Itchy & Scratchy Land/References
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Cultural references
- Itchy & Scratchy Land is mostly based on Disneyland, and several aspects of the park, such as the electric light parade, are parodied.[1]
- Euro Itchy & Scratchy Land is a parody of Disneyland Resort Paris, which at the time was a failing theme park known as EuroDisney.[1]
- Several scenes, such as the helicopter ride, parts of the story, as well as the logo visible on the side of the helicopter are based on the Michael Crichton book and ensuing film Jurassic Park.
- Other parts of the episode, such as the "theme park of the future", are based on another Crichton story,Westworld.[1][2] "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.
- Hans Moleman being attacked by predatory birds while in the phone booth is a spoof of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds.[2]
- Walt Disney's alleged antisemitism is spoofed in the character of Roger Meyers, Sr.[3]
- Homer's Amish flashback recalls Peter Weir's 1985 film Witness.
- A toy depicting an "Itchy & and Scratchy and Friends" character named "Klu Klux Klam" is a reference to the Ku Klux Klan.[2]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). Itchy & Scratchy & Marge. BBC. Retrieved on 2007-08-02.
- ↑ The Family Dynamic. Entertainment Weekly (2003-01-29). Retrieved on 2007-08-03.
