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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The [[Roofi]] character is an obvious parody of children's entertainer {{w|Raffi (musician)|Raffi}}.
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*The [[Roofi]] character is an obvious parody of children's entertainer {{W2|Raffi|musician}}.
*When [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] fight over the control of the remote, they accidentally switch over to ''[[King of the Hill]]'', where [[Hank Hill]] can be heard in the background saying, "Bobby, I've got propane in my urethra." which pokes fun at Hank's character (Hank has a son named Bobby, sells propane and propane accessories, and was diagnosed with a narrow urethra).
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*When [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] fight over the control of the remote, they accidentally switch over to ''{{ap|King of the Hill|TV series}}'', where [[Hank Hill]] can be heard in the background saying, "Bobby, I've got propane in my urethra." which pokes fun at Hank's character (Hank has a son named Bobby, sells propane and propane accessories, and was diagnosed with a narrow urethra).
*At the beginning of the episode, Bart watches TV. The program is called ''The Gator Baitor''. It's an obvious parody of the ''Crocodile Hunter'', complete with a Steve Irwin-esque host, he meets his end at the mouth of a crocodile.
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*''[[The Gator Baiter]]'' is a parody of the TV documentary ''{{W|The Crocodile Hunter}}''. The character in ''The Gator Baiter'' is a parody of {{W|Steve Irwin}}, "The Crocodile Hunter".
*When [[Maggie]] has the long handled pliers and grabs Homer by the nose, he rolls over and screams out just like {{w|Curly Howard}}.
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*When [[Maggie]] has the long handled pliers and grabs Homer by the nose, he rolls over and screams just like {{W|Curly Howard|Curly}} from [[The Three Stooges]].
*The news report on the baby riot is accompanied by a graphic which reads "The Tot Offensive," a reference to the 1968 {{w|Tet Offensive}}.
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*The news report on the baby riot is accompanied by a graphic which reads "The Tot Offensive," a reference to the 1968 {{W|Tet Offensive}}.
*After the adults go on their rampage, a tearful [[Milhouse]] (with a blubbery lip and arched eyebrows) watches Moe reverse the "Я" in the Toys "Я" Us sign. His expression is a parody of a famous World War II photograph of a Frenchman witnessing his country's capitulation to the Nazis.
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*After the adults go on their rampage, a tearful [[Milhouse]] (with a blubbery lip and arched eyebrows) watches Moe reverse the "Я" in the Toys "Я" Us sign. His expression is a parody of a famous World War II photograph of {{W|File:Weeping Parisian from NARA Ww2-81.jpg|a crying Frenchman}} among a crowd staring and waving at the French Army's remaining troops leave France at Marseilles harbor in 1940. The image was distributed worldwide and becomes a symbol for the pain of the French being defeated by the Nazis.
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*The [[Squeaky-voiced teen]] who says "It's time to put away childish things" is quoting Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (13:11).
 
*The toppling of the [[Itchy and Scratchy]] statue scene resembles the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue.
 
*The toppling of the [[Itchy and Scratchy]] statue scene resembles the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue.
*At the end of the episode, the members of [[Lindsey Naegle]]'s group are defeated by the hugs of children, whom Lisa refers to as "God's lowliest creatures". This is a reference to ''{{w|The War of the Worlds}}'', in which the Martians are defeated by bacteria ("God's lowliest creatures").
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*At the end of the episode, the members of [[Lindsey Naegle]]'s group are defeated by the hugs of children, whom Lisa refers to as "God's lowliest creatures". This is a reference to ''{{W|The War of the Worlds}}'', in which the Martians are defeated by bacteria ("God's lowliest creatures").
  
==Homer's advert==
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== Goofs ==
[[Homer]] makes a TV advert so people vote "yes" on 242 proposition. He uses his own voice and many Springfieldians pictures who support "Family's First" campaign:
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*When the kids hug the adults, [[Lewis]] has the colors of [[Lewis look-alike|his look-alike]].
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*Lewis' lookalike's right eye is not completely colored when he blinks.
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*Some people change places at town hall.
  
"You may have heard a lot of bad things about families come first, but newspaper writers are a bunch of jerks! Who really opposes families come first? Many childless advocates like Ben Afflick, famous successful people from OUT OF STATE! They live in fancy houses in other places. Families come first is supported by lifelong Springfieldians you know and trust. ''[Shows pictures]'' Like me, [[Kirk|Milhouse's dad]], [[Bumblebee man]], Surly Duff and [[Yes Guy|that jerk that goes 'Yeeeeeees!']] For more information go to www.aljazeera.com. We're not affiliated, we're just piggy-backing on their message board! ''[He slowly spins Rudy Guliani's picture using a spooky voice like hypnotizing]'' I am Rudy Guliani, do as I command you! I am Rudy Guiliani, do as I command you! I am Rudy Guiliani do as I command you! ''[A title flashes saying "YES ON 232"]''."
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== Censorship ==
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*After the death of Steve Irwin, this episode was censored at the start.
  
Homer ultimately fails, as he writes "yes on 232" instead of 242.
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References/Trivia


Season 15 Episode References
320 "'Tis the Fifteenth Season"
321
"Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens and Gays"
"I, (Annoyed Grunt)-bot" 322


Cultural references[edit]

  • The Roofi character is an obvious parody of children's entertainer Raffi.
  • When Bart and Lisa fight over the control of the remote, they accidentally switch over to King of the Hill, where Hank Hill can be heard in the background saying, "Bobby, I've got propane in my urethra." which pokes fun at Hank's character (Hank has a son named Bobby, sells propane and propane accessories, and was diagnosed with a narrow urethra).
  • The Gator Baiter is a parody of the TV documentary The Crocodile Hunter. The character in The Gator Baiter is a parody of Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter".
  • When Maggie has the long handled pliers and grabs Homer by the nose, he rolls over and screams just like Curly from The Three Stooges.
  • The news report on the baby riot is accompanied by a graphic which reads "The Tot Offensive," a reference to the 1968 Tet Offensive.
  • After the adults go on their rampage, a tearful Milhouse (with a blubbery lip and arched eyebrows) watches Moe reverse the "Я" in the Toys "Я" Us sign. His expression is a parody of a famous World War II photograph of a crying Frenchman among a crowd staring and waving at the French Army's remaining troops leave France at Marseilles harbor in 1940. The image was distributed worldwide and becomes a symbol for the pain of the French being defeated by the Nazis.
  • The Squeaky-voiced teen who says "It's time to put away childish things" is quoting Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (13:11).
  • The toppling of the Itchy and Scratchy statue scene resembles the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue.
  • At the end of the episode, the members of Lindsey Naegle's group are defeated by the hugs of children, whom Lisa refers to as "God's lowliest creatures". This is a reference to The War of the Worlds, in which the Martians are defeated by bacteria ("God's lowliest creatures").

Goofs[edit]

  • When the kids hug the adults, Lewis has the colors of his look-alike.
  • Lewis' lookalike's right eye is not completely colored when he blinks.
  • Some people change places at town hall.

Censorship[edit]

  • After the death of Steve Irwin, this episode was censored at the start.
Season 15 References
Treehouse of Horror XIV My Mother the Carjacker The President Wore Pearls The Regina Monologues The Fat and the Furriest Today I Am a Clown 'Tis the Fifteenth Season Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens and Gays I, (Annoyed Grunt)-bot Diatribe of a Mad Housewife Margical History Tour Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore Smart and Smarter The Ziff Who Came to Dinner Co-Dependent's Day The Wandering Juvie My Big Fat Geek Wedding Catch 'Em If You Can Simple Simpson The Way We Weren't Bart-Mangled Banner Fraudcast News