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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *[[Mr. Burns]] moves with the style of the {{ | + | *[[Mr. Burns]] moves with the style of the {{W|Pink Panther}} when he is about to enter the [[Complex Medical Care]]. The background music is similar to the music from the cartoon. |
*Burns reads ''[[Men's Health]]'' and other magazines parody of it. | *Burns reads ''[[Men's Health]]'' and other magazines parody of it. | ||
| − | *The people attending [[Dr. Nussbaum]]'s funeral threw {{ | + | *The people attending [[Dr. Nussbaum]]'s funeral threw {{W|visitation stones}} at Mr. Burns. In Judaism, these stones are left on graves in an act of remembrance or respect for the deceased. |
| − | *[[Professor Frink]] used his {{ | + | *[[Professor Frink]] used his {{W|VR headset}} "[[Oculus Frink]]" that placed him in the "116th Nobel Prize" awards: |
| − | **The Oculus Frink is a parody of the {{ | + | **The Oculus Frink is a parody of the {{W|Oculus Rift}}. |
| − | **The March No. 1 from the ''{{ | + | **The March No. 1 from the ''{{W|Pomp and Circumstance Marches}}'' can be heard. |
| − | **{{ | + | **{{W|Queen Sonja of Norway}} presents the awards to him. |
| − | **Frink mentions [[HBO]] and the {{ | + | **Frink mentions [[HBO]] and the {{W|Higgs boson}} observatory. |
| − | **At the "Nobel Afterpary", an {{ | + | **At the "Nobel Afterpary", an ice sculpture in the shape of {{W|Alfred Nobel}} is filled with {{W|Absolut Vodka}}. Both are Swedish. |
| − | *"{{ | + | *"{{W|The Blue Danube}}" is briefly heard in Burns' VR scenario on the moon. |
*Among other VR scenarios, [[Smithers]] mentions [[Burger King]]. | *Among other VR scenarios, [[Smithers]] mentions [[Burger King]]. | ||
*On Burns' wall of trophies the head of [[Big Bird]] from ''[[Sesame Street]]'' can be seen. | *On Burns' wall of trophies the head of [[Big Bird]] from ''[[Sesame Street]]'' can be seen. | ||
*[[Milhouse]] and [[Kirk]] mention the [[Barbie]] fashion doll. | *[[Milhouse]] and [[Kirk]] mention the [[Barbie]] fashion doll. | ||
| − | *When Smithers changes the heads of [[Maggie]], [[Lisa]] and [[Bart]] to Mr. Burns' head in VR. Burns thinks that is as good as having a "Supreme Court full of Scalias". [[Antonin Scalia]] | + | *When Smithers changes the heads of [[Maggie]], [[Lisa]] and [[Bart]] to Mr. Burns' head in VR. Burns thinks that is as good as having a "Supreme Court full of Scalias". [[Antonin Scalia]] was an {{W|Originalism|originalist}} who held the {{W|Constitution of the United States}} should be interpreted as it meant to those who wrote it, not considering new or changing circumstances. |
*Other switched heads include: [[Zoidberg]] from ''[[Futurama]]'', [[Abraham Lincoln]] and [[Mr. Potato Head]] from ''[[Toy Story]]''. | *Other switched heads include: [[Zoidberg]] from ''[[Futurama]]'', [[Abraham Lincoln]] and [[Mr. Potato Head]] from ''[[Toy Story]]''. | ||
| − | *Burns can be seen doing the {{ | + | *Burns can be seen doing the {{W|Nazi salute}} and {{W|Goose step|goose-stepping}} in the background. |
| − | *The song that plays when [[Homer]] is home alone and during the ending is "{{ | + | *The song that plays when [[Homer]] is home alone and during the ending is "{{W|I Feel Free}}" by {{W2|Cream|band}}. |
[[File:Police Academy.png|300px|thumb|[[Homer]] watches the entire collection of the ''{{W2|Police Academy|franchise}}'' movies]] | [[File:Police Academy.png|300px|thumb|[[Homer]] watches the entire collection of the ''{{W2|Police Academy|franchise}}'' movies]] | ||
*Homer watches the entire collection of the ''{{W2|Police Academy|franchise}}'' movies on TV. | *Homer watches the entire collection of the ''{{W2|Police Academy|franchise}}'' movies on TV. | ||
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*The scene of Homer and {{ap|Julia|Friends and Family}} eating spaghetti is a parody of the famous scene from ''[[Lady and the Tramp]]''. | *The scene of Homer and {{ap|Julia|Friends and Family}} eating spaghetti is a parody of the famous scene from ''[[Lady and the Tramp]]''. | ||
*In Burns' future VR scenario, Bart attended [[Harvard University]]. | *In Burns' future VR scenario, Bart attended [[Harvard University]]. | ||
