Mob Rules/References
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Cultural references
- The game store sign "Sequel Stop" is a reference to the store chain GameStop.
- Marge makes reference to DC superheroes Aquaman and Hawkman.
- At the end of the level, Kang and Kodos use the word 'space' to replace certain words, a nod to how The Smurfs would say 'smurf' instead of some nouns and verbs.
- In the Xbox 360/PS3 version, Lisa brings together a cube, a sphere, and a triangle to make a ramp, the arrangement of EA Games' original logo.
- The trophy Marge collects in this level is "Hair Street Blues Hairspray", referencing the TV show Hill Street Blues.
- Bart says "With superpowers comes super responsibility", a reference to the phrase "with great power comes great responsibility".
- The whole level is an obvious reference to controversy caused by the Grand Theft Auto series and other Rockstar games.
- Hillary Clinton being present is most likely a reference to "Hot Coffee" controversy surrounding San Andreas.
- The name of the EA executive is Larry Probst, based on the then-CEO of Electronic Arts.
- A Riot Cop mentions Bob Dylan.
- Ralph mentions playing the game Big Mutha Truckers.
Trivia
- In the Wii/PS2/PSP version, Skinner can be recruited into the mob. He is found outside the same museum he tried to steal from in Bartman Begins.
- When the GTS kids are knocked out in the Xbox 360/PS3 version it is visualized with a cartoonish effect where stars and The Raven flies around their heads, implying that the children have been knocked unconscious, rather than killed.
Continuity
Chief Wiggum will say behind the barricade "Hey, leave me alone, I just lost an eating contest." referencing the eating contest at the previous level Around the World in 80 Bites.
