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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | + | *The episode's title is a reference to the 1963 novel ''{{W2|The Man Who Fell to Earth|novel}}'', which was adapted into a 1976 {{W2|The Man Who Fell to Earth|film}} and a 1987 {{W2|The Man Who Fell to Earth|TV program|televison program}}. | |
| − | *The episode | + | *[[Homer]] compares the act of attacking a bald eagle to "kicking [[George Washington]] in his wooden nuts". This is a reference to {{W|George Washington's teeth}}, which were mistakenly considered to be made of wood. |
| − | *[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] are playing ''[[Mouse Catch]]'', a parody of ''{{ | + | *[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] are playing ''[[Mouse Catch]]'', a parody of ''{{W2|Mouse Trap|game}}''. |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Lisa]] hints to {{W|Tesla}} when she is describing [[Elon Musk]] to Homer. Lisa also says that Elon changed the way [[Hollywood]] drives, referring to Tesla's influence among celebrities. |
| − | *When Musk suddenly asks | + | *When Musk tells Homer to keep giving him ideas, Homer says "{{W|Don't tase me, bro}}" and "{{W|Chocolate Rain}}", two videos that went viral on [[YouTube]]. |
| − | *A drone delivers Elon's lunch and Homer compares him | + | *When Musk is coming up with ideas from Homer's "Homerisms", {{W2|Piano Concerto No. 1|Tchaikovsky}} by {{W|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}} plays. |
| − | *The [[Springfield Hyperloop]] is based on the real proposed mode of transportation by Tesla and SpaceX, the {{ | + | *[[Mr. Burns]] mistakes {{Ch|Elon Musk}} with [[Henry Ford]], the famous car industry revolutionary. |
| − | *[[Kent Brockman]] | + | *When Musk suddenly asks Homer what he is thinking of, Homer responds "{{W|Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh}} 35 - {{W|Dallas Cowboys|Dallas}} 31", which was the result of the {{W|Super Bowl XIII}} that took place in 1979. |
| − | *Musk gave everyone {{ | + | *A drone delivers Elon's lunch and Homer compares him to "{{W|Willy Wonka}} without the underpaid Munchkins". Homer mistook {{W|Oompa-Loompa}}s with {{W|Munchkin|Munchkins}} from ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. |
| − | *"The Great ePression" is a | + | *The [[Springfield Hyperloop]] is based on the real proposed mode of transportation by Tesla and SpaceX, the {{W|Hyperloop}}. |
| − | *[[Carl]] sings {{ | + | *[[Kent Brockman]] gives the news that the last member of ''[[The Little Rascals]]'' died in {{W|Palm Springs, California}}. |
| − | *After seeing [[Dolph]] throwing a brick to one of Musk's billboards, Homer made allusion to retired pitcher {{ | + | *Musk gave everyone {{W|self-driving cars}}, one of Tesla's important technologies. |
| − | *Homer says {{ | + | *[[Arnie Pye]] and Homer sing a song to the tune of the English lullaby "{{W|Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star}}". |
| + | *According to a sign on the entrance, the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] is "{{W|The happiest place on earth}}", a common way to refer to [[Disneyland]]. | ||
| + | *Mr. Burns made a presentation on {{W|PowerPoint}}. | ||
| + | [[File:The Musk Who Fell To Earth Elon Musk Plays Tapped Out.png|thumb|300px|Elon Musk playing ''Tapped Out'']] | ||
| + | *"The Great ePression" is a pun on the {{W|Great Depression}}. | ||
| + | *[[Carl]] sings {{W|Johnny Mercer}} and {{W|Harold Arlen}}'s 1941 song "{{W|Blues in the Night}}". | ||
| + | *After seeing [[Dolph]] throwing a brick to one of Musk's billboards, Homer made allusion to retired pitcher {{W|Tommy John}} who recovered from a seemingly career-ending injury. | ||
| + | *Homer says {{W|PayPal}} was his idea. | ||
| + | *Homer compares his brain to a {{W|Cracker Jack}} box. | ||
| + | *Homer mentions the {{W|Miami Dolphins}}. | ||
*{{Ch|Elon Musk}} gives Bart a fully functioning lightsaber from ''[[Star Wars]]''. | *{{Ch|Elon Musk}} gives Bart a fully functioning lightsaber from ''[[Star Wars]]''. | ||
| − | *Elon Musk is seen playing ''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]'' in his spaceship. He is level 8, has {{Cash|410}} and {{ | + | *Elon Musk is seen playing ''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]'' in his spaceship. He is level 8, has {{Cash|410}} and {{Donut|1227}}. |
*"{{W2|Starman|song}}" by [[David Bowie]] plays at the end of the episode. | *"{{W2|Starman|song}}" by [[David Bowie]] plays at the end of the episode. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode's title is a reference to the 1963 novel The Man Who Fell to Earth, which was adapted into a 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth and a 1987 televison program.
- Homer compares the act of attacking a bald eagle to "kicking George Washington in his wooden nuts". This is a reference to George Washington's teeth, which were mistakenly considered to be made of wood.
- Bart and Milhouse are playing Mouse Catch, a parody of Mouse Trap.
- Lisa hints to Tesla when she is describing Elon Musk to Homer. Lisa also says that Elon changed the way Hollywood drives, referring to Tesla's influence among celebrities.
- When Musk tells Homer to keep giving him ideas, Homer says "Don't tase me, bro" and "Chocolate Rain", two videos that went viral on YouTube.
- When Musk is coming up with ideas from Homer's "Homerisms", Piano Concerto No. 1 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky plays.
- Mr. Burns mistakes Elon Musk with Henry Ford, the famous car industry revolutionary.
- When Musk suddenly asks Homer what he is thinking of, Homer responds "Pittsburgh 35 - Dallas 31", which was the result of the Super Bowl XIII that took place in 1979.
- A drone delivers Elon's lunch and Homer compares him to "Willy Wonka without the underpaid Munchkins". Homer mistook Oompa-Loompas with Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz.
- The Springfield Hyperloop is based on the real proposed mode of transportation by Tesla and SpaceX, the Hyperloop.
- Kent Brockman gives the news that the last member of The Little Rascals died in Palm Springs, California.
- Musk gave everyone self-driving cars, one of Tesla's important technologies.
- Arnie Pye and Homer sing a song to the tune of the English lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star".
- According to a sign on the entrance, the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is "The happiest place on earth", a common way to refer to Disneyland.
- Mr. Burns made a presentation on PowerPoint.
- "The Great ePression" is a pun on the Great Depression.
- Carl sings Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen's 1941 song "Blues in the Night".
- After seeing Dolph throwing a brick to one of Musk's billboards, Homer made allusion to retired pitcher Tommy John who recovered from a seemingly career-ending injury.
- Homer says PayPal was his idea.
- Homer compares his brain to a Cracker Jack box.
- Homer mentions the Miami Dolphins.
- Elon Musk gives Bart a fully functioning lightsaber from Star Wars.
- Elon Musk is seen playing The Simpsons: Tapped Out in his spaceship. He is level 8, has
410 and 
1,227. - "Starman" by David Bowie plays at the end of the episode.
Trivia[edit]
- It is revealed that Bart came up with Maggie's name.
