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*The episode references the film ''The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'' in that Homer thinks he found his biological father. In ''The Life Aquatic'' Ned Zissou experiences the same. Also the episode references the underwater exploration team that is in the film. | *The episode references the film ''The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'' in that Homer thinks he found his biological father. In ''The Life Aquatic'' Ned Zissou experiences the same. Also the episode references the underwater exploration team that is in the film. | ||
*The song playing when everyone is disposing of their tires is "{{w|Ring of Fire}}" by [[Johnny Cash]]. | *The song playing when everyone is disposing of their tires is "{{w|Ring of Fire}}" by [[Johnny Cash]]. | ||
| + | *Grampa calls Mason Fairbanks "Horatio Homewrecker", which is a reference to the classic fictional British Naval Hero {{w|Horatio Hornblower}}. | ||
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*This is the second episode of Season 17 that has a full title sequence. | *This is the second episode of Season 17 that has a full title sequence. | ||
*It's revealed that [[Jasper]]'s last name is Beardley, there is a [[Jebediah Springfield]] IV alive, and [[Marge]] was born in February. | *It's revealed that [[Jasper]]'s last name is Beardley, there is a [[Jebediah Springfield]] IV alive, and [[Marge]] was born in February. | ||
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*"Piso mojado" ("The famed emeralds of Piso Mojado") is Spanish for "wet floor." | *"Piso mojado" ("The famed emeralds of Piso Mojado") is Spanish for "wet floor." | ||
*The memories of Homer and Abe Simpson did before he passes out from lack of oxygen are: | *The memories of Homer and Abe Simpson did before he passes out from lack of oxygen are: | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode references the film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou in that Homer thinks he found his biological father. In The Life Aquatic Ned Zissou experiences the same. Also the episode references the underwater exploration team that is in the film.
- The song playing when everyone is disposing of their tires is "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash.
- Grampa calls Mason Fairbanks "Horatio Homewrecker", which is a reference to the classic fictional British Naval Hero Horatio Hornblower.
Trivia
- This episode's name was unknown while Season 17 was being aired.
- This is the second episode of Season 17 that has a full title sequence.
- It's revealed that Jasper's last name is Beardley, there is a Jebediah Springfield IV alive, and Marge was born in February.
- "Piso mojado" ("The famed emeralds of Piso Mojado") is Spanish for "wet floor."
- The memories of Homer and Abe Simpson did before he passes out from lack of oxygen are:
- Abe playfully holding up his keys in front of Homer while he was a kid, to which Homer eventually succeeds in taking, and Abe stating that he likes Homer, up until he notices that Homer used Abe's keys to use the car.
- A teenage Homer drawing an (albeit crudely drawn) portrait of Abe Simpson, with Abe expressing joy.
- Abe attending Homer's wedding with Marge and giving him his life savings in an envelope, only for a bird to snatch away the money, to Abe's disappointment.
Goofs
- When Dr. Hibbert says "Homer's biological father is Mason Fairbanks", Mason stands up with a blue coat on and black jeans. Then Homer says "Who's Mason Fairbanks" and Dr. Hibbert points to Mason in his usual attire.
Broadcasting Information
USA/Canada
- 1st Airdate: Sunday, January 8, 2006
- 2nd Airdate: Sunday, April 30, 2006
- 3rd Airdate: Sunday, July 2, 2006
UK
- 1st Airdate: Sunday, February 12, 2006
- 2nd Airdate: Friday, February 17, 2006 (Encore Screening)
- 3rd Airdate: Friday, April 21, 2006
- 4th Airdate: Sunday, June 18, 2006
- 5th Airdate: Sunday, August 6, 2006
- 6th Airdate: Friday, August 25, 2006
- 1st Airdate: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
