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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|TV series}}'' TV series (the "campy '70s version") is an obvious reference to, and spoof of, the ''{{w|Batman (TV series)|Batman}}'' TV series of the 1960s. | *The ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|TV series}}'' TV series (the "campy '70s version") is an obvious reference to, and spoof of, the ''{{w|Batman (TV series)|Batman}}'' TV series of the 1960s. | ||
| + | **The sound effects within said series are parodied as: | ||
| + | ***ZUFF! PAN!! SNUH! BORT! POOO! NEWT! MINT! ZAK! | ||
*The antagonist of the Radioactive Man films, [[The Scoutmaster]], is based on actor {{W|Paul Lynde}}. | *The antagonist of the Radioactive Man films, [[The Scoutmaster]], is based on actor {{W|Paul Lynde}}. | ||
*The scene in the [[Radioactive Man (film)|new Radioactive Man film]] where [[Radioactive Man]] and [[Fallout Boy]] are captured in Aquaworld is a reference to the film ''{{W|Waterworld}}''. | *The scene in the [[Radioactive Man (film)|new Radioactive Man film]] where [[Radioactive Man]] and [[Fallout Boy]] are captured in Aquaworld is a reference to the film ''{{W|Waterworld}}''. | ||
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*{{W|Bill Withers}}' song "{{W|Lean on Me}}" from 1972 is played at the end of the episode. | *{{W|Bill Withers}}' song "{{W|Lean on Me}}" from 1972 is played at the end of the episode. | ||
*The usenet newsgroup which [[Comic Book Guy]] posted the message to (alt.nerd.obsessive) is a reference to the [[alt.tv.simpsons]] newsgroup. | *The usenet newsgroup which [[Comic Book Guy]] posted the message to (alt.nerd.obsessive) is a reference to the [[alt.tv.simpsons]] newsgroup. | ||
| + | *One of the obsessive nerds Comic Book Guy contacts puts on {{w|Spock}} ears, a character from the {{w|Star Trek}} franchise, before starting to type. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*This was the first episode to be digitally colored. The duties of that task went to U.S. Animation, Inc., who also worked on "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]." Digital coloring wouldn't be attempted again until season 12's "[[Tennis the Menace]]," and again when the show permanently switched to digital coloring in season 14 with "[[The Great Louse Detective]]." | *This was the first episode to be digitally colored. The duties of that task went to U.S. Animation, Inc., who also worked on "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]." Digital coloring wouldn't be attempted again until season 12's "[[Tennis the Menace]]," and again when the show permanently switched to digital coloring in season 14 with "[[The Great Louse Detective]]." | ||
*The quote "My eyes, the goggles do nothing" has become an internet catchphrase used for conveying the horror of having seen something unwanted. | *The quote "My eyes, the goggles do nothing" has become an internet catchphrase used for conveying the horror of having seen something unwanted. | ||
| + | *Some of the comics seen at [[The Android's Dungeon]]: | ||
| + | **Manboy | ||
| + | **Batboy | ||
| + | **Batchick | ||
| + | **Birdguy | ||
| + | **Cat Girl | ||
| + | **Dog Kid | ||
| + | **Iguana Girl | ||
| + | **Lava Lady | ||
| + | **Nick | ||
| + | **Power Person | ||
| + | **Mr. Smarty-Pants! | ||
| + | **Radiation Dude (in Milhouse's hands) | ||
| + | *Up to this episode, there had been 814 issues of Radioactive Man. | ||
| + | **The Radioactive Man comic features the [[Bongo Comics]] logo. | ||
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| + | == Goofs == | ||
| + | *It is unlikely that Dirk Richter could have been the star of the "campy 1970's" Radioactive Man series as in "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", we saw him as the star of the 1950's-era series. | ||
| + | *Skinner's microphone disappears from his office. | ||
| + | *The position of the boys waiting in the audition line changes between shots. | ||
| + | *The Simpson-ized version of Hollywood is incorrect: | ||
| + | **The {{w|Capitol Records Tower}} is right on Vine Street just north of {{w|Hollywood Boulevard}}. | ||
| + | **{{w|Mann's Chinese Theatre}} is not on the {{w|Vine corner}}. | ||
| + | **{{w|The Hollywood Hotel}} (which is no longer called that) is located on neither Hollywood nor Vine. | ||
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Cultural references
- The Radioactive Man TV series (the "campy '70s version") is an obvious reference to, and spoof of, the Batman TV series of the 1960s.
- The sound effects within said series are parodied as:
- ZUFF! PAN!! SNUH! BORT! POOO! NEWT! MINT! ZAK!
- The sound effects within said series are parodied as:
- The antagonist of the Radioactive Man films, The Scoutmaster, is based on actor Paul Lynde.
- The scene in the new Radioactive Man film where Radioactive Man and Fallout Boy are captured in Aquaworld is a reference to the film Waterworld.
- The director of the Radioactive Man film says: "That Milhouse is going to be big, Gabby Hayes big!", in reference to the actor Gabby Hayes.
- Moe Szyslak said that he, as a kid, played the part of Smelly on The Little Rascals, until he killed Alfalfa for stealing his joke.
- Bill Withers' song "Lean on Me" from 1972 is played at the end of the episode.
- The usenet newsgroup which Comic Book Guy posted the message to (alt.nerd.obsessive) is a reference to the alt.tv.simpsons newsgroup.
- One of the obsessive nerds Comic Book Guy contacts puts on Spock ears, a character from the Star Trek franchise, before starting to type.
Trivia
- This was the first episode to be digitally colored. The duties of that task went to U.S. Animation, Inc., who also worked on "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular." Digital coloring wouldn't be attempted again until season 12's "Tennis the Menace," and again when the show permanently switched to digital coloring in season 14 with "The Great Louse Detective."
- The quote "My eyes, the goggles do nothing" has become an internet catchphrase used for conveying the horror of having seen something unwanted.
- Some of the comics seen at The Android's Dungeon:
- Manboy
- Batboy
- Batchick
- Birdguy
- Cat Girl
- Dog Kid
- Iguana Girl
- Lava Lady
- Nick
- Power Person
- Mr. Smarty-Pants!
- Radiation Dude (in Milhouse's hands)
- Up to this episode, there had been 814 issues of Radioactive Man.
- The Radioactive Man comic features the Bongo Comics logo.
Goofs
- It is unlikely that Dirk Richter could have been the star of the "campy 1970's" Radioactive Man series as in "Three Men and a Comic Book", we saw him as the star of the 1950's-era series.
- Skinner's microphone disappears from his office.
- The position of the boys waiting in the audition line changes between shots.
- The Simpson-ized version of Hollywood is incorrect:
- The Capitol Records Tower is right on Vine Street just north of Hollywood Boulevard.
- Mann's Chinese Theatre is not on the Vine corner.
- The Hollywood Hotel (which is no longer called that) is located on neither Hollywood nor Vine.
