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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The title is a | + | *The episode title is a reference to the novel, ''{{w|Gone, Baby, Gone (novel)|Gone, Baby, Gone}}'', 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 [[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. | ||
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**Cletus as Lazy Luke. | **Cletus as Lazy Luke. | ||
**Frink as Professor Pat Pending. | **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 == | == Trivia == | ||
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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 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.
