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| − | *Legendary {{ | + | *Legendary {{w|video game}} character [[Mario]] of {{w|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 the arcade game ''{{w|Donkey Kong (viedo game)|Donkey Kong}}'', with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how [[Donkey Kong]] tossed barrels at Mario. |
| − | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{ | + | *Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of {{w|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 ''{{w|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan}}'' |
| − | * | + | *When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for [[Pac-Man]] and [[Ms.Pac-Man]]. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical." |
| − | * | + | *Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the {{w|Columbia Pictures}} logo. |
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*Ned is dressed as the Devil in his film in the same way he appeared as the Devil in "[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]". | *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. | ||
| − | *Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash | + | *Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash cans at Mario. |
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Cultural references
- Legendary video game character Mario of 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 the arcade game Donkey Kong, with Homer tossing garbage cans just like how Donkey Kong tossed barrels at Mario.
- Flanders' violent films are an obvious parody of The Passion of the Christ.
- Michelle Kwan's line, "Beware the wrath of Kwan!" is a reference to the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- When Homer was watching old half-time shows, one of the shows he watched was the wedding for Pac-Man and Ms.Pac-Man. The ghosts were there too as they all danced to the song "Physical."
- Mr. Burns' company logo is a parody of the Columbia Pictures logo.
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.
- Bart's treehouse is located beside the house while Homer was throwing trash cans at Mario.
