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| − | == Cultural references == | + | == Trivia == |
| − | === The Game Engine ===
| + | *Throughout the game, several characters share scream sound effects when attacked. Characters who share screams include: |
| − | *On the very edge of the cliff behind [[Professor Frink|Frink's]] desk, you can see parts of the level ''[[Bargain Bin]]''. | + | **[[Smithers]], [[Lenny]], [[Principal Skinner]], [[Mr. Largo]], [[Eddie]], [[Reverend Lovejoy]], and [[Ned Flanders]] (in the "[[Mob Rules]]" opening cutscene). |
| − | *'''''[[wikipedia:The Shining (film)|The Shining]]''''' - If you walk into one of the elevators [[Sherri and Terri]] say ''Come and play''. | + | **[[Gil]], [[Blue-haired lawyer]], [[Charlie]], [[Louie]], and [[Gareth Prince]]. |
| − | *"Escape From [[Krusty]] Island" is a pun on ''[[wikipedia:Escape_From_Monkey_Island|Escape From Monkey Island]]''. | + | **[[Dr. Hibbert]], [[Rainier Wolfcastle]], [[Judge Snyder]], and Reverend Lovejoy (in "Mob Rules"). |
| − | *There are posters scattered around ''The Game Engine'', referring to popular games and game series. These are: | + | **[[Comic Book Guy]] and [[Dr. Nick]]. |
| − | **"Snore" is a parody of ''[[wikipedia:Spore_(2008_video_game)|Spore]]''. | + | **[[Jasper]], [[Larry]], and [[Legs]]. |
| − | **"Sitar Hero" is a parody of the ''[[wikipedia:Guitar_Hero|Guitar Hero]]'' series. | + | **[[Raphael]], [[Old Jewish man]], and [[Kirk Van Houten]]. |
| − | **"Need for Speedo" is a parody of the ''[[wikipedia:Need_for_Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series. | + | **[[Disco Stu]] and [[Lou]]. |
| − | **"Mega [[Hans Moleman|Moleman]] X" is a parody of ''[[wikipedia:Mega_Man_X|Mega Man X]]''. | + | **[[Apu]] and [[Luigi]]. |
| − | **"Commando and Conquer" is a parody of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_and_conquer Command and Conquer] | + | **[[Patty]] and [[Selma]]. |
| − | **"Moral Kombat" is a parody of ''[[wikipedia:Mortal_Kombat|Mortal Kombat]]''. | + | **[[Agnes Skinner]] and [[Lunchlady Dora]]. |
| − | **"Zero-Life" is a parody of ''[[wikipedia:Half-Life_(series)|Half-Life]]''. | + | **[[Sam]] and [[Groundskeeper Willie]]. |
| − | **"Project [[Shelbyville]] Racing" is a parody of ''[[wikipedia:Project_Gotham_Racing_series|Project Gotham Racing]].'' | + | **[[Miss Hoover]] and [[Bernice Hibbert]]. |
| | + | **[[Superintendent Chalmers]] and [[Moe]]. |
| | + | **[[Martin]] and [[Lewis]]. |
| | + | **[[Milhouse]] and [[Lewis look-alike]]. |
| | + | **[[Janey Powell]] and [[Nina Skalka]]. |
| | + | **[[Sherri Mackleberry]] and [[Terri Mackleberry]]. |
| | + | **[[Dr. Zoidberg]] and [[Rigellians]]. |
| | + | *In the Simpsons' house, the [[Orange Station Wagon]] is colored pink like the [[Pink Sedan]]. |
| | + | *In Springfield, there can be two [[Squeaky-Voiced Teen]]s, one walking around Springfield and the other at the Krusty Burger. |
| | + | *This is the first and, so far, only time the [[Lewis look-alike]] has ever spoken. |
| | + | *In the level [[Shadow of the Colossal Donut]], the Rigellians and the EA Krusty dolls attack each other, even without Lisa's saxophone powers. |
| | + | *Miss Hoover and Lunchlady Dora do not speak. They do, however, scream when attacked. |
| | + | *A picture of [[Troy McClure]] can be seen on a magazine in the Kwik-E-Mart. |
| | + | *The colors of Jasper's shirt and vest are switched. |
| | + | *Rainier Wolfcastle is shorter than he should be, and Kirk Van Houten is taller than he should be. |
| | + | *[[SequelStop]] returns in "[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]". |
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| − | === [[The Land of Chocolate]] === | + | == Continuity == |
| − | *When talking to the White Chocolate Rabbit, [[Homer]] starts talking about ''[[wikipedia:Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland|Alice in Wonderland]]''.
