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*This is the first time we see [[Mr. Burns]]' office. It is arranged rather differently and is smaller compared to later episodes. | *This is the first time we see [[Mr. Burns]]' office. It is arranged rather differently and is smaller compared to later episodes. | ||
*One of the signs Homer puts up says "Sign Ahead". | *One of the signs Homer puts up says "Sign Ahead". | ||
| − | *On their way to the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant]] they pass the [[Springfield Toxic Waste Dump | + | *On their way to the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant]] they pass the [[Springfield Toxic Waste Dump]], the [[Springfield Tire Yard]] (which is not on fire), the [[Springfield State Prison]] and [[Springfield Elementary School]]. |
*The atom mascot's name is "[[Smilin' Joe Fission]]". He sweeps left over nuclear waste under the rug where "no one will find it for a billion years". | *The atom mascot's name is "[[Smilin' Joe Fission]]". He sweeps left over nuclear waste under the rug where "no one will find it for a billion years". | ||
*[[Bart]]'s report card includes an F in social studies, an F in math, a D in physical education, a U in science, a U in reading, and a U in writing. | *[[Bart]]'s report card includes an F in social studies, an F in math, a D in physical education, a U in science, a U in reading, and a U in writing. | ||
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*The three-eyed fish, [[Blinky]], swims near the nuclear plant in a pond. | *The three-eyed fish, [[Blinky]], swims near the nuclear plant in a pond. | ||
*A sign at the plant reads, "Our Safety Record: [7] Days Since Last Accident." | *A sign at the plant reads, "Our Safety Record: [7] Days Since Last Accident." | ||
| − | *[[El Barto]] is signed on the steps of [[Springfield Town Hall | + | *[[El Barto]] is signed on the steps of the [[Springfield Town Hall]] and [[Chief Wiggum]] talks about the graffiti problem in [[Springfield]]. He then passes around an artist sketch of the culprit who looks like an older and tougher Bart Simpson. |
*At the rally against the power plant, Homer's opening line is "Thank You. Unlike most of you, I am not a nut". | *At the rally against the power plant, Homer's opening line is "Thank You. Unlike most of you, I am not a nut". | ||
*Homer gets promoted to his current position as a safety inspector for the entire plant. | *Homer gets promoted to his current position as a safety inspector for the entire plant. | ||
*The crank call name that Bart gives to [[Moe's Tavern]], I.P. Freely, is reused during [[Kent Brockman]]'s report on Homer's fight with Tom in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]" (though the ones responsible in that episode were implied to be drunken fraternity boys wanting to pull a prank, as it was stated that this same fight involved a giant lizard a'la "[[Godzilla]]"). | *The crank call name that Bart gives to [[Moe's Tavern]], I.P. Freely, is reused during [[Kent Brockman]]'s report on Homer's fight with Tom in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]" (though the ones responsible in that episode were implied to be drunken fraternity boys wanting to pull a prank, as it was stated that this same fight involved a giant lizard a'la "[[Godzilla]]"). | ||
*This is the first episode to have Homer's name in the title. | *This is the first episode to have Homer's name in the title. | ||
| − | *Springfield's anti-nuclear group are called " | + | *Springfield's anti-nuclear group are called "People against People for Nuclear Energy" |
* [[Springfield Shopper]] headlines in the episode were: "Simpson Says Safe!", "Dozens Cheer Homer Simpson", "Homer Simpson Strikes Again!", "Watch Out, Here Comes Homer" and "Enough Already, Homer Simpson!" | * [[Springfield Shopper]] headlines in the episode were: "Simpson Says Safe!", "Dozens Cheer Homer Simpson", "Homer Simpson Strikes Again!", "Watch Out, Here Comes Homer" and "Enough Already, Homer Simpson!" | ||
== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title comes from the Greek myth of " | + | *The title comes from the Greek myth of "{{W|Odyssey|Homer's Odyssey}}," or in its more common known form of just The Odyssey. |
| − | *The [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant]] doors that open up in different forms is a homage to the opening sequence in the 1960s show " | + | *The [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|power plant]] doors that open up in different forms is a homage to the opening sequence in the 1960s show "{{W|Get Smart}}". |
*[[Bart]] is forced to sing "John Henry Was a Steel Drivin' Man" because he was being too loud on the bus. | *[[Bart]] is forced to sing "John Henry Was a Steel Drivin' Man" because he was being too loud on the bus. | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
