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*The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled [[Fox]] shows: | *The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled [[Fox]] shows: | ||
**''{{W|Drexell's Class}}'' | **''{{W|Drexell's Class}}'' | ||
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**''{{W|Herman's Head}}'' | **''{{W|Herman's Head}}'' | ||
**''{{W|Woops!}}'' | **''{{W|Woops!}}'' | ||
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**''{{W|Celebrity Boxing}}'' | **''{{W|Celebrity Boxing}}'' | ||
**''{{W|The Littlest Groom}}'' | **''{{W|The Littlest Groom}}'' | ||
| − | **''{{W|Man | + | **''{{W|Man vs. Beast}}'' |
**''{{W|Allen Gregory}}'' | **''{{W|Allen Gregory}}'' | ||
**''[[The Critic]]'' | **''[[The Critic]]'' | ||
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=== Credits === | === Credits === | ||
| − | *[[John Frink]]'s nickname is "Jinkies! Frinkies!", a reference to ''[[Scooby-Doo]]''. | + | *[[Matt Selman]]'s nickname is "Selman's Lot", a reference to ''{{W|Salem's Lot}}''. |
| + | *[[John Frink]]'s nickname is "Jinkies! Frinkies!", a reference to Velma Dinkley's catchphrase "Jinkies!" in ''[[Scooby-Doo]]''. | ||
*[[Michael Price]]'s nickname is "The Vanishing of Mike Price", a reference to ''{{W|The Vanishing of Sidney Hall}}''. | *[[Michael Price]]'s nickname is "The Vanishing of Mike Price", a reference to ''{{W|The Vanishing of Sidney Hall}}''. | ||
*[[Bill Odenkirk]]'s nickname is "2001: A Space Odenkirk", a reference to ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]''. | *[[Bill Odenkirk]]'s nickname is "2001: A Space Odenkirk", a reference to ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]''. | ||
*[[Rob LaZebnik]]'s nickname is "Drobcula-Zebnik", a reference to ''[[Dracula]]''. | *[[Rob LaZebnik]]'s nickname is "Drobcula-Zebnik", a reference to ''[[Dracula]]''. | ||
*[[Jeff Westbrook]]'s nickname is "Something Westbrook This Way Comes", a reference to ''{{W|Something Wicked This Way Comes}}''. | *[[Jeff Westbrook]]'s nickname is "Something Westbrook This Way Comes", a reference to ''{{W|Something Wicked This Way Comes}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Brian Kelley]]'s nickname is "Bram Shelley's Frankula", a reference to | + | *[[Brian Kelley]]'s nickname is "Bram Shelley's Frankula", a reference to {{W|Bram Stoker}}, [[Mary Shelley]], [[Dracula]], and [[Frankenstein's Monster]]''. |
| + | *[[Dan Greaney]]'s nickname is "Dan Greaney 2: European Gigolo", a reference to ''{{W|Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo}}''. | ||
*[[Larina Jean Adamson]]'s nickname is "Larina "11" Adamson", a reference to ''[[Stranger Things]]''. | *[[Larina Jean Adamson]]'s nickname is "Larina "11" Adamson", a reference to ''[[Stranger Things]]''. | ||
*[[Dan Castellaneta]]'s nickname (for both his consulting producer and starring credits) is "Heeeere's DANNY!", a reference to ''[[The Shining]]''. | *[[Dan Castellaneta]]'s nickname (for both his consulting producer and starring credits) is "Heeeere's DANNY!", a reference to ''[[The Shining]]''. | ||
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*[[Donald Fagen]]'s nickname is "Young Fagenstein", a reference to ''{{W|Young Frankenstein}}''. | *[[Donald Fagen]]'s nickname is "Young Fagenstein", a reference to ''{{W|Young Frankenstein}}''. | ||
*[[Scott Muller]]'s nickname is "Lord Voldemullert", a reference to ''[[Lord Voldemort]]'' from ''[[Harry Potter]]''. | *[[Scott Muller]]'s nickname is "Lord Voldemullert", a reference to ''[[Lord Voldemort]]'' from ''[[Harry Potter]]''. | ||
| − | *[[Bonita Pietila]]'s nickname is ''"Netflix and Kill" Pietila'', a possible reference to '' | + | *[[Bonita Pietila]]'s nickname is ''"Netflix and Kill" Pietila'', a possible reference to ''[[Netflix]]''. |
*[[Chris Ledesma]]'s nickname is "Chris "All 600" Ledesma", a reference to the episode's number which is ''600''. | *[[Chris Ledesma]]'s nickname is "Chris "All 600" Ledesma", a reference to the episode's number which is ''600''. | ||
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=== Opening scene === | === Opening scene === | ||
*[[Hans Moleman]]'s car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode. | *[[Hans Moleman]]'s car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode. | ||
| − | *[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage (''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''), is seen in the trailers as one of the villains trying to kill [[ | + | *[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage (''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''), is seen in the trailers as one of the villains trying to kill [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] but he doesn't appear in the episode. |
*This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] (which, by coincidence, is identical to English). | *This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] (which, by coincidence, is identical to English). | ||
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== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
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| + | *Sideshow Bob is seen still dismounting Leprechaun when Maggie kills the Furious Four, despite he already dismounted to dance just moments before. | ||
=== Couch Gag === | === Couch Gag === | ||
*When the [[Simpson family|family]] sits on the couch, Homer's hand is in front of Marge, instead of behind. | *When the [[Simpson family|family]] sits on the couch, Homer's hand is in front of Marge, instead of behind. | ||
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
Opening scene[edit]
- Homer is dressed as a trash bin version of Bender from Futurama.
