Difference between revisions of "Forgive and Regret/References"
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*[[Truckasaurus|Truckasaurus II]] mentions [[Steven Spielberg]]. | *[[Truckasaurus|Truckasaurus II]] mentions [[Steven Spielberg]]. | ||
*A {{w|Wolkswagen}} car with a thug look is shown. | *A {{w|Wolkswagen}} car with a thug look is shown. | ||
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*A new version of Truckasaurus appeared at the Springfield Demolition Derby, Truckasaurus II. ("[[Bart the Daredevil]]") | *A new version of Truckasaurus appeared at the Springfield Demolition Derby, Truckasaurus II. ("[[Bart the Daredevil]]") | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is probably a wordplay on the saying "forgive and forget".
- The opening sequence references how the show surpasses Gunsmoke's previous record with this episode. The series' main character Matt Dillon appears in it too. The unused sequence parodies Gunsmoke's.
- "Meth" Macfarland's name is a parody of Seth MacFarlane.
- Billy Joel appears as a drunk pianist.
- Truckasaurus II mentions Steven Spielberg.
- A Wolkswagen car with a thug look is shown.
- The Car-Rak Obama, and it's name "affordable healthcare mobile", references Barack Obama and his Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Continuity
- A new version of Truckasaurus appeared at the Springfield Demolition Derby, Truckasaurus II. ("Bart the Daredevil")
- Napoleon Blown-apart is a reference to the phrase said by Sideshow Bob before his plan to blow Krusty apart was going to be executed. ("Day of the Jackanapes")
Trivia
- When this episode airs, The Simpsons will surpass Gunsmoke as the longest running scripted American primetime television series (by episode count).
