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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is a reference to the detective story theme "{{W|Whodunit}}", and a {{ | + | *The episode title is a reference to the detective story theme "{{W|Whodunit}}", and a {{W|portmanteau}} of "Whodunit" and [[Homer]]'s "[[Woo Hoo!]]" [[Catchphrases|catchphrase]]. |
*''[[Dateline: Springfield]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Dateline NBC}}'' | *''[[Dateline: Springfield]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Dateline NBC}}'' | ||
| + | *[[Abe]] reminisces that [[Maggie]] was to be the next "{{W|Lindbergh kidnapping|Lindbergh baby}}"—whose real-life kidnapping and death in 1932 is the story of a tragedy. | ||
| + | **He digresses into a mention of {{W|John Foster Dulles}}. | ||
*[[Marge]] is described as having "[[Olive Oyl]]" good looks, with a picture of Olive Oyl, a character from ''{{ap|Popeye|comic strip}}'' comics. | *[[Marge]] is described as having "[[Olive Oyl]]" good looks, with a picture of Olive Oyl, a character from ''{{ap|Popeye|comic strip}}'' comics. | ||
*The gambling machines are based on the TV series ''{{W|The Good Wife}}'' and the movie ''{{W|Sicario: Day of the Soldado}}''. | *The gambling machines are based on the TV series ''{{W|The Good Wife}}'' and the movie ''{{W|Sicario: Day of the Soldado}}''. | ||
| + | *[[Cosmic Cleanser]] is a parody of {{W2|Comet|cleanser|Comit cleanser}}. | ||
*The suspect list includes: | *The suspect list includes: | ||
**{{W|Keyser Söze}} from ''{{W|The Usual Suspects}}''. | **{{W|Keyser Söze}} from ''{{W|The Usual Suspects}}''. | ||
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**Marge Simpson. | **Marge Simpson. | ||
**[[Homer Simpson]]. | **[[Homer Simpson]]. | ||
| + | *When the buckshot hits the jukebox, it starts playing a {{W2|Single|music|45}} of {{W|Brenda Lee}} singing her song, "{{W2|I'm Sorry|Brenda Lee song}}". | ||
*[[Professor Frink]] is said to be a finalist on "''America's Got Hoyvin''", a reference to ''{{W|America's Got Talent}}''. | *[[Professor Frink]] is said to be a finalist on "''America's Got Hoyvin''", a reference to ''{{W|America's Got Talent}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Disco Stu]] calls Homer's voicemail a "Slurpin' Safari", a reference to "{{W|Surfin' Safari}}" by | + | *[[Disco Stu]] calls Homer's voicemail a "Slurpin' Safari", a reference to "{{W|Surfin' Safari}}" by [[The Beach Boys]]. |
*[[Willie]]'s list of fads include: yo-yos, {{W|pogs}}, ''[[Pokémon]]'', crunking and the short stories of {{W|John Cheever}}. | *[[Willie]]'s list of fads include: yo-yos, {{W|pogs}}, ''[[Pokémon]]'', crunking and the short stories of {{W|John Cheever}}. | ||
| − | *The scene in the Science Lab with the | + | *The scene in the Science Lab with the bullies and [[Bart]] is a parody of ''[[Breaking Bad]]''. |
**During this scene, "{{W|On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)}}" by {{W|The Peddlers}} plays. | **During this scene, "{{W|On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)}}" by {{W|The Peddlers}} plays. | ||
| − | *[[King Toot]] sings the tune of "{{W|Blue Rondo à la Turk}}" by | + | *[[King Toot]] sings the tune of "{{W|Blue Rondo à la Turk}}" by [[Dave Brubeck]] to demonstrate Brubeck's ability to write in 9/8 time. |
*[[Lisa]] plays "Night Lights" by {{W|Gerry Mulligan}} on the saxophone. | *[[Lisa]] plays "Night Lights" by {{W|Gerry Mulligan}} on the saxophone. | ||
*Lisa mentions that Marge is reading her ''[[Harry Potter]]'' {{W|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|book four}}. The narrator then mentions that Cedric Diggory dies. | *Lisa mentions that Marge is reading her ''[[Harry Potter]]'' {{W|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|book four}}. The narrator then mentions that Cedric Diggory dies. | ||
