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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode title is a play on the word "improvised." | *The episode title is a play on the word "improvised." | ||
*[[Homer]] references {{w|Webster's Dictionary}}. | *[[Homer]] references {{w|Webster's Dictionary}}. | ||
| + | **The same night the episode aired, in the episode of ''[[Family Guy]]'', [[Chris Griffin]] quoted {{w|Webster's Dictionary}} in a speech too. | ||
*Homer dreams of [[ALF]]. | *Homer dreams of [[ALF]]. | ||
*Homer and [[Marge]] reference [[Frankenstein]] and [[Frankenstein's wife]]. | *Homer and [[Marge]] reference [[Frankenstein]] and [[Frankenstein's wife]]. | ||
*Homer helds a copy of ''Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation'' by {{w|Charna Halpern}}, {{w|Del Close}} and {{w|Kim "Howard" Johnson}}. | *Homer helds a copy of ''Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation'' by {{w|Charna Halpern}}, {{w|Del Close}} and {{w|Kim "Howard" Johnson}}. | ||
*[[Lisa]] mentions [[Barbra Streisand]]. | *[[Lisa]] mentions [[Barbra Streisand]]. | ||
| − | *Homer wants | + | *Homer wants [[Meryl Streep]] to play him in a movie. |
==Homer Live== | ==Homer Live== | ||
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*The questions on Facebook were answered before and after the live segments directly on the Facebook page.<ref name="TSFB"/> | *The questions on Facebook were answered before and after the live segments directly on the Facebook page.<ref name="TSFB"/> | ||
*The UK airing of the episode, scheduled to air at the same time as US' was pulled at the last minute.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/732030430304600065 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref> | *The UK airing of the episode, scheduled to air at the same time as US' was pulled at the last minute.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/732030430304600065 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref> | ||
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===Both airings=== | ===Both airings=== | ||
*Homer mentions that this is the last episode of the show, only to say it was a lie and that that the show will never end right after. | *Homer mentions that this is the last episode of the show, only to say it was a lie and that that the show will never end right after. | ||
*[[Lisa]] holds a sign saying [[Fox]] employees parked on {{w|Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly}}'s spot. | *[[Lisa]] holds a sign saying [[Fox]] employees parked on {{w|Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly}}'s spot. | ||
| − | *[[Bender]] holds a sign asking to bring back [[Futurama]] (again). | + | *[[Bender]] holds a sign asking to bring back ''[[Futurama]]'' (again). |
| − | *Homer says that the cast of {{w|Empire}} will answer the next questions Wednesday night and that somebody should be on the phone or will let them know. | + | *Homer says that the cast of ''{{w|Empire}}'' will answer the next questions Wednesday night and that somebody should be on the phone or will let them know. |
*Homer says that after the show fades someone call {{w|Uber}}. | *Homer says that after the show fades someone call {{w|Uber}}. | ||
| − | ===East Coast/Central airing=== | + | === East Coast/Central airing === |
| − | *Homer mentions Drake being terrible on [[Saturday Night Live]] from the day before the airing. | + | *Homer mentions Drake being terrible on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' from the day before the airing. |
*Homer says that Joel's call was a planted call with a planted question, this is confirmed by [[Al Jean]] on Twitter saying that it was [[Joel H. Cohen]] calling.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/732008297562136576 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref> | *Homer says that Joel's call was a planted call with a planted question, this is confirmed by [[Al Jean]] on Twitter saying that it was [[Joel H. Cohen]] calling.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/732008297562136576 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref> | ||
*Homer references having been an astronaut. ("[[Deep Space Homer]]") | *Homer references having been an astronaut. ("[[Deep Space Homer]]") | ||
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*Hannah: Hi, Homer, my question for you is: Who do you like more? [[Lenny]] or [[Carl]]? And why? | *Hannah: Hi, Homer, my question for you is: Who do you like more? [[Lenny]] or [[Carl]]? And why? | ||
::[[Homer]]: I like Lenny, because he's the black guy, and... wait a minute, no. Carl is the... Wait. Let me get back to you when I figure out who is who. | ::[[Homer]]: I like Lenny, because he's the black guy, and... wait a minute, no. Carl is the... Wait. Let me get back to you when I figure out who is who. | ||
