Postcards from the Wedge/References - Revision history

SolarBot: /* Cultural references */replaced: Itchy & Scratchy → The Itchy & Scratchy Show, The Itchy & Scratchy Show → ''The Itchy & Scratchy Show'', ''''The Itchy & Scratchy Show'''' → ''The Itchy & Scratchy Show''

2023-09-27T13:25:50Z

‎Cultural references: replaced: Itchy & Scratchy → The Itchy & Scratchy Show, The Itchy & Scratchy Show → ''The Itchy & Scratchy Show'', ''''The Itchy & Scratchy Show'''' → ''The Itchy & Scratchy Show''

SolarBot: /* Cultural references */replaced: anime cartoon → {{ap|Pokémon|TV series}}

2021-12-09T22:56:40Z

‎Cultural references: replaced: anime cartoon → {{ap|Pokémon|TV series}}

SolarBot: /* Cultural references */replaced: {{w| → {{W| (23), {{w2| → {{W2| (2)

2021-10-16T03:39:07Z

‎Cultural references: replaced: {{w| → {{W| (23), {{w2| → {{W2| (2)

SolarBot: /* Goofs */removing unneded spaces, replaced: → (2)

2021-08-03T23:11:30Z

‎Goofs: removing unneded spaces, replaced: → (2)

Simpsons88 at 23:32, May 16, 2021

2021-05-16T23:32:11Z

SolarBot: /* Cultural references */replaced: {{w|Postcards from the Edge (film)|film}} → {{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film}}

2020-12-12T16:15:28Z

‎Cultural references: replaced: {{w|Postcards from the Edge (film)|film}} → {{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film}}

HomerGriffin: /* Goofs */

2020-02-26T23:49:37Z

‎Goofs

Mythigator: /* Cultural references */

2017-07-10T04:51:03Z

‎Cultural references

Raltseye: /* Cultural references */ proper linking

2017-01-11T04:46:35Z

‎Cultural references: proper linking

Acooldude at 00:49, February 4, 2016

2016-02-04T00:49:40Z

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 **"Sitting In The Ball Pit with Paul Krugman". {{W|Paul Krugman}} is an American economist.
 **"Recess Goes Green". A reference to {{W|environmentalism}}.
-*The ''[[Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''.
+*''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''.
 **The song heard during the cartoon is "{{W2|Teardrop|song}}" by {{W|Massive Attack}}.
 **"{{W|Rock-a-bye Baby}}" is played when [[Scratchy]] is born.

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 *[[Mrs. Krabappel]] says that Bart ruined every ideal she had about teaching since she saw the movie ''{{W|To Sir, with Love}}'' as a little girl.
 [[File:Postcards From the Wedge Pokemon.png|300px|thumb|[[Bart]] watches a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. A character that looks like {{W|Ash Ketchum}} talks to "Digibot", a parody of [[Pikachu]]]]
-*The [[Pokémon (TV series)|anime cartoon]] that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{W|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
+*The {{ap|Pokémon|TV series|anime cartoon}} that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{W|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
 *[[Lisa]] reads a "kids' edition" of ''[[The Atlantic Monthly Kids' Edition|The Atlantic Monthly]]'', the real-world political science magazine.
 **The face of [[Barack Obama]] is in the cover while a [[Funtendo Zii]] add (parody of {{W|Nintendo Wii}}) is on the back of the magazine.

