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*When Homer is watching TV, the show "{{w|Kids Say the Darnest Things}}" stars [[Bill Cosby]]. | *When Homer is watching TV, the show "{{w|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]]". | **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!" | + | *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 Flanders|Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]] is a 1969 hit song by {{w|Peggy Lee}} called "{{w|Is That All There Is?}}" | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting [[Rod Flanders|Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]] is a 1969 hit song by {{w|Peggy Lee}} called "{{w|Is That All There Is?}}" | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.
- The chalkboard gag mentions Mothra.
- 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 Doolittle.
- 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 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?"
