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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a play on the word "improvised."
- Homer references Webster's Dictionary.
- The same night the episode aired, in the episode of Family Guy, Chris Griffin quoted Webster's Dictionary in a speech too.
- Homer dreams of ALF.
- Homer and Marge reference Frankenstein and Frankenstein's wife.
- Homer helds a copy of Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson.
- Lisa mentions Barbra Streisand.
- Homer wants Meryl Streep to play him in a movie.
Homer Live
- During the segment, Homer answered questions from fans asked by three ways:
- The tweets were answered before and after the live segments directly on Homer's Twitter @HomerJSimpson.[4]
- The questions on Facebook were answered before and after the live segments directly on the Facebook page.[2]
- The UK airing of the episode, scheduled to air at the same time as US' was pulled at the last minute.[5]
Both airings
- Homer mentions that this is the last episode of the show, only to say it was a lie and that that the show will never end right after.
- Lisa holds a sign saying Fox employees parked on Bill O'Reilly's spot.
- Bender holds a sign asking to bring back Futurama (again).
- Homer says that the cast of Empire will answer the next questions Wednesday night and that somebody should be on the phone or will let them know.
- Homer says that after the show fades someone call Uber.
East Coast/Central airing
- Homer mentions Drake being terrible on Saturday Night Live from the day before the airing.
- Homer says that Joel's call was a planted call with a planted question, this is confirmed by Al Jean on Twitter saying that it was Joel H. Cohen calling.[6]
- Homer references having been an astronaut. ("Deep Space Homer")
Questions
- Homer: I like Lenny, because he's the black guy, and... wait a minute, no. Carl is the... Wait. Let me get back to you when I figure out who is who.
- Amanda: Can you give me any tips or tricks for making it look like i'm hard at work but really relaxing and taking a nap?
- Homer: Always wear glasses with eyes glued to them.
- George: Hello Homer, so my question is pizza related. You prefer Chicago deep-dish or New York-style?
- Homer: Pizza? Let's see, I prefer... Chicago deep-dish cause I like Italian better than Chinese.
- Joel: Hello Homer, how are you doing?
- Homer: I'm doing all right. Is that your question?
- Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive?
- Homer: Oh, I drive a hybrid, which is a combination of old and terrible.
- Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive?
- Homer: I'm doing all right. Is that your question?
- Chris: My question is, what's your favorite job? What was your favorite job?
- Homer: My favorite job would have been being an astronaut, because everything was done for me. And also I could give away from the boy.
Live airing video
West Coast airing
- Homer mentions the Texas Rangers beating the Toronto Blue Jays by a technical knockout.
- Homer says that Zachary's was a planted call with a prepared question.
Questions
- Steven: How are you Homer?
- Homer: I'm good, is that your question?
- Steven: No, no, my second question is, if Donald Trump becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to Canada?
- Homer: Well, there are a lot of people that want me to move out of Springfield already so, but I don't think Canada would want me to, would welcome me. But you know what? That's why I vote for Bernie Sanders. I love his chicken but out of respect we should refer to him as the Colonel.
- Steven: No, no, my second question is, if Donald Trump becomes the president, are you going to move out of Springfield and possibly move to Canada?
- Homer: I'm good, is that your question?
- Michele: Hey Homer, I was wondering, after all this years, how would you finally get rid of Patty and Selma?
- Homer: The best way is not to bathe and I've been doing that for a month, but they smoke so much it seems to cover up the odor, but I've to say, I'm getting a lot of time to myself.
- Cathy: Hi Homer, I drunk too much this weekend.
- Homer: You drunk too much this weekend?
- Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this weekend. What's your best hangover cure?
- Homer: The best hangover cure is to sleep on the lawn and stay there, till March stops being angry.
- Cathy: Yes I drunk too much this weekend. What's your best hangover cure?
- Homer: You drunk too much this weekend?
- Zachary: What's your favorite thong?
- Homer: What's my favorite thong? My favorite thong is that Brazilian one that doesn't pinch too thight around the waist.
Continuity
- Treehouse of Horror series is referenced in Ralph's Treehouse (Treehouse of Horrors The Complete Collection is shown in a shelf).
Trivia
- In the last three minutes of the episode, Homer was "Live-voiced" (by Dan Castellaneta) and answered questions fans asked him on the phone. During the show, Homer answered live on Twitter and Facebook to fans posts too.
- In the season 8 episode "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show", June Bellamy says "very few cartoons are broadcast live". Ironically, 19 seasons later, part of "Simprovised" was broadcasted live.
References
