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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | * | + | *The name of the episode is a reference to a {{W|Hail Mary pass}} in [[football]]. |
| − | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{w|The Passion of the Christ}}. | + | *The [[Crazy Cat Lady]] was taking {{W|Reese's Pieces}} thinking they were psychoactive medication. |
| + | *[[Mario]] from the ''{{ap|Mario|series}}'' series appears in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of the arcade game ''{{w2|Donkey Kong|video game}}'', with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how [[Donkey Kong]] tossed barrels at Mario. | ||
| + | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of ''{{w|The Passion of the Christ}}''. | ||
*Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{w|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{w|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' | ||
*When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms. Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical." | *When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms. Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical." | ||
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Cultural references
- The name of the episode is a reference to a Hail Mary pass in football.
- The Crazy Cat Lady was taking Reese's Pieces thinking they were psychoactive medication.
- Mario from the Mario series appears in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of the arcade game Donkey Kong, with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how Donkey Kong tossed barrels at Mario.
- Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical."
- Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the Columbia Pictures logo.
Trivia
- We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
- With 23.1 million viewers, this episode is one of the highest-rated episodes in the show's history.
- Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
- Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
- Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
- Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash cans at Mario.
Goofs
- Ned reads from the Bible at the top of the Super Bowl stadium - how could anyone hear him without a microphone?
