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*The episode title is a reference to the 1986 romantic drama film ''{{W|Children of a Lesser God}}''. | *The episode title is a reference to the 1986 romantic drama film ''{{W|Children of a Lesser God}}''. | ||
*The [[Children of a Lesser Clod/Gags#Chalkboard gag|chalkboard gag]] is "Today is not Mothra's day". This is a play on words on {{W2|Mother's Day|United States}}, which in the USA fell on the episode's original airdate, and [[Mothra]], a monster from the ''[[Godzilla]]'' franchise. | *The [[Children of a Lesser Clod/Gags#Chalkboard gag|chalkboard gag]] is "Today is not Mothra's day". This is a play on words on {{W2|Mother's Day|United States}}, which in the USA fell on the episode's original airdate, and [[Mothra]], a monster from the ''[[Godzilla]]'' franchise. | ||
| − | *In 1983, Soviet coach [[Lugash]] "{{W2|Cartwheel|gymnastics|cartwheeled}}" over the | + | *In 1983, Soviet coach [[Lugash]] "{{W2|Cartwheel|gymnastics|cartwheeled}}" over the [[Berlin Wall]] to get to the United States. |
**Lugash is a parody of weight trainer {{W|Béla Károlyi}}. | **Lugash is a parody of weight trainer {{W|Béla Károlyi}}. | ||
| − | *In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a | + | *In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a [[Muttley]] T-shirt from ''{{W2|Wacky Races|1968 TV series}}''. |
*[[Professor Frink]] is wearing shoes with {{W2|Flubber|material|flubber}}. This is a reference to 1997 film ''{{W2|Flubber|film}}'' (a remake of ''{{W|The Absent-Minded Professor}}'') in which professor Philip Brainard creates a sentient green goo with enormous elasticity. | *[[Professor Frink]] is wearing shoes with {{W2|Flubber|material|flubber}}. This is a reference to 1997 film ''{{W2|Flubber|film}}'' (a remake of ''{{W|The Absent-Minded Professor}}'') in which professor Philip Brainard creates a sentient green goo with enormous elasticity. | ||
*[[Rainier Wolfcastle]]'s plan to convert the [[Springfield YMCA|YMCA]] so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''{{W2|The Most Dangerous Game|film}}''. | *[[Rainier Wolfcastle]]'s plan to convert the [[Springfield YMCA|YMCA]] so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''{{W2|The Most Dangerous Game|film}}''. | ||
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*[[Barney]] asks [[Marge]] if she could make him some {{W|Jell-O}}. | *[[Barney]] asks [[Marge]] if she could make him some {{W|Jell-O}}. | ||
*Lisa has to attend a rally for Take Back the Afternoon, a parody of the anti-violence organization {{W2|Take Back the Night|organization}}. | *Lisa has to attend a rally for Take Back the Afternoon, a parody of the anti-violence organization {{W2|Take Back the Night|organization}}. | ||
| − | *Homer plays | + | *Homer plays "{{W2|Let's Get It On|song}}" by {{W|Marvin Gaye}} on the radio. The song features romantic and sexual lyricism. |
| − | *[[Ned]] thinks he has tickets for a Christian Rock concert but they are actually for a concert featuring American comedian {{ | + | *[[Ned]] thinks he has tickets for a Christian Rock concert but they are actually for a concert featuring American comedian {{Ch|Chris Rock}}. |
*[[Rod]] and [[Todd]] and Homer are watching the real American comedy series ''[[Kids Say the Darnedest Things]]'', starring [[Bill Cosby]]. | *[[Rod]] and [[Todd]] and Homer are watching the real American comedy series ''[[Kids Say the Darnedest Things]]'', starring [[Bill Cosby]]. | ||
**A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with ''[[Pokémon]]''. | **A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with ''[[Pokémon]]''. | ||
| − | *The song "Encyclopedia" by American rock band | + | *The song "Encyclopedia" by American rock band [[NRBQ]] is heard at [[Uncle Homer's Daycare Center]]. |
*The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd is the 1969 hit song by {{W|Peggy Lee}} called "{{W|Is That All There Is?}}". | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd is the 1969 hit song by {{W|Peggy Lee}} called "{{W|Is That All There Is?}}". | ||
*Homer sings "{{W|If You're Happy and You Know It}}" with the children. | *Homer sings "{{W|If You're Happy and You Know It}}" with the children. | ||
