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**Pennywise, a monster in [[Stephen King]]'s {{W|It (novel)|''It''}}. | **Pennywise, a monster in [[Stephen King]]'s {{W|It (novel)|''It''}}. | ||
[[File:Penny-Wiseguys chalkboard gag.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Penny-Wiseguys chalkboard gag.jpg|thumb]] | ||
| − | *The [[chalkboard gag]] is a reference to people in various states starting | + | *The [[chalkboard gag]] is a reference to people in various states starting petitions about their states' seceding from the USA, in protest of the results of the [[2012]] [[President of the USA| presidential]] elections. |
*[[Dr. Hibbert]] mentions {{Ch|Justin Bieber}}. | *[[Dr. Hibbert]] mentions {{Ch|Justin Bieber}}. | ||
*Otto mentions "Bridge to Terabithia" which is a reference to a {{w|Bridge to Terabithia (novel)|novel}} and {{w|Bridge to Terabithia (2007 film)|movie}} of the same name. | *Otto mentions "Bridge to Terabithia" which is a reference to a {{w|Bridge to Terabithia (novel)|novel}} and {{w|Bridge to Terabithia (2007 film)|movie}} of the same name. | ||
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Cultural references
- The title is possibly either a reference to either of three:
- Jon Vitti, who used the pseudonym, Penny Wise, several times.
- Pennywise, a punk rock band.
- Pennywise, a monster in Stephen King's It.
- The chalkboard gag is a reference to people in various states starting petitions about their states' seceding from the USA, in protest of the results of the 2012 presidential elections.
- Dr. Hibbert mentions Justin Bieber.
- Otto mentions "Bridge to Terabithia" which is a reference to a novel and movie of the same name.
Continuity
- Lisa mentions that she promised Paul McCartney that she wouldn't eat any meat. ("Lisa the Vegetarian")
