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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is a reference to the 1944 song "{{W|Baby, It's Cold Outside}}" by {{W|Frank Loesser}}. | + | *The episode title is a reference to the 1944 song "{{W|Baby, It's Cold Outside}}" by {{W|Frank Loesser}} and it is the same song (with a few changes to the lyrics) that [[Sideshow Bob]] and [[Cassandra Patterson|Cassandra]] sing together in the final scene. |
*During the [[title screen gag]] and [[couch gag]], "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" plays. | *During the [[title screen gag]] and [[couch gag]], "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" plays. | ||
*During the Created By and Developed By credits, "{{W|Hark! The Herald Angels Sing}}" by {{W|Felix Mendelssohn}} plays. | *During the Created By and Developed By credits, "{{W|Hark! The Herald Angels Sing}}" by {{W|Felix Mendelssohn}} plays. | ||
*"{{W|Carol of the Bells}}" by {{W|Mykola Leontovych}} plays several times in the episode. | *"{{W|Carol of the Bells}}" by {{W|Mykola Leontovych}} plays several times in the episode. | ||
*The [[United Parcel Service]] (UPS) delivers parcels in [[Springfield]]. | *The [[United Parcel Service]] (UPS) delivers parcels in [[Springfield]]. | ||
| − | * | + | *Sideshow Bob sings a parody of the Christmas carol "[[Ding Dong Merrily on High]]". |
*Homer suggests that he and Marge can watch the 2018 film ''[[Roma]]'', which he thinks is about the restaurant chain {{W|Tony Roma's}}. | *Homer suggests that he and Marge can watch the 2018 film ''[[Roma]]'', which he thinks is about the restaurant chain {{W|Tony Roma's}}. | ||
*The [[Simpson family]] sings the children's song "[[Baby Shark]]" in the car. | *The [[Simpson family]] sings the children's song "[[Baby Shark]]" in the car. | ||
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*Sideshow Bob says he's a trained method actor, like [[Daniel Day-Lewis]] in ''{{W|Phantom Thread}}'' and {{W|Mike Myers}} in ''{{W|The Love Guru}}''. | *Sideshow Bob says he's a trained method actor, like [[Daniel Day-Lewis]] in ''{{W|Phantom Thread}}'' and {{W|Mike Myers}} in ''{{W|The Love Guru}}''. | ||
*In the [[Fox News]] Yule Log, the following are seen burning in the fire: | *In the [[Fox News]] Yule Log, the following are seen burning in the fire: | ||
| − | **A picture of {{Ch|John F. Kennedy}} | + | **A picture of {{Ch|John F. Kennedy}}. |
| − | **The {{W|Bill of Rights}} | + | **The {{W|Bill of Rights}} and {{W|Constitution of the United States}}, a reference to {{W|Democratic backsliding in the United States|accusations of authoritarianism or disregard for the Constitution}} directed at Republicans. |
| − | + | **''[[It Takes a Village]]'' by [[Hillary Clinton]]. | |
| − | **''[[It Takes a Village]]'' by [[Hillary Clinton]] | + | **''[[Emily Post's Book of Etiquette]]'' by {{W|Emily Post}}, later editions of which include social changes since its first publication. |
| − | **''[[Emily Post's Book of Etiquette]]'' by {{W|Emily Post}} | + | **''[[The Origin of Species]]'' by [[Charles Darwin]], a reference to the {{W|rejection of evolution by religious groups}}. |
| − | **''[[The Origin of Species]]'' by [[Charles Darwin]] | + | **''[[Silent Spring]]'' by {{W|Rachel Carson}}, a reference to conservative distrust of environmental policies. |
| − | **''[[Silent Spring]]'' by {{W|Rachel Carson}} | ||
**The song "{{W|Silent Night}}" plays during the Yule Log. | **The song "{{W|Silent Night}}" plays during the Yule Log. | ||
*The [[Channel 6 News]] headline is "The Ghost of Christmas Presents", a reference to the {{W|Ghost of Christmas Present}} from ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | *The [[Channel 6 News]] headline is "The Ghost of Christmas Presents", a reference to the {{W|Ghost of Christmas Present}} from ''[[A Christmas Carol]]''. | ||
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*[[Gimbels]], a department store chain that is now defunct, is shown in a flashback from Mr. Burns' childhood. | *[[Gimbels]], a department store chain that is now defunct, is shown in a flashback from Mr. Burns' childhood. | ||
*[[Clifford Burns]] mentions his friends Bill {{W|Mattel}} and Fred {{W|Hasbro}}, neither of which were real people. | *[[Clifford Burns]] mentions his friends Bill {{W|Mattel}} and Fred {{W|Hasbro}}, neither of which were real people. | ||
| − | *Mr. Burns | + | *Mr. Burns reflects that other tycoons of his day are "dead, broke, a lot of {{W|MeToo movement|#MeToo}}." |
*"{{W|Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)}}" by {{W|Darlene Love}} plays whilst Mr. Burns is handing out presents. | *"{{W|Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)}}" by {{W|Darlene Love}} plays whilst Mr. Burns is handing out presents. | ||
*Sideshow Bob watches ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' on his TV. | *Sideshow Bob watches ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' on his TV. | ||
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*The images during the end credits reference Christmas traditions and songs: | *The images during the end credits reference Christmas traditions and songs: | ||
**"Deck the halls with Bart's intestine" is a parody of "{{W|Deck the Halls}}", which also plays over the credits. | **"Deck the halls with Bart's intestine" is a parody of "{{W|Deck the Halls}}", which also plays over the credits. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *The scenes with | + | *The scenes with Sideshow Bob bench pressing weights showing his tattoos and him trying to kill [[Bart]] with a machete are shown. ("[[Cape Feare]]") |
*Scenes of Bob getting his face removed are shown when Bob remembers his dark secrets. ("[[The Bob Next Door]]") | *Scenes of Bob getting his face removed are shown when Bob remembers his dark secrets. ("[[The Bob Next Door]]") | ||
*Sideshow Bob is still housed at the [[Abandoned Lighthouse|lighthouse]]. ("[[Gone Boy]]") | *Sideshow Bob is still housed at the [[Abandoned Lighthouse|lighthouse]]. ("[[Gone Boy]]") | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the 1944 song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Frank Loesser and it is the same song (with a few changes to the lyrics) that Sideshow Bob and Cassandra sing together in the final scene.
