Fears of a Clown/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

	Season 29 Episode References
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Cultural references

• The episode's name is a reference to the song "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.
• The episode is a re-imagining of Stephen King's It but with Krusty.
• At the Museum of Television, wax statues of characters from the tv shows Bonanza (431 episodes), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (435 episodes), Lassie (547 episodes),
  • Lassie however run for 591 episodes, but the additional ones not counted were the last two seasons who run in syndacation.

Continuity

• In the opening scene, Homer is seen flying on his wingsuit. ("YOLO")
• In the walls around Lassie, images of Laddie appear. ("The Canine Mutiny")

Trivia

• "The Tears of a Clown" has been referred to in previous episodes:
  • The Itchy & Scratchy cartoon "The Tears of a Clone" ("Little Big Mom").
  • The Tears of a Clown counseling center ("Clown in the Dumps").

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