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Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass/References

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References/Trivia


Season 16 Episode References
342 "Mommie Beerest"
343
"Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass"
"Pranksta Rap" 344


Cultural references

  • Legendary video game character Mario of Super Mario Brothers makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of the arcade game Donkey Kong, with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how Donkey Kong tossed barrels at Mario.
  • Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
  • Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  • When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms.Pac-Man. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical."
  • Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the Columbia Pictures logo.

Trivia

  • We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
  • With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history.
  • Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
  • Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
  • Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
  • Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash cans at Mario.


Season 16 References
Treehouse of Horror XV All's Fair in Oven War Sleeping with the Enemy She Used to Be My Girl Fat Man and Little Boy Midnight Rx Mommie Beerest Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass Pranksta Rap There's Something About Marrying On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister Goo Goo Gai Pan Mobile Homer The Seven-Beer Snitch Future-Drama Don't Fear the Roofer The Heartbroke Kid A Star Is Torn Thank God It's Doomsday Home Away from Homer The Father, the Son and the Holy Guest Star