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| − | *The Learning Network is a reference to the blog of [[The New York Times]] with the same name. | + | == Cultural references == |
| − | **Nukes of Hazard is a reference to {{w|The Dukes of Hazzard}}. | + | *[[Lisa]] is seen reading ''[[The Girl with the Rub-On Tattoo]]'', a parody of ''{{W|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo}}''. |
| − | **[[Jesus Christ]] | + | *[[The Learning Network]] is a reference to the blog of [[The New York Times]] with the same name. |
| − | ** | + | **''[[Nukes of Hazard]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|The Dukes of Hazzard}}''. |
| − | ***The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy {{w|Doctor Detroit}}. | + | **''[[Jesus Christ Superstorm]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|Jesus Christ Superstar}}''. |
| − | ***The movie is presented by | + | **''[[Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|The Man Who Saw Tomorrow}}''. |
| − | ***The break-up of | + | ***The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy ''{{w|Doctor Detroit}}''. |
| − | *Tri-ominoes are a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Triominos. | + | ***The movie is presented by [[Orson Welles]], who says he's the director of [[Citizen Kane]]. |
| + | ***The break-up of [[Fleetwood Mac]] is said to be predicted by Nostradamus. Their album ''[[Rumors]]'' cover is shown. | ||
| + | **"Shortly after the anti-Christ becomes president" is likely referring to {{Ch|Donald Trump}}. | ||
| + | *[[Tri-ominoes]] are a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Triominos. | ||
| + | *The people of Springfield Mensa recite all the words of the {{W|United States Declaration of Independence}} in alphabetical order. | ||
*Dogs playing poker around the table are a depiction of the painting "A Friend in Need" from the {{w|Dogs Playing Poker}} series by American artist {{w|Cassius Marcellus Coolidge}}. | *Dogs playing poker around the table are a depiction of the painting "A Friend in Need" from the {{w|Dogs Playing Poker}} series by American artist {{w|Cassius Marcellus Coolidge}}. | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Mr. Clean]] is shown by [[Professor Frink]]. |
*[[Homer]] [[Twitter|tweets]] his test results. | *[[Homer]] [[Twitter|tweets]] his test results. | ||
*{{w|Noah Baumbach}}'s Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater. | *{{w|Noah Baumbach}}'s Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater. | ||
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*[[Lisa]] listens to {{w|The Righteous Brothers}}'s ''{{w|Unchained Melody}}'', after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie {{w|Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost}}'s. | *[[Lisa]] listens to {{w|The Righteous Brothers}}'s ''{{w|Unchained Melody}}'', after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie {{w|Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost}}'s. | ||
*Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, mispelling [[Jesus Christ|Jesus H. Christ]], who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes. | *Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, mispelling [[Jesus Christ|Jesus H. Christ]], who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes. | ||
| − | ==Continuity== | + | |
| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | *Among things thrown at Professor Frink: | ||
| + | **A [[Rubik's Cube]] | ||
| + | **[[Tri-ominoes]] | ||
| + | **A King from Chess | ||
| + | **A bust of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]] | ||
| + | **''[[The New York Times Book Review]]'' (with [[William Shakespeare]] on the cover) | ||
| + | **A globe of the Moon | ||
| + | **A {{W|Compass (drawing tool)|compass}} | ||
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| + | == Continuity == | ||
*[[Agnes Skinner]] flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]") | *[[Agnes Skinner]] flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]") | ||
*[[Mensa International|Mensa]] reunites again and [[Manjula]] is now a member. ("[[They Saved Lisa's Brain]]") | *[[Mensa International|Mensa]] reunites again and [[Manjula]] is now a member. ("[[They Saved Lisa's Brain]]") | ||
*Another version of the Dogs playing poker painting is shown. ("[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]") | *Another version of the Dogs playing poker painting is shown. ("[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]") | ||
*[[Jennifer Clarkeson]] appears. ("[[A Test Before Trying]]") | *[[Jennifer Clarkeson]] appears. ("[[A Test Before Trying]]") | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
*[[Lisa]]'s sandals are missing in the second scene. | *[[Lisa]]'s sandals are missing in the second scene. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- Lisa is seen reading The Girl with the Rub-On Tattoo, a parody of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
- The Learning Network is a reference to the blog of The New York Times with the same name.
- Nukes of Hazard is a reference to The Dukes of Hazzard.
- Jesus Christ Superstorm is a reference to Jesus Christ Superstar.
- Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future is a reference to The Man Who Saw Tomorrow.
- The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy Doctor Detroit.
- The movie is presented by Orson Welles, who says he's the director of Citizen Kane.
- The break-up of Fleetwood Mac is said to be predicted by Nostradamus. Their album Rumors cover is shown.
- "Shortly after the anti-Christ becomes president" is likely referring to Donald Trump.
- Tri-ominoes are a reference to Hasbro's Triominos.
- The people of Springfield Mensa recite all the words of the United States Declaration of Independence in alphabetical order.
- Dogs playing poker around the table are a depiction of the painting "A Friend in Need" from the Dogs Playing Poker series by American artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge.
- Mr. Clean is shown by Professor Frink.
- Homer tweets his test results.
- Noah Baumbach's Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater.
- Nut Job 3: The Squirreling is shown in theater, a reference to the 2019 sequel of The Nut Job and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.
- Shakespeare in the Park and Sesame Street on ice are shown.
- Jeopardy! is shown at Moe's Tavern.
- Marge mentions the Scarecrow and The Wizard of Oz.
- Wiggum mentions Swee'Pea and Mr. Magoo, and Lou mentions Sylvester the Cat.
- Lisa listens to The Righteous Brothers's Unchained Melody, after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie Ghost's.
- Homer writes the names Erik Estrada, John Hancock, Coca Cola and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, mispelling Jesus H. Christ, who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes.
Trivia
- Among things thrown at Professor Frink:
- A Rubik's Cube
- Tri-ominoes
- A King from Chess
- A bust of Ludwig van Beethoven
- The New York Times Book Review (with William Shakespeare on the cover)
- A globe of the Moon
- A compass
Continuity
- Agnes Skinner flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("Homer's Evolution couch gag")
- Mensa reunites again and Manjula is now a member. ("They Saved Lisa's Brain")
- Another version of the Dogs playing poker painting is shown. ("Treehouse of Horror IV")
- Jennifer Clarkeson appears. ("A Test Before Trying")
Goofs
- Lisa's sandals are missing in the second scene.
- The juxtaposition in the semi-circular shadow on the wall between the two scenes changes.
