Sideshow Bob Roberts/References - Revision history

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 *[[Edna Krabappel]] makes a reference to the {{W|1994 South African general election}}, which was the first in which citizens of all races were allowed to take part.
 *The fanged, green-skinned member of the [[Springfield Republican Party]] is the vampire from the film ''{{W|Nosferatu}}''.
-*[[Archie Andrews|Archie]], [[Jughead Jones|Jughead]], and [[Reggie Mantle|Reggie ]]from ''[[Archie Comics]]'' throw Homer out of their car, while [[Moose Mason|Moose]] says "Duh, stay out of [[Riverdale]]!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
+*[[Archie Andrews|Archie]], [[Jughead Jones|Jughead]], and [[Reggie Mantle|Reggie]] from ''[[Archie Comics]]'' throw Homer out of their car, while [[Moose Mason|Moose]] says "Duh, stay out of [[Riverdale]]!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
 **Homer later refers to them again; he is seen reading an ''Archies'' comic and comments, "Riverdale punks, think they're too good for me!".
 *According to [[Abe Simpson]], he owned the first radio in [[Springfield]] and the only thing on air was [[Thomas Edison]] reciting the alphabet.
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 **[[Ringo Starr]] to [[The Beatles]].
 *In court, Bob says, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" quoting {{W|Jack Nicholson}}'s famous line from the movie ''{{W|A Few Good Men}}''.
-*At the [[Springwood Minimum Security Prison]] it is revealed that Bob is affiliated with {{W|Yale University}}. {{W|Princeton University}} is also referenced.
+*At the [[Springwood Minimum Security Prison]] it is revealed that Bob is affiliated with [[Yale University]]. {{W|Princeton University}} is also referenced.
 == Trivia ==