| − | *Homer mentions that all the biggest stars are from true crime documentaries, then mentions ''{{ | + | *Homer mentions that all the biggest stars are from true crime documentaries, then mentions ''{{W2|The Jinx|miniseries}}'', ''{{W|Making a Murderer}}'' and {{W|Matt Lauer}} on ''{{W2|Today|U.S. TV program}} Show''. |
*Lisa mentioned the {{W|Independent Spirit Awards}}. | *Lisa mentioned the {{W|Independent Spirit Awards}}. | ||
| − | *The credits for ''Dateline: Springfield'' say that Moe was designed by {{Ch|Guillermo del Toro}}. | + | *The credits for ''Dateline: Springfield'' say that Moe (of the re-enactment) was designed by {{Ch|Guillermo del Toro}}. |
| − | *Homer mentions the {{ | + | *Homer mentions the {{W2|André the Giant|film|documentary film}} about {{W|André the Giant}}. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the detective story theme "Whodunit", and a portmanteau of "Whodunit" and Homer's "Woo Hoo!" catchphrase.
- Dateline: Springfield is a parody of Dateline NBC
- Abe reminisces that Maggie was to be the next "Lindbergh baby"—whose real-life kidnapping and death in 1932 is the story of a tragedy.
- He digresses into a mention of John Foster Dulles.
- Marge is described as having "Olive Oyl" good looks, with a picture of Olive Oyl, a character from Popeye comics.
- The gambling machines are based on the TV series The Good Wife and the movie Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
- Cosmic Cleanser is a parody of Comit cleanser.
- The suspect list includes:
- Keyser Söze from The Usual Suspects.
- Sideshow Bob.
- Thanos from Marvel.
- Donald Trump, Jr.
- Marge Simpson.
- Homer Simpson.
- When the buckshot hits the jukebox, it starts playing a 45 of Brenda Lee singing her song, "I'm Sorry".
- Professor Frink is said to be a finalist on "America's Got Hoyvin", a reference to America's Got Talent.
- Disco Stu calls Homer's voicemail a "Slurpin' Safari", a reference to "Surfin' Safari" by The Beach Boys.
- Willie's list of fads include: yo-yos, pogs, Pokémon, crunking and the short stories of John Cheever.
- The scene in the Science Lab with the bullies and Bart is a parody of Breaking Bad.
- During this scene, "On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" by The Peddlers plays.
- King Toot sings the tune of "Blue Rondo à la Turk" by Dave Brubeck to demonstrate Brubeck's ability to write in 9/8 time.
- Lisa plays "Night Lights" by Gerry Mulligan on the saxophone.
- Lisa mentions that Marge is reading her Harry Potter book four. The narrator then mentions that Cedric Diggory dies.
- Homer mentions that all the biggest stars are from true crime documentaries, then mentions The Jinx, Making a Murderer and Matt Lauer on Today Show.
- Lisa mentioned the Independent Spirit Awards.
- The credits for Dateline: Springfield say that Moe (of the re-enactment) was designed by Guillermo del Toro.
- Homer mentions the documentary film about André the Giant.
Trivia[edit]
- The Dateline: Springfield narrator's car license plate says "NAR8R", which when sounded out, sounds like "Narrator".
- One of the pre-release images for this episode have Marge appearing on living room along with Bart. But in the final version, only Marge appears and Bart is not present.
Continuity[edit]
- Helen Lovejoy accuses Marge of stealing the money for her gambling problem. ("$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)")
- Disco Stu has pictures of Selma in his house, referencing their marriage. ("There's Something About Marrying")
