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| − | *The episode title is a reference to the film ''{{ | + | *The episode title is a reference to the film ''{{w|Portrait of a Lady on Fire}}''. |
| − | *[[Mr. Burns]]' [[The Hounds|Hounds]] are descended from the first litter of [[Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann]], the first breeder of the {{ | + | *[[Mr. Burns]]' [[The Hounds|Hounds]] are descended from the first litter of [[Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann]], the first breeder of the {{w|Dobermann}}. |
*[[Warren Buffett]] sent Mr. Burns a jigsaw puzzle as a bribe. | *[[Warren Buffett]] sent Mr. Burns a jigsaw puzzle as a bribe. | ||
*The dating app [[U.S. Male Service]] is a reference to the {{W|United States Postal Service}}. | *The dating app [[U.S. Male Service]] is a reference to the {{W|United States Postal Service}}. | ||
| − | *[[Michael de Graaf]] offers a priceless Impressionist painting in return for the last puppy. Smithers says that Burns could use a {{ | + | *[[Michael de Graaf]] offers a priceless Impressionist painting in return for the last puppy. Smithers says that Burns could use a {{w|Édouard Manet|Manet}}, and Michael says that he has a [[Claude Monet|Monet]]. |
| − | *Michael jokes to Smithers that if you added spikes to vintage vinyl, you'd have half of {{ | + | *Michael jokes to Smithers that if you added spikes to vintage vinyl, you'd have half of {{w|Vivienne Westwood}}'s career. |
| − | *Michael says that people usually want to date him to get into ''{{ | + | *Michael says that people usually want to date him to get into ''{{w|GQ}}'', meet [[Anna Wintour]], or co-parent {{Ch|Anderson Cooper}}'s baby. |
*[[Marge]] uses [[MyTube]] to show Homer Micheal de Graaf's shows. | *[[Marge]] uses [[MyTube]] to show Homer Micheal de Graaf's shows. | ||
| − | *''[[America's Got Fabric]]'' is a parody of ''{{ | + | *''[[America's Got Fabric]]'' is a parody of ''{{w|America's Got Talent}}''. {{Ch|Christian Siriano}} is a fashion designer on the show. |
| − | **Michael tells a contestant that the dress he designed was like ''{{ | + | **Michael tells a contestant that the dress he designed was like ''{{w|Sex and the City}}'', if there was no sex and the city was [[Milwaukee]]. |
| − | *{{Ch|Christine Baranski}} sings "[[Dancing Queen]]" by [[ABBA]]. Baranski played Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the film ''{{ | + | *{{Ch|Christine Baranski}} sings "[[Dancing Queen]]" by [[ABBA]]. Baranski played Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the film ''{{w2|Mamma Mia!|film}}'' and its sequel, ''{{w|Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again}}''. |
*When Michael is judging the outfits of the party guests: | *When Michael is judging the outfits of the party guests: | ||
| − | **Michael tells [[Helen Lovejoy]] that it was kind of {{W|Estelle Getty}} for her to donate her wardrobe for her production of ''{{ | + | **Michael tells [[Helen Lovejoy]] that it was kind of {{W|Estelle Getty}} for her to donate her wardrobe for her production of ''{{w|The Crucible}}''. |
**Michael welcomes [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] to ''{{W|Grey Gardens}}'', then adds that at least those ladies had a look. | **Michael welcomes [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] to ''{{W|Grey Gardens}}'', then adds that at least those ladies had a look. | ||
*Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by [[Christian Siriano]]. | *Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by [[Christian Siriano]]. | ||
| − | *Lisa says that [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough. | + | *Lisa says that [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough, referring to the lace collars sported by Ginsburg. |
| − | *Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make {{ | + | *Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make {{w|fidget spinner}}s. |
| − | *[[Mrs. Risotto]] used to have a pillow with {{ | + | *[[Mrs. Risotto]] used to have a pillow with {{w|Gina Lollobrigida}} on. |
| − | *Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is {{ | + | *Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is {{w|Sheryl Sandberg}}. |
| − | *The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries ''{{ | + | *The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries ''{{w2|Chernobyl|miniseries}}'', which was about the {{w|Chernobyl disaster}}. |
| − | *Michael says that he's making clothes for Tommy Target and Wendy Walmart, a reference to {{ | + | *Michael says that he's making clothes for Tommy Target and Wendy Walmart, a reference to {{w|Target Corporation|Target}} and {{w|Walmart}}. |
| − | *Michael tells Smithers that he deserves a town with a {{ | + | *Michael tells Smithers that he deserves a town with a {{w|Chipotle Mexican Grill|Chipotle}}. |
*Michael's pants were made partially of shredded [[Pablo Picasso|Picasso]] paintings. | *Michael's pants were made partially of shredded [[Pablo Picasso|Picasso]] paintings. | ||
| − | *"{{ | + | *"{{w|Ride of the Valkyries}}" by {{w|Richard Wagner}} plays during the credits. Mr. Burns says to turn it up. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
- Mr. Burns' Hounds are descended from the first litter of Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, the first breeder of the Dobermann.