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 == Cultural references ==
 *The title of the episode is a reference to ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}'', a 1992 film following the eponymous politician, suggesting that success comes from shady deals, hypocrisy, and deceit.
-**Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'' which focused on the investigation into the incident by reports [[Bob Woodward]] and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with [[Smithers]] and the overheard shot of [[Lisa]] in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
+**Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'', which focused on the investigation into the incident by reporters [[Bob Woodward]] and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with [[Smithers]] and the overheard shot of [[Lisa]] in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
 [[File:Bob Roberts film poster parody.png|250px|thumb|[[Sideshow Bob]] enters the meeting wrapped in an American flag, a reference to the poster of ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}''. The 1992 film is also referenced in the title of the episode]]
 *Bob enters the meeting wrapped in an American flag, a reference to the film poster of ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}''.
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 *[[Mayor Quimby]] changes the name of the highway to [[Matlock Expressway]], after the 1986 TV series ''{{W2|Matlock|1986 TV series}}''.
 *The conservatives Birch Barlow mentions in his show include:
-**American political commentator and retired US Marine Colonel [[Oliver North]].
+**American political commentator and retired U.S. Marine Colonel [[Oliver North]].
 **Officer {{W|Stacey Koon}}, one of the Los Angeles police officers involved in the {{W|Rodney King#1991 police assault in Los Angeles|1991 beating of Rodney King}}.
 **[[Joe Camel]], the advertising mascot used by the {{W|R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company}} for their cigarette brand {{W2|Camel|cigarette}}.
-*[[Edna Krabappel]] makes a reference to the {{W|1994 South African general election}}, which were the first in which citizens of all races were allowed to take part.
+*[[Edna Krabappel]] makes a reference to the {{W|1994 South African general election}}, which was the first in which citizens of all races were allowed to take part.
 *The fanged, green-skinned member of the [[Springfield Republican Party]] is the vampire from the film ''{{W|Nosferatu}}''.
-*Archie, Jughead and Reggie from ''[[Archie Comics]]'' throw Homer out of their car, while Moose says "Duh, stay out of Riverdale!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
+*[[Archie Andrews|Archie]], [[Jughead Jones|Jughead]], and [[Reggie Mantle|Reggie ]]from ''[[Archie Comics]]'' throw Homer out of their car, while [[Moose Mason|Moose]] says "Duh, stay out of [[Riverdale]]!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
 **Homer later refers to them again; he is seen reading an ''Archies'' comic and comments, "Riverdale punks, think they're too good for me!".
 *According to [[Abe Simpson]], he owned the first radio in [[Springfield]] and the only thing on air was [[Thomas Edison]] reciting the alphabet.
 *Bob's aides are parodies of {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}'s advisors during Watergate, {{W|John Ehrlichman}} and {{W|H. R. Haldeman}}.
 *Quimby's appearance at the debate mimics Nixon's appearance at the {{W|1960 United States presidential debates|1960 United States presidential debate}} after he had just recovered from a cold.
 *Bob gives his acceptance speech underneath a giant poster with a picture of himself on it, parodying that one seen behind {{W|Charles Foster Kane}} in the 1941 American drama film ''[[Citizen Kane]]''.
-*Homer think the {{W|Rapture}} end-time event has come when he was woken up by the demolishing company.
+*Homer thinks the {{W|Rapture}} end-time event has come when he was woken up by the demolishing company.
 [[File:Fintstone Phone.png|250px|thumb|In kindergarten, Bart is given the opportunity to pick a toy, and he chooses the [[Flintstone Phone]]]]
 *In kindergarten, Bart is given the opportunity to pick a toy, and he chooses the [[Flintstone Phone]].
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 #[[Pebbles Flintstone]]
 #[[Mr. Slate]]
-*When exploring the cemetery, Lisa discovers that American musicians [[Buddy Holly]] (1936-1959), [[Ritchie Valens]] (1941-1959), and [[The Big Bopper]] (1930-1959) voted for Bob.
+*When exploring the cemetery, Lisa discovers that American musicians [[Buddy Holly]] (1936–1959), [[Ritchie Valens]] (1941–1959), and [[The Big Bopper]] (1930–1959) voted for Bob.
 **These three musicians all died in the same plane crash that took place in [[Iowa]] on February 3, 1959. The event became known as "{{W|The Day the Music Died}}", as referred to by {{W|Don McLean}} in his greatest hit "{{W2|American Pie|song}}".
 **The Big Bopper's grave references his 1958 song "{{W2|Chantilly Lace|song}}", which depicts a young man flirting with his girlfriend on the telephone. More specifically, its opening line, "Hello, baby!", is parodied in the grave as "Gooooodbye, baby!".
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 *The duos Bart and Lisa use to compare Bob's puppet behavior under the command of Birch Barlow include:
 **[[Ronald Reagan]] (Ronnie) to [[Nancy Reagan]].
-**{{W|Sonny Bono}} to [[Cher]].
+**[[Sonny Bono]] to [[Cher]].
 **[[Ringo Starr]] to [[The Beatles]].
 *In court, Bob says, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" quoting {{W|Jack Nicholson}}'s famous line from the movie ''{{W|A Few Good Men}}''.
-*At the [[Springwood Minimum Security Prison]] it is revealed that Bob is affiliated to {{W|Yale University}}. {{W|Princeton University}} is also referenced.
+*At the [[Springwood Minimum Security Prison]] it is revealed that Bob is affiliated with {{W|Yale University}}. {{W|Princeton University}} is also referenced.
 == Trivia ==
-*Sideshow Bob was released by Democratic mayor Joe Quimby after pressure from Republican-inspired protests. In "[[Black Widower]]" he claimed he and his prisonmates would be released on the streets once the Democrats were back in power.
+*Sideshow Bob was released by Democratic Mayor Joe Quimby after pressure from Republican-inspired protests. In "[[Black Widower]]" he claimed he and his prisonmates would be released on the streets once the Democrats were back in power.
 *Humphrey Boa-Gart, one of Sideshow Bob's fake voters who is buried in the [[Springfield Pet Cemetery]], is a reference to movie star [[Humphrey Bogart]] and {{W2|Boa|genus|boa snakes}}.
 *Names seen in the phone book include:
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 *The title of the episode is a reference to ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}'', a 1992 film following the eponymous politician, suggesting that success comes from shady deals, hypocrisy, and deceit.
 **Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'' which focused on the investigation into the incident by reports [[Bob Woodward]] and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with [[Smithers]] and the overheard shot of [[Lisa]] in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
-*Bob enters the meeting wrapped in an American flag, a reference to the film poster of ''Bob Roberts'''.
+[[File:Bob Roberts film poster parody.png|250px|thumb|[[Sideshow Bob]] enters the meeting wrapped in an American flag, a reference to the poster of ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}''. The 1992 film is also referenced in the title of the episode]]
 *According to [[Carl]], right-wing conservative talk radio show host [[Birch Barlow]] once said that American politician [[Ted Kennedy]] lacked integrity.
 *Birch Barlow is a parody of American talk show host and political commentator {{W|Rush Limbaugh}}. His first name is a reference to the {{W|John Birch Society}}, an American right-wing political advocacy group.
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 *[[Edna Krabappel]] makes a reference to the {{W|1994 South African general election}}, which were the first in which citizens of all races were allowed to take part.
 *The fanged, green-skinned member of the [[Springfield Republican Party]] is the vampire from the film ''{{W|Nosferatu}}''.
-*Archie, Jughead and Reggie from {{W|Archie Comics}} throw Homer out of their car, while Moose says "Duh, stay out of Riverdale!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
+*Bob's aides are parodies of {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}'s advisors during Watergate, {{W|John Ehrlichman}} and {{W|H. R. Haldeman}}.
-**Homer later refers to them again; he is seen reading an ''Archies'' comic and comments, "Riverdale punks, think they're too good for me!".
+*Quimby's appearance at the debate mimics Nixon's appearance at the {{W|1960 United States presidential debates|1960 United States presidential debate}} after he had just recovered from a cold.
-*Bob's aides are parodies of {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}'s advisors during Watergate, {{W|H. R. Haldeman}} and {{W|John Ehrlichman}}.
+*Bob gives his acceptance speech underneath a giant poster with a picture of himself on it, parodying that one seen behind {{W|Charles Foster Kane}} in the 1941 American drama film ''[[Citizen Kane]]''.
-*Quimby's appearance at the debate mimics Nixon's appearance at the 1960 Presidential debate after he had just recovered from a cold.
+*Homer think the {{W|Rapture}} end-time event has come when he was woken up by the demolishing company.
 *In court, Bob says, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" quoting {{W|Jack Nicholson}}'s famous line from the movie ''{{W|A Few Good Men}}''.
 == Trivia ==

