Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4/References
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Cultural references
- The name of the episode is a reference to song "Love Is in the Air" by John Paul Young.
- N2 (Nitrogen), O2 (Oxygen), Ar (Argon), CO2 (Carbon dioxide), Ne (Neon), He (Helium) and CH4 (Methane) are the main elements of the earth's atmosphere.
- Professor Frink sings "Stardust" by Nat King Cole.
- The radio plays "I'll Never Smile Again" by Frank Sinatra.
- A poster of The Outlaw and a painting of Frankenstein and his Bride appear in the Springfield Heights Institute of Technology.
- Maggie interprets Dolly Parton.
- Cupid is referenced in the blackboard text and appears shooting hearts but is shot by Cletus.
- M&M's are referenced by the Retirement Castle nurse.
- The Retirement Castle nurse is binge-watching Boardwalk Empire and Marge spoils the ending.
- Downward Doghouse Yoga Studio is a reference to the downward dog pose.
- One of Mona's hallucinations is her as Betty Boop.
- Professor Frink refers to the music of the spheres, Batman and Batman Begins.
- The robot Professor Frink created looks like the robot Ava from Ex Machina.
- Marge mentions the reality television show The Bachelor.
Continuity
- The skeleton of Snowball I is seen in the couch cushion. ("Bart Gets Hit by a Car")
- Springfield Heights Institute of Technology changed appearance. ("Simpsorama")
- Hershey is mentioned in the blackboard text. ("Homerland")
- Dean Martin appears as an hallucination. ("Thank God It's Doomsday")
- Miss Hoover enters Moe's looking to date Frink, the two previously got together during "Grown-up Halloween". ("Halloween of Horror")
- Groundskeeper Willie is paired up with Lunchlady Dora. ("Dark Knight Court")
Goofs
- During the scene where Marge is concerned about the Retirement Castle residents being depressed, three of the residents sigh. One of the residents has an electrolarynx and uses it. However, when Old Jewish Man turns the radio on to "Prairie Home Companion", the man who later uses the electrolarynx has a voice.
Trivia
- This episode is in memory of David Kavner, Julie Kavner's father.