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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. | *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. | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
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*The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "{{w|The Man in Me}}" by {{w|Bob Dylan}}. | *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]]. | ||
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**"{{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''. | ||
*At the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]], nerds are seen playing {{W|Magic: The Gathering}} and playing with {{W|Oculus Rift}}s. | *At the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]], nerds are seen playing {{W|Magic: The Gathering}} and playing with {{W|Oculus Rift}}s. | ||
− | + | *Bobbleheads of [[Aimee Mann]], {{Ch|Steven Wright}} and [[Bell Biv DeVoe]] attack Homer. | |
+ | *The [[Bill "Spaceman" Lee Planetarium]] is a reference to {{W|Major League Baseball}} pitcher {{W|Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher)|Bill "Spaceman" Lee}}. | ||
+ | *[[Cumbies]] is slang for {{W|Cumberland Farms}}, a regional chain of convenience stores based in Framingham, Massachusetts. | ||
+ | *[[Dukakis Eyebrows]] sells eyebrows in the style of [[Michael Dukakis]]. | ||
+ | *[[Filene's Basement's Attic]] is a reference to {{W|Filene's Basement}}, a chain of department stores. | ||
+ | *[[Lechmere's]] was a real retail store chain. | ||
+ | *[[Nekco]] is a reference to {{W|Necco}}, the New England Confectionery Company. | ||
+ | *[[Noam Chomp-Sky's Grinders and Frappes]] is a reference to [[Noam Chomsky]]. | ||
+ | *[[Robert's Parish]] is a reference to former basketball player {{W|Robert Parish}}. The stain glass window features an image of him. | ||
+ | *[[Spenser: For Hire's Gifts]] is a reference to the TV series ''{{W|Spenser: For Hire}}''. | ||
+ | *A statue of [[Larry Bird]] is seen, parodying the [[Statue of Liberty]]. | ||
+ | *The statue of [[Paul Revere]] is seen. | ||
+ | *People appearing in the crowd scene at the [[Boston Americans]] parade: | ||
+ | **The cast of ''Cheers''. | ||
+ | **[[Noam Chomsky]]. | ||
+ | **[[Michael Dukakis]]. | ||
+ | **[[Carlton Fisk]]. | ||
+ | **[[Marvelous Marvin Hagler]]. | ||
+ | **[[Ally McBeal]] from ''{{W|Ally McBeal}}''. | ||
+ | **[[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]]. | ||
+ | **[[New Kids on the Block]]. | ||
+ | **{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}}. | ||
+ | **[[Bobby Orr]]. | ||
+ | **{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]] from ''{{W|Ted (film)|Ted}}''. | ||
+ | **{{Ch|Steven Tyler}} of [[Aerosmith]]. | ||
+ | **[[Elizabeth Warren]]. | ||
+ | **[[Cameron Winklevoss|Cameron]] and [[Tyler Winklevoss]]. | ||
+ | **{{Ch|Steven Wright}}. | ||
== Trivia == | == 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: |
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a reference to the movie The Town, which also takes place in Boston.
- Homer references the Aerosmith, and Ben and Casey Affleck.
- Marge references The Real Housewives.
- Bart references The Departed and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
- Ted and Mark Wahlberg are seen in a crowd, referencing Ted, which takes place in Boston.
- Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
- The quarterback is a parody of Tom Brady, the coach is a parody of Bill Belichick, Bonkowski is a parody of Rob Gronkowski, the mascot is a parody of Pat Patriot, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and Spygate respectively.
- Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by Apu and Sideshow Mel (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs Crips (identified by their blue clothing) and Bloods (identified by their red clothing).
- The Duck family from Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings are seen when the Simpsons walk by Charles River.
- 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.
- The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "The Man in Me" by Bob Dylan.
- There is a Larry Bird statue in Boston similar to the Statue of Liberty.
- Several references to the Massachussets area appear:
- Mass. Ave is a reference to the Massachusetts Avenue.
- Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood Lisa and Bart walk through.
- "Jordan's Furniture & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station WSBK-TV's The Movie Loft.
- At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, nerds are seen playing Magic: The Gathering and playing with Oculus Rifts.
- Bobbleheads of Aimee Mann, Steven Wright and Bell Biv DeVoe attack Homer.
- The Bill "Spaceman" Lee Planetarium is a reference to Major League Baseball pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee.
- Cumbies is slang for Cumberland Farms, a regional chain of convenience stores based in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Dukakis Eyebrows sells eyebrows in the style of Michael Dukakis.
- Filene's Basement's Attic is a reference to Filene's Basement, a chain of department stores.
- Lechmere's was a real retail store chain.
- Nekco is a reference to Necco, the New England Confectionery Company.
- Noam Chomp-Sky's Grinders and Frappes is a reference to Noam Chomsky.
- Robert's Parish is a reference to former basketball player Robert Parish. The stain glass window features an image of him.
- Spenser: For Hire's Gifts is a reference to the TV series Spenser: For Hire.
- A statue of Larry Bird is seen, parodying the Statue of Liberty.
- The statue of Paul Revere is seen.
- People appearing in the crowd scene at the Boston Americans parade:
- The cast of Cheers.
- Noam Chomsky.
- Michael Dukakis.
- Carlton Fisk.
- Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
- Ally McBeal from Ally McBeal.
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
- New Kids on the Block.
- Conan O'Brien.
- Bobby Orr.
- Ted and Mark Wahlberg from Ted.
- Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
- Elizabeth Warren.
- Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
- Steven Wright.
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.