*People from the {{W|Teamsters}} labor union are sleeping in [[Bart]]'s room. | *People from the {{W|Teamsters}} labor union are sleeping in [[Bart]]'s room. | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''[[The New York Times]]'' criticized [[The Good Guy Awards]] as "Pointless". |
| − | *[[Mother Teresa Jr.]], a non- | + | *[[Mother Teresa Jr.]], a non-existent daughter of nun [[Mother Teresa]], is a candidate for the award. |
*A poster of [[Xena]] from ''{{W|Xena: Warrior Princess}}'' franchise is on the wall of Comic Book Guy's office. | *A poster of [[Xena]] from ''{{W|Xena: Warrior Princess}}'' franchise is on the wall of Comic Book Guy's office. | ||
*The Good Guy Awards sponsor is Hansen's Hypno-Coins, a reference to {{W|Hansen's}} beverage company. | *The Good Guy Awards sponsor is Hansen's Hypno-Coins, a reference to {{W|Hansen's}} beverage company. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the 1986 romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.
- The chalkboard gag is "Today is not Mothra's day". This is a play on words on Mother's Day, which in the USA fell on the episode's original airdate, and Mothra, a monster from the Godzilla franchise.
- In 1983, Soviet coach Lugash "cartwheeled" over the Berlin Wall to get to the United States.
- Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
- In the gym, Comic Book Guy is wearing a Muttley T-shirt from Wacky Races.
- Professor Frink is wearing shoes with flubber. This is a reference to 1997 film Flubber (a remake of The Absent-Minded Professor) in which professor Philip Brainard creates a sentient green goo with enormous elasticity.
- Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to The Most Dangerous Game.
- Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references R. Kelly's song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film Space Jam.
- The song Carl sings with lyrics "Go Carl. It's my birthday" parodies 50 Cent's famous hit "In da Club", with the opening "Go shawty. It's your birthday".
- When playing basketball at Springfield YMCA, Homer shares a strategy he was saving for the Olympics, or possibly the final four.
George Jetson hits Homer with a spacecar. Homer yells "Jetson!" in a similar way Cosmo Spacely, George's boss, yells at him
- George Jetson, the main character from Hanna-Barbera's cartoon The Jetsons, hits Homer with a spacecar. Homer yells "Jetson!" in a similar way Cosmo Spacely, George's boss, yells at him.
- The porn film name Doctor Screwlittle is a parody of Doctor Dolittle.
- Barney asks Marge if she could make him some Jell-O.
- Lisa has to attend a rally for Take Back the Afternoon, a parody of the anti-violence organization Take Back the Night.
- Homer plays "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye on the radio. The song features romantic and sexual lyricism.
- Ned thinks he has tickets for a Christian Rock concert but they are actually for a concert featuring American comedian Chris Rock.
- Rod and Todd and Homer are watching the real American comedy series Kids Say the Darnedest Things, starring Bill Cosby.
- A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with Pokémon.
- The song "Encyclopedia" by American rock band NRBQ is heard at Uncle Homer's Daycare Center.
- The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd is the 1969 hit song by Peggy Lee called "Is That All There Is?".
- Homer sings "If You're Happy and You Know It" with the children.
- People from the Teamsters labor union are sleeping in Bart's room.
- The New York Times criticized The Good Guy Awards as "Pointless".
- Mother Teresa Jr., a non-existent daughter of nun Mother Teresa, is a candidate for the award.
- A poster of Xena from Xena: Warrior Princess franchise is on the wall of Comic Book Guy's office.
- The Good Guy Awards sponsor is Hansen's Hypno-Coins, a reference to Hansen's beverage company.
- When Ralph asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old catchphrase used in The Tracey Ullman Show shorts.
Goofs[edit]
- When Sanjay can be spotted in the Good Guy Awards' audience, he has yellow skin.
