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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The episode's title is a reference to {{w|Helen|Helen of Troy}}.
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*The episode's title is a reference to {{W|Helen|Helen of Troy}}.
*When [[Milhouse]] makes peace with his [[Milhouse (Shelbyville)|Shelbyville namesake]], he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry", which is a reference to the song "{{w|When Doves Cry}}" by {{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}}.
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*In the couch gag, the [[Simpsons family]] is wearing [[Mickey Mouse]] gloves.
*[[Bart]]'s plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow [[Ned]]'s RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the {{w|Trojan Horse}} strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the {{w|Trojan War}}. In fact, while sneaking out of the RV, Homer states, "I bet no one ''else'' in history has thought of something ''this'' clever!"
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*When [[Milhouse]] makes peace with his {{ap|Milhouse|Lemon of Troy|Shelbyville counterpart}}, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry", which is a reference to the song "{{W|When Doves Cry}}" by [[Prince]].
*"[[Hark to the Tale of Nelson]]", the song which [[Martin]] sings after [[Nelson]] stops a Shelbyville boy from beating him up, is sung to the tune of the theme from the Western TV series ''{{w|The Rifleman}}'', which aired from 1958 to 1963.
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*[[Bart]]'s plan to have the [[Shelbyville|Shelbyvillians]] tow [[Ned]]'s RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the {{W|Trojan Horse}} strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the {{W|Trojan War}}. In fact, while sneaking out of the RV, [[Homer]] states, "I bet no one ''else'' in history has thought of something ''this'' clever!"
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*"[[Hark to the Tale of Nelson]]", the song which [[Martin]] sings after [[Nelson]] stops a Shelbyville boy from beating him up, is sung to the tune of the theme from the Western TV series ''{{W|The Rifleman}}'', which aired from 1958 to 1963.
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*When Bart tries to escape the tiger pit, he remembers his class on Roman numerals by adding II (2) to V (5) by thinking of ''[[Rocky Balboa|Rocky]]'' and its sequels. He imagines a nonexistent "Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge". There have so far only been six ''Rocky'' movies made and then 3 movies made from its spin-off ''{{W2|Creed|film}}''.
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*While uncover, Bart is asked by two Shelbyvillian boys on how come he isn't seen at their school. One boy asks him what "Two plus two," Bart answers, "Five," which convinces the boy. This is a reference to the work {{W|Nineteen Eighty-Four|1984}}, and that {{W|Winston Smith}} was forced to accept the concept.
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*Bart trying to fly using aerosol cans is a reference to the TV show ''{{W|My Secret Identity}}''.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*[[Lisa]] says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for [[Springfield]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
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*The episode may be a reference to the {{W|Troy Lemon Law Lawyers|Troy Lemon}} law firm in Ohio.
*[[Ned]]'s RV appears for the second time.
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*After Bart labels [[Todd]] the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously.
*This may be a reference to the Troy Lemon law firm in Ohio.
 
*After [[Bart]] labels [[Todd]] the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously.
 
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
*When [[Database]] questions going into Shelbyville Todd's colors change, making him resemble [[Lewis]].
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[[File:Overlaparms.png|thumb|The children have two layers of arms on screen. This is especially noticeable in the middle two kids, who have yellow between their shirt and arms when it should be transparent.]]
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*When [[Database]] questions going into Shelbyville, Todd's colors change, making him resemble [[Lewis Clark]].
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*At the end, Bart, Martin and Milhouse are among the kids listening to [[Grampa]] tell the story of the voyage into Shelbyville, even though they were three of the people who recaptured the lemon tree.
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*When Bart assembles the boys and tells them how it went, he forgets to tell Database about his role.
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*When the Shelbyville kids advance on Bart, there is a frame where two moments of their arms' motion overlap. This creates the illusion that they have two arms on each side of their bodies.
  
 
== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
 
*[[Lisa]] says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for [[Springfield]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
 
*[[Lisa]] says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for [[Springfield]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
*[[Ned]]'s RV appears for the second time.
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*[[Ned]]'s RV appears for the second time. ("[[The Call of the Simpsons]]")
 
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*A boy who looks like the [[Black Weasel]] is seen in [[Bart]]'s class. ("[[Bart the General]]")
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*Bart mentions Springfield has many angel sightings. There was a [[Angel Skeleton|angel skeleton]] discovered in "[[Lisa the Skeptic]]".
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*If you look behind the boys when they enter Shelbyville, you can see two girls flying a kite at the border, one of whom is Lisa. The other is [[Samantha Stanky]], Milhouse's ex from the episode "[[Bart's Friend Falls in Love]]".
 
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References/Trivia


Season 6 Episode References
126 "The Springfield Connection"
127
"Lemon of Troy"
"Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" 128


Cultural references[edit]

  • The episode's title is a reference to Helen of Troy.
  • In the couch gag, the Simpsons family is wearing Mickey Mouse gloves.
  • When Milhouse makes peace with his Shelbyville counterpart, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry", which is a reference to the song "When Doves Cry" by Prince.
  • Bart's plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow Ned's RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the Trojan Horse strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the Trojan War. In fact, while sneaking out of the RV, Homer states, "I bet no one else in history has thought of something this clever!"
  • "Hark to the Tale of Nelson", the song which Martin sings after Nelson stops a Shelbyville boy from beating him up, is sung to the tune of the theme from the Western TV series The Rifleman, which aired from 1958 to 1963.
  • When Bart tries to escape the tiger pit, he remembers his class on Roman numerals by adding II (2) to V (5) by thinking of Rocky and its sequels. He imagines a nonexistent "Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge". There have so far only been six Rocky movies made and then 3 movies made from its spin-off Creed.
  • While uncover, Bart is asked by two Shelbyvillian boys on how come he isn't seen at their school. One boy asks him what "Two plus two," Bart answers, "Five," which convinces the boy. This is a reference to the work 1984, and that Winston Smith was forced to accept the concept.
  • Bart trying to fly using aerosol cans is a reference to the TV show My Secret Identity.

Trivia[edit]

  • The episode may be a reference to the Troy Lemon law firm in Ohio.
  • After Bart labels Todd the "Quiet religious guy who ends up going crazy," Todd can be seen looking at the fourth wall nervously.

Goofs[edit]

The children have two layers of arms on screen. This is especially noticeable in the middle two kids, who have yellow between their shirt and arms when it should be transparent.
  • When Database questions going into Shelbyville, Todd's colors change, making him resemble Lewis Clark.
  • At the end, Bart, Martin and Milhouse are among the kids listening to Grampa tell the story of the voyage into Shelbyville, even though they were three of the people who recaptured the lemon tree.
  • When Bart assembles the boys and tells them how it went, he forgets to tell Database about his role.
  • When the Shelbyville kids advance on Bart, there is a frame where two moments of their arms' motion overlap. This creates the illusion that they have two arms on each side of their bodies.

Continuity[edit]

Season 6 References
Bart of Darkness Lisa's Rival Another Simpsons Clip Show Itchy & Scratchy Land Sideshow Bob Roberts Treehouse of Horror V Bart's Girlfriend Lisa on Ice Homer Badman Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy Fear of Flying Homer the Great And Maggie Makes Three Bart's Comet Homie the Clown Bart vs. Australia Homer vs. Patty and Selma A Star Is Burns Lisa's Wedding Two Dozen and One Greyhounds The PTA Disbands 'Round Springfield The Springfield Connection Lemon of Troy Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)