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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
[[File:Scratchtasia.png|right|200px|thumb|Scratchtasia]] | [[File:Scratchtasia.png|right|200px|thumb|Scratchtasia]] | ||
| − | ;'''{{ | + | ;'''{{W|Disneyland}}''' |
| − | *Itchy & Scratchy Land is mostly based on Disneyland, and several aspects of the park, such as the {{ | + | *Itchy & Scratchy Land is mostly based on Disneyland, and several aspects of the park, such as the {{W|Main Street Electrical Parade|electric light parade}}, are parodied.<ref name="Mirkin">{{cite video | people=Mirkin, David|year=2005|title=The Simpsons season 6 DVD commentary for the episode "Itchy & Scratchy Land"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> |
| − | *The film Bart and Lisa watch is a reference to the ''{{ | + | *The film Bart and Lisa watch is a reference to the ''{{W|The Walt Disney Story}}'', while the name Parents Island is a reference to {{W2|Pleasure Island|Walt Disney World Resort}}, and a castle resembling Sleeping Beauty Castle is seen.<ref name=snpp>http://www.simpsonsarchive.com/episodes/2F01.html</ref> |
| − | *''Euro Itchy & Scratchy Land'' is a parody of {{ | + | *''Euro Itchy & Scratchy Land'' is a parody of {{W|Disneyland Resort Paris}}, which at the time was a failing theme park known as EuroDisney.<ref name="Mirkin"/> |
| − | ;'''{{ | + | ;'''{{W|Disney}}''' |
| − | *''Scratchtasia'' is a reference to the ''{{ | + | *''Scratchtasia'' is a reference to the ''{{W|The Sorcerer's Apprentice|Sorcerer's Apprentice}}'' segment of the Disney film ''{{W|Fantasia}}'', with several shots and the music being exact parodies of the film.<ref name="Mirkin"/> |
| − | *''Pinnitchio'' is a parody of the 1940 Disney film ''{{ | + | *''Pinnitchio'' is a parody of the 1940 Disney film ''{{W2|Pinocchio|1940 film}}''. |
| − | * | + | *[[Walt Disney]]'s alleged {{W|antisemitism}} is spoofed in the character of [[Roger Meyers, Sr.]]'s creation of the "controversial cartoon" ''Nazi Supermen Are Our Superiors''.<ref name=EW>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,417748_2,00.html|title=The Family Dynamic|accessdate=2007-08-03|date=2003-01-29|publisher=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> |
| − | ;'''{{ | + | ;'''{{W|Michael Crichton}}''' |
*The concept of a theme park's attractions turning on its guests parodies two of Crichton's works, with several direct references to each as well: | *The concept of a theme park's attractions turning on its guests parodies two of Crichton's works, with several direct references to each as well: | ||
| − | **Several scenes, such as the helicopter ride as well as the logo visible on the side of the helicopter are based on the Crichton book and ensuing film '' | + | **Several scenes, such as the helicopter ride as well as the logo visible on the side of the helicopter are based on the Crichton book and ensuing film ''[[Jurassic Park]]''. Frink explaining that "elemental {{W|chaos theory}}" will lead to the robots turning evil is what Ian Malcolm says in the film about the dinosaurs. |
| − | **Much of the episode is based on another Crichton story, ''{{ | + | **Much of the episode is based on another Crichton story, ''{{W|Westworld}}'', which is about a theme park in the near future which caters to the rich that has realistic androids in Westworld, Medievalworld, and Romanworld. Guests pay a lot of money in order to enact any fantasy they wish, which includes killing the male androids or having sex with the female androids. The androids start to malfunction and begin attacking guests and employees.<ref name="Mirkin"/><ref name=bbc/> The Delos park in ''Westworld'' is also, like Itchy and Scratchy Land, referred to as a "theme park of the future." Similarly, when the helicopter pilot says "Where nothing can possiblay {sic} go wrong", this is reference to the tagline of ''Westworld'' seen on the movie posters, "Where nothing can possibly go wrong." Furthermore, the concept of the Itchy and Scratchy robots having special sensors to ensure they can't harm humans mirrors the heat sensor guns in ''Westworld'', as does Homer taunting a robot, failing to realise that it is no longer harmless. The music as the robot group marches towards the Simpsons is based on music from ''Westworld''. |
