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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title is a play on {{ | + | *The title is a play on {{W|Philip K. Dick}}'s novel ''{{W|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?}}''. |
*Music and posters seen in teenage Homer's room include: | *Music and posters seen in teenage Homer's room include: | ||
**A poster for "{{W|The Humpty Dance}}" by {{W|Digital Underground}}. | **A poster for "{{W|The Humpty Dance}}" by {{W|Digital Underground}}. | ||
**A poster for "{{W2|O.P.P.|song}}" by {{W|Naughty by Nature}}. | **A poster for "{{W2|O.P.P.|song}}" by {{W|Naughty by Nature}}. | ||
| − | **Cassette tapes for {{W|Run-DMC}}, {{W|LL Cool J}}, and | + | **Cassette tapes for {{W|Run-DMC}}, {{W|LL Cool J}}, and [[MC Hammer]]. |
| − | *[[Homer]] eats [[ChocZillas]] and [[Sugar Buzz Bombs]] cereal, which are both cereals in ''{{ | + | *Teenage Homer has a [[MTV]] mug in his room. |
| + | *[[Homer]] eats [[ChocZillas]] and [[Sugar Buzz Bombs]] cereal, which are both cereals in ''{{W|F Is for Family}}''. | ||
| + | *Homer sings "Check your watch... It's Homer Time!" with the style of "Stop, Hammer time!", a reference to the 90's hit "{{W|U Can't Touch This}}". | ||
*[[Gil Gunderson]] drinks [[Crystal Pepsi]], saying it's pointless. | *[[Gil Gunderson]] drinks [[Crystal Pepsi]], saying it's pointless. | ||
| − | *The song sung by the animatronics, "[[Pizza Around the Pizza]]", is a parody of {{ | + | *The song sung by the animatronics, "[[Pizza Around the Pizza]]", is a parody of {{W|Bill Haley & His Comets}}'s "{{W|Rock Around the Clock}}". |
| − | *Homer has {{ | + | *Homer has {{W|Vanilla Ice}}'s "{{W|Ice Ice Baby}}" in his Hip Hop mix disc. He sings a parody called "[[Slice Slice Baby]]". |
| + | *When Gil wants Homer to create a new show with the music that he loved, Homer mentions "Ices" rappers {{W|Ice Cube}} and {{W|Ice-T}}. | ||
| + | *[[Grampa]] is eating Denty Moore beef stew, a parody of {{W|Dinty Moore beef stew}}. | ||
*The [[Phuntime Phunky Phour]] (and Homer) sing a parody of "[[Whoomp! (There It Is)]]" by {{W2|Tag Team|group}}. | *The [[Phuntime Phunky Phour]] (and Homer) sing a parody of "[[Whoomp! (There It Is)]]" by {{W2|Tag Team|group}}. | ||
| − | *"{{ | + | *"{{W|Hooray for Hollywood}}" plays when the scene pans over to [[Little Los Angeles]]. |
*Bart tells Lisa that they're "getting the band back together", a reference to the quote from ''{{W2|The Blues Brothers|film}}''. | *Bart tells Lisa that they're "getting the band back together", a reference to the quote from ''{{W2|The Blues Brothers|film}}''. | ||
| − | *When [[Lisa]] meets [[Public Domain Debbie]], "{{ | + | *[[Jive Turkey]] is a reference to the famous {{W|Bee Gees}}' disco single "{{W|Jive Talkin'}}". |
| + | *When [[Lisa]] meets [[Public Domain Debbie]], "{{W|On Top of Old Smoky}}" plays. | ||
*[[Sideshow Mel]] uses [[WD-40]] on [[Foxy Lady]]. He also has an [[Enrique Iglesias]] CD. | *[[Sideshow Mel]] uses [[WD-40]] on [[Foxy Lady]]. He also has an [[Enrique Iglesias]] CD. | ||
| − | *{{Ch|J. J. Abrams}} is directing the next ''{{ | + | *The {{W|flag of the United States Marine Corps}} can be seen at [[Herman's Military Antiques]]. |
| − | **The {{ | + | *Moe's raincoat and mannerisms are a parody of ''{{W|Columbo}}''. |
| + | *{{Ch|J. J. Abrams}} is directing the next ''{{W|Mission: Impossible}}'' movie. [[J. J. Abrams]] started his directing career directing ''{{W|Mission: Impossible III}}''. | ||
| + | **The {{W|Bad Robot Productions}} logo is on his production van. Bad Robot Productions is J. J.'s production company. | ||
*J. J. Abrams needed a ''{{W|Garbage Pail Kids}}'' pinball machine. | *J. J. Abrams needed a ''{{W|Garbage Pail Kids}}'' pinball machine. | ||
| − | * | + | *At the [[J.J. Abrams Productions]] building: |
| + | **The headless [[Statue of Liberty]] poster is a reference to the film ''{{W|Cloverfield}}'', produced by Abrams. | ||
| + | **An {{W|X-wing}} flying near the {{W|Death Star}} from ''[[Star Wars]]''. | ||
| + | **The Bad Robot Productions logo is seen again behind the receptionist's desk. | ||
| + | **A ''[[Lost]]'' footage garbage bin is present. | ||
