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References/Trivia

Season 27 Episode References

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Cultural references

The episode title is a play on the word "improvised."
Homer references Webster's Dictionary.
Homer dreams of ALF.
Homer and Marge reference Frankenstein and Frankenstein's wife.
Homer helds a copy of Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson.

During the segment, Homer answered questions from fans asked by three ways:
- #HomerLive on Twitter.^[1]
- The show's Facebook page.^[2]
- The number to call during the live segment is 1-888-726-6660.^[3]
Fox employees parked on Bill O'Reilly's spot.
Homer says that the show will never end.
Homer mentions Drake being terrible on Saturday Night Live from the day before the airing.
Bender appears asking to bring back Futurama (again).
Homer says that Joel's call was a planted call with a planted question, this is confirmed by Al Jean on Twitter saying that it was Joel H. Cohen calling.^[4]
Homer says that the cast of Empire will answer the next questions Wednesday night and that someone will let them know.

Hannah: Hi, Homer, my question for you is: Who do you like more? Lenny or Carl? And why?

Homer: I like Lenny, because he's the black guy, and... wait a minute, no. Carl is the... Wait. Let me get back to you when I figure out who is who.

Hannah: Can you give me any tips or tricks for making it look like i'm hard at work but really relaxing and taking a nap?

Homer: Always wear glasses with eyes glued to them.

George: Hello Homer, so my question is pizza related. You prefer Chicago deep-dish or New York style?

Homer: Pizza? Let's see, I prefer... Chicago deep-dish cause I like Italian better than Chinese.

Homer: I'm doing all right. Is that your question?

Joel: I was wondering what kind of car do you drive?

Homer: Oh, I drive a hybrid, which is a combination of old and terrible.

Homer: My favourite job would have been being an astronaut, because everything was done for me. And also I could give away from the boy.

Treehouse of Horror series is referenced in Ralph's Treehouse (Treehouse of Horrors The Complete Collection is shown in a shelf).

In the last three minutes of the episode, Homer will be "Live-voiced" (by Dan Castellaneta) and will answer questions fans will have already asked before the episode.
- In the season 8 episode "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show", June Bellamy says "very few cartoons are broadcast live". Ironically, 19 seasons later, part of "Simprovised" will be broadcast live.

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