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* The [[wikipedia:X-Ray_Specs_(novelty)|X-ray specs]] can't see through [[wikipedia:Lead|lead]], just like [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]]. | * The [[wikipedia:X-Ray_Specs_(novelty)|X-ray specs]] can't see through [[wikipedia:Lead|lead]], just like [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]]. | ||
* The [[Springsonian Museum]] is named after the [[wikipedia:Smithsonian_Institute|Smithsonian Museum]]. | * The [[Springsonian Museum]] is named after the [[wikipedia:Smithsonian_Institute|Smithsonian Museum]]. | ||
| − | *[[Comic Book Guy]] asking | + | *[[Comic Book Guy]] asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in ''[[wikipedia:Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''. |
*The military base Area 51-A is a reference to [[wikipedia:Area_51|Area 51]]. | *The military base Area 51-A is a reference to [[wikipedia:Area_51|Area 51]]. | ||
*The [[wikipedia:Telephone_booth|telephone booth]] Lisa uses in Springfield's Russian district has an onion dome on top, similar to those on [[wikipedia:Saint_Basil's_Cathedral|Saint Basil's Cathedral]]. | *The [[wikipedia:Telephone_booth|telephone booth]] Lisa uses in Springfield's Russian district has an onion dome on top, similar to those on [[wikipedia:Saint_Basil's_Cathedral|Saint Basil's Cathedral]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:01, September 10, 2010
Continuity
- Homer still has his gun from "The Cartridge Family" in his station drawer at work.
- The Khlav Kalash Vendor from "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" appears in the Russian district.
- The Orb of Isis is used later in "Simpsons Bible Stories".
- Rural Route 9, a stop on the bus Lisa takes, is revealed as the address of the farm Homer grew up on in "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)".
Cultural references
- The title of the episode is based on the sign "Lost our lease!"
- The X-ray specs can't see through lead, just like Superman.
- The Springsonian Museum is named after the Smithsonian Museum.
- Comic Book Guy asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- The military base Area 51-A is a reference to Area 51.
- The telephone booth Lisa uses in Springfield's Russian district has an onion dome on top, similar to those on Saint Basil's Cathedral.
- The melody played by the orb is very similar to that played by the music box in the film The Gate II.
Trivia
- This episode marks one of the last appearances of Lionel Hutz, as the character was retired due to Phil Hartman's death.
