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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
=== ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' === | === ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' === | ||
| + | *The opening theme is a combination of the series' theme song and The Simpsons'. | ||
*King Quimby, the First of His Name is a reference to {{W|Tommen Baratheon}} who was also a "First of His Name". | *King Quimby, the First of His Name is a reference to {{W|Tommen Baratheon}} who was also a "First of His Name". | ||
*The [[Three-eyed crow]] is a reference to the Three-Eyed Raven. | *The [[Three-eyed crow]] is a reference to the Three-Eyed Raven. | ||
*The heads on pikes are a reference to the ones in the show, with Ned's a reference to {{w|Ned Stark}}. | *The heads on pikes are a reference to the ones in the show, with Ned's a reference to {{w|Ned Stark}}. | ||
| − | *The [[Icewalker]] | + | *The [[Icewalker]], and [[Jacqueline Bouvier]] turning into one, are a reference to the {{W|White Walker}}s and the mindless wights they create from the dead. |
*[[Markery]] is a reference to {{W|Jaime Lannister}}, who was in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister {{W|Cersei Lannister|Cersei}}. Markery was voiced by [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] who also played Jaime Lannister. | *[[Markery]] is a reference to {{W|Jaime Lannister}}, who was in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister {{W|Cersei Lannister|Cersei}}. Markery was voiced by [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] who also played Jaime Lannister. | ||
| + | *The witch mentioned by Marge is a reference to the witch who had predicted that Cersei would become queen but lose all of her children. | ||
*The Strangler and Milk of the Poppy in Dr. Hibbert's office are potions in the show. | *The Strangler and Milk of the Poppy in Dr. Hibbert's office are potions in the show. | ||
| − | *A doomsday prophet looking Martin walks outside of Moe's with the sign, "The end is not nigh, I'll tell you when it's nigh. | + | *A doomsday prophet looking Martin walks outside of Moe's with the sign, "The end is not nigh, I'll tell you when it's nigh". It's a reference to [[George R. R. Martin]] having not finished the series' books yet. |
| + | *Moe and Bart trade messages via raven for crank calls. | ||
*Homer mentions that he could be sleeping on the "Iron Couch", a reference to the {{W|Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne}}. | *Homer mentions that he could be sleeping on the "Iron Couch", a reference to the {{W|Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne}}. | ||
*[[Victarion's Secret]] is a reference to Victarion Greyjoy. | *[[Victarion's Secret]] is a reference to Victarion Greyjoy. | ||
*The dragon is a reference to the dragons in the show. | *The dragon is a reference to the dragons in the show. | ||
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=== ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' === | === ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' === | ||
*Goblin [[Milhouse]] is as disposable as the orcs in the movies. | *Goblin [[Milhouse]] is as disposable as the orcs in the movies. | ||
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*The [[All-Smelling Tower]] is a reference to the All-Seeing Eye of Sauron, also referenced by Homer. | *The [[All-Smelling Tower]] is a reference to the All-Seeing Eye of Sauron, also referenced by Homer. | ||
*[[Treestache]] and the other trees are a reference to Treebeard and the other {{w|Ent|Ents}}. | *[[Treestache]] and the other trees are a reference to Treebeard and the other {{w|Ent|Ents}}. | ||
| − | *{{w|Peter Jackson}} and the ''The Hobbit'' trilogy are referenced in a | + | *{{w|Peter Jackson}} and the ''The Hobbit'' trilogy are referenced in a special recipe: P. Jackson’s Overstuffed Hobbit: |
| + | **Cut Hobbit into three pieces. | ||
| + | **Pack with unnecessary stuffing. | ||
| + | **Serves many, satisfies none. | ||
*3 Hobbits are sitting in a cage to be eaten. | *3 Hobbits are sitting in a cage to be eaten. | ||
