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*On introducing [[Ken Jennings]], him being a [[Jeopardy!]] champion is mentioned. The [[LadyBot]] clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!. | *On introducing [[Ken Jennings]], him being a [[Jeopardy!]] champion is mentioned. The [[LadyBot]] clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!. | ||
*[[Robert McKee]] [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by talking about the time cut that happened after the introduction to the clones. | *[[Robert McKee]] [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by talking about the time cut that happened after the introduction to the clones. | ||
| + | *The writing and graphic on the door are a reference to: | ||
| + | **The number 322 and the skull are the symbol of {{w|Skull and Bones}}, the undergraduate senior secret society at [[Yale]] University, accused of possessing the stolen skulls of {{w|Martin Van Buren}}. | ||
| + | **The face right under is {{w|Rich Uncle Pennybags}}, [[Monopoly]]'s mascotte. | ||
==Continuity== | ==Continuity== | ||
*[[Professor Frink]]'s robot, LadyBot, appears, with clones of itself. ("[[Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4]]") | *[[Professor Frink]]'s robot, LadyBot, appears, with clones of itself. ("[[Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4]]") | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the 1973 film The Paper Chase.
- The story's plotline is a satire of Donald Trump and Trump University.
- The couch gag is a reference to X-Men:
- On introducing Ken Jennings, him being a Jeopardy! champion is mentioned. The LadyBot clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!.
- Robert McKee breaks the fourth wall by talking about the time cut that happened after the introduction to the clones.
- The writing and graphic on the door are a reference to:
- The number 322 and the skull are the symbol of Skull and Bones, the undergraduate senior secret society at Yale University, accused of possessing the stolen skulls of Martin Van Buren.
- The face right under is Rich Uncle Pennybags, Monopoly's mascotte.
Continuity
- Professor Frink's robot, LadyBot, appears, with clones of itself. ("Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4")
