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| − | *Legendary {{W|video game}} character Mario of {{W|Super Mario Brothers}} makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of {{W|Donkey Kong}} with Homer tossing garbage cans like Donkey Kong tossing Barrels at Mario. | + | *Legendary {{W|video game}} character [[Mario]] of {{W|Super Mario Brothers}} makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of {{W|Donkey Kong}} with Homer tossing garbage cans like [[Donkey Kong]] tossing Barrels at Mario. |
*Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{W|The Passion of the Christ}}. | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{W|The Passion of the Christ}}. | ||
*Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{W|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{W|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' | ||
| − | *''Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms.Pac-Man]]. | + | *''Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms.Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."'' |
*The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of {{W|Columbia Pictures}} logo. | *The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of {{W|Columbia Pictures}} logo. | ||
Revision as of 15:48, April 12, 2012
Trivia
- We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
- With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history.
- Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
- Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
- Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
Cultural references
- Legendary video game character Mario of Super Mario Brothers makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of Donkey Kong with Homer tossing garbage cans like Donkey Kong tossing Barrels at Mario.
- Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms.Pac-Man. The ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."
- The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of Columbia Pictures logo.