;'''Others''' | ;'''Others''' | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *People at [[Highway Nine Bird Sanctuary|Highway 9 Bird Sanctuary]] being attacked by birds while [[Hans Moleman]] is in the phone booth is a spoof of the 1963 [[Alfred Hitchcock]] film ''{{W2|The Birds|film}}''.<ref name=bbc/> |
| − | *Homer's [[Amish Country]] flashback recalls {{ | + | *Homer's [[Amish Country]] flashback recalls {{W|Peter Weir}}'s 1985 film ''{{W2|Witness|1985 film}}''.<ref name=imdb/> |
| − | * | + | *[[John Travolta]]'s career slump is referenced with him serving as the barman at T. G. I. McScratchy's; he is dressed like his character from the film ''{{W|Saturday Night Fever}}''.<ref name=imdb/> |
*The [[Itchy & Scratchy robots]]' screen displays are similar to the [[Terminator]]. | *The [[Itchy & Scratchy robots]]' screen displays are similar to the [[Terminator]]. | ||
| − | *Camera flashes killing the robots is similar to the film ''{{ | + | *Camera flashes killing the robots is similar to the film ''{{W2|Gremlins|film}}''. |
| − | *The Itchy and Scratchy cartoon " | + | *The Itchy and Scratchy cartoon "{{ap|The Last Traction Hero|I&S episode}}" is a reference to the film ''{{W|Last Action Hero}}'', as is Bart's line, "With a dry, cool wit like that, I could be an action hero." |
| − | *A toy depicting an ''Itchy & and Scratchy and Friends'' character named "Klu Klux Klam" is a reference to the {{ | + | *A toy depicting an ''Itchy & and Scratchy and Friends'' character named "Klu Klux Klam" is a reference to the {{W|Ku Klux Klan}}, as well as the tendency for cartoons to add characters to boost sagging ratings.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/simpsons/episodeguide/season6/page4.shtml|title=Itchy & Scratchy & Marge|accessdate=2007-08-02|author=Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian |year=2000|publisher=BBC}}</ref> |
| − | *The Simpsons beam aboard the couch in the couch gag, just like '' | + | *The Simpsons beam aboard the couch in the couch gag, just like ''[[Star Trek]]''.<ref name=imdb>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0778449/movieconnections</ref> |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
| − | *While on the log ride, Bart's right foot appears to be cut by the saw and Marge's right leg passes right through it. | + | *While on the log ride, Bart's right foot appears to be cut by the saw, and Marge's right leg passes right through it. |
*The family's cameras vanish. | *The family's cameras vanish. | ||
*If this was Itchy & Scratchy Land's "Grand Opening," why does the '70s Disco say "Established 1980"? | *If this was Itchy & Scratchy Land's "Grand Opening," why does the '70s Disco say "Established 1980"? | ||
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**Lisa's hair is off-model and looks much stubbier than usual in some scenes | **Lisa's hair is off-model and looks much stubbier than usual in some scenes | ||
**Bart and Lisa both have weirdly swollen-looking cheeks when Marge is telling them about the bird sanctuary. | **Bart and Lisa both have weirdly swollen-looking cheeks when Marge is telling them about the bird sanctuary. | ||
| + | **When Marge says "we are all doomed", her mouth says "We are all dead". | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *[[Bart]] plans to pull the shark fin prank (seen in the [[Sandy Beach]] flashback scene) when the family go to the beach in the comic story ''[[Maggie's Crib 16]]'', but this time [[Marge]] catches him and makes him get rid of the fake shark fin. | + | *[[Bart]] plans to pull the shark fin prank (seen in the [[Sandy Beach]] flashback scene) when the family go to the beach in the comic story ''[[Maggie's Crib 16]]'', but this time, [[Marge]] catches him and makes him get rid of the fake shark fin. |
== References == | == References == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- Itchy & Scratchy Land is mostly based on Disneyland, and several aspects of the park, such as the electric light parade, are parodied.[1]
- The film Bart and Lisa watch is a reference to the The Walt Disney Story, while the name Parents Island is a reference to Pleasure Island, and a castle resembling Sleeping Beauty Castle is seen.[2]
- Euro Itchy & Scratchy Land is a parody of Disneyland Resort Paris, which at the time was a failing theme park known as EuroDisney.[1]
- Scratchtasia is a reference to the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of the Disney film Fantasia, with several shots and the music being exact parodies of the film.[1]
- Pinnitchio is a parody of the 1940 Disney film Pinocchio.
