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*At the end of the episode, drunk Kirk says that "Jet fuel can't melt steel". This is a reference to a famous {{w|World Trade Center controlled demolition conspiracy theories|conspiracy theory}} around the {{W|September 11 attacks|9/11 terrorist attacks}} that claims that the planes alone would not be able to take down both towers. | *At the end of the episode, drunk Kirk says that "Jet fuel can't melt steel". This is a reference to a famous {{w|World Trade Center controlled demolition conspiracy theories|conspiracy theory}} around the {{W|September 11 attacks|9/11 terrorist attacks}} that claims that the planes alone would not be able to take down both towers. | ||
*[[Marge]] references {{w|Jim Harbaugh}} when Homer says Kirk is a sport genius that everybody hates. | *[[Marge]] references {{w|Jim Harbaugh}} when Homer says Kirk is a sport genius that everybody hates. | ||
| − | *After Kirk's hand injury, {{w|Joe Theismann}} is shown throwing up into his hat. | + | *After Kirk's hand injury, {{w|Joe Theismann}} is shown throwing up into his hat. Joe Thiesmann suffered a compound fracture of his leg in a Monday Night Football game, considered to be one of the worst and most horrifying injuries ever shown on live TV. |
*The title of the song [[Homer]] and [[Kirk]] sing about each other, called [[Pas de Dude]], means "No bud" in French. | *The title of the song [[Homer]] and [[Kirk]] sing about each other, called [[Pas de Dude]], means "No bud" in French. | ||
**When Kirk says "Behind every succesful man is his assistant coach." he references the saying "Behind every successful man is a strong woman." | **When Kirk says "Behind every succesful man is his assistant coach." he references the saying "Behind every successful man is a strong woman." | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the film There Will Be Blood.
- Kirk made a CD for the trip on the van with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy songs in it.
- During the trip, they're listening to the song "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
- Kirk's chat mentions The Godfather and Halo.
- Kirk mentions The Blues Brothers while singing and has created a website called Blues Buddies at bluesbuddies.com. He is also dressed as a Blues Brother.
- WXPO 470AM "The Pipe" is the show commentating the Lacrosse match against Capitol City.
- At the end of the episode, drunk Kirk says that "Jet fuel can't melt steel". This is a reference to a famous conspiracy theory around the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claims that the planes alone would not be able to take down both towers.
- Marge references Jim Harbaugh when Homer says Kirk is a sport genius that everybody hates.
- After Kirk's hand injury, Joe Theismann is shown throwing up into his hat. Joe Thiesmann suffered a compound fracture of his leg in a Monday Night Football game, considered to be one of the worst and most horrifying injuries ever shown on live TV.
- The title of the song Homer and Kirk sing about each other, called Pas de Dude, means "No bud" in French.
- When Kirk says "Behind every succesful man is his assistant coach." he references the saying "Behind every successful man is a strong woman."
Trivia
- The episode was dedicated to Kevin Curran who passed away on October 25th, 1 week before this episode aired.
Continuity
- A Strupo poster is seen. ("The War of Art")
- A Royalty Valhalla poster is seen. ("A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again")
- Kirk's mentioned to have gone to Gudger College again. ("A Milhouse Divided")
- Clancy Wiggins is seen at the game at the beginning. ("Sky Police")
Goofs
- The place of some of the people at the town meeting change between scenes.
- There are 12 kids at the Lacrosse team, but Field Lacrosse, the one being played in the episode, has a 10 player limit per team.
- Furthermore, Apu's two children are not old enough to play either football or Lacrosse.
- Kirk is surprised of Homer being his friend, but they were already friends in some previous episodes, like "The War of Art" and "A Milhouse Divided".
