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*The title of the episode is a parody of the film ''{{w|A Father's Will}}''. | *The title of the episode is a parody of the film ''{{w|A Father's Will}}''. | ||
*[[Homer]] has apparently written a book titled ''{{ap|A Father's Watch|book}}'', which is the title of the episode. | *[[Homer]] has apparently written a book titled ''{{ap|A Father's Watch|book}}'', which is the title of the episode. | ||
| − | *Homer sings versions of | + | *Homer sings versions of "{{w|You're the Best}}" by {{w|Joe Esposito (singer)|Joe Esposito}}, the song from the movie ''{{w|Karate Kid}}''. |
*Dr. Fenton Pooltoy's G.R.I.T. is a reference to {{w|Angela Duckworth}}'s book ''Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/843619054564777984 Matt Selman's Twitter]</ref> | *Dr. Fenton Pooltoy's G.R.I.T. is a reference to {{w|Angela Duckworth}}'s book ''Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/843619054564777984 Matt Selman's Twitter]</ref> | ||
*[[Homer]] mentions [[Sigmund Freud]] to Bart. | *[[Homer]] mentions [[Sigmund Freud]] to Bart. | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a parody of the film A Father's Will.
- Homer has apparently written a book titled A Father's Watch, which is the title of the episode.
- Homer sings versions of "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito, the song from the movie Karate Kid.
- Dr. Fenton Pooltoy's G.R.I.T. is a reference to Angela Duckworth's book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.[1]
- Homer mentions Sigmund Freud to Bart.
- At the NBA draft:
- Close-up "Magic" Johnson appears, a reference to Magic Johnson.
- Cody Harris appears.
- Hebron James appears, a reference to LeBron James.
- Abraham Lincoln Sr. appears
Continuity
- All the past and present Simpsons' pets are on the couch.
- Marge searches for "I wonder if anyone talks about parenting online" on Oogle. ("The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly")
References