- During the title screen gag and couch gag, "Deck the Halls" plays.
- During the Created By and Developed By credits, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Felix Mendelssohn plays.
- "Carol of the Bells" by Mykola Leontovych plays several times in the episode.
- The United Parcel Service (UPS) delivers parcels in Springfield.
- Sideshow Bob sings a parody of the Christmas carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High".
- Homer suggests that he and Marge can watch the 2018 film Roma, which he thinks is about the restaurant chain Tony Roma's.
- The Simpson family sings the children's song "Baby Shark" in the car.
- The Gnome-in-the-Home Dome is a parody of the ride It's a Small World.
- The song "It's a Scary Place" is a parody of the song from the ride.
- Sideshow Bob says he's a trained method actor, like Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread and Mike Myers in The Love Guru.
- In the Fox News Yule Log, the following are seen burning in the fire:
- A picture of John F. Kennedy.
- The Bill of Rights and Constitution of the United States, a reference to accusations of authoritarianism or disregard for the Constitution directed at Republicans.
- It Takes a Village by Hillary Clinton.
- Emily Post's Book of Etiquette by Emily Post, later editions of which include social changes since its first publication.
- The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, a reference to the rejection of evolution by religious groups.
- Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, a reference to conservative distrust of environmental policies.
- The song "Silent Night" plays during the Yule Log.
- The Channel 6 News headline is "The Ghost of Christmas Presents", a reference to the Ghost of Christmas Present from A Christmas Carol.
- Scott Bakula mentions NCIS: New Orleans to Wiggum, and Wiggum mentions Quantum Leap to him, two shows Scott starred in.
- Sandra Bullock puts on a blindfold, a reference to her film Bird Box.
- Bart tells the bus driver that if he wanted his life story, he would have taken an Uber.
- During Mr. Burns' flashback, "Good King Wenceslas" is sung.
- Gimbels, a department store chain that is now defunct, is shown in a flashback from Mr. Burns' childhood.
- Clifford Burns mentions his friends Bill Mattel and Fred Hasbro, neither of which were real people.
- Mr. Burns reflects that other tycoons of his day are "dead, broke, a lot of #MeToo."
- "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love plays whilst Mr. Burns is handing out presents.
- Sideshow Bob watches It's a Wonderful Life on his TV.
- The images during the end credits reference Christmas traditions and songs:
- "Deck the halls with Bart's intestine" is a parody of "Deck the Halls", which also plays over the credits.
- "Money Roasting on an Open Fire" is a parody of "The Christmas Song" line "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire".
- The line was previously parodied in the title of the Season 1 episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".
- "Merry Krustmas" is a reference to the saying "Merry Christmas".
- "O Tannenbob" is a parody of "O Tannenbaum".
- "This Christmas, Think of the Little Drummer Boy" is a reference to "The Little Drummer Boy".
- The "Three Wise Guys" is a reference to the Three Wise Men.
- "Do You Beer What I Beer?" is a parody of the song "Do You Hear What I Hear?".
- "Oh Hole-y Cat" is a parody of "O Holy Night".
- "Homer for the Holidays" is a parody of "Home for the Holidays".
- "2020 Happy Brew Year" is a reference to "Happy New Year".
Trivia[edit]
- In Mr. Burns' flashback, his mother, Daphne Burns, died. However, she has been seen alive in the present.
- Smithers' birthday is revealed to be on Christmas.
Continuity[edit]
- The scenes with Sideshow Bob bench pressing weights showing his tattoos and him trying to kill Bart with a machete are shown. ("Cape Feare")
- Scenes of Bob getting his face removed are shown when Bob remembers his dark secrets. ("The Bob Next Door")
- Sideshow Bob is still housed at the lighthouse. ("Gone Boy")
- Hug-A-Bull is seen at Santa's Village. ("'Tis the 30th Season")
- Maggie is seen to be scared of the Gnome in Your Home again. ("The Nightmare After Krustmas")
- The family takes a Christmas photo saying "Merry Christmas from The Simpsons!". ("Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire")
Goofs[edit]
- The website that Lenny uses to buy his Christmas gifts doesn't have a top-level domain in its URL.
- Homer's address on his Kris Kringle Union card lists him as living at Springfield Beach, the same place Sideshow Bob's card says.
