Lard of the Dance/References
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Cultural references
- The title is a reference of "Lord of the Dance".
- Alex tells Lisa not to be a "Phoebe", a character from Friends played by Lisa Kudrow. Another possible reference is when Alex asks Sherri and Terri which one of them is the evil twin, since Phoebe had an evil twin in Friends.
- Lisa's new-look is that of Olivia Newton-John's character in "Grease".
- The first time we hear Nelson talk about his obsession with huckleberries.
- The perfume Alex wears is, "Calvin Klein's Pretension."
- Sign seen at the Try-N-Save: "Catch Back-to-Schooliosis!"
- One of the tankers at the grease recycling plant is labeled "Acne Grease Co."
- A framed photo of Bleedin' Gums Murphy can be seen hanging up in Lisa's bedroom.
- FOX aired this episode earlier than the rest of the season to promote the debut of That '70s Show. Thus, it aired before the official season premiere.