- Walt Disney's alleged antisemitism is spoofed in the character of Roger Meyers, Sr.'s creation of the "controversial cartoon" Nazi Supermen Are Our Superiors.[3]
- The concept of a theme park's attractions turning on its guests parodies two of Crichton's works, with several direct references to each as well:
- Several scenes, such as the helicopter ride as well as the logo visible on the side of the helicopter are based on the Crichton book and ensuing film Jurassic Park. Frink explaining that "elemental chaos theory" will lead to the robots turning evil is what Ian Malcolm says in the film about the dinosaurs.
- Much of the episode is based on another Crichton story, Westworld, which is about a theme park in the near future which caters to the rich that has realistic androids in Westworld, Medievalworld, and Romanworld. Guests pay a lot of money in order to enact any fantasy they wish, which includes killing the male androids or having sex with the female androids. The androids start to malfunction and begin attacking guests and employees.[1][4] The Delos park in Westworld is also, like Itchy and Scratchy Land, referred to as a "theme park of the future." Similarly, when the helicopter pilot says "Where nothing can possiblay {sic} go wrong", this is reference to the tagline of Westworld seen on the movie posters, "Where nothing can possibly go wrong." Furthermore, the concept of the Itchy and Scratchy robots having special sensors to ensure they can't harm humans mirrors the heat sensor guns in Westworld, as does Homer taunting a robot, failing to realise that it is no longer harmless. The music as the robot group marches towards the Simpsons is based on music from Westworld.
- Others
- People at Highway 9 Bird Sanctuary being attacked by birds while Hans Moleman is in the phone booth is a spoof of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds.[4]
- Homer's Amish Country flashback recalls Peter Weir's 1985 film Witness.[5]
- John Travolta's career slump is referenced with him serving as the barman at T. G. I. McScratchy's; he is dressed like his character from the film Saturday Night Fever.[5]
- The Itchy & Scratchy robots' screen displays are similar to the Terminator.
- Camera flashes killing the robots is similar to the film Gremlins.
- The Itchy and Scratchy cartoon "The Last Traction Hero" is a reference to the film Last Action Hero, as is Bart's line, "With a dry, cool wit like that, I could be an action hero."
- A toy depicting an Itchy & and Scratchy and Friends character named "Klu Klux Klam" is a reference to the Ku Klux Klan, as well as the tendency for cartoons to add characters to boost sagging ratings.[4]
- The Simpsons beam aboard the couch in the couch gag, just like Star Trek.[5]
Trivia[edit]
- There is a sign that says "Freeway To Some Other State" on the highway - perhaps this was done in order to keep the real-life location of Springfield a mystery.
- Locations/rides at Itchy & Scratchy Land:
- Tavern on the Scream
- Child Care Center
- Log Ride
- Parents' Island
- Itchy's 70's Disco (est. 1980)
- T.G.I. McScratchy's Goodtime Foodrinkery
- Laramie Cigarettes Presents Itchy's Mine Field
- The Roger Meyers Story
- Lands:
- Torture Land
- Explosion Land
- Searing Gas Pain Land
- Unnecessary Surgery Land
- Rides out of order:
- Head Basher
- Blood Bath
- Mangler
- Nurse's Station
Goofs[edit]
- While on the log ride, Bart's right foot appears to be cut by the saw, and Marge's right leg passes right through it.
- The family's cameras vanish.
- If this was Itchy & Scratchy Land's "Grand Opening," why does the '70s Disco say "Established 1980"?
- The animation is off throughout the episode
- Lisa's hair is off-model and looks much stubbier than usual in some scenes
- Bart and Lisa both have weirdly swollen-looking cheeks when Marge is telling them about the bird sanctuary.
- When Marge says "we are all doomed", her mouth says "We are all dead".
Continuity[edit]
- Bart plans to pull the shark fin prank (seen in the Sandy Beach flashback scene) when the family go to the beach in the comic story Maggie's Crib 16, but this time, Marge catches him and makes him get rid of the fake shark fin.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mirkin, David. (2005). The Simpsons season 6 DVD commentary for the episode "Itchy & Scratchy Land" [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.
- ↑ http://www.simpsonsarchive.com/episodes/2F01.html
- ↑ The Family Dynamic. Entertainment Weekly (2003-01-29). Retrieved on 2007-08-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). Itchy & Scratchy & Marge. BBC. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0778449/movieconnections
