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| − | *The title of this episode is a reference to the film ''{{ | + | *The title of this episode is a reference to the film ''{{W|A Fish Called Wanda}}''. |
*The McClure movie ''[[The Muppets Go Medieval]]'' parodies ''[[The Muppets]]''. | *The McClure movie ''[[The Muppets Go Medieval]]'' parodies ''[[The Muppets]]''. | ||
*Marge says that Troy McClure is a perfect gentleman, just like [[Bing Crosby]] and {{Ch|John F. Kennedy|J.F.K.}} | *Marge says that Troy McClure is a perfect gentleman, just like [[Bing Crosby]] and {{Ch|John F. Kennedy|J.F.K.}} | ||
*[[Troy McClure]] drives a [[DeLorean|DeLorean DMC-12]], as made famous in the ''{{W2|Back to the Future|series}}'' films. | *[[Troy McClure]] drives a [[DeLorean|DeLorean DMC-12]], as made famous in the ''{{W2|Back to the Future|series}}'' films. | ||
| − | *The name of Troy's agent [[MacArthur Parker]] ia a reference to the song "[[MacArthur Park]]" by {{ | + | *The name of Troy's agent [[MacArthur Parker]] ia a reference to the song "[[MacArthur Park]]" by {{W|Richard Harris}}. |
| − | *Troy lives in the {{ | + | *Troy lives in the {{W|Chemosphere}}. |
| − | *Troy describes [[Jub-Jub]] the iguana as "Everywhere You Want to Be" in reference to a {{ | + | *Troy describes [[Jub-Jub]] the iguana as "Everywhere You Want to Be" in reference to a {{W|Visa Inc.|Visa}} commercial. |
| − | *The news anchor, voiced by [[Hank Azaria]], is based on ''{{ | + | *The news anchor, voiced by [[Hank Azaria]], is based on ''{{W|Entertainment Tonight}}'' host {{W|John Tesh}}. |
| − | *The song "{{ap|Dr. Zaius|song}}" in the ''{{W2|Planet of the Apes|1968 film}}'' musical ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is to the tune of "{{ | + | *The song "{{ap|Dr. Zaius|song}}" in the ''{{W2|Planet of the Apes|1968 film}}'' musical ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is to the tune of "{{W|Rock Me Amadeus}}" by {{W2|Falco|musician}}. |
| − | *The title ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is itself a takeoff on the musical ''{{ | + | *The title ''[[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]]'' is itself a takeoff on the musical ''{{W|Stop the World – I Want to Get Off}}''. |
| − | *At the wedding, Homer sings "{{W2|Rock and Roll|Gary Glitter song|Rock and Roll Part 2}}" by {{ | + | *At the wedding, Homer sings "{{W2|Rock and Roll|Gary Glitter song|Rock and Roll Part 2}}" by {{W|Gary Glitter}} in his head. |
*During the wedding, the "{{W|Bridal Chorus}}" by {{W|Richard Wagner}} plays. | *During the wedding, the "{{W|Bridal Chorus}}" by {{W|Richard Wagner}} plays. | ||
| − | *Selma's costumes are modeled on the clothes of {{ | + | *Selma's costumes are modeled on the clothes of {{W|Marilyn Monroe}}. |
*{{W|Paramount}} wanted Troy McClure for a buddy comedy starring [[Rob Lowe]] and [[Hugh Grant]]. | *{{W|Paramount}} wanted Troy McClure for a buddy comedy starring [[Rob Lowe]] and [[Hugh Grant]]. | ||
*{{W|Buster Keaton}} had a star on Springfield's Walk of Fame until it was replaced with Troy McClure. | *{{W|Buster Keaton}} had a star on Springfield's Walk of Fame until it was replaced with Troy McClure. | ||
| − | *Troy's proposed fragrance "Smellin' of Troy" is a reference to the mythological woman {{ | + | *Troy's proposed fragrance "Smellin' of Troy" is a reference to the mythological woman {{W|Helen of Troy}}. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of this episode is a reference to the film A Fish Called Wanda.
- The McClure movie The Muppets Go Medieval parodies The Muppets.
- Marge says that Troy McClure is a perfect gentleman, just like Bing Crosby and J.F.K.
- Troy McClure drives a DeLorean DMC-12, as made famous in the Back to the Future films.
- The name of Troy's agent MacArthur Parker ia a reference to the song "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris.
- Troy lives in the Chemosphere.
- Troy describes Jub-Jub the iguana as "Everywhere You Want to Be" in reference to a Visa commercial.
- The news anchor, voiced by Hank Azaria, is based on Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh.
- The song "Dr. Zaius" in the Planet of the Apes musical Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off is to the tune of "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco.
- The title Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off is itself a takeoff on the musical Stop the World – I Want to Get Off.
- At the wedding, Homer sings "Rock and Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter in his head.
- During the wedding, the "Bridal Chorus" by Richard Wagner plays.
- Selma's costumes are modeled on the clothes of Marilyn Monroe.
- Paramount wanted Troy McClure for a buddy comedy starring Rob Lowe and Hugh Grant.
- Buster Keaton had a star on Springfield's Walk of Fame until it was replaced with Troy McClure.
- Troy's proposed fragrance "Smellin' of Troy" is a reference to the mythological woman Helen of Troy.
Trivia
- Celebrities on the walls of The Pimento Grove include:
- Fat Tony is voiced by Phil Hartman rather than his usual voice actor Joe Mantegna.
- In a deleted scene, Moe has Carl's colors and Apu has Edna Krabappel's.
Goofs
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Grampa's beard over the paper
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Selma's missing ear hole
- At the DMV, Abraham Simpson's beard is drawn over the paper he is holding for a few frames.
- When Selma was smoking in the Restaurant's parking lot, she was sitting on the hood of a brown car. When the camera zooms in, she is on a blue car.
- Right before Troy seduces Selma, Selma's ear hole disappears.