| − | *[[Billy Boyd]] sung the end credits song, "[[The Perfect Tale]]", a reference to "The Last Goodbye" from ''{{W|The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies}}''. | + | *[[Billy Boyd]] sung the end credits song, "[[The Perfect Tale]]", a reference to "The Last Goodbye" from ''{{W|The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies}}''. The portraits in the credits mimic the end of the credits for Lord of the Rings. |
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| + | ===''{{w|Dungeons and Dragons}}''=== | ||
| + | *The floating creatures fanning Lord [[Mr. Burns|Burns]] are Beholders. | ||
| + | *The [[Gelatinous Cube]]s are enemies in the game. | ||
| + | *The Barksin potion is a reference to the Barkskin potion in the game. | ||
| + | *Gold Pieces, or GP, are the foundation of the default monetary system in the D&D system. | ||
| + | *Villagers break into the Weapons and Armor shop. | ||
=== ''{{ZW|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}'' === | === ''{{ZW|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}'' === | ||
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*The title is a wordplay on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the word "serf". | *The title is a wordplay on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the word "serf". | ||
*The Mundane potion is a potion in ''[[Minecraft]]''. | *The Mundane potion is a potion in ''[[Minecraft]]''. | ||
| − | *The Barksin potion is a reference to the | + | *The Barksin potion is a reference to the Barkskin spell in ''{{w|World of Warcraft}}''. |
*The Elixir of Madness is a potion in the game Zombidle. | *The Elixir of Madness is a potion in the game Zombidle. | ||
*The Tenth Level Fighter is a reference to the game ''{{w|Pathfinder Roleplaying Game|Pathfinder}}''. | *The Tenth Level Fighter is a reference to the game ''{{w|Pathfinder Roleplaying Game|Pathfinder}}''. | ||
*The head of Toothless from ''{{w|How to Train Your Dragon}}'' is seen at [[Moe's Tavern]]. | *The head of Toothless from ''{{w|How to Train Your Dragon}}'' is seen at [[Moe's Tavern]]. | ||
*[[Duffman]] plays the character of Man-At-Arms from ''{{w|He-Man and the Masters of the Universe}}''. | *[[Duffman]] plays the character of Man-At-Arms from ''{{w|He-Man and the Masters of the Universe}}''. | ||
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*An [[Apple]] store is seen, selling apples. | *An [[Apple]] store is seen, selling apples. | ||
*[[Chalmers]] references ''{{w|Magic: The Gathering}}'', saying the "Magic the Gathering" act, referring to gathering up people with magical powers. | *[[Chalmers]] references ''{{w|Magic: The Gathering}}'', saying the "Magic the Gathering" act, referring to gathering up people with magical powers. | ||
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*Genital Snerfs are parodies of ''{{w|The Smurfs}}''. | *Genital Snerfs are parodies of ''{{w|The Smurfs}}''. | ||
*King Mitothin is a reference to Mitothin from ''{{w|The Dark Is Rising}}''. | *King Mitothin is a reference to Mitothin from ''{{w|The Dark Is Rising}}''. | ||
| − | + | *Melric's Melniboners, albino Sideshow Bob, Sideshow Elric weilding Elric's dark Sword, Stormbringer, are references to {{w|Elric of Melniboné}}. | |
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*Amongst the severed heads are: | *Amongst the severed heads are: | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
Game of Thrones
- The opening theme is a combination of the series' theme song and The Simpsons'.
- King Quimby, the First of His Name is a reference to Tommen Baratheon who was also a "First of His Name".
- The Three-eyed crow is a reference to the Three-Eyed Raven.
- The heads on pikes are a reference to the ones in the show, with Ned's a reference to Ned Stark.
- The Icewalker, and Jacqueline Bouvier turning into one, are a reference to the White Walkers and the mindless wights they create from the dead.
- Markery is a reference to Jaime Lannister, who was in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister Cersei. Markery was voiced by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau who also played Jaime Lannister.
- The witch mentioned by Marge is a reference to the witch who had predicted that Cersei would become queen but lose all of her children.
- The Strangler and Milk of the Poppy in Dr. Hibbert's office are potions in the show.
