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*The name of the episode is a reference to the novel ''{{W|I, Claudius}}'' and a pun on [[Bart]]'s [[Catchphrases|catchphrase]] "[[Ay caramba!]]". | *The name of the episode is a reference to the novel ''{{W|I, Claudius}}'' and a pun on [[Bart]]'s [[Catchphrases|catchphrase]] "[[Ay caramba!]]". | ||
*The foreign invaders of [[Rome]] are {{w|Asterix (character)|Asterix}}, {{w|Obelix}} and one of their fellow {{w|Gauls}}. | *The foreign invaders of [[Rome]] are {{w|Asterix (character)|Asterix}}, {{w|Obelix}} and one of their fellow {{w|Gauls}}. | ||
| + | *The dialogue between the gods at the end is a reference to the fan opinion of the show going stale and that it should end soon. | ||
*The song during the ending credits is the theme song of the cartoon {{w|The Roman Holidays}}. | *The song during the ending credits is the theme song of the cartoon {{w|The Roman Holidays}}. | ||
Revision as of 21:07, October 4, 2020
Cultural references
- The name of the episode is a reference to the novel I, Claudius and a pun on Bart's catchphrase "Ay caramba!".
- The foreign invaders of Rome are Asterix, Obelix and one of their fellow Gauls.
- The dialogue between the gods at the end is a reference to the fan opinion of the show going stale and that it should end soon.
- The song during the ending credits is the theme song of the cartoon The Roman Holidays.
Continuity
- The Kent Brockman character calls Obeseus the Wide, Mr. Plow. ("Mr. Plow")
- Obeseus the Wide's size resembles king-size Homer.[1] ("King-Size Homer")
