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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is a reference to the UK TV series ''{{ | + | *The episode title is a reference to the UK TV series ''{{W2|The Thin Blue Line|TV series}}''. |
| − | *The couch gag is a recreation of a segment from the 1985 {{ | + | *The couch gag is a recreation of a segment from the 1985 {{W|Live Aid}} [[Queen]] concert: [[Homer]] is [[Freddie Mercury]], [[Lisa]] is {{W|John Deacon}}, [[Marge]] is [[Brian May]], [[Bart]] is {{W2|Roger Taylor|Queen drummer}} and [[Maggie]] is the producer. |
| − | *The [[San Castellaneta Festival]] and [[Ignatius Castellaneta]] were named after [[Dan Castellaneta]], voice actor for [[Homer Simpson]] and other characters. | + | *The [[San Castellaneta Festival]] and [[Ignatius Castellaneta]] were named after [[Dan Castellaneta]], voice actor for [[Homer Simpson]] and other characters, and it's a homage to Italian festivals in [[Boston]]. |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Uncle Zio]] said that he came to the country for {{W|Burning Man}}. |
| − | *[[Mayor Quimby]] said that the San Castellaneta Festival does not celebrate [[Christopher Columbus]]. | + | *[[Mayor Quimby]] said that the San Castellaneta Festival does not celebrate [[Christopher Columbus]], implying that Springfield is one of the cities that has re-named the celebration that was previously called "{{W|Columbus Day}}". |
| − | *[[Patty]] and [[Selma]] | + | *[[Patty]] and [[Selma]] mention [[Aquaman]] to {{Ch|Jason Momoa}}, the actor playing Aquaman in the 2018 {{W2|Aquaman|film|film}}, and Jason gets in character announcing the following event for it. At the end of his segment in the festival, Jason leaves by sea. |
*Jason Momoa said that boob signing will take place in the {{W|Marriott Hotels & Resorts|Marriott hotel}}. | *Jason Momoa said that boob signing will take place in the {{W|Marriott Hotels & Resorts|Marriott hotel}}. | ||
*During the scene with the statue of [[Jesus Christ]], a remix of the theme from ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' is heard. Jason Momoa played {{W|Ronon Dex}} in ''{{W|Stargate Atlantis}}''. | *During the scene with the statue of [[Jesus Christ]], a remix of the theme from ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' is heard. Jason Momoa played {{W|Ronon Dex}} in ''{{W|Stargate Atlantis}}''. | ||
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*The "Where's Wallet?" headline is a reference to ''{{W|Where's Wally?}}''. | *The "Where's Wallet?" headline is a reference to ''{{W|Where's Wally?}}''. | ||
*Chief Wiggum watches ''{{W|Wheel of Fortune}}''. | *Chief Wiggum watches ''{{W|Wheel of Fortune}}''. | ||
| − | *Chief Wiggum said that he needed the | + | *Chief Wiggum said that he needed the remote to change to ''{{W|Access Hollywood}}''. |
| − | *[[Lenora Carter]] calls [[Lou]] and [[Eddie]] "{{W|Martin Riggs|Riggs}} and {{W|Roger Murtaugh|Murtaugh}}, characters from ''{{ | + | *[[Lenora Carter]] calls [[Lou]] and [[Eddie]] "{{W|Martin Riggs|Riggs}} and {{W|Roger Murtaugh|Murtaugh}}, characters from ''{{W2|Lethal Weapon|franchise}}''. |
| − | *During Homer's butt sequence, the song "{{ | + | *During Homer's butt sequence, the song "{{W|Bootylicious}}" by {{W|Destiny's Child}} plays. |
*During the scene of Chief Wiggum and [[Ralph]] acting like elephants, "{{W|Baby Elephant Walk}}" by {{W|Henry Mancini}} plays. | *During the scene of Chief Wiggum and [[Ralph]] acting like elephants, "{{W|Baby Elephant Walk}}" by {{W|Henry Mancini}} plays. | ||
| − | *Kent Brockman calls | + | *Kent Brockman calls [[Fat Tony]] the "wolf of wallet street", a reference to ''{{W2|The Wolf of Wall Street|book}}''. |
*Fat Tony sings "[[I'm Still Here]]" by [[Stephen Sondheim]], from the musical ''{{W|Follies}}''. | *Fat Tony sings "[[I'm Still Here]]" by [[Stephen Sondheim]], from the musical ''{{W|Follies}}''. | ||