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 == Cultural references ==
 *The episode title:
-**Is a pun on the film ''{{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film|Postcards from the Edge}}'', which was based on the {{w|Postcards from the Edge|novel of the same title}} by {{w|Carrie Fisher}}.
+**Is a pun on the film ''{{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film|Postcards from the Edge}}'', which was based on the {{W|Postcards from the Edge|novel of the same title}} by {{W|Carrie Fisher}}.
-**Refers to the term "{{w|Wedge issue|wedge issue}}", which is an issue that is divisive by nature and so can put otherwise like-minded people at odds with each other, as seen in [[Bart]]'s manipulating [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to play them against each other.
+**Refers to the term "{{W|Wedge issue|wedge issue}}", which is an issue that is divisive by nature and so can put otherwise like-minded people at odds with each other, as seen in [[Bart]]'s manipulating [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to play them against each other.
 *The film ''[[Springfield of Tomorrow]]'' (shown at the beginning) contains some classic cartoon sound effects, such as the "pbpbpbpbpbpbpbpb" motors from ''[[The Jetsons]]'' and the trombone talking of the teachers in the ''[[Peanuts]]'' television specials.
-*The kids at the school have to build a {{w|Hopi Indian}} pueblo for homework.
+*The kids at the school have to build a {{W|Hopi Indian}} pueblo for homework.
-*[[Mrs. Krabappel]] says that Bart ruined every ideal she had about teaching since she saw the movie ''{{w|To Sir, with Love}}'' as a little girl.
+*[[Mrs. Krabappel]] says that Bart ruined every ideal she had about teaching since she saw the movie ''{{W|To Sir, with Love}}'' as a little girl.
-[[File:Postcards From the Wedge Pokemon.png|300px|thumb|[[Bart]] watches a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. A character that looks like {{w|Ash Ketchum}} talks to "Digibot", a parody of [[Pikachu]]]]
+[[File:Postcards From the Wedge Pokemon.png|300px|thumb|[[Bart]] watches a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. A character that looks like {{W|Ash Ketchum}} talks to "Digibot", a parody of [[Pikachu]]]]
-*The [[Pokémon (TV series)|anime cartoon]] that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{w|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
+*The [[Pokémon (TV series)|anime cartoon]] that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{W|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
 *[[Lisa]] reads a "kids' edition" of ''[[The Atlantic Monthly Kids' Edition|The Atlantic Monthly]]'', the real-world political science magazine.
-**The face of [[Barack Obama]] is in the cover while a [[Funtendo Zii]] add (parody of {{w|Nintendo Wii}}) is on the back of the magazine.
+**The face of [[Barack Obama]] is in the cover while a [[Funtendo Zii]] add (parody of {{W|Nintendo Wii}}) is on the back of the magazine.
 **The topics discussed are meant to be read by children:
-**"Sasha & Malia On The Allowance Deficit". {{w|Sasha and Malia}} are the daughters of former president Barack Obama.
+**"Sasha & Malia On The Allowance Deficit". {{W|Sasha and Malia}} are the daughters of former president Barack Obama.
-**"Global Warming: Why You'll Be Dead Before College". A reference to the negative effects of {{w|global warming}}.
+**"Global Warming: Why You'll Be Dead Before College". A reference to the negative effects of {{W|global warming}}.
-**"Sitting In The Ball Pit with Paul Krugman". {{w|Paul Krugman}} is an American economist.
+**"Sitting In The Ball Pit with Paul Krugman". {{W|Paul Krugman}} is an American economist.
-**"Recess Goes Green". A reference to {{w|environmentalism}}.
+**"Recess Goes Green". A reference to {{W|environmentalism}}.
 *The ''[[Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''.
-**The song heard during the cartoon is "{{w2|Teardrop|song}}" by {{w|Massive Attack}}.
+**The song heard during the cartoon is "{{W2|Teardrop|song}}" by {{W|Massive Attack}}.
-**"{{w|Rock-a-bye Baby}}" is played when [[Scratchy]] is born.
+**"{{W|Rock-a-bye Baby}}" is played when [[Scratchy]] is born.
-*At the [[Food Court]], the store's name "Crouching Tiger Hidden Eggroll" is a parody of the film ''{{w|Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon}}''.
+*At the [[Food Court]], the store's name "Crouching Tiger Hidden Eggroll" is a parody of the film ''{{W|Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon}}''.
-*[[Patty]] eats a bar of {{w|The Hershey Company|Hershey's}} chocolate.
+*[[Patty]] eats a bar of {{W|The Hershey Company|Hershey's}} chocolate.
-*[[Moe's Express]] is a parody of {{w|Panda Express}}.
+*[[Moe's Express]] is a parody of {{W|Panda Express}}.
-*When Bart and [[Milhouse]] find an empty train at the Old Springfield Subway, Bart mentions it was like {{W|Thomas the Tank Engine}} from the ''{{w|The Railway Series}}'', and Milhouse makes a reference to famous character {{w|Sir Topham Hat}} from that series.
+*When Bart and [[Milhouse]] find an empty train at the Old Springfield Subway, Bart mentions it was like {{W|Thomas the Tank Engine}} from the ''{{W|The Railway Series}}'', and Milhouse makes a reference to famous character {{W|Sir Topham Hat}} from that series.
-*When the ground shakes and the [[Kwik-E-Mart]]'s two [[Squishee]] machines begin to fall apart, Apu says, "Which flavor do I save?, the Radical Red or the Blueberry Blast? Oh, curse this ''Squishee's Choice''". This is a reference to the 1982 drama film ''{{w2|Sophie's Choice|film}}''.
+*When the ground shakes and the [[Kwik-E-Mart]]'s two [[Squishee]] machines begin to fall apart, Apu says, "Which flavor do I save?, the Radical Red or the Blueberry Blast? Oh, curse this ''Squishee's Choice''". This is a reference to the 1982 drama film ''{{W2|Sophie's Choice|film}}''.
-*When the letters on the "Emergency Earthquake Response Meeting" sign fall apart, the remainder letters are "Emergency Quaker Meeting". Then, many {{w|Quakers}} approach the [[Springfield Town Hall]] to attend the meeting.
+*When the letters on the "Emergency Earthquake Response Meeting" sign fall apart, the remainder letters are "Emergency Quaker Meeting". Then, many {{W|Quakers}} approach the [[Springfield Town Hall]] to attend the meeting.
-*Homer orders Bart to constantly {{w|Twitter|tweet}} him the things he is up to.
+*Homer orders Bart to constantly {{W|Twitter|tweet}} him the things he is up to.
-*The music being played in the film strip and during the credits is {{w|George Gershwin}}'s "{{w|An American in Paris}}".
+*The music being played in the film strip and during the credits is {{W|George Gershwin}}'s "{{W|An American in Paris}}".
 == Trivia ==

