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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The episode title is a reference to the movie ''{{W|Body Heat}}''.
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*The episode title is a reference to the 1981 American neo-noir film ''{{W|Body Heat}}''.
*[[Grampa]] suggests [[Billy O'Donnel]] he should go to the {{W|National Basketball Association|NBA}}.
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**Many elements from ''Body Heat'' are parodied in this episode, including the unbearable heat, several sequences, and the characters themselves:
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***[[Grampa]] is a parody of Ned Racine ({{W|William Hurt}}).
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***[[Billy O'Donnel]] is a parody of Racine's colleague, Peter Lowenstein ({{W|Ted Danson}}).
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***[[Agnes Skinner]] parodies Matty Walker ({{W|Kathleen Turner}}).
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***[[Mr. Burns]] is based on Matty's wealthy husband, Edmund Walker ({{W|Richard Crenna}}).
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*Grampa suggests Billy O'Donnel he should go to the {{W|National Basketball Association|NBA}}.
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*At Simpson and O'Donnel's office, the poster of an astronaut with a flag of {{W|MTV}} is a reference to the {{W|File:Mtvmoon.png|first images shown on MTV in 1981}}, which were a montage of the {{W|Apollo 11}} moon landing.
 
*[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart]].
 
*[[Wiggum]] calls Grampa Humphrey Go-Kart, a reference to [[Humphrey Bogart]].
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*The [[L'il CSI Forensic Kit]] is a reference to the TV series ''[[CSI]]'' and their real-life forensic kits.
 
*[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]].
 
*[[Lisa]] imitates [[Dracula]].
*The L'il CSI Forensic Kit is a reference to the TV series [[CSI]] and their real life forensic kits.
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*According to Billy O'Donnel's file from [[Springfield DMV]]:
*Grampa says he fells for [[Agnes Skinner|Agnes]] like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels.
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**A thing that annoys him are {{W|National Lampoon, Inc.|National Lampoon}} movies.
*[[Lou]] says to Wiggum, there's something is rotten in the state of Denmark, a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in [[William Shakespeare]]'s {{W|Hamlet}}.
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**His favorite cologne is {{W|Paco Rabanne}}.
*[[Bart]]'s goal is to be the [[Jay Leno]] of bikes.
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[[File:Body Heat parody.png|300px|thumb|The young versions of [[Abe]] and [[Agnes]] are based on the protagonists in ''{{W|Body Heat}}''. The sequence of them having a drink together parodies the opening of the film]]
*[[Agnes]] calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to [[Magnum P.I.]].
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*Agnes and Abe having a drink by the sea parodies the opening of ''Body Heat'', when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time.
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*The new wave hit "{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock Of Seagulls}} plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits.
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*The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film ''{{W2|Xanadu|film}}'', in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions {{W|Coke}}.
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*Abe and Agnes date at a {{W|Wendy's}}.
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*Grampa says he fells for Agnes like [[Mario]] over a thousand [[Donkey Kong]] barrels.
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*[[Lou]] and Chief Wiggum are eating {{W|Häagen-Dazs}} ice cream.
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*Lou says to Wiggum, there's something is rotten in the state of Denmark, a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in [[William Shakespeare]]'s {{W|Hamlet}}.
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*[[Bart]]'s goal is to be "the [[Jay Leno]] of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his {{W|Jay Leno#Vehicle collection|collection of vehicles}}, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles.
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*Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]''.
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*Bart think [[Seymour]] was referring to {{W|Xbox}} when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box".
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*Skinner gives Bart {{W|Hello Kitty}} pens.
 
*Grampa mentions {{W|Wendell Willkie}}.
 
*Grampa mentions {{W|Wendell Willkie}}.
*Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, [[Tom Cruise]] short.
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*At young Mr. Burns office there is a bust of [[Margaret Thatcher]] and a picture of [[Ronald Reagan]], both heads of government during the setting of the story.
*One of Harold Baumgartner's business cards says "[[Jasper Beardley]] [[Pac-Man]] Tutor".
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*Billie escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to ''Body Heat''.
*"{{W|I Ran (So Far Away)}}" by {{W|A Flock Of Seagulls}} plays during the credits.
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*Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, "[[Tom Cruise]] short".
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*One of [[Harold Baumgartner]]'s business cards says "[[Jasper Beardley]] [[Pac-Man]] Tutor".
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*Abe is seen playing {{W|High striker|Test Your Strength}} with a hammer next to the {{W|Berlin Wall}}, referencing the {{W|fall of the Berlin Wall}}.
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Bart finds out [[Lenny]] only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool.
 
*Bart finds out [[Lenny]] only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool.

Revision as of 08:06, October 28, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 36 Episode References
771 "Desperately Seeking Lisa"
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"Shoddy Heat"
"Treehouse of Horror XXXV" 773

Cultural references

The young versions of Abe and Agnes are based on the protagonists in Body Heat. The sequence of them having a drink together parodies the opening of the film
  • Agnes and Abe having a drink by the sea parodies the opening of Body Heat, when Ned Racine meets Matty Walker for the first time.
  • The new wave hit "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock Of Seagulls plays when Agnes and Abe kiss each other and during the episode's credits.
  • The sign "Xanadu Forever" at the roller rink is a reference to the 1980 musical fantasy film Xanadu, in which roller skates are a common element. Another sign mentions Coke.
  • Abe and Agnes date at a Wendy's.
  • Grampa says he fells for Agnes like Mario over a thousand Donkey Kong barrels.
  • Lou and Chief Wiggum are eating Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
  • Lou says to Wiggum, there's something is rotten in the state of Denmark, a reference to the saying that was told by Marcellus in William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
  • Bart's goal is to be "the Jay Leno of bikes". Comedian Jay Leno is widely known for his collection of vehicles, including 169 cars and 117 motorcycles.
  • Agnes calls Grampa "Magnum P.U.", a reference to the American crime drama Magnum, P.I..
  • Bart think Seymour was referring to Xbox when he wanted to play with the mazes on the "Chex Box".
  • Skinner gives Bart Hello Kitty pens.
  • Grampa mentions Wendell Willkie.
  • At young Mr. Burns office there is a bust of Margaret Thatcher and a picture of Ronald Reagan, both heads of government during the setting of the story.
  • Billie escaped to a tropical island, parodying Matty Walker in another reference to Body Heat.
  • Billie says that his shoes made him seem short, "Tom Cruise short".
  • One of Harold Baumgartner's business cards says "Jasper Beardley Pac-Man Tutor".
  • Abe is seen playing Test Your Strength with a hammer next to the Berlin Wall, referencing the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Trivia

  • Bart finds out Lenny only has one butt cheek and that's why he keeps falling from the bar stool.
  • Mr. Burns tells Grampa, Homer has screwed up at work 742 times.

Continuity

  • Flashback scenes of Homer screwing up include:
Season 36 References
Aired
Bart's Birthday The Yellow Lotus Desperately Seeking Lisa Shoddy Heat Treehouse of Horror XXXV Women in Shorts Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes Convenience Airways Homer and Her Sisters
Disney+ Specials
O C'mon All Ye Faithful The Past and the Furious Yellow Planet
Unscheduled
The Man Who Flew Too Much The Last Man Expanding Estranger Things Men Behaving Manly Keep Chalm and Gary On Bad Boys... for Life?
Unknown Production Code
The Beautiful Shame Marge and Homer and Moe and Maya Abe League of Their Moe P.S., I Hate You