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== Cultural references ==
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*The title "Five Characters in Search of an Author" is a reference to the stage play ''{{W|Six Characters in Search of an Author}}''.
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*8-Bit Homer says that he got 8,000 points on a ''[[Centipede]]'' machine at a [[Pizza Hut]] once.
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*Upon noticing Matt's piles of money, Bart says that the creator is "like [[Richie Rich]], except straight".
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*To open {{Ch|Matt Groening}}'s mansion door, the player has to complete a {{W2|Simon|game}}-style memory game using floor pads that each play a different note. The song successfully pieced together is "[[The Simpsons Theme]]", which plays as the door opens.
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**Homer can say that he has an urge to sit on a couch or an urge to send money to [[Danny Elfman]], who composed the ''Simpsons'' theme.
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*Upon entering Matt's office, [[Comic Book Guy]] points out the evil genius cliché as being "a rip-off of [[Lex Luthor]]", a constant adversary of Superman.
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*Matt introduces himself to the Simpsons by saying, "Your creator is TV's most beloved animation visionary!" Homer replies with "{{Ch|Seth MacFarlane}}!?"; Seth is the creator of the rival animated sitcom ''[[Family Guy]]''.
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*Matt's mansion has ''[[Futurama]]''-style transportation tubes running along the ceiling.
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*During the boss battle of the level, Homer and Bart have to face several copies of [[Bender]] and [[Dr. Zoidberg]] from ''[[Futurama]]''.
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**While creating these "warriors of the future", Matt says, "Say hello to my little friends!", a famous line from ''{{W2|Scarface|1983 film}}''.
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**Insults thrown at the pair include "You were just too weird for network television!" (referring to ''Futurama''s cancellation) and "You're my least favorite [[Billy West]] character!".
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*Bart says "Akbar and Jeff can't save you now," referencing the characters from ''[[Life in Hell]]''.
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**In the Nintendo DS version of the level, a whole area of the mansion is dedicated to ''Life in Hell''.
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*The trophy Bart collects in this level is the movie "Krusty Klownface", another reference to the film ''Scarface''.
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*Bender can say "Exterminate! Exterminate!" a reference to the {{W|Dalek}}s from ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
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*Matt Groening says "I'm friends with [[Lynda Barry]]."
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*Matt Groening says "Oh, man, I broke my [[iPod]]."
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*The paintings in the mansion are parodies of famous paintings:
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**Homer as ''[[The Scream]]'' by {{W|Edvard Munch}}.
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**Marge as the ''[[Mona Lisa]]'' [[Leonardo da Vinci]].
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**Marge as ''{{W2|Le Rêve|Picasso}}'' by [[Pablo Picasso]].
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**The [[Power Plant]] as ''{{W|The Starry Night}}'' by [[Vincent van Gogh]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*The original name for this level was "Rhymes with Complaining"
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*The original name for this level was "Rhymes with Complaining".
 
*The DS version of the level has dog statues that shoot bees from their mouths, a reference to the episode "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".
 
*The DS version of the level has dog statues that shoot bees from their mouths, a reference to the episode "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".
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*The level has a very different layout and appearance on each version.
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*The level has a very different layout and appearance in each version.
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*The mansion is full of Simpsons and other characters items.
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*The mansion is full of Simpsons and other character-themed items.
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**[[Carl]] and [[Lenny]] shaped trees.
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**[[Carl]] and [[Lenny]]-shaped trees.
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**[[Barney]] fountain.
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**A [[Barney]] fountain.
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**[[Mr. Burns]] head statues
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**[[Mr. Burns]] head statues.
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**Simpson family fountain.
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**A Simpson family fountain.
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**[[Chief Wiggum]] piñatas.
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**A [[Bumblebee Man]] sculpture.
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**[[Bumblebee Man]] sculpture.
 