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:::Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive? | :::Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive? | ||
::::Homer: Oh, I drive a hybrid, which is a combination of old and terrible. | ::::Homer: Oh, I drive a hybrid, which is a combination of old and terrible. | ||
| − | *Chris: My question is, what's your | + | *Chris: My question is, what's your favorite job? What was your favorite job? |
| − | ::Homer: My | + | ::Homer: My favorite job would have been being an astronaut, because everything was done for me. And also I could give away from the [[Bart|boy]]. |
| − | ===West Coast airing=== | + | |
| + | === West Coast airing === | ||
*[[Homer]] mentions the {{w|Texas Rangers}} beating the {{w|Toronto Blue Jays}} by a technical knockout. | *[[Homer]] mentions the {{w|Texas Rangers}} beating the {{w|Toronto Blue Jays}} by a technical knockout. | ||
*Homer says that Zachary's was a planted call with a prepared question. | *Homer says that Zachary's was a planted call with a prepared question. | ||
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*Steven: How are you Homer? | *Steven: How are you Homer? | ||
::[[Homer]]: I'm good, is that your question? | ::[[Homer]]: I'm good, is that your question? | ||
:::Steven: No, no, my second question is, if [[Donald Trump]] becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to [[Canada]]? | :::Steven: No, no, my second question is, if [[Donald Trump]] becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to [[Canada]]? | ||
| − | ::::Homer: Well, there are a lot of people that want me to move out of Springfield already so, but I don't think Canada would want me to, would welcome me. But you know what? | + | ::::Homer: Well, there are a lot of people that want me to move out of Springfield already so, but I don't think Canada would want me to, would welcome me. But you know what? That's why I vote for [[Bernie Sanders]]. I love his chicken but out of respect we should refer to him as the Colonel. |
*Michele: Hey Homer, I was wondering, after all this years, how would you finally get rid of [[Patty]] and [[Selma]]? | *Michele: Hey Homer, I was wondering, after all this years, how would you finally get rid of [[Patty]] and [[Selma]]? | ||
::Homer: The best way is not to bathe and I've been doing that for a month, but they smoke so much it seems to cover up the odor, but I've to say, I'm getting a lot of time to myself. | ::Homer: The best way is not to bathe and I've been doing that for a month, but they smoke so much it seems to cover up the odor, but I've to say, I'm getting a lot of time to myself. | ||
*Cathy: Hi Homer, I drunk too much this weekend. | *Cathy: Hi Homer, I drunk too much this weekend. | ||
::Homer: You drunk too much this weekend? | ::Homer: You drunk too much this weekend? | ||
| − | :::Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this | + | :::Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this weekend. What's your best hangover cure? |
::::Homer: The best hangover cure is to sleep on the lawn and stay there, till March stops being angry. | ::::Homer: The best hangover cure is to sleep on the lawn and stay there, till March stops being angry. | ||
| − | *Zachary: What's your | + | *Zachary: What's your favorite thong? |
| − | ::Homer: What's my | + | ::Homer: What's my favorite thong? My favorite thong is that Brazilian one that doesn't pinch too thight around the waist. |
| − | ==Continuity== | + | == Continuity == |
*[[Treehouse of Horror series]] is referenced in [[Ralph]]'s Treehouse (Treehouse of Horrors The Complete Collection is shown in a shelf). | *[[Treehouse of Horror series]] is referenced in [[Ralph]]'s Treehouse (Treehouse of Horrors The Complete Collection is shown in a shelf). | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In the last three minutes of the episode, Homer was "Live-voiced" (by [[Dan Castellaneta]]) and answered questions fans asked him on the phone. During the show, Homer answered live on [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]] to fans posts too. | *In the last three minutes of the episode, Homer was "Live-voiced" (by [[Dan Castellaneta]]) and answered questions fans asked him on the phone. During the show, Homer answered live on [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]] to fans posts too. | ||
**In the season 8 episode "[[The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show]]", [[June Bellamy]] says "very few cartoons are broadcast live". Ironically, 19 seasons later, part of "Simprovised" was broadcasted live. | **In the season 8 episode "[[The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show]]", [[June Bellamy]] says "very few cartoons are broadcast live". Ironically, 19 seasons later, part of "Simprovised" was broadcasted live. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a play on the word "improvised."
- Homer references Webster's Dictionary.
