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*''[[Padz]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|MTV Cribs}}''. | *''[[Padz]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|MTV Cribs}}''. | ||
*[[Krusty]] shows ''Padz'' the recliner where "{{W|Don Adams}} and {{W|Shelley Winters}} made beautiful music together." | *[[Krusty]] shows ''Padz'' the recliner where "{{W|Don Adams}} and {{W|Shelley Winters}} made beautiful music together." | ||
| − | *When {{Ch| | + | *When {{Ch|Elliott Gould}} punches Krusty, he names his physical blows after the title characters in his film ''{{W|Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice}}''. |
*The banner on the [[Springfield Mall]] claims that it is {{W|Disney Store}}-free. | *The banner on the [[Springfield Mall]] claims that it is {{W|Disney Store}}-free. | ||
*The restaurant [[Elvis Pretzel]] is a reference to singer and musician [[Elvis Presley]]. | *The restaurant [[Elvis Pretzel]] is a reference to singer and musician [[Elvis Presley]]. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
Lisa Simpson with Buttercup hairstyle.
- The name of the episode is a reference to the Alfred Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much.
- Padz is a parody of MTV Cribs.
- Krusty shows Padz the recliner where "Don Adams and Shelley Winters made beautiful music together."
- When Elliott Gould punches Krusty, he names his physical blows after the title characters in his film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice.
- The banner on the Springfield Mall claims that it is Disney Store-free.
- The restaurant Elvis Pretzel is a reference to singer and musician Elvis Presley.
- The song that plays during Homer's Food Court binge is "Pipeline" by The Chantays.
- The Kingston Trio are number one on Mr. Burns' enemies list.
- Tickle-Me-Krusty is a parody of Tickle Me Elmo.
- Homer asks Lisa if her favorite Traveling Wilbury is Jeff Lynne.
- Carl saying someone is cobbling shoes for him at night is a reference to the story The Elves and the Shoemaker.
- Dexter Colt traded Lisa's book report on The Secret Garden for a photo of Nelson with Snow White.
- The song Homer plays for Lisa is "Budo" by Miles Davis from his 1957 album Birth of the Cool.
- The song "Color Him Father" by The Winstons plays before the news broadcast about the vandalism at Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center.
- When Homer and Lisa blacken their hairs, Lisa says: "look just like a Powerpuff Girl". This is a reference to Buttercup, one of three main characters of The Powerpuff Girls. Homer then says that he looks just like Elvis Presley.
- The Three Seasons Motel is a reference to Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
- At the motel, Lisa says her name is Lady Penelope Ariel Ponyweather. This a reference to Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward from the TV series Thunderbirds.
Trivia
- This is the second episode that Lisa had a birthday. The first time was in the Season 3 premiere episode: "Stark Raving Dad".
- Despite this, Lisa is still considered as 8 years old in subsequent episodes, despite the fact this would have theoretically been the point in which she turned 9.
- It's implied that Rod Flanders is diabetic.
- It's mentioned that Carl has severe schizophrenia and he cobbles shoes at night with no memory as a result.
- Homer's email address is chunkylover53@aol.com.
- Some of the P.T.E.T.A. members are also part of Dirt First.
- According to this episode, Officer Lou's ex-wife's name is Amy.
Continuity
- Krusty has a picture of him and Bette Midler. ("Krusty Gets Kancelled")
- Krusty has a diploma from Krusty's Clown College. ("Homie the Clown")
Goofs
- When Lisa blinds Colt with the laser pointer and he falls to the ground, his tie disappears.
- In the end credits, Lisa's bedroom has no door.