| − | *In [[Luigi's]], "{{W|Don't Stop | + | *In [[Luigi's]], "{{W|Don't Stop Believin'}}" by {{W2|Journey|band}} plays. |
| + | **This is a reference to the final scene of ''[[The Sopranos]]''. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *Chief Wiggum reveals that he's 38, the same | + | [[File:The Fat Blue Line Legs Goof.png|300px|thumb|Legs' pupils goof]] |
| + | *Chief Wiggum reveals that he's 38. However, he was stated to be 43 in [[season 21]]'s "[[The Bob Next Door]]". | ||
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| + | == Continuity == | ||
| + | *[[Luann]] holds up a sign that says "Do the Bartman", a reference to the song "[[Do the Bartman]]". | ||
| + | *Although the coloring varies, the character design of Fat Tony's wife is the same as {{ap|Angela|The Real Housewives of Fat Tony|his wife}} in "[[The Real Housewives of Fat Tony]]". | ||
| + | *Fat Tony's goomar has the same hairstyle as Selma had in "[[The Real Housewives of Fat Tony]]". | ||
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| + | == Goofs == | ||
| + | *While Homer is enjoying the festival, in one shot, [[Legs]] is missing his pupils. | ||
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[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the UK TV series The Thin Blue Line.
- The couch gag is a recreation of a segment from the 1985 Live Aid Queen concert: Homer is Freddie Mercury, Lisa is John Deacon, Marge is Brian May, Bart is Roger Taylor and Maggie is the producer.
- The San Castellaneta Festival and Ignatius Castellaneta were named after Dan Castellaneta, voice actor for Homer Simpson and other characters, and it's a homage to Italian festivals in Boston.
- Uncle Zio said that he came to the country for Burning Man.
- Mayor Quimby said that the San Castellaneta Festival does not celebrate Christopher Columbus, implying that Springfield is one of the cities that has re-named the celebration that was previously called "Columbus Day".
- Patty and Selma mention Aquaman to Jason Momoa, the actor playing Aquaman in the 2018 film, and Jason gets in character announcing the following event for it. At the end of his segment in the festival, Jason leaves by sea.
- Jason Momoa said that boob signing will take place in the Marriott hotel.
- During the scene with the statue of Jesus Christ, a remix of the theme from Stargate SG-1 is heard. Jason Momoa played Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis.
- Mayor Quimby calls Jason Momoa "Wet Panther", a reference to the Marvel superhero Black Panther.
- On Channel 6 News, Kent Brockman references the nursery rhyme "Peter Piper".
- The "Where's Wallet?" headline is a reference to Where's Wally?.
- Chief Wiggum watches Wheel of Fortune.
- Chief Wiggum said that he needed the remote to change to Access Hollywood.
- Lenora Carter calls Lou and Eddie "Riggs and Murtaugh, characters from Lethal Weapon.
- During Homer's butt sequence, the song "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child plays.
- During the scene of Chief Wiggum and Ralph acting like elephants, "Baby Elephant Walk" by Henry Mancini plays.
- Kent Brockman calls Fat Tony the "wolf of wallet street", a reference to The Wolf of Wall Street.
- Fat Tony sings "I'm Still Here" by Stephen Sondheim, from the musical Follies.
- In Luigi's, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey plays.
- This is a reference to the final scene of The Sopranos.
Trivia
- Chief Wiggum reveals that he's 38. However, he was stated to be 43 in season 21's "The Bob Next Door".
Continuity
- Luann holds up a sign that says "Do the Bartman", a reference to the song "Do the Bartman".
- Although the coloring varies, the character design of Fat Tony's wife is the same as his wife in "The Real Housewives of Fat Tony".
- Fat Tony's goomar has the same hairstyle as Selma had in "The Real Housewives of Fat Tony".
Goofs
- While Homer is enjoying the festival, in one shot, Legs is missing his pupils.
