works of T. S. Eliot except "Cats"".
- A student of Springfield University mentions Game of Thrones.
- Green Hornet, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Solitaire are referenced in posters.
- Comic Book Guy is in the theater to get a good seat for the next Star Wars.
- Scrat from Ice Age makes an appearance, voiced by Chris Wedge, who voiced him in the movies.
- Fred Flintstone from The Flintstones appears underground as a skeleton in his foot-powered car from the series.
- The bare-chested man on horseback is Vladimir Putin.
- When Kang and Kodos say they are from a globular cluster and show their fear of the dark, it is a reference to the premise of Nightfall (Asimov short story and novel).
Credits
- Matt Selman's credit "The Necromattselmanicon" is a reference to the Necronomicon.
- Brian Kelley's credit "Bram Shelley's Dracustein" is a reference to Bram Stoker's Dracula and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
- Tim Long's credit "Tim Long-Un" is a reference to Kim Jong-Un.
- Mike Scully's credit "Magic Mike Scully XXS" is a reference to Magic Mike XXL.
- David Silverman's credit "Dave Of The Dead Silverman" is a reference to Dawn of the Dead.
- Joel H. Cohen's writer credit "Joel Cohen's Credit 2: The Squeakquel" is a reference to Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
- Dan Castellaneta's credit "Dan 9 From Outer Space-Eta" is a reference to Plan 9 from Outer Space.
- Chris Wedge's credit "Chris "Scrat" Wedge" is a reference to his character Scrat from Ice Age.
- Andrea Romero's credit "Andromeda Strain Romero" is a reference to The Andromeda Strain.
- Scott Muller's credit "Scott Mulrrr! Ruler Of The Planet Omicron Persei 8!" is a reference to Lrrr from Futurama.
- Nick Conti's credit "Nick "Necrochasm" Conti (still don't have it)" is a reference to the gun "Necrochasm" from the game Destiny.
Continuity
- This is the second time a "Treehouse of Horror" segment has featured Homer as a classic giant monster. ("Treehouse of Horror III")
- Bart and Lisa previously acquired superpowers from radiation. ("Treehouse of Horror X")
- This is be the second time where Bart and Lisa have special powers, but Lisa is much more powerful than Bart because of her intelligence. ("Treehouse of Horror XII")
- A cloth version of Mr. Sparkle billboard appears. ("In Marge We Trust")
- Frank Grimes' tomb appears in the couch gag and he emerges from the tomb as a zombie monster. ("Homer's Enemy")
- The witch that turned everyone into their costumed characters appears in the couch gag. ("Treehouse of Horror XVI")
- Russ Cargill's Fiendbook post references the Dome. (The Simpsons Movie)
- Oogle appears on smartphones. ("The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly")
- Sideshow Bob steps on a rake in Springfield University. ("Cape Feare") ("Kamp Krusty")
- Homer says to Sideshow Bob after he killed him "That's for trying to frame Krusty". ("Krusty Gets Busted")
- Skinner appears as a box kite. ("Married to the Blob")
Trivia
- Kang and Kodos break the fourth wall talking about making a cameo appearance, 4:3 and season 4.
- This episode is the first "Treehouse of Horror" episode not to feature a title card and the first to have two segments linked together (Homerzilla and Telepaths of Glory, both having Homerzilla).
- The production code TABF18 appears on the tests that Sideshow Bob is correcting as the course number.
Goofs
- The title of the third segment is inaccurate as Bart, Lisa and Milhouse gain telekinesis rather than telepathy.
