Bart the Mother/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

Trivia

• The “Bolivian tree lizard” is a fictional species. However, its behavior mirrors the habits of birds which are brood parasitic, such as the cuckoo and cowbirds.
• When frying a carrot, Nelson hums the Simpsons theme.
• This episode is rated TV-G, a rare rating for a Simpsons episode.
• This is the final appearance of Troy McClure and the final appearance of Phil Hartman in The Simpsons as he was murdered by his wife in May 1998, roughly 4 months before the episode aired.

Cultural references

• The Amazing Kreskin: Homer says "Who am I? Kreskin?"
• The Andy Griffith Show: plot is based on 'Opie the Birdman' episode.
• Peter Packrat: a video-game is seen called Pack-Rat Returns.

Goofs

• When Bart alerts the family that the eggs are hatching, Homer leaves the fridge open. During them watching them hatch, the fridge door closes without any of them proceeding to close it.