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*The [[Springfield Elementary]] band plays Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. | *The [[Springfield Elementary]] band plays Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. | ||
*Werner Von Brawn, one of the wrestlers in the match, is probably named after Wernher von Braun. | *Werner Von Brawn, one of the wrestlers in the match, is probably named after Wernher von Braun. | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Bart]] appearing at [[Springfield Gorge]] in the distance is based on Omar Sharif's entrance in Lawrence of Arabia. |
*The monster truck at the rally, Truck-o-saurus, is a parody to the famous monster truck, Robosaurus. | *The monster truck at the rally, Truck-o-saurus, is a parody to the famous monster truck, Robosaurus. | ||
*Movie "Jaws" parodied in the way the lion leaps out to attack Captain Lance Murdoch. | *Movie "Jaws" parodied in the way the lion leaps out to attack Captain Lance Murdoch. | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Lance Murdock]] is a parody of famous daredevil such as {{w|Evel Knievel}}. |
*This episode contains the music video for "Do the Bartman" single which was omitted in some UK broadcasts of this episode. | *This episode contains the music video for "Do the Bartman" single which was omitted in some UK broadcasts of this episode. | ||
*Captain Murdock is a reference to the A-Team's Captain H.M. Murdock. | *Captain Murdock is a reference to the A-Team's Captain H.M. Murdock. | ||
| − | *Lance Murdock coincidentally shares | + | *Lance Murdock coincidentally shares his last name with that of another fictional daredevil, Matt Murdock, who is the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero {{w|Daredevil (Marvel Comics)|Daredevil}}. |
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*During [[Captain Lance Murdock|Lance Murdock's]] stunt, everyone but [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] covered their eyes. | *During [[Captain Lance Murdock|Lance Murdock's]] stunt, everyone but [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] covered their eyes. | ||
*The champagne bottle Marge is given is labeled "Truckasaurus Private Reserve". | *The champagne bottle Marge is given is labeled "Truckasaurus Private Reserve". | ||
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*The video for "[[Do the Bartman]]" premiered after the episode's original airing. | *The video for "[[Do the Bartman]]" premiered after the episode's original airing. | ||
*A short titled "[[Nazis on Tap]]" was planned to air after the episode, but was never produced. | *A short titled "[[Nazis on Tap]]" was planned to air after the episode, but was never produced. | ||
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| + | *The scene of Homer falling down [[Springfield Gorge]] has been often used in flashbacks. It is shown (with additional footage) in the episodes "[[So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show]]" and "[[Behind the Laughter]]" and is referenced in episodes such "[[The Blunder Years]]" and ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. During the latter, Homer's ambulance is seen still crashed into the tree after Bart and Homer jump the gorge on a motorcycle. | ||
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*[[Homer]] is driving the car and if you look closely, the car has two mirrors. | *[[Homer]] is driving the car and if you look closely, the car has two mirrors. | ||
*When Homer dashes up the hill to catch Bart, he is from the car. But when Bart skateboards, Homer is back to the original position. | *When Homer dashes up the hill to catch Bart, he is from the car. But when Bart skateboards, Homer is back to the original position. | ||
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Debut appearances
Cultural references
- The Russian wrestler, Rasputin, is named after Grigori Rasputin.
- The Springfield Elementary band plays Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
- Werner Von Brawn, one of the wrestlers in the match, is probably named after Wernher von Braun.
- Bart appearing at Springfield Gorge in the distance is based on Omar Sharif's entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.
- The monster truck at the rally, Truck-o-saurus, is a parody to the famous monster truck, Robosaurus.
- Movie "Jaws" parodied in the way the lion leaps out to attack Captain Lance Murdoch.
- Lance Murdock is a parody of famous daredevil such as Evel Knievel.
- This episode contains the music video for "Do the Bartman" single which was omitted in some UK broadcasts of this episode.
- Captain Murdock is a reference to the A-Team's Captain H.M. Murdock.
- Lance Murdock coincidentally shares his last name with that of another fictional daredevil, Matt Murdock, who is the Marvel Comics superhero Daredevil.
Trivia
- This is the fifth episode to have Bart's name somewhere in the title.
- During Lance Murdock's stunt, everyone but Bart covered their eyes.
- The champagne bottle Marge is given is labeled "Truckasaurus Private Reserve".
- The video for "Do the Bartman" premiered after the episode's original airing.
- A short titled "Nazis on Tap" was planned to air after the episode, but was never produced.
Continuity
- The scene of Homer falling down Springfield Gorge has been often used in flashbacks. It is shown (with additional footage) in the episodes "So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show" and "Behind the Laughter" and is referenced in episodes such "The Blunder Years" and The Simpsons Movie. During the latter, Homer's ambulance is seen still crashed into the tree after Bart and Homer jump the gorge on a motorcycle.
Goofs
- When the kids are saying "Booo! Boooo!" to the TV, Lewis' skin changes color from black to yellow.
- Homer is driving the car and if you look closely, the car has two mirrors.
- When Homer dashes up the hill to catch Bart, he is from the car. But when Bart skateboards, Homer is back to the original position.