*At the very end of the episode, when Homer is being carried off by the crowd, you can see that the crowd carrying Homer, the people are small, so you'll have to look closely, but right before the credits, Marge's necklace changes from red to white, back to red, back to white and finishes with back to red. | *At the very end of the episode, when Homer is being carried off by the crowd, you can see that the crowd carrying Homer, the people are small, so you'll have to look closely, but right before the credits, Marge's necklace changes from red to white, back to red, back to white and finishes with back to red. | ||
| − | *Just after Mr Smithers says "...so that we have the energy to from your favourite video game to yummy cotton candy machines", all the children start clapping but the sound of clapping starts | + | *Just after Mr Smithers says "...so that we have the energy to from your favourite video game to yummy cotton candy machines", all the children start clapping but the sound of clapping starts ''before'' they start clapping. |
*After Bart's prank call with Moe, you can see Bart and Lisa laughing. However the telephone's wire does not connect to the receiver. | *After Bart's prank call with Moe, you can see Bart and Lisa laughing. However the telephone's wire does not connect to the receiver. | ||
*As Sherri and Terri are walking along talking to Bart, one of the twins' bodies disappears and her head seems to be floating in mid-air. | *As Sherri and Terri are walking along talking to Bart, one of the twins' bodies disappears and her head seems to be floating in mid-air. | ||
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Debut Appearances
- Smithers
- Chief Wiggum
- Otto
- Sherri
- Terri
- Jasper Beardly
- Wendell Borton
- Blinky
- Sylvia Winfield
- Mr. Winfield
- Smilin' Joe Fission
- Sherri and Terri's Father
Trivia
- In the Season 1 DVD commentary, it is revealed that the "J" in Homer's full name was inserted by the writers as a tribute to Bullwinkle J. Moose from The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show.
- This is the first time we see Mr. Burns' office. It is arranged rather differently and is smaller compared to later episodes.
- One of the signs Homer puts up says "Sign Ahead".
- On their way to the power plant they pass the Springfield Toxic Waste Dump, the Springfield Tire Yard (which is not on fire), the Springfield State Prison and Springfield Elementary School.
- The atom mascot's name is "Smilin' Joe Fission". He sweeps left over nuclear waste under the rug where "no one will find it for a billion years".
- Bart's report card includes an F in social studies, an F in math, a D in physical education, a U in science, a U in reading, and a U in writing.
- Homer pens his suicide note on "Dumb Things I Gotta Do Today" stationery.
- The three-eyed fish, Blinky, swims near the nuclear plant in a pond.
- A sign at the plant reads, "Our Safety Record: [7] Days Since Last Accident."
- El Barto is signed on the steps of the Springfield Town Hall and Chief Wiggum talks about the graffiti problem in Springfield. He then passes around an artist sketch of the culprit who looks like an older and tougher Bart Simpson.
- At the rally against the power plant, Homer's opening line is "Thank You. Unlike most of you, I am not a nut".
- Homer gets promoted to his current position as a safety inspector for the entire plant.
- The crank call name that Bart gives to Moe's Tavern, I.P. Freely, is reused during Kent Brockman's report on Homer's fight with Tom in "Brother from the Same Planet" (though the ones responsible in that episode were implied to be drunken fraternity boys wanting to pull a prank, as it was stated that this same fight involved a giant lizard a'la "Godzilla").
- This is the first episode to have Homer's name in the title.
- Springfield's anti-nuclear group are called "People against People for Nuclear Energy"
- Springfield Shopper headlines in the episode were: "Simpson Says Safe!", "Dozens Cheer Homer Simpson", "Homer Simpson Strikes Again!", "Watch Out, Here Comes Homer" and "Enough Already, Homer Simpson!"
Cultural references
- The title comes from the Greek myth of "Homer's Odyssey," or in its more common known form of just The Odyssey.
- The power plant doors that open up in different forms is a homage to the opening sequence in the 1960s show "Get Smart".
- Bart is forced to sing "John Henry Was a Steel Drivin' Man" because he was being too loud on the bus.
Goofs
- At the very end of the episode, when Homer is being carried off by the crowd, you can see that the crowd carrying Homer, the people are small, so you'll have to look closely, but right before the credits, Marge's necklace changes from red to white, back to red, back to white and finishes with back to red.
- Just after Mr Smithers says "...so that we have the energy to from your favourite video game to yummy cotton candy machines", all the children start clapping but the sound of clapping starts before they start clapping.
- After Bart's prank call with Moe, you can see Bart and Lisa laughing. However the telephone's wire does not connect to the receiver.
- As Sherri and Terri are walking along talking to Bart, one of the twins' bodies disappears and her head seems to be floating in mid-air.
- Even through they said there was only one more seat, as Bart is walking you can see another open seat.
- When the class walks to the plant, Sherri and Terri seem to be sliding across the ground.