| − | *The {{ | + | *The {{W|Wilhelm scream}} is heard in [[Hell]]. |
| − | *The legitimate diplomas in [[Nick Riviera]]'s VR fantasy are from {{ | + | *The legitimate diplomas in [[Nick Riviera]]'s VR fantasy are from {{W|University of Michigan}}, {{W|Harvard Medical School}}, {{W|Johns Hopkins University}}, {{W|Columbia University}}, {{W|Brown University}}, [[Yale University]], {{W|UCLA}} and the {{W|University of Oxford}}. |
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*Witch [[Marge]], [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] appear on the title screen. ("[[Treehouse of Horror VIII]]") | *Witch [[Marge]], [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] appear on the title screen. ("[[Treehouse of Horror VIII]]") | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Simpson family|The Simpsons]] are shown taking family therapy again. ("[[Family Therapy]]", "[[There's No Disgrace Like Home]]") |
*[[Maggie]] talks. ("[[Lisa's First Word]]") | *[[Maggie]] talks. ("[[Lisa's First Word]]") | ||
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
- Mr. Burns moves with the style of the Pink Panther when he is about to enter the Complex Medical Care. The background music is similar to the music from the cartoon.
- Burns reads Men's Health and other magazines parody of it.
- The people attending Dr. Nussbaum's funeral threw visitation stones at Mr. Burns. In Judaism, these stones are left on graves in an act of remembrance or respect for the deceased.
- Professor Frink used his VR headset "Oculus Frink" that placed him in the "116th Nobel Prize" awards:
- The Oculus Frink is a parody of the Oculus Rift.
- The March No. 1 from the Pomp and Circumstance Marches can be heard.
- Queen Sonja of Norway presents the awards to him.
- Frink mentions HBO and the Higgs boson observatory.
- At the "Nobel Afterpary", an ice sculpture in the shape of Alfred Nobel is filled with Absolut Vodka. Both are Swedish.
- "The Blue Danube" is briefly heard in Burns' VR scenario on the moon.
- Among other VR scenarios, Smithers mentions Burger King.
- On Burns' wall of trophies the head of Big Bird from Sesame Street can be seen.
- Milhouse and Kirk mention the Barbie fashion doll.
- When Smithers changes the heads of Maggie, Lisa and Bart to Mr. Burns' head in VR. Burns thinks that is as good as having a "Supreme Court full of Scalias". Antonin Scalia was an originalist who held the Constitution of the United States should be interpreted as it meant to those who wrote it, not considering new or changing circumstances.
- Other switched heads include: Zoidberg from Futurama, Abraham Lincoln and Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story.
- Burns can be seen doing the Nazi salute and goose-stepping in the background.
- The song that plays when Homer is home alone and during the ending is "I Feel Free" by Cream.
- Homer watches the entire collection of the Police Academy movies on TV.
- Homer references Snoopy while naked on the roof in Snoopy's usual position on top of his dog house.
- Marge references Spider-Man saying "My spouse senses are tickling", referencing his phrase "My spider senses are tingling".
- Lisa imitates American actress Katharine Hepburn when she was having an argument with Mr. Burns.
- The scene of Homer and Julia eating spaghetti is a parody of the famous scene from Lady and the Tramp.
- In Burns' future VR scenario, Bart attended Harvard University.
- The Wilhelm scream is heard in Hell.
- The legitimate diplomas in Nick Riviera's VR fantasy are from University of Michigan, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, Brown University, Yale University, UCLA and the University of Oxford.
Continuity[edit]
- Witch Marge, Patty and Selma appear on the title screen. ("Treehouse of Horror VIII")
- The Simpsons are shown taking family therapy again. ("Family Therapy", "There's No Disgrace Like Home")
- Maggie talks. ("Lisa's First Word")
Goofs[edit]
- The Absolut Krusty bottles on the shelf behind Moe disappear between scenes.
- The door at Dr. Nussbaum's office changes from brown to white between scenes.
Trivia[edit]
- Burns' Bucket list:
- Outlive all friends (just beeing checked)
- Bench press 3 pounds (checked)
- Launch Eiffel Tower into space (checked)
- Woo rockette (checked)
