Viva Ned Flanders/References
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Cultural References
- The title of the episode is a reference to the film and song Viva Las Vegas.
- Ironically, the song Viva Las Vegas is played during the montage where Ned and Homer are running away from their wives in the casino.
Notes
- Ginger and Amber reappear in Brawl in the Family, and the family attend Amber's funeral in Jazzy and the Pussycats.
- While driving to Las Vegas, Homer sings Deep Purple's "Highway Star" with lyrics about Ned.
- The Moody Blues were the opening act for the Nights and White Satin playing Moody Blues songs.
- Lisa briefly referenced the events of Trash of the Titans when she remarked that she was surprised that they allowed the Casino to come along when they moved the city.
- Ned references the theme tune to the sitcom "Maude" when he proclaims "And then there's Maude!"