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*The episode title is a reference to the novel, ''{{W2|Gone, Baby, Gone|novel}}'', and {{W|Gone Baby Gone|the film adaptation of the same name}}. | *The episode title is a reference to the novel, ''{{W2|Gone, Baby, Gone|novel}}'', and {{W|Gone Baby Gone|the film adaptation of the same name}}. | ||
**This episode has the second title that makes a reference to this novel and film adaption; the other is "[[Gone Maggie Gone]]" from [[Season 20]]. | **This episode has the second title that makes a reference to this novel and film adaption; the other is "[[Gone Maggie Gone]]" from [[Season 20]]. | ||
| + | *The episode's [[Gone Abie Gone/Gags#Chalkboard gag|chalkboard gag]] "I will not concede the election till Karl Rove gives me permission" is a reference to the {{W|2012 United States presidential election}}. On Election Night, broadcasted on Fox News, American Republican political consultant [[Karl Rove]] argued live that the network was wrong and that Republican candidate [[Mitt Romney]] had won [[Ohio]] even though they were ready to call it for [[Obama]]. | ||
*The [[couch gag]] is a parody of the opening sequence of the cartoon show ''{{W|Wacky Races}}'', with various Springfieldians dressed up like the shows characters. | *The [[couch gag]] is a parody of the opening sequence of the cartoon show ''{{W|Wacky Races}}'', with various Springfieldians dressed up like the shows characters. | ||
**Marge and [[Sarah Wiggum]] are dressed up as {{W|Penelope Pitstop}}. | **Marge and [[Sarah Wiggum]] are dressed up as {{W|Penelope Pitstop}}. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the novel, Gone, Baby, Gone, and the film adaptation of the same name.
- This episode has the second title that makes a reference to this novel and film adaption; the other is "Gone Maggie Gone" from Season 20.
- The episode's chalkboard gag "I will not concede the election till Karl Rove gives me permission" is a reference to the 2012 United States presidential election. On Election Night, broadcasted on Fox News, American Republican political consultant Karl Rove argued live that the network was wrong and that Republican candidate Mitt Romney had won Ohio even though they were ready to call it for Obama.
- The couch gag is a parody of the opening sequence of the cartoon show Wacky Races, with various Springfieldians dressed up like the shows characters.
- Marge and Sarah Wiggum are dressed up as Penelope Pitstop.
- Mr Burns is dressed up as Dick Dastardly.
- Grandpa has taken the role of Muttley (his laugh can be heard when he wins).
- Willie as Rufus Ruffcut.
- Cletus as Lazy Luke.
- Frink as Professor Pat Pending.
- When Grampa goes missing, Homer reads a book titled The Wander Years: A Guide to Finding the Walking Dad for ideas on how to find him. The book's title is a pun on The Wonder Years and The Walking Dead.
Trivia
- Although Maggie appears in the episode, she was only seen in a picture, which was on top of the chimney.
Continuity
- Meathook, Ramrod and the Hell's Satans are seen at Spiro's. ("Take My Wife, Sleaze")
- One of Homer's Brazilian kidnappers is seen at Spiro's. ("Blame It on Lisa")
Goofs
- Ramrod has grey hair.