 
**[[Patty]] and [[Selma]] statues.
 
**[[Patty]] and [[Selma]] statues.
 
**The Simpsons and [[Santa's Little Helper]] sculptures.
 
**The Simpsons and [[Santa's Little Helper]] sculptures.
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**The Simpsons paintings parodying famous paintings.
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**Simpsons paintings parodying famous paintings.
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**Fry (from Futurama) paintings.
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**Paintings of Fry (from ''Futurama'').
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**Bongo rabbit and Akbar & Jeff (from Matt Groening's comic ''Life in Hell'') paintings.
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**Paintings of Bongo rabbit and Akbar & Jeff (from Matt Groening's comic ''Life in Hell'').
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*When fighting the Blue-haired lawyers, Homer says "I move for a bad court thingy" which [[Lionel Hutz]] previously said in "[[Marge in Chains]]".
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*Homer sometimes says, "How dare you name me after your father!", referencing the fact that he is named after Matt Groening's father.
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*The Title of this level is a reference to Season 3, Episode 14 of the original The Twilight Zone: "Five Characters in Search of an Exit"
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*Homer will sometimes say "How dare you name me after your father!" which references the fact that he is named after Matt Groening's father.
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== Continuity ==
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*When fighting the Blue-haired lawyers, Homer says, "I move for a bad court thingy", which [[Lionel Hutz]] previously said in "[[Marge in Chains]]".
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*In the Nintendo DS version of the level, drawings of ''[[The Simpsons shorts]]'' versions of the family members are seen.
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Cultural references[edit]

  • The title "Five Characters in Search of an Author" is a reference to the stage play Six Characters in Search of an Author.
  • 8-Bit Homer says that he got 8,000 points on a Centipede machine at a Pizza Hut once.
  • Upon noticing Matt's piles of money, Bart says that the creator is "like Richie Rich, except straight".
  • To open Matt Groening's mansion door, the player has to complete a Simon-style memory game using floor pads that each play a different note. The song successfully pieced together is "The Simpsons Theme", which plays as the door opens.
    • Homer can say that he has an urge to sit on a couch or an urge to send money to Danny Elfman, who composed the Simpsons theme.
  • Upon entering Matt's office, Comic Book Guy points out the evil genius cliché as being "a rip-off of Lex Luthor", a constant adversary of Superman.
  • Matt introduces himself to the Simpsons by saying, "Your creator is TV's most beloved animation visionary!" Homer replies with "Seth MacFarlane!?"; Seth is the creator of the rival animated sitcom Family Guy.
  • Matt's mansion has Futurama-style transportation tubes running along the ceiling.
  • During the boss battle of the level, Homer and Bart have to face several copies of Bender and Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama.
    • While creating these "warriors of the future", Matt says, "Say hello to my little friends!", a famous line from Scarface.
    • Insults thrown at the pair include "You were just too weird for network television!" (referring to Futuramas cancellation) and "You're my least favorite Billy West character!".
  • Bart says "Akbar and Jeff can't save you now," referencing the characters from Life in Hell.
    • In the Nintendo DS version of the level, a whole area of the mansion is dedicated to Life in Hell.
  • The trophy Bart collects in this level is the movie "Krusty Klownface", another reference to the film Scarface.
  • Bender can say "Exterminate! Exterminate!" a reference to the Daleks from Doctor Who.
  • Matt Groening says "I'm friends with Lynda Barry."
  • Matt Groening says "Oh, man, I broke my iPod."
  • The paintings in the mansion are parodies of famous paintings:

Trivia[edit]

  • The original name for this level was "Rhymes with Complaining".
  • The DS version of the level has dog statues that shoot bees from their mouths, a reference to the episode "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular".
  • The level has a very different layout and appearance in each version.
  • The mansion is full of Simpsons and other character-themed items.
    • Carl and Lenny-shaped trees.
    • A Barney fountain.
    • Mr. Burns head statues.
    • A Simpson family fountain.
    • A Bumblebee Man sculpture.
    • Patty and Selma statues.
    • The Simpsons and Santa's Little Helper sculptures.
    • Simpsons paintings parodying famous paintings.
    • Paintings of Fry (from Futurama).
    • Paintings of Bongo rabbit and Akbar & Jeff (from Matt Groening's comic Life in Hell).
  • Homer sometimes says, "How dare you name me after your father!", referencing the fact that he is named after Matt Groening's father.

Continuity[edit]

  • When fighting the Blue-haired lawyers, Homer says, "I move for a bad court thingy", which Lionel Hutz previously said in "Marge in Chains".
  • In the Nintendo DS version of the level, drawings of The Simpsons shorts versions of the family members are seen.


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