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When [[Dr. Hibbert]] gave [[Lisa]] an medical examination, he checked her reflexes and said that she had the reflexes of a young Mary Lou Retton. | When [[Dr. Hibbert]] gave [[Lisa]] an medical examination, he checked her reflexes and said that she had the reflexes of a young Mary Lou Retton. | ||
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*Mary Lou Retton is most famous for her performance in the {{w|1984 Summer Olympics}}. | *Mary Lou Retton is most famous for her performance in the {{w|1984 Summer Olympics}}. | ||
*When the Simpsons see Korean gymnast [[Kim Huang]] completing a perfect dismount with a broken leg, it is a reference to Retton's getting a perfect 10 for a vault in spite of having an injured knee. | *When the Simpsons see Korean gymnast [[Kim Huang]] completing a perfect dismount with a broken leg, it is a reference to Retton's getting a perfect 10 for a vault in spite of having an injured knee. | ||
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Revision as of 15:25, June 4, 2013
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Character Information
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Mary Lou Retton is an American gymnast.
History
When Dr. Hibbert gave Lisa an medical examination, he checked her reflexes and said that she had the reflexes of a young Mary Lou Retton.
Behind the Laughter
- Mary Lou Retton is most famous for her performance in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
- When the Simpsons see Korean gymnast Kim Huang completing a perfect dismount with a broken leg, it is a reference to Retton's getting a perfect 10 for a vault in spite of having an injured knee.
Appearances
Episode – "Lisa's First Word" (mentioned)
External links
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