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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.
*{{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}}.
 
*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.
 
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*Bobbleheads of [[Aimee Mann]], {{Ch|Steven Wright}} and [[Bell Biv DeVoe]] attack Homer.
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*The [[Bill "Spaceman" Lee Planetarium]] is a reference to {{W|Major League Baseball}} pitcher {{W|Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher)|Bill "Spaceman" Lee}}.
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*[[Cumbies]] is slang for {{W|Cumberland Farms}}, a regional chain of convenience stores based in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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*[[Dukakis Eyebrows]] sells eyebrows in the style of [[Michael Dukakis]].
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*[[Filene's Basement's Attic]] is a reference to {{W|Filene's Basement}}, a chain of department stores.
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*[[Lechmere's]] was a real retail store chain.
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*[[Nekco]] is a reference to {{W|Necco}}, the New England Confectionery Company.
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*[[Noam Chomp-Sky's Grinders and Frappes]] is a reference to [[Noam Chomsky]].
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*[[Robert's Parish]] is a reference to former basketball player {{W|Robert Parish}}. The stain glass window features an image of him.
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*[[Spenser: For Hire's Gifts]] is a reference to the TV series ''{{W|Spenser: For Hire}}''.
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*A statue of [[Larry Bird]] is seen, parodying the [[Statue of Liberty]].
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*The statue of [[Paul Revere]] is seen.
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*People appearing in the crowd scene at the [[Boston Americans]] parade:
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**The cast of ''Cheers''.
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**[[Noam Chomsky]].
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**[[Michael Dukakis]].
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**[[Carlton Fisk]].
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**[[Marvelous Marvin Hagler]].
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**[[Ally McBeal]] from ''{{W|Ally McBeal}}''.
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**[[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]].
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**[[New Kids on the Block]].
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**{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}}.
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**[[Bobby Orr]].
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**{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]] from ''{{W|Ted (film)|Ted}}''.
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**{{Ch|Steven Tyler}} of [[Aerosmith]].
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**[[Elizabeth Warren]].
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**[[Cameron Winklevoss|Cameron]] and [[Tyler Winklevoss]].
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**{{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:

Revision as of 08:57, October 12, 2016

References/Trivia


Season 28 Episode References
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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