Wedgie Issue/References - Revision history

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 == Cultural references ==
-*The story's title is a pun on "{{w|wedge issue}}", a term for a social or political issue which is by nature divisive and/or controversial and thus creates a split, or "wedge", in a voting bloc.
+*The story's title is a pun on "{{W|wedge issue}}", a term for a social or political issue which is by nature divisive and/or controversial and thus creates a split, or "wedge", in a voting bloc.
-*[[Lisa]] and [[Alex Whitney]] have a stand where they sell "{{w|Organic food|Organic}} {{w|Free range|Free-Range}} Lemonade".
+*[[Lisa]] and [[Alex Whitney]] have a stand where they sell "{{W|Organic food|Organic}} {{W|Free range|Free-Range}} Lemonade".
 *Lisa cites the proverb, "<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/952.html When life hands you lemons, make lemonade]</span>", which gves [[Milhouse]] the idea for his wedgie business.
-*Milhouse's wedgie business, [[World Wide Wedgie]], is a parody of the {{w|Geek Squad}} as well as a pun on the {{w|World Wide Web}}.
+*Milhouse's wedgie business, [[World Wide Wedgie]], is a parody of the {{W|Geek Squad}} as well as a pun on the {{W|World Wide Web}}.
 *After his business takes off, Milhouse is seen sitting in front of a sign which reads, "Over 33 Million Served!", a reference to [[McDonald's]].
 *In his fantasy, Milhouse envisions himself and Lisa becoming a couple:
-**He sees them as the "[[Bill Gates|Bill]] and {{w|Melinda Gates}} of wedgies".
+**He sees them as the "[[Bill Gates|Bill]] and {{W|Melinda Gates}} of wedgies".
-**He sees Lisa using his wealth to right the world's wrongs, a reference to the {{w|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}.
+**He sees Lisa using his wealth to right the world's wrongs, a reference to the {{W|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}.
-**He sees them being given the {{w|supercouple}} nickname "Mil-Lisa" by the {{w|paparazzi}}, but then on second thought hopes that doesn't happen.
+**He sees them being given the {{W|supercouple}} nickname "Mil-Lisa" by the {{W|paparazzi}}, but then on second thought hopes that doesn't happen.
 *When Lisa compliments Milhouse for employing so many of their former classmates, Milhouse cites the saying, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", popularized by the character [[Michael Corleone]] in the ''[[The Godfather|Godfather]]'' movies.

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 *Lisa cites the proverb, "<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/952.html When life hands you lemons, make lemonade]</span>", which gves [[Milhouse]] the idea for his wedgie business.
 *Milhouse's wedgie business, [[World Wide Wedgie]], is a parody of the {{w|Geek Squad}} as well as a pun on the {{w|World Wide Web}}.
-*After his business takes off, Milhouse is seen sitting in front of a sign which reads, "Over 33 Million Served!", a reference to {{w|McDonald's}}.
+*After his business takes off, Milhouse is seen sitting in front of a sign which reads, "Over 33 Million Served!", a reference to [[McDonald's]].
 *In his fantasy, Milhouse envisions himself and Lisa becoming a couple:
 **He sees them as the "[[Bill Gates|Bill]] and {{w|Melinda Gates}} of wedgies".
 **He sees Lisa using his wealth to right the world's wrongs, a reference to the {{w|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}.
 **He sees them being given the {{w|supercouple}} nickname "Mil-Lisa" by the {{w|paparazzi}}, but then on second thought hopes that doesn't happen.
-*When Lisa compliments Milhouse for employing so many of their former classmates, Milhouse cites the saying, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", popularized by the character {{w|Michael Corleone}} in the ''[[The Godfather|Godfather]]'' movies.
+*When Lisa compliments Milhouse for employing so many of their former classmates, Milhouse cites the saying, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", popularized by the character [[Michael Corleone]] in the ''[[The Godfather|Godfather]]'' movies.
 == Trivia ==

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 **He sees Lisa using his wealth to right the world's wrongs, a reference to the {{w|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}.
 **He sees them being given the {{w|supercouple}} nickname "Mil-Lisa" by the {{w|paparazzi}}, but then on second thought hopes that doesn't happen.
-*When Lisa compliments Milhouse for employing so many of their former schoolmates, Milhouse cites the proverb, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", popularized by the character {{w|Michael Corleone}} in the ''[[The Godfather|Godfather]]'' movies.
+*When Lisa compliments Milhouse for employing so many of their former classmates, Milhouse cites the saying, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer", popularized by the character {{w|Michael Corleone}} in the ''[[The Godfather|Godfather]]'' movies.
 == Trivia ==

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 *The story's title is a pun on "{{w|wedge issue}}", a term for a social or political issue which is by nature divisive and/or controversial and thus creates a split, or "wedge", in a voting bloc.

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 == Continuity ==
 *[[Milhouse]]'s long-standing crush on [[Lisa]] is referenced yet again, as is his continual lack of success in getting her to return his interest. In Milhouse's fantasy, Lisa is initially won over by his wealth and social status, but leaves him in a huff when she learns the true nature of his [[World Wide Wedgie|wedgie business]], which he had previously kept from her.
-*The term "wedge issue" is also punned in the title of the television episode "[[Postcards From the Wedge]]".
+*The term "wedge issue" is also punned in the title of the television episode "[[Postcards from the Wedge]]".
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 **[[Martin]] has apparently become rich, and is also a longtime regular customer of [[World Wide Wedgie]].
 **[[Wendell Borton]] is a "wedgie worker".
-**[[Alex Whitney]] is present at one of Milhouse's parties, but it isn't clear what her status is.
+**[[Alex Whitney]] is present at the party that Milhouse envisions, but it isn't clear what her status is. She does seem to be attending as Lisa's friend and does not seem to be one of Milhouse's employees: When the true nature of World Wide Wedgie is revealed, Alex is as shocked as Lisa.
 == Continuity ==