Man vs. Beast vs. Food/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Credits

Quotes

Cultural references

• The story's title and plotline (and the reality TV show that Homer stars in) are references to, and parodies of, the reality show Man v. Food.
• They could also be considered as referencing and parodying the survival show Man vs. Wild, as Homer is competing against animals.
• Gus Gustavson is a parody of Guy Fieri, host and star of the food reality TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Continuity

• When Krusty asked Bart what his name was he mentioned he:
  • Was the "I Didn't Do It" boy ("Bart Gets Famous")
  • Convinced him to run for congress ("Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington")
  • Saved him from Sideshow Bob at least twice ("Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" and "Day of the Jackanapes")
  • Led a revolt at his summer camp ("Kamp Krusty")
  • Received a huge settlement after eating a Metal Krusty-O ("'Round Springfield")