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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode title is a reference to the 1973 film ''{{w|The Paper Chase (film)|The Paper Chase}}''. | *The episode title is a reference to the 1973 film ''{{w|The Paper Chase (film)|The Paper Chase}}''. | ||
| − | *The story's | + | *The story's plot is a satire of [[Donald Trump]] and {{w|Trump University}}. |
*The couch gag is a reference to [[X-Men]]: | *The couch gag is a reference to [[X-Men]]: | ||
**[[Homer]] is [[Professor X]]. | **[[Homer]] is [[Professor X]]. | ||
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**[[Maggie]] is [[Wolverine]]. | **[[Maggie]] is [[Wolverine]]. | ||
**[[Bart]] is {{W|Warren Worthington III|Angel}}. | **[[Bart]] is {{W|Warren Worthington III|Angel}}. | ||
| − | + | *{{Ch|Stan Lee}} makes a cameo during the couch gag. | |
*[[Yale University]] is visited and its mascot [[Handsome Dan]] is seen. | *[[Yale University]] is visited and its mascot [[Handsome Dan]] is seen. | ||
**[[William Shakespeare]] is mentioned on a banner. | **[[William Shakespeare]] is mentioned on a banner. | ||
| − | **The | + | **The Capella group are {{W|The Whiffenpoofs}} and they sing "[[wikisource:The Whiffenpoof Song|The Whiffenpoof Song]]". |
| − | **[[Mr. Burns]] visits the {{w|Skull and Bones}} society, an undergraduate senior secret society at [[Yale University]]. | + | **[[Mr. Burns]] visits the {{w|Skull and Bones}} society, an undergraduate senior secret society at [[Yale University]]. He and a member hold a replica of the skulls of [[Martin Van Buren]], a reference to the fact that the society is accused of possessing said skull. |
| − | ***The face on the door, right under the society's logo, is | + | ***The face on the door, right under the society's logo, is [[Rich Uncle Pennybags]], [[Monopoly]]'s mascot. |
*The {{w|University of Phoenix}} is mentioned, also referencing the fact that its campuses are located all around USA. | *The {{w|University of Phoenix}} is mentioned, also referencing the fact that its campuses are located all around USA. | ||
| − | *''{{w|The | + | *''{{w|The Full Monty}}'' is referenced in the spot for Burns University, and [[Smithers]] imagines Mr. Burns dancing like in the movie. |
**The song heard during the scene is "{{w|You Sexy Thing}}" by {{w|Hot Chocolate (band)|Hot Chocolate}}. | **The song heard during the scene is "{{w|You Sexy Thing}}" by {{w|Hot Chocolate (band)|Hot Chocolate}}. | ||
| − | *[[Del Taco]] is a reference to | + | *[[Del Taco]] is a reference to [[Taco Bell]]. |
*[[Comic Book Guy]] wears a [[Star Trek|Starfleet]] Academy shirt. | *[[Comic Book Guy]] wears a [[Star Trek|Starfleet]] Academy shirt. | ||
*Lisa hands to Homer a DVD box set of inspirational teachers DVDs. The DVDs include ''[[Dead Poets Society]]'', ''[[Stand and Deliver]]'' and ''[[Kindergarten Cop]]''. | *Lisa hands to Homer a DVD box set of inspirational teachers DVDs. The DVDs include ''[[Dead Poets Society]]'', ''[[Stand and Deliver]]'' and ''[[Kindergarten Cop]]''. | ||
**The main characters from all three movies [[John Keating]], [[Jaime Escalante]] and [[John Kimble]] all make voiced appearances in their respective movies. | **The main characters from all three movies [[John Keating]], [[Jaime Escalante]] and [[John Kimble]] all make voiced appearances in their respective movies. | ||
| − | **Homer makes a note of John Keating, played by [[Robin Williams]], being like ''{{W|Patch Adams (film)|Patch Adams}}'' minus Mork from '' | + | **Homer makes a note of John Keating, played by [[Robin Williams]], being like ''{{W|Patch Adams (film)|Patch Adams}}'' minus Mork from ''[[Happy Days]]'' and ''{{W|Mork & Mindy}}''. |
