Bart Simpson and the Krusty Brand Fun Factory/References

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Cultural references

• The main plot is a reference to the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the film adaptation Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
  • The cover art for the comic this story was originally published in is a parody of the film's theatrical release poster.
• The Itchy & Scratchy cartoon "Choco-Pussy or Dip and Let Die!" is a reference to the James Bond films Octopussy and Live and Let Die.
• The flying monkeys released by Sideshow Bob are a reference to the book and film The Wizard of Oz.
• When Grampa is attacked by a group of cyborg monkeys, he says, "You don't scare me. I've seen When Animals Attack thirty-seven times." He then comments "If Chuck Heston can whip your butts so can I.", referencing Charlton Heston, who portrayed the protagonist in Planet of the Apes.
• The log flume ride in the factory is a reference to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the Disneyland parks.
• The ending where Krusty says "Hey, Hey! That's all folks!" through a hole in the wall is a reference to the ending of Looney Tunes cartoons.