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| − | *The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film ''Children of a Lesser God''. | + | *The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film ''{{w|Children of a Lesser God}}''. |
*In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a {{w|Muttley}} T-shirt. | *In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a {{w|Muttley}} T-shirt. | ||
| − | *Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi. | + | *[[Lugash]] is a parody of weight trainer {{w|Béla Károlyi}}. |
| − | *Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film ''Space Jam''. | + | *[[Homer Simpson|Homer]]'s line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "{{w|I Believe I Can Fly}}" from the 1996 film ''{{w|Space Jam}}''. |
| − | *The porn film name ''Doctor Screwlittle'' is a parody of {{w|Doctor Dolittle (film)}}. | + | *The porn film name ''Doctor Screwlittle'' is a parody of {{w|Doctor Dolittle (film)|Doctor Doolittle}}. |
| − | *Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''The Most Dangerous Game''. | + | *[[Rainier Wolfcastle]]'s plan to convert the [[Springfield YMCA|YMCA]] so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''{{w|The Most Dangerous Game (film)|The Most Dangerous Game}}''. |
| − | *When [[Ralph]] asks where they are going, | + | *When [[Ralph Wiggum|Ralph]] asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old infamous catchphrase. |
| − | *When Homer is watching TV, the show "Kids Say the Darnest Things" stars [[Bill Cosby]]. | + | *When Homer is watching TV, the show "{{w|Kids Say the Darnest Things}}" stars [[Bill Cosby]]. |
**A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "[[Pokémon]]". | **A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "[[Pokémon]]". | ||
*Homer's dream is a reference to [[The Jetsons]]: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!" | *Homer's dream is a reference to [[The Jetsons]]: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!" | ||
| − | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd Flanders is a 1969 hit song by Peggy Lee called "Is That All There Is?" | + | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting [[Rod Flanders|Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]] is a 1969 hit song by {{w|Peggy Lee}} called "{{w|Is That All There Is?}}" |
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.
- In the gym, Comic Book Guy is wearing a Muttley T-shirt.
- Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
- Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film Space Jam.
- The porn film name Doctor Screwlittle is a parody of Doctor Doolittle.
- Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to The Most Dangerous Game.
- When Ralph asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old infamous catchphrase.
- When Homer is watching TV, the show "Kids Say the Darnest Things" stars Bill Cosby.
- A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "Pokémon".
- Homer's dream is a reference to The Jetsons: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!"
- The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd Flanders is a 1969 hit song by Peggy Lee called "Is That All There Is?"
