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*The title of the episode is a reference to the movie ''{{w|The Town (2010 film)|The Town}}'', which also takes place in [[Boston]].
 
*The title of the episode is a reference to the movie ''{{w|The Town (2010 film)|The Town}}'', which also takes place in [[Boston]].
 
*[[Homer]] references the [[Aerosmith]], and {{w|Ben Affleck|Ben}} and {{w|Casey Affleck}}.
 
*[[Homer]] references the [[Aerosmith]], and {{w|Ben Affleck|Ben}} and {{w|Casey Affleck}}.
*[[Marge]] references {{w|The Real Housewives}}.
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*[[Marge]] references ''{{w|The Real Housewives}}''.
 
*[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
 
*[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
*In a crowd in Boston, an alive teddy bear can be seen. It is a reference to the movie ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston.
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*{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]] are seen in a crowd, referencing ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston.
 
*Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team.
 
*Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team.
**The quarterback is a parody of {{w|Tom Brady}}, the coach is a parody of {{w|Bill Belichick}}, Bonkowski is a parody of {{w|Rob Gronkowski}}, the mascot is a parody of {{w|Pat Patriot}}, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and {{w|2007 New England Patriots videotaping controversy|Spygate}} respectively.  
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**The quarterback is a parody of {{ap|Tom Brady|guest star}}, the coach is a parody of {{w|Bill Belichick}}, Bonkowski is a parody of {{w|Rob Gronkowski}}, the mascot is a parody of {{w|Pat Patriot}}, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and {{w|2007 New England Patriots videotaping controversy|Spygate}} respectively.  
*Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivality between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing).
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*Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing).
*The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} {{w|Make Way for Ducklings}} are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River.
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*The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} ''{{w|Make Way for Ducklings}}'' are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River.
*{{w|Cheers}} (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode. Also several Cheers characters ([[Cliff Clavin]], [[Carla Tortelli]] and [[Norm Peterson]]) appear in the parade crowd.
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*The ''[[Cheers]]'' (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode. Also several Cheers characters ([[Cliff Clavin]], [[Carla Tortelli]] and [[Norm Peterson]]) appear in the parade crowd.
*[[Conan O'Brian]] appears in the parade crowd.
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*{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}} appears in the parade crowd.
*The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is {{w|The Man in Me}} by {{w|Bob Dylan}}.
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*The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "{{w|The Man in Me}}" by {{w|Bob Dylan}}.
 
*There is a {{w|Larry Bird}} statue in Boston similar to the [[Statue of Liberty]].
 
*There is a {{w|Larry Bird}} statue in Boston similar to the [[Statue of Liberty]].
 
*Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear:
 
*Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear:
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**Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood [[Lisa]] and Bart walk through.
 
**Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood [[Lisa]] and Bart walk through.
 
**"{{w|Jordan's Furniture}} & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station {{w|WSBK-TV}}'s ''The Movie Loft''.
 
**"{{w|Jordan's Furniture}} & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station {{w|WSBK-TV}}'s ''The Movie Loft''.
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*An {{W|Oculus Rift}} is seen.
  
== Continuity ==
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== Trivia ==
*Oculus Rifts appears again. ("[[Friends and Family]]")
 
 
 
==Trivia==
 
 
*The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
 
*The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
 
**Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
 
**Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
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*This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd {{w|United States presidential election, 2016|2016 Presidential Debate}}, and other lead-out programs airing first.
 
*This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd {{w|United States presidential election, 2016|2016 Presidential Debate}}, and other lead-out programs airing first.
  
==Goofs==
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== Goofs ==
 
*Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the [[Simpsons family]]'s wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
 
*Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the [[Simpsons family]]'s wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
  
 
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References/Trivia


Season 28 Episode References
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"The Town"
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Cultural references

Trivia

  • The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
    • Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
    • Smog was added to the background.
  • This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd 2016 Presidential Debate, and other lead-out programs airing first.

Goofs

  • Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the Simpsons family's wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
Season 28 References
Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus Friends and Family The Town Treehouse of Horror XXVII Trust but Clarify There Will Be Buds Havana Wild Weekend Dad Behavior The Last Traction Hero The Nightmare After Krustmas Pork and Burns The Great Phatsby: Part One The Great Phatsby: Part Two Fatzcarraldo The Cad and the Hat Kamp Krustier 22 for 30 A Father's Watch The Caper Chase Looking for Mr. Goodbart Moho House Dogtown