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 == Goofs ==
-*About 8 minutes into the episode, Lisa's pearls briefly appear red like Marge's, a goof commonly seen in episodes.  In this episode, it's during the scene where Lisa explains fractions to Bart.
+*About 8 minutes into the episode, Lisa's pearls briefly appear red like Marge's, a goof commonly seen in episodes. In this episode, it's during the scene where Lisa explains fractions to Bart.
 *When Lisa was explaining her example fraction equation's answer, it is incorrect. 1/2 + 1/3 does ''not'' equal 3/anything. It equals 5/6 minimum. However, she could've meant 3/6 + 2/6 instead.
 *Although the subway system is abandoned, it is still used in various [[couch gag]]s.

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 **Is a pun on the film ''{{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film|Postcards from the Edge}}'', which was based on the {{w|Postcards from the Edge|novel of the same title}} by {{w|Carrie Fisher}}.
 **Refers to the term "{{w|Wedge issue|wedge issue}}", which is an issue that is divisive by nature and so can put otherwise like-minded people at odds with each other, as seen in [[Bart]]'s manipulating [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to play them against each other.
-*The ''[[Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''
+*The film ''[[Springfield of Tomorrow]]'' (shown at the beginning) contains some classic cartoon sound effects, such as the "pbpbpbpbpbpbpbpb" motors from ''[[The Jetsons]]'' and the trombone talking of the teachers in the ''[[Peanuts]]'' television specials.
 *The [[Pokémon (TV series)|anime cartoon]] that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{w|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
-*The film ''[[Springfield of Tomorrow]]'' (shown at the beginning) contains some classic cartoon sound effects, such as the "pbpbpbpbpbpbpbpb" motors from ''[[The Jetsons]]'' and the trombone talking of the teachers in the ''[[Peanuts]]'' television specials.
+*[[Lisa]] reads a "kids' edition" of ''[[The Atlantic Monthly Kids' Edition|The Atlantic Monthly]]'', the real-world political science magazine.
 *The music being played in the film strip and during the credits is {{w|George Gershwin}}'s "{{w|An American in Paris}}".
 == Trivia ==

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 *When Lisa was explaining her example fraction equation's answer, it is incorrect. 1/2 + 1/3 does ''not'' equal 3/anything. It equals 5/6 minimum. However, she could've meant 3/6 + 2/6 instead.
 *Although the subway system is abandoned, it is still used in various [[couch gag]]s.
-*Strangly, Fallout Boy appears on the cover of the Radioactive Man 8 comic book. But according to [[Three Men and a Comic Book]], Fallout Boy didn't appear until the next issue, Radioactive Man 9.
+*Strangly, Fallout Boy appears on the cover of the Radioactive Man 8 comic book. But according to "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", Fallout Boy didn't appear until the next issue, Radioactive Man 9.
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