| + | *Several one-time buildings appear in Springfield. |
| − | *In the first cutscene Homer is eating Herschel Smooches, a parody of [[wikipedia:Hershey's_Kisses|Hershey's Kisses]].
| + | **[[Junkytown Legal Clinic]]. ("[[The Springfield Connection]]") |
| − | | + | **[[Cash for Your Eyes]]. ("[[Old Yeller-Belly]]") |
| − | === [[Bartman Begins]] ===
| + | **The [[Spirograph Factory]]. ("[[Radioactive Man]]") |
| − | *The title of this episode is a reference to the movie ''[[wikipedia:Batman_Begins|Batman Begins]]''. | |
| − | *Where you locate one of Homer's [[Duff]] Bottlecaps, there is a skeletal hand trying to grab a fedora hat. This is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark|Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''.
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| − | === [[Around the World in 80 Bites]] ===
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| − | *The name ''Around the World in 80 Bites'' is a reference to the book and film ''[[wikipedia:Around_the_World_in_Eighty_Days_(Verne_novel)|Around the World in Eighty Days]]''.
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| − | *When lining up for the race, [[Comic Book Guy]] says that "With great hunger comes great responsibility." This is a reference to when [[wikipedia:Spider-Man|Spider-Man]]'s uncle says "With great power comes great responsibility."
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| − | *This level makes references to many different countries, namely China, Australia, Mexico, Germany, France, Scotland, Italy and America, in that order.
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| − | **All of the countries (excluding Germany and Mexico) have their own national landmarks. | |
| − | *At the end of the level [[Groundskeeper Willie]] makes a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Planet_of_the_Apes_(1968_film)|Planet of the Apes]]''. [[Comic Book Guy]] even says it is a reference.
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| − | === [[Lisa the Tree Hugger]] ===
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| − | *Bart's collectible trophy in this level is a poster showing [[Krusty the Clown]] saying "Only you can prevent Forest Fires", a reference to [[wikipedia:Smokey_Bear|Smokey the Bear]].
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| − | === [[Mob Rules]] ===
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| − | *The game store sign 'Sequel Stop' is a reference to the store chain [[wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop]].
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| − | *[[Marge]] makes reference to [[wikipedia:DC_Comics|DC]] superheroes [[wikipedia:Aquaman|Aquaman]] and [[wikipedia:Hawkman|Hawkman]].
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| − | *At the end of the level [[Kang and Kodos]] use the word 'space' to replace certain words, a nod to how [[wikipedia:The Smurfs|The Smurfs]] would say 'smurf' instead of some nouns and verbs.
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| − | *[[Flanders]] acts very violent, though he usually isn't.
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| − | *[[Seymour Skinner]] is in front of the Museum when you get him to join the mob. Perhaps he's going to do another robbery?
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| − | *The real name of the EA Executive is never revealed. In fact, at one point, when his name would be normally addressed, his name is instead [[Wikipedia:Bleep Censor|bleeped out]].
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| − | === [[Enter the Cheatrix]] ===
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| − | *The name of this episode is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Enter_the_Matrix|Enter the Matrix]]''.
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| − | *The boss at the end of the level is Nintendo character [[wikipedia:Donkey_Kong_(character)|Donkey Kong]]'' (or maybe his grandfather, [[wikipedia:List_of_Donkey_Kong_characters#Cranky_Kong|Cranky Kong]], based on first appearance and game).''
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| − | *Somewhere in The Blood Room there is some graffiti saying The BFG, possibly a reference to the BFG 9000 weapon in [[Wikipedia:Doom (video game)|''Doom'']].
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| − | *Also, Donkey Kong forming a thumbs up while sinking into the green liquid bears a heavily resemblance to the T-800's death in ''[[wikipedia:Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''.
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| − | *There are many posters of game publishers [[wikipedia:Electronic_Arts|EA]] in this level.
