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**[[William Shakespeare]] is mentioned on a banner. | **[[William Shakespeare]] is mentioned on a banner. | ||
**The Capella group are {{W|The Whiffenpoofs}} and they sing "[[wikisource:The Whiffenpoof Song|The Whiffenpoof Song]]". | **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 | + | **[[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 [[Rich Uncle Pennybags]], [[Monopoly]]'s mascot. | ***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. | ||
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*The scene where Homer is taken to the compound is a reference to the film ''{{W2|Ex Machina|film}}''. | *The scene where Homer is taken to the compound is a reference to the film ''{{W2|Ex Machina|film}}''. | ||
*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 male robots are called "[[ | + | *The male robots are called "[[Sully Sullenberger|Sullies]]" and they're modeled as {{W|Sully Sullenberger|Captain Sully}} who successfully landed on the Hudson River in 2009. |
| − | *When Homer says that as Americans it's our duty to either stop evil billionaires or elect them to the highest office, he is referring to | + | *When Homer says that as Americans it's our duty to either stop evil billionaires or elect them to the highest office, he is referring to Donald Trump. |
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*Part of the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team|Springfield Nuclear softball team]] that played in the [[Shelbyville]] game is playing a softball game. ("[[Homer at the Bat]]") | *Part of the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team|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. (" | + | *[[Professor Frink]]'s robot, LadyBot, appears, with clones of itself. ("{{LIITA}}") |
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Cultural references[edit]
- 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 an actual fast food restaurant, headquartered in California.
- 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.
- When Homer says that as Americans it's our duty to either stop evil billionaires or elect them to the highest office, he is referring to Donald Trump.
Trivia[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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")