- The same night the episode aired, in the episode of Family Guy, Chris Griffin quoted Webster's Dictionary in a speech too.
- Homer dreams of ALF.
- Homer and Marge reference Frankenstein and Frankenstein's wife.
- Homer helds a copy of Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson.
- Lisa mentions Barbra Streisand.
- Homer wants Meryl Streep to play him in a movie.
Homer Live
- During the segment, Homer answered questions from fans asked by three ways:
- The tweets were answered before and after the live segments directly on Homer's Twitter @HomerJSimpson.[4]
- The questions on Facebook were answered before and after the live segments directly on the Facebook page.[2]
- The UK airing of the episode, scheduled to air at the same time as US' was pulled at the last minute.[5]
Both airings
- Homer mentions that this is the last episode of the show, only to say it was a lie and that that the show will never end right after.
- Lisa holds a sign saying Fox employees parked on Bill O'Reilly's spot.
- Bender holds a sign asking to bring back Futurama (again).
- Homer says that the cast of Empire will answer the next questions Wednesday night and that somebody should be on the phone or will let them know.
- Homer says that after the show fades someone call Uber.
East Coast/Central airing
- Homer mentions Drake being terrible on Saturday Night Live from the day before the airing.
- Homer says that Joel's call was a planted call with a planted question, this is confirmed by Al Jean on Twitter saying that it was Joel H. Cohen calling.[6]
- Homer references having been an astronaut. ("Deep Space Homer")
Questions
- Homer: I like Lenny, because he's the black guy, and... wait a minute, no. Carl is the... Wait. Let me get back to you when I figure out who is who.
- Amanda: Can you give me any tips or tricks for making it look like i'm hard at work but really relaxing and taking a nap?
- Homer: Always wear glasses with eyes glued to them.
- George: Hello Homer, so my question is pizza related. You prefer Chicago deep-dish or New York-style?
- Homer: Pizza? Let's see, I prefer... Chicago deep-dish cause I like Italian better than Chinese.
- Joel: Hello Homer, how are you doing?
- Homer: I'm doing all right. Is that your question?
- Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive?
- Homer: Oh, I drive a hybrid, which is a combination of old and terrible.
- Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive?
- Homer: I'm doing all right. Is that your question?
- Chris: My question is, what's your favorite job? What was your favorite job?
- Homer: My favorite job would have been being an astronaut, because everything was done for me. And also I could give away from the boy.
West Coast airing
- Homer mentions the Texas Rangers beating the Toronto Blue Jays by a technical knockout.
- Homer says that Zachary's was a planted call with a prepared question.
Questions
- Steven: How are you Homer?
- Homer: I'm good, is that your question?
- Steven: No, no, my second question is, if Donald Trump becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to Canada?
- Homer: Well, there are a lot of people that want me to move out of Springfield already so, but I don't think Canada would want me to, would welcome me. But you know what? That's why I vote for Bernie Sanders. I love his chicken but out of respect we should refer to him as the Colonel.
- Steven: No, no, my second question is, if Donald Trump becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to Canada?
- Homer: I'm good, is that your question?
- Michele: Hey Homer, I was wondering, after all this years, how would you finally get rid of Patty and Selma?
- Homer: The best way is not to bathe and I've been doing that for a month, but they smoke so much it seems to cover up the odor, but I've to say, I'm getting a lot of time to myself.
- Cathy: Hi Homer, I drunk too much this weekend.
- Homer: You drunk too much this weekend?
- Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this weekend. What's your best hangover cure?
- Homer: The best hangover cure is to sleep on the lawn and stay there, till March stops being angry.
- Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this weekend. What's your best hangover cure?
- Homer: You drunk too much this weekend?
- Zachary: What's your favorite thong?
- Homer: What's my favorite thong? My favorite thong is that Brazilian one that doesn't pinch too thight around the waist.
Continuity
- Treehouse of Horror series is referenced in Ralph's Treehouse (Treehouse of Horrors The Complete Collection is shown in a shelf).
Trivia
- In the last three minutes of the episode, Homer was "Live-voiced" (by Dan Castellaneta) and answered questions fans asked him on the phone. During the show, Homer answered live on Twitter and Facebook to fans posts too.
- In the season 8 episode "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show", June Bellamy says "very few cartoons are broadcast live". Ironically, 19 seasons later, part of "Simprovised" was broadcasted live.
References