| + | [[File:J. J. Abrams' office.png|300px|thumb|Many of the things at J. J. Abrams' office are related to his work in different productions]] | ||
*Things in J. J. Abrams' office include: | *Things in J. J. Abrams' office include: | ||
| + | **A bottle with the {{W|Dharma Initiative}} logo from ''[[Lost]]''. | ||
| + | **The ''{{W|Garbage Pail Kids}}'' pinball machine that was previously mentioned. | ||
**''[[Regarding Henry: The Game]]'', a reference to the film ''{{W|Regarding Henry}}''. | **''[[Regarding Henry: The Game]]'', a reference to the film ''{{W|Regarding Henry}}''. | ||
**Felicity's Hair, a reference to the TV series ''{{W2|Felicity|TV series}}''. | **Felicity's Hair, a reference to the TV series ''{{W2|Felicity|TV series}}''. | ||
**A robot from ''{{W2|Westworld|TV series}}''. | **A robot from ''{{W2|Westworld|TV series}}''. | ||
| − | **A "Colt Luger" lunchbox, a reference to | + | **A "Colt Luger" lunchbox, a reference to Colt Luger from ''F Is for Family''. |
| − | *Three {{ | + | *Three {{W|BB-8}}s are used by [[Bart]] and Lisa to transport [[Wakkety Yak]] out. BB-8 is a character in the {{W|Star Wars sequel trilogy}} that J. J. Abrams directed. |
| − | *The [[Bad Robot security guard]] wears | + | *The [[Bad Robot security guard]] wears an outfit and sunglasses, a reference to ''[[Star Trek]]'''s characters wearing sunglasses on spaceships. [[J. J. Abrams]] directed the 2009 ''{{W2|Star Trek|film}}'' film. |
*The {{W|lens flare}} seen as J. J. is introduced is a reference to the large use of lens flare by him in his productions. | *The {{W|lens flare}} seen as J. J. is introduced is a reference to the large use of lens flare by him in his productions. | ||
| − | *J. J. mentions {{W|Universal Pictures}} and {{ | + | *J. J. mentions {{W|Universal Pictures}} and {{W|Dreamworks Animation|Dreamworks}}. |
*Several references are made to J. J. reboots, including ''[[Star Wars]]''. | *Several references are made to J. J. reboots, including ''[[Star Wars]]''. | ||
| − | *[[Comic Book Guy]] shows Homer a parody of the change to [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] that people got the producer of his {{ | + | *[[Comic Book Guy]] shows Homer a parody of the change to [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] that people got the producer of his {{W2|Sonic the Hedgehog|film|film}}. |
**A protester holds a sign saying to Release the Sonic's teeth cut. | **A protester holds a sign saying to Release the Sonic's teeth cut. | ||
| − | *''[[Agents of P.I.Z.Z.A.]]'' is a parody of the [[Marvel]] TV series ''{{ | + | *Homer uses [[Reddit]] to call for a boycott. |
| − | *Mary Sue holds a sign saying 80 [[Twitter|Retweets]] can't be wrong. | + | *''[[Agents of P.I.Z.Z.A.]]'' is a parody of the [[Marvel]] TV series ''{{W|Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.}}''. The movie is written by {{W|Tony Kushner}} and {{W|Babaloo Mandel}}. |
| − | *A protester holds a sign saying to un-release the ''{{ | + | *[[Mary Sue]] holds a sign saying 80 [[Twitter|Retweets]] can't be wrong. |
| − | * | + | *A protester holds a sign saying to un-release the ''{{W|Zack Snyder's Justice League|Snyder Cut}}''. |
| + | *Grampa mentions the '63 {{W|Chevrolet Impala|Impala}} SS sport coupe. | ||
*The [[Troll Force Five]] slogan, "Earth's Spite-iest Heroes!", is a parody of the slogan for [[The Avengers]], "Earth's Mightiest Heroes". | *The [[Troll Force Five]] slogan, "Earth's Spite-iest Heroes!", is a parody of the slogan for [[The Avengers]], "Earth's Mightiest Heroes". | ||
| − | *Movie Bros. is a parody of {{ | + | *Movie Bros. is a parody of {{W|Warner Bros.}}. |
| − | ** | + | **Mary Sue mentions ''[[Harry Potter]]'' and Dumbledore. |
| − | **[[The Shipper]] mentions | + | **[[The Shipper]] mentions [[C-3PO]] and [[Chewbacca]]. |
**{{ap|Stan|Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?}} wears a [[Groot]] costume. | **{{ap|Stan|Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?}} wears a [[Groot]] costume. | ||
| + | *A reference to the {{W|Ford}} slogan "Go Further" can be read during the credits. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The title is a play on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.
