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*The title of the episode is a reference to the movie ''{{w|The Town (2010 film)|The Town}}'', which also takes place in [[Boston]]. | *The title of the episode is a reference to the movie ''{{w|The Town (2010 film)|The Town}}'', which also takes place in [[Boston]]. | ||
*[[Homer]] references the [[Aerosmith]], and {{w|Ben Affleck|Ben}} and {{w|Casey Affleck}}. | *[[Homer]] references the [[Aerosmith]], and {{w|Ben Affleck|Ben}} and {{w|Casey Affleck}}. | ||
| − | *[[Marge]] references {{w|The Real Housewives}}. | + | *[[Marge]] references ''{{w|The Real Housewives}}''. |
*[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits. | *[[Bart]] references ''{{w|The Departed}}'' and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits. | ||
| − | * | + | *{{ap|Ted|The Town}} and [[Mark Wahlberg]] are seen in a crowd, referencing ''{{w|Ted (film)|Ted}}'', which takes place in Boston. |
*Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | *Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the {{w|Boston Red Sox}} baseball team. | ||
| − | **The quarterback is a parody of {{ | + | **The quarterback is a parody of {{ap|Tom Brady|guest star}}, the coach is a parody of {{w|Bill Belichick}}, Bonkowski is a parody of {{w|Rob Gronkowski}}, the mascot is a parody of {{w|Pat Patriot}}, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and {{w|2007 New England Patriots videotaping controversy|Spygate}} respectively. |
| − | *Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the | + | *Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by [[Apu]] and [[Sideshow Mel]] (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs {{w|Crips}} (identified by their blue clothing) and {{w|Bloods}} (identified by their red clothing). |
| − | *The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} {{w|Make Way for Ducklings}} are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River. | + | *The Duck family from {{w|Robert McCloskey|Robert McCloskey's}} ''{{w|Make Way for Ducklings}}'' are seen when [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] walk by Charles River. |
| − | * | + | *The ''[[Cheers]]'' (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode. Also several Cheers characters ([[Cliff Clavin]], [[Carla Tortelli]] and [[Norm Peterson]]) appear in the parade crowd. |
| − | * | + | *{{Ch|Conan O'Brien}} appears in the parade crowd. |
| − | *The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is {{w|The Man in Me}} by {{w|Bob Dylan}}. | + | *The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "{{w|The Man in Me}}" by {{w|Bob Dylan}}. |
*There is a {{w|Larry Bird}} statue in Boston similar to the [[Statue of Liberty]]. | *There is a {{w|Larry Bird}} statue in Boston similar to the [[Statue of Liberty]]. | ||
*Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear: | *Several references to the {{w|Massachussets}} area appear: | ||
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**Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood [[Lisa]] and Bart walk through. | **Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood [[Lisa]] and Bart walk through. | ||
**"{{w|Jordan's Furniture}} & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station {{w|WSBK-TV}}'s ''The Movie Loft''. | **"{{w|Jordan's Furniture}} & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station {{w|WSBK-TV}}'s ''The Movie Loft''. | ||
| + | *An {{W|Oculus Rift}} is seen. | ||
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*The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer: | *The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer: | ||
**Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!" | **Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!" | ||
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*This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd {{w|United States presidential election, 2016|2016 Presidential Debate}}, and other lead-out programs airing first. | *This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd {{w|United States presidential election, 2016|2016 Presidential Debate}}, and other lead-out programs airing first. | ||
| − | ==Goofs== | + | == Goofs == |
*Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the [[Simpsons family]]'s wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead. | *Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the [[Simpsons family]]'s wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead. | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a reference to the movie The Town, which also takes place in Boston.
- Homer references the Aerosmith, and Ben and Casey Affleck.
- Marge references The Real Housewives.
- Bart references The Departed and its theme song is sung by the kids in detention and it is later played during the end credits.
- Ted and Mark Wahlberg are seen in a crowd, referencing Ted, which takes place in Boston.
- Boston Americans is a reference to the former name of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
- The quarterback is a parody of Tom Brady, the coach is a parody of Bill Belichick, Bonkowski is a parody of Rob Gronkowski, the mascot is a parody of Pat Patriot, and the scandals are parodies of headsets and Spygate respectively.
- Bart (wearing a blue cap) being intimidated by Apu and Sideshow Mel (wearing red clothes) is a reference to the rivalry between the gangs Crips (identified by their blue clothing) and Bloods (identified by their red clothing).
- The Duck family from Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings are seen when the Simpsons walk by Charles River.
- The Cheers (which takes place in Boston) theme is heard a couple of times during the episode. Also several Cheers characters (Cliff Clavin, Carla Tortelli and Norm Peterson) appear in the parade crowd.
- Conan O'Brien appears in the parade crowd.
- The song played while Homer plays candlepin bowling is "The Man in Me" by Bob Dylan.
- There is a Larry Bird statue in Boston similar to the Statue of Liberty.
- Several references to the Massachussets area appear:
- Mass. Ave is a reference to the Massachusetts Avenue.
- Newbound Comics stickers adorn the wall of the tunnel and the neighborhood Lisa and Bart walk through.
- "Jordan's Furniture & Motel", complete with a poster for area UHF TV station WSBK-TV's The Movie Loft.
- An Oculus Rift is seen.
Trivia
- The tunnel scene was slightly edited from the version on the trailer:
- Homer's line went from "Delicious, delicious rage." to "I've never loved hating anything so much!"
- Smog was added to the background.
- This episode ended up airing on the Pacific Coast at 9:12pm PT due to overtime of the 2nd 2016 Presidential Debate, and other lead-out programs airing first.
Goofs
- Inside the tunnel, a blue truck is behind the Simpsons family's wagon, after the townie throws a cup at them, there's a car instead.