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| − | *All of the portal pipes are a reference to the [[wikipedia:Mario_(series)#Recurring_gameplay_elements|Warp Pipes]] in the ''[[wikipedia:Mario_(series)|Mario]]'' games. In fact, the sound that [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] make when going down one of these pipes is the same as the sound that is heard when Mario goes down a Warp Pipe.
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| − | *The enemy football players can be heard chanting "4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42, HIKE!", a reference to "the numbers" in the TV show ''[[wikipedia:Lost_(TV_series)|LOST]]''.
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| − | *[[wikipedia:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], the main character from Dig Dug, and [[wikipedia:Mario|Mario]] can be seen on treadmills powering the machines.
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| − | **Sonic can be heard saying, "I can't spin anymore! My back!".
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| − | *Bart will sometimes say, "I hope we get to meet Zelda!" referring to [[wikipedia:Princess_Zelda|Princess Zelda]] from ''[[wikipedia:The_Legend_of_Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game series.
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| − | *At the end of the level, it is revealed that Prof. Frink married a [[wikipedia:List_of_Mario_series_characters#Koopa_Troopa|Koopa Troopa]].
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| − | *[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie_(series)#Characters|Banjo and Kazooie]] are hiding in a secret part of this level.
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| − | **Kazooie says that she and Banjo were so close to find the true meaning of [[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie_(series)#Stop_.27N.27_Swop|Stop N Swap]], an unfinished feature from ''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]''.
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| − | **[[wikipedia:Bill_Farmer|Bill Farmer]] provides the voice of Banjo, and [[wikipedia:Gilbert_Gottfried|Gilbert Gottfried]] does the voice of Kazooie.
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| − | === [[Bargain Bin]] ===
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| − | *A '[[wikipedia:Bargain_bin|Bargain Bin]]' is usually a box full of old thing's from Video-Games to DVDs.
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| − | *[[wikipedia:Will_Wright_(game_designer)|Will Wright]]'s green diamond is a reference to the plumbobs in [[wikipedia:The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series of games]], which he created.
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| − | *Will Wright makes many references to EA. | |
| − | *There is a poster for ''Sim Kitty'', which is a reference of ''[[wikipedia:SimCity|Sim City]]'' (also created by Will Wright) | |
| − | *There are also posters for ''Sim Sandwich'', mocking the wide range of games in the ''[[wikipedia:List_of_Sim_games|Sim]]'' range.
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| − | *The chasm death cliché is a reference to [[wikipedia:Wile_E._Coyote_and_Road_Runner|Wile E. Coyote]].
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| − | === [[NeverQuest]] ===
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| − | *The name NeverQuest is a reference to the online [[wikipedia:Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game|MMORPG]] game ''[[wikipedia:EverQuest|EverQuest]]'', and possibly the game ''[[wikipedia:Neverwinter_Nights|Neverwinter Nights]]''.
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| − | *When Homer gets the keycard he says "My precious", which references [[wikipedia:Gollum|Smeagol/Gollum]] from ''[[wikipedia:The_Lord_of_the_Rings|Lord of the Rings]]''.
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| − | *Homer's outfit is a reference to the character [[wikipedia:Link_(The_Legend_of_Zelda)|Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''.
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| − | *Marge's outfit is a reference to [[wikipedia:Princess_Zelda|Princess Zelda]] from ''The Legend of Zelda''.
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| − | *The chests which contain different items are references to MMORPGs, along with fantasy games such as ''The Legend of Zelda''.
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| − | *The Mobbits are parodies of the [[wikipedia:Hobbit|Hobbits]] from ''The Lord of the Rings''.
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| − | *Some of the characters and their costumes are from [[Earthland Realms]], an online game in the Simpsons universe which parodies online MMORPGs.
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| − | *Upon entering the maze area, Marge notices the camera switching to overhead POV (point-of-view). Homer states that this is just like his favorite old sword-and-sorcery game, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dig_Dug Dig Dug]'' - which isn't even set in overhead POV, at least not until the sequel, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dig_Dug_II Dig Dug II]''.
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| − | :*He possibly meant ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tower_of_Druaga The Tower of Druaga]'', a fantasy adventure game also made by Namco, or more likely ''[[Wikipedia:Gauntlet (arcade game)|Gauntlet]]'' by Atari Games, due to the similarity of how its "narrator" points out things like not shooting the food.