- Music and posters seen in teenage Homer's room include:
- A poster for "The Humpty Dance" by Digital Underground.
- A poster for "O.P.P." by Naughty by Nature.
- Cassette tapes for Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and MC Hammer.
- Teenage Homer has a MTV mug in his room.
- Homer eats ChocZillas and Sugar Buzz Bombs cereal, which are both cereals in F Is for Family.
- Homer sings "Check your watch... It's Homer Time!" with the style of "Stop, Hammer time!", a reference to the 90's hit "U Can't Touch This".
- Gil Gunderson drinks Crystal Pepsi, saying it's pointless.
- The song sung by the animatronics, "Pizza Around the Pizza", is a parody of Bill Haley & His Comets's "Rock Around the Clock".
- Homer has Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" in his Hip Hop mix disc. He sings a parody called "Slice Slice Baby".
- When Gil wants Homer to create a new show with the music that he loved, Homer mentions "Ices" rappers Ice Cube and Ice-T.
- Grampa is eating Denty Moore beef stew, a parody of Dinty Moore beef stew.
- The Phuntime Phunky Phour (and Homer) sing a parody of "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team.
- "Hooray for Hollywood" plays when the scene pans over to Little Los Angeles.
- Bart tells Lisa that they're "getting the band back together", a reference to the quote from The Blues Brothers.
- Jive Turkey is a reference to the famous Bee Gees' disco single "Jive Talkin'".
- When Lisa meets Public Domain Debbie, "On Top of Old Smoky" plays.
- Sideshow Mel uses WD-40 on Foxy Lady. He also has an Enrique Iglesias CD.
- The flag of the United States Marine Corps can be seen at Herman's Military Antiques.
- Moe's raincoat and mannerisms are a parody of Columbo.
- J. J. Abrams is directing the next Mission: Impossible movie. J. J. Abrams started his directing career directing Mission: Impossible III.
- The Bad Robot Productions logo is on his production van. Bad Robot Productions is J. J.'s production company.
- J. J. Abrams needed a Garbage Pail Kids pinball machine.
- At the J.J. Abrams Productions building:
- The headless Statue of Liberty poster is a reference to the film Cloverfield, produced by Abrams.
- An X-wing flying near the Death Star from Star Wars.
- The Bad Robot Productions logo is seen again behind the receptionist's desk.
- A Lost footage garbage bin is present.
- Things in J. J. Abrams' office include:
- A bottle with the Dharma Initiative logo from Lost.
- The Garbage Pail Kids pinball machine that was previously mentioned.
- Regarding Henry: The Game, a reference to the film Regarding Henry.
- Felicity's Hair, a reference to the TV series Felicity.
- A robot from Westworld.
- A "Colt Luger" lunchbox, a reference to Colt Luger from F Is for Family.
- Three BB-8s are used by Bart and Lisa to transport Wakkety Yak out. BB-8 is a character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy that J. J. Abrams directed.
- The Bad Robot security guard wears an outfit and sunglasses, a reference to Star Trek's characters wearing sunglasses on spaceships. J. J. Abrams directed the 2009 Star Trek film.
- The lens flare seen as J. J. is introduced is a reference to the large use of lens flare by him in his productions.
- J. J. mentions Universal Pictures and Dreamworks.
- Several references are made to J. J. reboots, including Star Wars.
- Comic Book Guy shows Homer a parody of the change to Sonic the Hedgehog that people got the producer of his film.
- A protester holds a sign saying to Release the Sonic's teeth cut.
- Homer uses Reddit to call for a boycott.
- Agents of P.I.Z.Z.A. is a parody of the Marvel TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The movie is written by Tony Kushner and Babaloo Mandel.
- Mary Sue holds a sign saying 80 Retweets can't be wrong.
- A protester holds a sign saying to un-release the Snyder Cut.
- Grampa mentions the '63 Impala SS sport coupe.
- The Troll Force Five slogan, "Earth's Spite-iest Heroes!", is a parody of the slogan for The Avengers, "Earth's Mightiest Heroes".
- Movie Bros. is a parody of Warner Bros..
- Mary Sue mentions Harry Potter and Dumbledore.
- The Shipper mentions C-3PO and Chewbacca.
- Stan wears a Groot costume.
- A reference to the Ford slogan "Go Further" can be read during the credits.
Trivia[edit]
- The episode was dedicated to David Richardson who passed away on January 18th, two months before this episode aired.
Continuity[edit]
- A Vindicators: Crystal War poster is seen in J.J. Abrams Productions. ("Bart the Bad Guy")
- On Halloween, the costumes seen are:
- Marge as Catwoman. ("Treehouse of Horror XXIV")
- Bart as Cupcake Kid. ("Simple Simpson")
- Lisa as Angelica Button. ("The Haw-Hawed Couple")
Goofs[edit]
- The name tags on the animatronics at Razzle Dazzle's Pizza-Tainment Palace disappear.
