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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | *We learn [ | + | *We learn [[Comic Book Guy]]'s real name is Jeff Albertson. |
*With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history. | *With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history. | ||
| − | *Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the [ | + | *Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the [[Mark Scully|Scully]] era (Seasons 9-12) |
| − | *Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "[ | + | *Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]". |
*Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode. | *Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode. | ||
==Cultural References== | ==Cultural References== | ||
| − | *Legendary | + | *Legendary {{Wikipedialink|video game}} character Mario of {{Wikipedialink|Super Mario Brothers}} makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of {{Wikipedialink|Donkey Kong}} with Homer tossing garbage cans like Donkey Kong tossing Barrels at Mario. |
| − | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of | + | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{Wikipedialink|The Passion of the Christ}}. |
| − | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie '' | + | *Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie ''{{Wikipedialink|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' |
*''Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and Ms.Pac-Man. the ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."'' | *''Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and Ms.Pac-Man. the ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."'' | ||
| − | *The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of Columbia Pictures logo. | + | *The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of {{Wikipedialink|Columbia Pictures}} logo. |
{{Template:Season 16 R}} | {{Template:Season 16 R}} | ||
[[Category:References]] | [[Category:References]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
Revision as of 16:40, February 11, 2011
Trivia
- We learn Comic Book Guy's real name is Jeff Albertson.
- With 23.1 Million viewers, this episode is one of the highest rated episodes in Simpsons history.
- Homer is called a "jerkass" by a sports commentator. This is a possible reference to "Jerkass Homer", which is what many internet fans called Homer during the Scully era (Seasons 9-12)
- Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "Treehouse of Horror IV".
- Quarterback Tom Brady, who made a cameo in this episode, led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, which aired immediately before this episode.
Cultural References
- Legendary
video game at Wikipedia character Mario of Super Mario Brothers at Wikipedia makes a cameo in this episode, where a disgruntled Homer fights with him due to his annoyance. The fight is a direct parody of Donkey Kong at Wikipedia with Homer tossing garbage cans like Donkey Kong tossing Barrels at Mario. - Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ at Wikipedia.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at Wikipedia
- Homer is watching TV and the news reporter were announcing the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms.Pac-Man. the ghosts were there to as they dance to the song "physical."
- The Mr. Burns company logo is a parody of Columbia Pictures at Wikipedia logo.
