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*[[Marge]] references ''{{w|The Real Housewives}}''. | *[[Marge]] references ''{{w|The Real Housewives}}''. | ||
*[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits. | *[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits. | ||
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*Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | *Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | ||
**The quarterback is a parody of {{ap|Tom Brady|guest star}}, the coach is a parody of {{w|Bill Belichick}}, Bonkowski is a parody of {{w|Rob Gronkowski}}, the mascot is a parody of {{w|Pat Patriot}}, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and {{w|2007 New England Patriots videotaping controversy|Spygate}} respectively. | **The quarterback is a parody of {{ap|Tom Brady|guest star}}, the coach is a parody of {{w|Bill Belichick}}, Bonkowski is a parody of {{w|Rob Gronkowski}}, the mascot is a parody of {{w|Pat Patriot}}, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and {{w|2007 New England Patriots videotaping controversy|Spygate}} respectively. | ||
*Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing). | *Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing). | ||
*The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} ''{{w|Make Way for Ducklings}}'' are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River. | *The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} ''{{w|Make Way for Ducklings}}'' are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River. | ||
| − | *The ''[[Cheers]]'' (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode | + | *The ''[[Cheers]]'' (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode. |
*The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "{{w|The Man in Me}}" by {{w|Bob Dylan}}. | *The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "{{w|The Man in Me}}" by {{w|Bob Dylan}}. | ||
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*Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear: | *Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear: | ||
**Mass. Ave is a reference to the {{w|Massachusetts Avenue (metropolitan Boston)|Massachusetts Avenue}}. | **Mass. Ave is a reference to the {{w|Massachusetts Avenue (metropolitan Boston)|Massachusetts Avenue}}. | ||
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*The statue of [[Paul Revere]] is seen. | *The statue of [[Paul Revere]] is seen. | ||
*People appearing in the crowd scene at the [[Boston Americans]] parade: | *People appearing in the crowd scene at the [[Boston Americans]] parade: | ||
| − | **The cast of ''Cheers''. | + | **The cast of ''Cheers'' ([[Cliff Clavin]], [[Carla Tortelli]] and [[Norm Peterson]]). |
**[[Noam Chomsky]]. | **[[Noam Chomsky]]. | ||
**[[Michael Dukakis]]. | **[[Michael Dukakis]]. | ||
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**{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}}. | **{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}}. | ||
**[[Bobby Orr]]. | **[[Bobby Orr]]. | ||
| − | **{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]] | + | **{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]], referencing ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston. |
**{{Ch|Steven Tyler}} of [[Aerosmith]]. | **{{Ch|Steven Tyler}} of [[Aerosmith]]. | ||
**[[Elizabeth Warren]]. | **[[Elizabeth Warren]]. | ||
**[[Cameron Winklevoss|Cameron]] and [[Tyler Winklevoss]]. | **[[Cameron Winklevoss|Cameron]] and [[Tyler Winklevoss]]. | ||
**{{Ch|Steven Wright}}. | **{{Ch|Steven Wright}}. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer: | *The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer: | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a reference to the movie The Town, which also takes place in Boston.
- Homer references the Aerosmith, and Ben and Casey Affleck.
- Marge references The Real Housewives.
- Bart references The Departed and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
- Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
- The quarterback is a parody of Tom Brady, the coach is a parody of Bill Belichick, Bonkowski is a parody of Rob Gronkowski, the mascot is a parody of Pat Patriot, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and Spygate respectively.
- Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by Apu and Sideshow Mel (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs Crips (identified by their blue clothing) and Bloods (identified by their red clothing).
- The Duck family from Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings are seen when the Simpsons walk by Charles River.
- The Cheers (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode.
- The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "The Man in Me" by Bob Dylan.
- Several references to the Massachussets area appear:
- Mass. Ave is a reference to the Massachusetts Avenue.
- Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood Lisa and Bart walk through.
- "Jordan's Furniture & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station WSBK-TV's The Movie Loft.
- At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, nerds are seen playing Magic: The Gathering and playing with Oculus Rifts.
- Bobbleheads of Aimee Mann, Steven Wright and Bell Biv DeVoe attack Homer.
- The Bill "Spaceman" Lee Planetarium is a reference to Major League Baseball pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee.
- Cumbies is slang for Cumberland Farms, a regional chain of convenience stores based in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Dukakis Eyebrows sells eyebrows in the style of Michael Dukakis.
- Filene's Basement's Attic is a reference to Filene's Basement, a chain of department stores.
- Lechmere's was a real retail store chain.
- Nekco is a reference to Necco, the New England Confectionery Company.
- Noam Chomp-Sky's Grinders and Frappes is a reference to Noam Chomsky.
- Robert's Parish is a reference to former basketball player Robert Parish. The stain glass window features an image of him.
- Spenser: For Hire's Gifts is a reference to the TV series Spenser: For Hire.
- A statue of Larry Bird is seen, parodying the Statue of Liberty.
- The statue of Paul Revere is seen.
- People appearing in the crowd scene at the Boston Americans parade:
- The cast of Cheers (Cliff Clavin, Carla Tortelli and Norm Peterson).
- Noam Chomsky.
- Michael Dukakis.
- Carlton Fisk.
- Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
- Ally McBeal from Ally McBeal.
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
- New Kids on the Block.
- Conan O'Brien.
- Bobby Orr.
- Ted and Mark Wahlberg, referencing Ted, which takes place in Boston.
- Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
- Elizabeth Warren.
- Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
- Steven Wright.
Trivia
- The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
- Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
- Smog was added to the background.
- This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd 2016 Presidential Debate, and other lead-out programs airing first.
Goofs
- Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the Simpsons family's wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
