The Debarted/References
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Cultural references
- The title and plot of the episode reference 2006 film The Departed.
- The episode contains several elements of the film, including the use of the Dropkick Murphys song I'm Shipping Up to Boston, the chasing scene and the ending, which shows a Rat.[1]
- While driving in the loaner car, Homer sings Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes, but with different lyrics.
- Bart also references the Diet Coke and Mentos eruption, using a pack of Green Apple Mentos, a normal can of Coke, and a styrofoam cup.
- The car Homer loans is a 1st generation Cadillac CTS.
- At the end of the episode Ralph states "The rat is a sign of obviousness." He then smiles slightly, hinting that Ralph may have been the one true Rat.
Goofs
- After Principal Skinner locks Bart and Donny in the detention room, he chuckles to himself, but his mouth doesn't move.
References
- ↑ Keller, Richard (2008-03-02). The Debarted. tvsquad.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
