Top Goon/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

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Cultural references

• The episode title is a reference to the movie Top Gun.
  • The Top Goon Academy is a parody of the Top Gun Academy.
• Homer is dressed as George Washington for July 4th and Halloween.
• On Halloween, Barney is dressed as Wario from Mario, Carl is dressed as Spider-Man, and Lenny is dressed as a character from Squid Game.
• "The Sailor's Hornpipe" plays at the start of the match between the Bar Flyers and the Ice Lubbers.
• At Top Goon Academy, Tiger Williams also teaches the book Beloved by Toni Morrison.
• "The Hockey Song" by Stompin' Tom Connors plays during the Top Goon Academy montage.
• Moe used to be the bartender in the penalty box at the Philadelphia Spectrum. He said that he got Phil Esposito's whole mouth.
• "Through the Fire" by Larry Greene, from the Top Gun soundtrack plays at the end of the episode.
• The Wizard of Ows Physical Therapy is a reference to The Wizard of Oz.

Continuity

• The Bar Flyers visit Winners' Pizza after their victory. ("There Will Be Buds")

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