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*[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] falls off a [[Springfield Bridge|bridge]] only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to ''{{W|The Game (film)|The Game}}'' with {{W|Michael Douglas}}. | *[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] falls off a [[Springfield Bridge|bridge]] only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to ''{{W|The Game (film)|The Game}}'' with {{W|Michael Douglas}}. | ||
*The [[Forget-Me-Shot]] is a parody of a {{W|Forget-me-not}}. | *The [[Forget-Me-Shot]] is a parody of a {{W|Forget-me-not}}. | ||
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*Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to ''{{W|2001: A Space Odyssey}}''. | *Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to ''{{W|2001: A Space Odyssey}}''. | ||
*The Synergy Wireless commercial has "{{W|A Beautiful Morning}}" by {{W|The Rascals}} playing over it. | *The Synergy Wireless commercial has "{{W|A Beautiful Morning}}" by {{W|The Rascals}} playing over it. | ||
| − | *The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of ''{{W|Everyday (video)|Everyday}}''. a viral video by {{w|New York City|New York}} photographer {{w|Noah Kalina}}. | + | *The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of ''{{W|Everyday (video)|Everyday}}''. a viral video by {{w|New York City|New York}} photographer {{w|Noah Kalina}}. There is even a reference to the {{W|YouTube}} replay screen after the montage ends. |
*Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom: | *Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom: | ||
**A {{W|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}} model kit. | **A {{W|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}} model kit. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *This is the second time Homer tries to jump off the only bridge out of town, the first being "[[Homer's Odyssey]]", but in that episode he never got near the bridge | + | *This is the second time Homer tries to jump off the only bridge out of town, the first being "[[Homer's Odyssey]]", but in that episode he never got near the bridge, whereas he did in this one. |
*The snowman in front of the [[Springfield Retirement Castle]] is wearing glasses and using a walker. | *The snowman in front of the [[Springfield Retirement Castle]] is wearing glasses and using a walker. | ||
*The sign at the bridge Homer jumps off of says: "Suicide Bridge: In Memory of Governor Chester L. Suicide". | *The sign at the bridge Homer jumps off of says: "Suicide Bridge: In Memory of Governor Chester L. Suicide". | ||
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Cultural references
- The title and episode plot is a reference to the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
- The plot and imagery are an homage to It's a Wonderful Life.
- The chalkboard gag refers to Hannah Montana.
- Scrat the Squirrel from Ice Age makes an appearance.
- The closing song is "Day After Day" by Badfinger.
- Homer falls off a bridge only to be saved and have a surprise party for him. Similar to The Game with Michael Douglas.
- The Forget-Me-Shot is a parody of a Forget-me-not.
- Homer's journey through the tunnel of memories is a reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- The Synergy Wireless commercial has "A Beautiful Morning" by The Rascals playing over it.
- The montage of Homer's life flashing before his eyes is a parody of Everyday. a viral video by New York photographer Noah Kalina. There is even a reference to the YouTube replay screen after the montage ends.
- Items seen in a teenage Homer's bedroom:
- A Yellow Submarine model kit.
- A Fonzie poster.
- A Star Trek Starship Enterprise model.
- An ABBA mirror.
- Posters for:
Trivia
- This is the second time Homer tries to jump off the only bridge out of town, the first being "Homer's Odyssey", but in that episode he never got near the bridge, whereas he did in this one.
- The snowman in front of the Springfield Retirement Castle is wearing glasses and using a walker.
- The sign at the bridge Homer jumps off of says: "Suicide Bridge: In Memory of Governor Chester L. Suicide".
- When Homer says "I'm a genius", Krusty is shown sitting at a table and he is colored yellow instead of having on his usual white clown makeup.