- A doomsday prophet looking Martin walks outside of Moe's with the sign, "The end is not nigh, I'll tell you when it's nigh". It's a reference to George R. R. Martin having not finished the series' books yet.
- Moe and Bart trade messages via raven for crank calls.
- Homer mentions that he could be sleeping on the "Iron Couch", a reference to the Iron Throne.
- Victarion's Secret is a reference to Victarion Greyjoy.
- The dragon is a reference to the dragons in the show.
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
- Goblin Milhouse is as disposable as the orcs in the movies.
- The Ent-Draught is a potion in the movies.
- The man in a cloak with a pipe at Moe's Tavern is a reference to Aragorn.
- The All-Smelling Tower is a reference to the All-Seeing Eye of Sauron, also referenced by Homer.
- Treestache and the other trees are a reference to Treebeard and the other Ents.
- Peter Jackson and the The Hobbit trilogy are referenced in a special recipe: P. Jackson’s Overstuffed Hobbit:
- Cut Hobbit into three pieces.
- Pack with unnecessary stuffing.
- Serves many, satisfies none.
- 3 Hobbits are sitting in a cage to be eaten.
- Billy Boyd sung the end credits song, "The Perfect Tale", a reference to "The Last Goodbye" from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The portraits in the credits mimic the end of the credits for Lord of the Rings.
Dungeons and Dragons
- The floating creatures fanning Lord Burns are Beholders.
- The Gelatinous Cubes are enemies in the game.
- The Barksin potion is a reference to the Barkskin potion in the game.
- Gold Pieces, or GP, are the foundation of the default monetary system in the D&D system.
- Villagers break into the Weapons and Armor shop.
The Legend of Zelda
- Dr. Hibbert is selling potions. The potions and their effect reflect the ones in all the games:
- a Red Potion (restores health) for 20 rupees
- a Green Potion (restores Magic) for 30 rupees
- a Blue Potion (restores both) for 100 rupees
- Rupee is the currency in almost all of the games.
The Chronicles of Narnia
- The Lucy's Cordial potion is a reference to the Queen Lucy's Cordial potion.
- Azzlan is a parody of Aslan.
Harry Potter
- Bart tries to cast a spell using a stick similar to how Harry Potter uses his wand.
- The Polyjuice Potion appears.
Others
- The title is a wordplay on The Simpsons and the word "serf".
- The Mundane potion is a potion in Minecraft.
- The Barksin potion is a reference to the Barkskin spell in World of Warcraft.
- The Elixir of Madness is a potion in the game Zombidle.
- The Tenth Level Fighter is a reference to the game Pathfinder.
- The head of Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon is seen at Moe's Tavern.
- Duffman plays the character of Man-At-Arms from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
- An Apple store is seen, selling apples.
- Chalmers references Magic: The Gathering, saying the "Magic the Gathering" act, referring to gathering up people with magical powers.
- Fresh krullers is a reference to the movie Krull.
- Victarion's Secret is a reference to Victoria's Secret.
- Genital Snerfs are parodies of The Smurfs.
- King Mitothin is a reference to Mitothin from The Dark Is Rising.
- Melric's Melniboners, albino Sideshow Bob, Sideshow Elric weilding Elric's dark Sword, Stormbringer, are references to Elric of Melniboné.
Continuity
- Amongst the severed heads are:
- Monster Willie whipping other men turning a wheel is the reverse of what happened when new plans for the town's electrical needs were devised by Elon Musk and Mr. Burns. ("The Musk Who Fell to Earth")
Trivia
- The same night, Family Guy's episode (Emmy-Winning Episode) referenced the White Walker and a dragon from Game of Thrones was featured too. The episode also referenced The Simpsons and the cross-over episode "The Simpsons Guy".
- An appeal for @UNICEFUSA, #OneAmericaAppeal and @SaveTheChildren was included in the credits, for the #PuertoRicoRelief. To fit it in, the Gracie Films gag was removed.
