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Difference between revisions of "The "X" Men/References"

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*The title is a reference to ''{{w|X-Men}}'' from [[Marvel]].
 
*The title is a reference to ''{{w|X-Men}}'' from [[Marvel]].
 
*When Skinner says he is embarrassed to be at the recently heartbroken support group, Comic Book Guy says "Do no worry yourself, young padawan" a reference to the name used for young Jedi in ''[[Star Wars]]''.
 
*When Skinner says he is embarrassed to be at the recently heartbroken support group, Comic Book Guy says "Do no worry yourself, young padawan" a reference to the name used for young Jedi in ''[[Star Wars]]''.
*Comic Book Guy asks his dates about ''[[Star Trek]]'', [[The Flash]] and {{w|Jabba the Hut}}.
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*Comic Book Guy asks his dates about ''[[Star Trek]]'', [[The Flash]] and {{w|Jabba the Hutt}}.
 
*When Skinner points out Agnes is his mother Comic Book Guy says "One day, I will say these Words! I Am Your Father!" in which Skinner replies "Nooooo!", a reference to the scene in ''{{w|The Empire Strikes Back}}''
 
*When Skinner points out Agnes is his mother Comic Book Guy says "One day, I will say these Words! I Am Your Father!" in which Skinner replies "Nooooo!", a reference to the scene in ''{{w|The Empire Strikes Back}}''
 
*When the Community Center is collapsing Comic Book Guy says "We must flee from this place like the Capricans from the [[Cylons]]" a reference to ''{{w|Battlestar Galatica}}''
 
*When the Community Center is collapsing Comic Book Guy says "We must flee from this place like the Capricans from the [[Cylons]]" a reference to ''{{w|Battlestar Galatica}}''

Revision as of 14:16, November 12, 2013

References/Trivia


Cultural references

  • The title is a reference to X-Men from Marvel.
  • When Skinner says he is embarrassed to be at the recently heartbroken support group, Comic Book Guy says "Do no worry yourself, young padawan" a reference to the name used for young Jedi in Star Wars.
  • Comic Book Guy asks his dates about Star Trek, The Flash and Jabba the Hutt.
  • When Skinner points out Agnes is his mother Comic Book Guy says "One day, I will say these Words! I Am Your Father!" in which Skinner replies "Nooooo!", a reference to the scene in The Empire Strikes Back
  • When the Community Center is collapsing Comic Book Guy says "We must flee from this place like the Capricans from the Cylons" a reference to Battlestar Galatica
  • After Patty, Skinner, Kirk and Comic Book Guy save Otto Comic Book Guy says "Truly this is the greatest coming together of heroes since Avengers Comics issue number one".
  • When Comic Book Guy is participating in bull running he wears a The Flash suit.
  • The treasure hunting scene is a parody of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • The helicopter that Springfield rent for the stunt is the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and has Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan on board.
  • Comic Book Guy says "Like Optimus Prime after his death in Transformers The Movie, I shall return!" to his girlfriend as the helicopter takes off.