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*Mr. Burns talks about "Tickling the dragon's tail", a reference to the {{W|Demon core}}, that actually later almost happened. | *Mr. Burns talks about "Tickling the dragon's tail", a reference to the {{W|Demon core}}, that actually later almost happened. | ||
**[[Carl]] remarks it sounds like a {{W|DreamWorks Pictures|DreamWorks}} film, referencing ''{{W|How to Train Your Dragon}}''. | **[[Carl]] remarks it sounds like a {{W|DreamWorks Pictures|DreamWorks}} film, referencing ''{{W|How to Train Your Dragon}}''. | ||
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*[[Neiman Mark-Up]] is a parody of {{W|Neiman Marcus}}. | *[[Neiman Mark-Up]] is a parody of {{W|Neiman Marcus}}. | ||
*[[Roluxe]] is a parody of {{W|Rolex}}. | *[[Roluxe]] is a parody of {{W|Rolex}}. | ||
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*A picture of [[Henry VIII]] is on an advertisement for Duff Beer. The poster has the caption "My kingdom for a Duff", a reference to the line "my kingdom for a horse" from the [[William Shakespeare]] play ''{{W2|Richard III|play}}''. | *A picture of [[Henry VIII]] is on an advertisement for Duff Beer. The poster has the caption "My kingdom for a Duff", a reference to the line "my kingdom for a horse" from the [[William Shakespeare]] play ''{{W2|Richard III|play}}''. | ||
*{{W|Amnesty International}} declares that the blue blood diamond is the most unethically mined gem. | *{{W|Amnesty International}} declares that the blue blood diamond is the most unethically mined gem. | ||
| + | *The [[Ghanaian man]]'s surprise kiss of Homer is a recreation of {{W|Sammy Davis Jr.}}'s surprise kiss of {{W|Carroll O'Connor}} (as Archie Bunker) on the "Sammy's Visit" episode of ''{{W|All in the Family}}''. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the short story The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.
- When Homer is choking on a button, he gestures to the album Days Are Gone by Haim in an attempt to tell Marge that he needs the Heimlich maneuver.
- At the Springie Awards, "The Four Seasons - Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi plays.
- Rainier Wolfcastle says "I'll be back" in a way similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator. Wolfcastle was heavily based on Schwarzenegger.
- Duffman's opening remarks on Duff Lite (which has a blue label) is a reference to the 2023 Bud Light boycott.
- Trash for Cash is a parody of the show Bares für Rares.
- A Cleveland Spiders jersey was seen in Trash for Cash. It sold for a fortune.
- Leevi's is a parody of Levi's.
- Homer wanted to wear his Speedo to work.
- The song "Leevi's" is a parody of "Levon" by Elton John. The song is sung by Kipp Lennon, who imitates John's singing voice.
- Marge wears Elton John-style glasses during the song.
- Amazing Spider-Pants #300 is a reference to the comic series The Amazing Spider-Man.
- In The Haber-Cashery, a clothing rack labeled Nehru Jackets is seen, which were polarized by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Marge mentions an offer for the pants for $3,000 on eBay.
- One of Collectible Pants Dude's addictions are the films of Kenneth Anger.
- Marge imagines Lisa going to Yale University.
- Mr. Burns and Smithers watch and comment the film Oppenheimer.
- Waylon Smithers implies that he went to see the Barbie movie instead of Oppenheimer last summer. The movie also gave Smithers the courage to change his hair to "Barbie pink".
- Mr. Burns talks about "Tickling the dragon's tail", a reference to the Demon core, that actually later almost happened.
- Carl remarks it sounds like a DreamWorks film, referencing How to Train Your Dragon.
- Mr. Burns refers to Homer as a "sweat-panted Superman".
- Neiman Mark-Up is a parody of Neiman Marcus.
- Roluxe is a parody of Rolex.
- Saks is a parody of the luxury department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue.
- The "Charge" fanfare is heard at the baseball stadium.
- Homer says that he got to play "Chopsticks" on the baseball stadium organ. The song is then heard.
- At Moe's Tavern, Moe sings "She's a Mad Wife, Homer J." in a parody of the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.
- A picture of Henry VIII is on an advertisement for Duff Beer. The poster has the caption "My kingdom for a Duff", a reference to the line "my kingdom for a horse" from the William Shakespeare play Richard III.
- Amnesty International declares that the blue blood diamond is the most unethically mined gem.
- The Ghanaian man's surprise kiss of Homer is a recreation of Sammy Davis Jr.'s surprise kiss of Carroll O'Connor (as Archie Bunker) on the "Sammy's Visit" episode of All in the Family.
Trivia
- The episode breaks the fourth wall when in Marge's dream, Homer asks "Will this show never end?" and opens the Springie Awards pamphlet to a page saying "The Simpsons: We wouldn't be here without you. Love, Fox Network".
- The diploma on the wall of the vet's office is for Dr. Lionel Budgie.
- Comic Book Guy's cousin, Collectible Pants Dude, makes an appearance.
Continuity
- Miss Hoover attends the Springie Awards with Gil, who she got married to in "Habeas Tortoise".
- Carl attends the Springies with Naima. ("Carl Carlson Rides Again")
- An instrumental version of "Everyone Loves Ned Flanders" is played when Ned Flanders walks to the stage to accept his Springie Awards. ("The Front")
- Larry's urn is at his seat at Moe's Tavern. ("Cremains of the Day")
- Smithers is the world's biggest fan of the Malibu Stacy doll ("Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy", "Homer vs. Dignity") and Malibu Stacy is a thinly-veiled parody of the Barbie doll.
- The high-end stores at Springfield Glenne such as Neiman Mark-Up are seen. ("Dangers on a Train")
Goofs
- Ms. Albright appears twice, right of the video board and then left.
