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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title of the episode is a parody of a {{ | + | *The title of the episode is a parody of a {{W2|Gone Girl|novel|book}} and a film ''{{W2|Gone Girl|film}}''. |
*On the title screen, "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" plays. | *On the title screen, "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" plays. | ||
*"{{W|Once in Royal David's City}}" plays during the [[couch gag]]. | *"{{W|Once in Royal David's City}}" plays during the [[couch gag]]. | ||
*[[Milhouse]] mentions {{w|Harry Horse}}. | *[[Milhouse]] mentions {{w|Harry Horse}}. | ||
| − | *When the 1962 film clip begins to play in the bunker, "{{ | + | *When the 1962 film clip begins to play in the bunker, "{{W2|The U.S. Air Force|song}}" song plays. |
**The general in the clip says that casualties of 200 million are an acceptable loss, a number greater than the entire population of the United States at that time. | **The general in the clip says that casualties of 200 million are an acceptable loss, a number greater than the entire population of the United States at that time. | ||
**1962 was the year of the {{w|Cuban Missile Crisis}}, during which imminent thermonuclear was a real fear. | **1962 was the year of the {{w|Cuban Missile Crisis}}, during which imminent thermonuclear was a real fear. | ||
*[[Grampa]] recognizes the sound of the ignition sequence of the {{w|LGM-25C Titan II}} missile. | *[[Grampa]] recognizes the sound of the ignition sequence of the {{w|LGM-25C Titan II}} missile. | ||
*The vinyl collection in the bunker has: | *The vinyl collection in the bunker has: | ||
| − | **[[Frank Sinatra]]'s ''[[Sinatra Ruins Dylan]]'', a reference to [[Bob Dylan]]'s ''{{ | + | **[[Frank Sinatra]]'s ''[[Sinatra Ruins Dylan]]'', a reference to [[Bob Dylan]]'s ''{{W2|Triplicate|Bob Dylan album}}'' album, in which he sings covers of Frank Sinatra's songs. |
| − | **[[Elvis Presley]]'s ''[[Doin' It for the Money]]'', a reference to his song "{{ | + | **[[Elvis Presley]]'s ''[[Doin' It for the Money]]'', a reference to his song "{{W2|G.I. Blues|album|Doin' the Best I Can}}". |
**''[[Calvin and the Hipmunks]]'', a reference to both ''{{w|Alvin and the Chipmunks}}'' and their robotic dopplegangers ''Calvin and the Hip Munks''. The Hipunks then sing "{{W|God Bless America}}" by {{W|Irving Berlin}}. | **''[[Calvin and the Hipmunks]]'', a reference to both ''{{w|Alvin and the Chipmunks}}'' and their robotic dopplegangers ''Calvin and the Hip Munks''. The Hipunks then sing "{{W|God Bless America}}" by {{W|Irving Berlin}}. | ||
| − | *[[Squeaky-voiced teen]] brings [[Sideshow Bob]] ''[[The New Yorker]]''. Bob also mentions the ''{{ | + | *[[Squeaky-voiced teen]] brings [[Sideshow Bob]] ''[[The New Yorker]]''. Bob also mentions the ''{{W2|New York|magazine}}'' magazine. |
**Sideshow Bob mentions {{w|William Shawn}}. | **Sideshow Bob mentions {{w|William Shawn}}. | ||
*Sideshow Bob sings "[[I Have a Song to Sing, O!]]" from ''{{w|The Yeomen of the Guard}}'' by [[Gilbert and Sullivan]]. | *Sideshow Bob sings "[[I Have a Song to Sing, O!]]" from ''{{w|The Yeomen of the Guard}}'' by [[Gilbert and Sullivan]]. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a parody of a book and a film Gone Girl.
- On the title screen, "Deck the Halls" plays.
- "Once in Royal David's City" plays during the couch gag.
- Milhouse mentions Harry Horse.
- When the 1962 film clip begins to play in the bunker, "The U.S. Air Force" song plays.
- The general in the clip says that casualties of 200 million are an acceptable loss, a number greater than the entire population of the United States at that time.
- 1962 was the year of the Cuban Missile Crisis, during which imminent thermonuclear was a real fear.
- Grampa recognizes the sound of the ignition sequence of the LGM-25C Titan II missile.
- The vinyl collection in the bunker has:
- Frank Sinatra's Sinatra Ruins Dylan, a reference to Bob Dylan's Triplicate album, in which he sings covers of Frank Sinatra's songs.
- Elvis Presley's Doin' It for the Money, a reference to his song "Doin' the Best I Can".
- Calvin and the Hipmunks, a reference to both Alvin and the Chipmunks and their robotic dopplegangers Calvin and the Hip Munks. The Hipunks then sing "God Bless America" by Irving Berlin.
- Squeaky-voiced teen brings Sideshow Bob The New Yorker. Bob also mentions the New York magazine.
- Sideshow Bob mentions William Shawn.
- Sideshow Bob sings "I Have a Song to Sing, O!" from The Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan.
- Homer mentions that Shaquille O'Neal has a Superman tattoo on his arm.
- The picture on the wall behind the Prison psychiatrist is of the Yosemite Valley.
- When Sideshow Bob tells the psychiatrist "Evil is not a choice," he is alluding to the same statement made regarding homosexuality.
- Renter-Prise Dent-a-Car is a reference to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Opening sequence
- Milhouse is dressed as Linus van Pelt from Peanuts.
- Patty and Selma are dressed like Elsa and Anna from Frozen respectively.
- Mr. Burns is dressed as the White Witch from The Chronicles of Narnia.
- Tom Petty appears as an angel playing a guitar. He died 2 months before the airing of the episode on October 2, 2017.
Trivia
- The fibers of the mophead in the bunker form the shape of Sideshow Bob's hair.
Continuity
- Bart loses his lucky red hat again. ("Bart Gets Famous")
- Sideshow Bob steps on a rake repeatedly by himself. ("Cape Feare")
- In the shrine to Bart that Marge makes is a picture of a young toddler Bart banging pots together. ("Lisa's First Word")
- Also, a picture of little Lisa putting an adhesive bandage on little Bart's knee. ("Lisa on Ice")
- A pillow with Mr. Sparkle's image is on Lisa's bed. ("In Marge We Trust")
Opening sequence
- The Grand Pumpkin appears. ("Treehouse of Horror XIX")
- The Gnome in Your Home appears. ("The Nightmare After Krustmas")
Goofs
- It's still snowing six months after Christmas outside Springfield Penitentiary.