- Warren Buffett sent Mr. Burns a jigsaw puzzle as a bribe.
- The dating app U.S. Male Service is a reference to the United States Postal Service.
- Michael de Graaf offers a priceless Impressionist painting in return for the last puppy. Smithers says that Burns could use a Manet, and Michael says that he has a Monet.
- Michael jokes to Smithers that if you added spikes to vintage vinyl, you'd have half of Vivienne Westwood's career.
- Michael says that people usually want to date him to get into GQ, meet Anna Wintour, or co-parent Anderson Cooper's baby.
- Marge uses MyTube to show Homer Micheal de Graaf's shows.
- America's Got Fabric is a parody of America's Got Talent. Christian Siriano is a fashion designer on the show.
- Michael tells a contestant that the dress he designed was like Sex and the City, if there was no sex and the city was Milwaukee.
- Christine Baranski sings "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. Baranski played Tanya Chesham-Leigh in the film Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
- When Michael is judging the outfits of the party guests:
- Michael tells Helen Lovejoy that it was kind of Estelle Getty for her to donate her wardrobe for her production of The Crucible.
- Michael welcomes Patty and Selma to Grey Gardens, then adds that at least those ladies had a look.
- Lisa's dress that Michael made for her was designed by Christian Siriano.
- Lisa says that Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn't care about fashion. Lisa said that Ginsburg slapped on a doily and that was enough, referring to the lace collars sported by Ginsburg.
- Michael makes his clothing factory in the factory that used to make fidget spinners.
- Mrs. Risotto used to have a pillow with Gina Lollobrigida on.
- Mr. Burns asks if Smithers' girlfriend is Sheryl Sandberg.
- The fashion factory meltdown scenes are a parody of the TV miniseries Chernobyl, which was about the Chernobyl disaster.
- Michael says that he's making clothes for Tommy Target and Wendy Walmart, a reference to Target and Walmart.
- Michael tells Smithers that he deserves a town with a Chipotle.
- Michael's pants were made partially of shredded Picasso paintings.
- "Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner plays during the credits. Mr. Burns says to turn it up.
Trivia
- The Swiss Pocket Knife couch gag is reused from "Burger Kings". However the second part on the gag is cut off.
- Smithers speaks Mandarin Chinese.
- Disco Stu is revealed to be hetero-flexible, while Mrs. Risotto is revealed to be lesbian.
Continuity
- Among the people on the dating app are John and workers for the Ajax Steel Mill. ("Homer's Phobia")
- Smithers has a poster for the musical Malibu Stacy: The Musical in his office. ("Homer vs. Dignity")
- Smithers also has a photo of his father, Waylon Smithers, Sr. ("The Blunder Years")
Goofs
- At the party, Martin is seen with white hair.