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-== Debut appearances ==
+== Cultural references ==
-*[[Birch Barlow]]
+*The title of the episode is a reference to ''{{W|Bob Roberts}}'', a 1992 film following the eponymous politician, suggesting that success comes from shady deals, hypocrisy, and deceit.
-== Cultural references ==
+*Archie, Jughead and Reggie from {{W|Archie Comics}} throw Homer out of their car, while Moose says "Duh, stay out of Riverdale!". It is not known how he met them or what he did to offend them.
-*Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'' which focused on the investigation into the incident by [[Bob Woodward]] and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with Smithers and the overheard shot of Lisa in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
+**Homer later refers to them again; he is seen reading an ''Archies'' comic and comments, "Riverdale punks, think they're too good for me!".
 *Bob's aides are parodies of {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}'s advisors during Watergate, {{W|H. R. Haldeman}} and {{W|John Ehrlichman}}.
 *Quimby's appearance at the debate mimics Nixon's appearance at the 1960 Presidential debate after he had just recovered from a cold.
 *In court, Bob says, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" quoting {{W|Jack Nicholson}}'s famous line from the movie ''{{W|A Few Good Men}}''.
 == Trivia ==

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 == Cultural references ==
-*Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'' which focused on the investigation into the incident by {{W|Bob Woodward}} and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with Smithers and the overheard shot of Lisa in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
+*Much of the episode is based on the {{W|Watergate scandal}} and borrows many elements from the film ''{{W2|All the President's Men|film}}'' which focused on the investigation into the incident by [[Bob Woodward]] and {{W|Carl Bernstein}}. These include the meeting with Smithers and the overheard shot of Lisa in the library. Also, Lisa compares herself and Bart to Woodward and Bernstein.
 *Bob's aides are parodies of {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}'s advisors during Watergate, {{W|H. R. Haldeman}} and {{W|John Ehrlichman}}.
 *Quimby's appearance at the debate mimics Nixon's appearance at the 1960 Presidential debate after he had just recovered from a cold.

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 **Homer later refers to them again; he is seen reading an ''Archies'' comic and comments, "Riverdale punks, think they're too good for me!"
 *In court, Bob says, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" quoting {{W|Jack Nicholson}}'s famous line from the movie ''{{W|A Few Good Men}}''.
-*Birch Barlow mentions the cartoon spokesperson {{W|Joe Camel}}.
+*Birch Barlow mentions the cartoon spokesperson [[Joe Camel]].
 *The song playing on the radio when Lisa drives the car is ''{{W|St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)}}'' by {{W|John Parr}}.
 *The fanged, green-skinned member of the Springfield Republican Party is the vampire from the film ''{{W|Nosferatu}}''.

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 *Birch Barlow mentions the cartoon spokesperson {{w|Joe Camel}}.
 *The song playing on the radio when Lisa drives the car is ''{{w|St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)}}'' by {{w|John Parr}}.
 == Trivia ==
 *Sideshow Bob was released by Democratic mayor Joe Quimby after pressure from Republican-inspired protests. In "[[Black Widower]]" he claimed he and his prisonmates would be released on the streets once the Democrats were back in power.