- Maggie is dressed as Charlie Chaplin, but afterwards she changes to her look as Alex from A Clockwork Orange and turns to violence towards the bad guys.
- Homer has a election pin with "Ivanka 2028" written on it. This is a reference to Donald Trump daughter, Ivanka Trump.
- Frank Grimes mentions that this is the 600th episode saying "In hell they make you watch them all in a row". This is a reference to the FXX 13 days marathon, showing all the episodes of the show in a row.
- The lion on the left has a Guy Fawkes mask and the store is named "V. Appliances and Repairs", both referencing V for Vendetta in which the Guy Fawkes mask figures prominently.
- The lion on the right has a Darth Vader mask, referencing Star Wars.
Couch Gag[edit]
Dry Hard[edit]
- The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the Hunger Games.
- The title of this segment is a reference to Die Hard.
- Milhouse tries to slide on a dry Slosh 'N' Splash by Bam-O, a reference to Slip 'N Slide by Wham-O.
- Homer holds a bottle of Amstel Blight, a reference to Amstel Light.
- Mr. Burns scene of pouring the water on himself is a reference to Flashdance.
- The scene with the cars heading toward the reservior is a reference to Mad Max: Fury Road, with Otto being Immortan Joe, Willie being Doof Warrior, and the heads on pole a reference to the people on the poles in the movie.
- The head coming out of Disco Stu's chest is a reference to Kuato from 1990's Total Recall.
- Drederick Tatum's vehicle is similar to Axel's from Twisted Metal.
- Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the same name.
- Lisa says that after the river dried, "a drought of Chicago Cubs sized proportions hit Springfield", referencing the longest drought of World Series wins, Cubs', which had not won a World Series since 1908, although they did win the 2016 one 2 weeks later.
BFF R.I.P.[edit]
- The book Lisa is reading, How to Lose Friends & Unimagine People, is a reference to the book How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- Homer is drinking Logan's Rum, a reference to the movie Logan's Run, with the label looking like the movie poster.
- BFF and R.I.P. are acronyms of Best Friend Forever and Rest In Peace.
Moefinger[edit]
- The name of this segment is a parody of Goldfinger, a movie from the James Bond series.
- The segment itself parodies action movies such as Kingsman: The Secret Service and the James Bond series itself.
- Maker's Moe is a reference to Maker's Mark.
- Moe says High Ball makes a good impression of Michael Caine.
- Bart is dressed as James Bond.
- Homer's Project Vulcan after-party is a reference to Project Vulcan.
- Homer and the cat are a reference to Ernst Stavro Blofeld from James Bond.
- Homer held a Steely Dan concert at the Duff Stadium. He asks them to play Babylon Sister from the album Gaucho during the fight scene.
600 song[edit]
- The music that was used closely resebles the Brian Song from Monty Python's The Life of Brian. The Intro of the movie is also a strong James Bond reference.
- The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled Fox shows:
- Drexell's Class
- Babes
- Herman's Head
- Woops!
- Too Something
- House of Buggin'
- Sit Down, Shut Up
- Celebrity Boxing
- The Littlest Groom
- Man vs. Beast
- Allen Gregory
- The Critic
- Futurama
- Untitled Seth MacFarlane Show 2017, a reference to The Orville, which was not titled at the time the episode aired.