**After, Homer says he cries after watching ''{{w|Goodbye, Mr. Chips}}''. | **After, Homer says he cries after watching ''{{w|Goodbye, Mr. Chips}}''. | ||
*A female student says she finally realizes why {{W|Gamma radiation}} turns Bruce Banner into [[The Hulk]]. | *A female student says she finally realizes why {{W|Gamma radiation}} turns Bruce Banner into [[The Hulk]]. | ||
*The scene where Homer is taken to the compound is a reference to the film ''{{W|Ex Machina (film)|Ex Machina}}''. | *The scene where Homer is taken to the compound is a reference to the film ''{{W|Ex Machina (film)|Ex Machina}}''. | ||
*On introducing {{Ch|Ken Jennings}}, him being a [[Jeopardy!]] champion is mentioned. The [[LadyBot]] clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!. | *On introducing {{Ch|Ken Jennings}}, him being a [[Jeopardy!]] champion is mentioned. The [[LadyBot]] clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!. | ||
| − | *The | + | *The male robots are called "[[Chesley Sullenberger|Sullies]]" and they're modeled as {{w|Chesley Sullenberger|Captain Sully}} who successfully landed on the Hudson River in 2009 |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the 1973 film The Paper Chase.
- The story's plot is a satire of Donald Trump and Trump University.
- The couch gag is a reference to X-Men:
- Stan Lee makes a cameo during the couch gag.
- Yale University is visited and its mascot Handsome Dan is seen.
- William Shakespeare is mentioned on a banner.
- The Capella group are The Whiffenpoofs and they sing "The Whiffenpoof Song".
- Mr. Burns visits the Skull and Bones society, an undergraduate senior secret society at Yale University. He and a member hold a replica of the skulls of Martin Van Buren, a reference to the fact that the society is accused of possessing said skull.
- The face on the door, right under the society's logo, is Rich Uncle Pennybags, Monopoly's mascot.
- The University of Phoenix is mentioned, also referencing the fact that its campuses are located all around USA.
- The Full Monty is referenced in the spot for Burns University, and Smithers imagines Mr. Burns dancing like in the movie.
- The song heard during the scene is "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate.
- Del Taco is a reference to Taco Bell.
- Comic Book Guy wears a Starfleet Academy shirt.
- Lisa hands to Homer a DVD box set of inspirational teachers DVDs. The DVDs include Dead Poets Society, Stand and Deliver and Kindergarten Cop.
- The main characters from all three movies John Keating, Jaime Escalante and John Kimble all make voiced appearances in their respective movies.
- Homer makes a note of John Keating, played by Robin Williams, being like Patch Adams minus Mork from Happy Days and Mork & Mindy.
- After, Homer says he cries after watching Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
- A female student says she finally realizes why Gamma radiation turns Bruce Banner into The Hulk.
- The scene where Homer is taken to the compound is a reference to the film Ex Machina.
- On introducing Ken Jennings, him being a Jeopardy! champion is mentioned. The LadyBot clones are then taught stuff with Jeopardy!.
- The male robots are called "Sullies" and they're modeled as Captain Sully who successfully landed on the Hudson River in 2009
Trivia
- Homer shows the students the scene from the HD opening sequence in the Power Plant, with him, Lenny and Carl.
- Homer imitates his voice from the old classic seasons.
- Robert McKee breaks the fourth wall by talking about the time cut that happened after the introduction to the clones.
Continuity
- Part of the Springfield Nuclear softball team that played in the Shelbyville game is playing a softball game. ("Homer at the Bat")
- Professor Frink's robot, LadyBot, appears, with clones of itself. ("Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4")
