The Debarted/References
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Cultural references
- The title and plot of the episode reference 2006 film The Departed.
- The episode contains several elements of the film, including the use of the Dropkick Murphys song I'm Shipping Up to Boston, the chasing scene and the ending, which shows a Rat.[1]
- While driving in the loaner car, Homer sings Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes, but with different lyrics.
- Bart also references the Diet Coke and Mentos eruption, using a pack of Green Apple Mentos, a normal can of Coke, and a styrofoam cup.
- The car Homer loans is a 1st generation Cadillac CTS.
- At the end of the episode Ralph states "The rat is a sign of obviousness." He then smiles slightly, hinting that Ralph may have been the one true Rat.
- Lisa is not wearing her red shoes and is wearing black and white shoes while kicking Bart repeatedly in the face before Marge crashes Homer's car on Hans Moleman's car.
Goofs
- After Principal Skinner locks Bart and Donny in the detention room, he chuckles to himself, but his mouth doesn't move.
References
- ↑ Keller, Richard (2008-03-02). The Debarted. tvsquad.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