- The visuals of the song are a reference to the James Bond title sequences and Maggie shooting a gun at the end is a reference of Bond shooting the gun and blood dripping down in them.
Credits[edit]
- Matt Selman's nickname is "Selman's Lot", a reference to Salem's Lot.
- John Frink's nickname is "Jinkies! Frinkies!", a reference to Velma Dinkley's catchphrase "Jinkies!" in Scooby-Doo.
- Michael Price's nickname is "The Vanishing of Mike Price", a reference to The Vanishing of Sidney Hall.
- Bill Odenkirk's nickname is "2001: A Space Odenkirk", a reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- Rob LaZebnik's nickname is "Drobcula-Zebnik", a reference to Dracula.
- Jeff Westbrook's nickname is "Something Westbrook This Way Comes", a reference to Something Wicked This Way Comes.
- Brian Kelley's nickname is "Bram Shelley's Frankula", a reference to Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Dracula, and Frankenstein's Monster.
- Dan Greaney's nickname is "Dan Greaney 2: European Gigolo", a reference to Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo.
- Larina Jean Adamson's nickname is "Larina "11" Adamson", a reference to Stranger Things.
- Dan Castellaneta's nickname (for both his consulting producer and starring credits) is "Heeeere's DANNY!", a reference to The Shining.
- Dan Vebber's nickname is "H.P Lovebbercraft", a reference to H. P. Lovecraft.
- Denise Sirkot's nickname is "I Will Sur-vive Sirkot", a reference to I Will Survive, a song by Gloria Gaynor.
- Yeardley Smith's nickname is "Die Yeard With A Vengeance!", a reference to Die Hard With A Vengeance.
- Drew Carey's nickname is "Boo Scary from The Fright is Right!" which refers to his status as the host of The Price is Right.
- Donald Fagen's nickname is "Young Fagenstein", a reference to Young Frankenstein.
- Scott Muller's nickname is "Lord Voldemullert", a reference to Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter.
- Bonita Pietila's nickname is "Netflix and Kill" Pietila, a possible reference to Netflix.
- Chris Ledesma's nickname is "Chris "All 600" Ledesma", a reference to the episode's number which is 600.
Continuity[edit]
Opening scene[edit]
- Maggie dresses herself again as Alex from A Clockwork Orange. ("Treehouse of Horror XXI")
- Images of all 600 episodes of the show appear on the wall Frank Grimes sees after Sideshow Bob, Kang or Kodos, and the Leprechaun gets killed by Maggie.
Couch Gag[edit]
Dry Hard[edit]
- The Slosh 'N' Splash previously appeared in "The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed".
BFF R.I.P.[edit]
- Lisa previously mentioned she had an imaginary friend called Rachel Cohen in "Today I Am a Clown".
Moefinger[edit]
- High Ball is seen inside a Mapple Store. ("MyPods and Boomsticks")
Trivia[edit]
- Homer appeared at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the episode.
Opening scene[edit]
- Hans Moleman's car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode.
- Russ Cargill, holding the Multi-eyed squirrel in a cage (The Simpsons Movie), is seen in the trailers as one of the villains trying to kill the Simpsons but he doesn't appear in the episode.
- This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak Rigellian (which, by coincidence, is identical to English).
Dry Hard[edit]
- In "Brick Like Me":, at the end of the episode, while watching the movie The Survival Games: Braving Courage, Homer says he just wanted to see kids fight to the death. 50 episodes after, in this episode, that happens.
BFF R.I.P.[edit]
- Judith Owen is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600 theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer.
Moe Finger[edit]
- Donald Fagen's "I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)" was previously heard in "Future-Drama".
- Moe references the fact that the segment is part of the Halloween special.
Goofs[edit]
Opening scene[edit]
- Sideshow Bob is seen still dismounting Leprechaun when Maggie kills the Furious Four, despite he already dismounted to dance just moments before.
Couch Gag[edit]
- When the family sits on the couch, Homer's hand is in front of Marge, instead of behind.
Dry Hard[edit]
- The order of cars going to Mr. Burns' reservoir changes between scenes.
- The kid on top of Apu's vehicle (either Sashi or Pria Nahasapeemapetilon) is yellow with blonde hair in one of the shots.
- When Ralph is shouting "Whee!" as he flies, he's already dead and not moving.
BFF R.I.P.[edit]
- When Lisa mounts on the motorbike, her right arm goes in the front of the bike's headlights.
Moefinger[edit]
- The shelf at Moe's Tavern was full of bottles, but on the next scene, it is full of empty beer mugs.