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| − | *Sometimes, in the final part of the level where Homer, Marge, and the Mobbits confront the Dragon, Marge asks [[Patty Bouvier|"Which one of you is gay again?"]]
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| − | === [[Grand Theft Scratchy]] ===
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| − | *The name ''Grand Theft [[Scratchy]]'' is a reference to the driving game ''[[wikipedia:Grand_Theft_Auto_(series)|Grand Theft Auto]]''.
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| − | *Marge sometimes says "Extreme Makeover, Marge edition!", referring to the show ''[[wikipedia:Extreme_Makeover:_Home_Edition|Extreme Makeover: Home Edition]]''.
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| − | === [[Medal of Homer]] ===
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| − | *The name ''Medal of Homer'' is a reference to the ''[[wikipedia:Medal_of_Honor_(series)|Medal of Honor]]'' video game series.
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| − | *In the background people can be heard yelling "We shall surrender like we've never surrendered before!" and "I have surrendered, therefore I am!". They are presumably [[Made-up_words|Cheese-eating surrender monkeys]].
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| − | === [[Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game]] ===
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| − | *The title refers to the ''[[Super Happy Smile Time Family Wish Show]]'', the Japanese game show in the Simpsons episode "[[Thirty Minutes over Tokyo]]".
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| − | *In the first cutscene, Homer states that he won't eat any sushi unless it's chocolate covered (and if there's no sushi in it). The only food in this level is sushi, and Homer still eats it.
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| − | *[[Milhouse]] is dressed as the King of All Cosmos from ''[[wikipedia:Katamari_Damacy|Katamari Damacy]]''.
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| − | *A cliché references ''[[wikipedia:Dungeons_&_Dragons|Dungeons and Dragons]]''. | |
| − | *The level makes some references to ''[[wikipedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]'' with the game within a game "Sparklemon" featuring references such the "Sparklemon Capturing Ball" (a reference to Pokéballs). | |
| − | *The Flying Boat has a figurehead resembling [[wikipedia:Hello_Kitty|Hello Kitty]].
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| − | *The statue of [[Santa's Little Helper]] is dressed like Amaterasu (from ''[[wikipedia:Ōkami|Ōkami]]'') with a Keyblade (from ''[[wikipedia:Kingdom_Hearts|Kingdom Hearts]]'') in its mouth.
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| − | **One of the lines said by the Comic Book Guy fire sumos is "Just a flesh would", a recycled line from ''[[wikipedia:Final_Fantasy_IX|Final Fantasy IX]]'' which is, in itself, a reference to the film ''[[wikipedia:Monty Python and the Holy Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''. The line is indicated as such with Comic Book Guy laughing at the fact the he is taking it from ''Final Fantasy IX'' and not ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail''.
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| − | **The floating head talks to Homer and Lisa about the evil Rin Sha corporation this is probably a reference to the Shin-ra Company of ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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| − | **Defeated fire sumos sometimes say "Every light must fade, every heart returns to darkness", a line from ''Kingdom Hearts''.
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| − | === [[Five Characters in Search of an Author]] ===
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| − | *The title ''Five Characters In Search Of An Author'' is a reference to the ''[[wikipedia:The_Twilight_Zone_(1959_TV_series)|Twilight Zone]]'' episode called ''[[wikipedia:Five_Characters_in_Search_of_an_Exit|Five Characters in Search of an Exit]]''.
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| − | *Upon noticing Matt's piles of money, Bart says that the creator is "like [[wikipedia:Richie_Rich_(comics)|Richie Rich]], except straight".
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| − | *In order to open [[Matt Groening]]'s mansion door, the player has to do a sort of memory game, using floor pads that each play a different note. The song successfully pieced together is none other than [[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 has an urge to send money to [[Danny Elfman]], who composed the Simpsons theme.
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| − | *Matt introduces himself to the Simpsons by saying that "Your creator is TV's most beloved animation visionary!". Homer replies with "[[wikipedia:Seth_MacFarlane|Seth MacFarlane]]!?"; Seth is the creator of rival cartoon sitcom ''[[wikipedia:Family_Guy|Family Guy]]''.
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| − | *Matt's mansion has ''[[wikipedia:Futurama|Futurama]]''-like transportation tubes running along the ceiling.
