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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | * The comic's title spoofs an iconic phrase from the ''{{ | + | *The comic's title spoofs an iconic phrase from the ''{{ap|Batman|TV series}}'' series "To the Batmobile". |
| − | * The four audio books the family listens to are parodies of children's chapter books ''{{w|The Phantom Tollbooth}}'', ''{{w|James and the Giant Peach}}'', ''{{w|Mr. Popper's Penguins}}'' and ''{{w|A Wrinkle in Time}}''. Each time they imagine themselves | + | *The four audio books the family listens to are parodies of children's chapter books ''{{w|The Phantom Tollbooth}}'', ''{{w|James and the Giant Peach}}'', ''{{w|Mr. Popper's Penguins}}'' and ''{{w|A Wrinkle in Time}}''. Each time they imagine themselves portraying main characters and the citizens of Springfield as the supporting. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * "The Phantom Tollhouse" is the only story to conclude, the other three are abruptly cut short by a distraction or outburst; two are made by Marge trying to stop Homer from eating the audiobook, and one by Lisa complaining about the fourth story's climax. | + | *"The Phantom Tollhouse" is the only story to conclude, the other three are abruptly cut short by a distraction or outburst; two are made by Marge trying to stop Homer from eating the audiobook, and one by Lisa complaining about the fourth story's climax. |
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
[[Category:Simpsons Comics stories references]] | [[Category:Simpsons Comics stories references]] | ||
Revision as of 12:12, August 1, 2021
Cultural references
- The comic's title spoofs an iconic phrase from the Batman series "To the Batmobile".
- The four audio books the family listens to are parodies of children's chapter books The Phantom Tollbooth, James and the Giant Peach, Mr. Popper's Penguins and A Wrinkle in Time. Each time they imagine themselves portraying main characters and the citizens of Springfield as the supporting.
Trivia
- "The Phantom Tollhouse" is the only story to conclude, the other three are abruptly cut short by a distraction or outburst; two are made by Marge trying to stop Homer from eating the audiobook, and one by Lisa complaining about the fourth story's climax.