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| − | *During the boss battle of the level, Homer and Bart will have to face several copies of [[Bender]] and [[wikipedia:Doctor_Zoidberg|Dr. Zoidberg]] from ''[[wikipedia:Futurama|Futurama]]''.
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| − | **While creating these "warriors of the future" Matt says "Say hello to my little friends!", a famous line from ''[[wikipedia:Scarface_(1983_film)|Scarface]]''.
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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 favourite [[Billy West]] character!".
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| − | *During the level's opening cutscene, all 5 members of the Simpson family are seen walking up the drive. When the gameplay starts, only Bart and Homer are present. Marge and Lisa reappear after that fight with Matt Groening, but Maggie doesn't.
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| − | === [[Game Over]] ===
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| − | *In Bart's 1rst level on the DS version when fighting Benjamin Franklin Lisa uses Lightning on Franklin's kite referencing to a made up reason on how he died.
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| − | *At the beginning of the episode, the [[Moe]]-[[wikipedia:Orc|orc]] (his name being a pun on [[wikipedia:Mohawk_hairstyle|Mohawk]]) says "Oh, for the love of [[wikipedia:Sauron|Sauron]]", another reference to Lord of The Rings.
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| − | *The bearded dwarf that jumps on the sofa and cries "Here we gooo!" is a parody of Mario, done in the same style as his voice actor Charles Martinet.
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| − | *At the beginning of the level Lisa builds a "''[[wikipedia:Stairway_to_Heaven|Stairway to Heaven]]''", referencing the [[wikipedia:Led_Zeppelin|Led Zepplin]] song.
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| − | **The fact that Lisa uses her Hand of Buddha to build a tower to Heaven may be referencing the Bibical story of [[wikipedia:Tower_of_Babel|the Tower of Babel]].
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| − | *[[wikipedia:William_Shakespeare|William Shakespeare]] is guarding the gates of Heaven. Bart complains about his "[[wikipedia:John_Grisham|John Grisham]] fancy talk".
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| − | **[[wikipedia:Benjamin_Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]] guards the gate to God's house.
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| − | *One of the houses is named "House of [[wikipedia:Jimi_Hendrix|Hendrix]]".
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| − | *Another house features a large sign that says "Reserved For [[wikipedia:Elvis_Presley|Elvis]]".
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| − | **The sign resembles the one seen when entering [[wikipedia:Las_Vegas,_Nevada|Las Vegas]].
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| − | *Yet another house says "[[Maude Flanders]]".
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| − | *[[Rigellians]] are in Heaven.
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| − | *Skybucks is a reference to [[wikipedia:Starbucks|Starbucks]].
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| − | *The showdown with God is based on [[wikipedia:List of Bemani series|Bemani]] games such as [[wikipedia:Dance_Dance_Revolution|Dance Dance Revolution]]''.''
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| − | *When facing [[God]], three games consoles appear:
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| − | **''The PrayStation'' refers to prayer and the [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. It resembles a bible, complete with bookmark.
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| − | **The ''Xodus Box'' refers to ''[[wikipedia:Exodus|Exodus]]'' and the [[wikipedia:Xbox_360|Xbox 360]]. The logo is the [[wikipedia:Ichthys|Jesus Fish]].
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| − | **The ''Hii'' is a parody of the [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]].
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| − | **In the PlayStation2 version of the game, the Hii is called "I am", as in "I am He" (another way for God to say "that's me").
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| − | *In the final battle, the music playing is The Scorpions' "[[wikipedia:Rock_You_Like_a_Hurricane|Rock You Like a Hurricane]]" done in a Dance Dance Revolution-style remix.
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| − | *When God is defeated, a [[Wikipedia:Screen of death|"blue screen of death"]] with a [[Wikipedia:Bomb (symbol)|bomb icon]] appears that Bart tears away.
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| − | *When God is pleading Bart not to destroy his save games (on the [[wikipedia:Infinity|∞]]Mb memory card), he pleads "I'm on the final boss fight of ''Oblivion'', I can't start again from the beginning!". ''[[wikipedia:The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion|The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]'' has hundreds of hours of gameplay.
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| − | *Bart calls God "Birkenstocks", a make of sandals.
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| − | *God says Planet Earth got a score of 96 on [[wikipedia:Meta|Meta]]-[[wikipedia:Metacritic|Metacritic]].
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