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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode title is a reference to the song "Full Heart, Empty Moon" by {{W2|Belly|band}}. | *The episode title is a reference to the song "Full Heart, Empty Moon" by {{W2|Belly|band}}. | ||
| − | *"{{W|Are You Gonna Be My Girl}}" by {{W2|Jet|band}} plays when the [[ | + | *"{{W|Are You Gonna Be My Girl}}" by {{W2|Jet|band}} plays when the [[Squeaky-Voiced Teen]] is getting ready for his day. |
*"Enchantment Under the Retractable Hoops" is a reference to the "Enchantment Under the Sea" school dance in ''[[Back to the Future]]''. | *"Enchantment Under the Retractable Hoops" is a reference to the "Enchantment Under the Sea" school dance in ''[[Back to the Future]]''. | ||
*Engine Head is a parody of the heavy metal band [[Motörhead]]. | *Engine Head is a parody of the heavy metal band [[Motörhead]]. | ||
| − | *Mötley Cröw is a parody of the heavy metal band {{W|Mötley Crüe}} | + | *Mötley Cröw is a parody of the heavy metal band {{W|Mötley Crüe}}. |
| − | **The | + | **The Squeaky-Voiced Teen has a copy of ''{{W2|The Dirt|film}}'' and one of their posters. |
| − | *Homer's attorney is a parody of [[Ben Matlock]] from ''[[Matlock]]''. | + | *[[Homer]]'s attorney is a parody of [[Ben Matlock]] from ''[[Matlock]]''. |
*[[Comic Book Guy]] says that the jury was disappointed it was a real trial and not a hidden-camera comedy reality show, a reference to ''{{W2|Jury Duty|2023 TV series}}''. | *[[Comic Book Guy]] says that the jury was disappointed it was a real trial and not a hidden-camera comedy reality show, a reference to ''{{W2|Jury Duty|2023 TV series}}''. | ||
| − | *{{Ch|Rick Steves}} shows to | + | [[File:Homer on Wiccapedia.png|300px|thumb|The article "[[Homer J. Simpson]]" is on [[Wiccapedia]], a parody of [[Wikipedia]]]] |
| − | *Rick asks | + | *[[Wiccapedia]] is a parody of [[Wikipedia]]. |
| + | *{{Ch|Rick Steves}} shows to Homer his book, ''[[Best of Dream World]]'', referencing his series of travel books. | ||
| + | **The TV show he mentions is a nod to ''{{W|Rick Steves' Europe}}''. On it, Steves is eating {{W|gratin dauphinois}} while heading to {{W|Montrachet}} vineyard in eastern France. | ||
| + | *Rick asks Homer if he has donated to [[PBS]] this year. | ||
*One of the stories on ''[[Kwirky Korners with Kent Brockman]]'' was about a spaniel who had predicted every [[Super Bowl]] wrong. | *One of the stories on ''[[Kwirky Korners with Kent Brockman]]'' was about a spaniel who had predicted every [[Super Bowl]] wrong. | ||
| − | *The scene with [[Agnes]], [[Jasper]] and [[Old Jewish man]] is a parody of a scene from the film ''{{W2|Challengers|film}}''. | + | **The dog is biting a [[San Francisco 49ers]] football. |
| + | *The song "Challengers: Match Point" by {{W|Trent Reznor}} and {{W|Atticus Ross}}, and part of the tennis-film ''{{W2|Challengers|film}}'', is heard when the elders play [[noodleball]]. The song is heard again during the professional match. | ||
| + | *[[Noodleball]] shares some similarities with {{W|pickleball}}, including its name, backyard origins, and rapid growth especially in the [[United States]]. Its style of play, however, is more similar to that of {{W|padel}}, another fast-growing racket sport. | ||
| + | *The scene with [[Agnes]], [[Jasper]], and the [[Old Jewish man]] is a parody of a scene from the film ''{{W2|Challengers|film}}''. | ||
**"{{W2|S&M|song}}" by [[Rihanna]] plays during the scene and in the credits. | **"{{W2|S&M|song}}" by [[Rihanna]] plays during the scene and in the credits. | ||
| + | *One of the protesting signs references the tag game {{W2|Marco Polo|game}}. | ||
| + | *[[MyTube]] is a parody of [[YouTube]]. | ||
*Homer says that the only green thing he eats is Marge's [[Mountain Dew]] pudding. | *Homer says that the only green thing he eats is Marge's [[Mountain Dew]] pudding. | ||
| − | *Homer mentions | + | *The large metallic reflecting outdoor art installation shaped like an avocado is a parody of the "{{W|Cloud Atlas|Chicago Bean}}". |
| + | *Homer mentions he and [[Grampa]] being remembered forever, like "the [[Abraham Lincoln|dude]] in the [[Lincoln Memorial]]", apparently having forgotten just who it is in the Lincoln Memorial. | ||
| + | *American former basketball player [[Blake Griffin]] references {{W|Meadowlark Lemon}}, a notable member of the [[Harlem Globetrotters]]. | ||
*Megan Rapinoe mentions loving [[Lisa]]'s {{W|Substack}}. | *Megan Rapinoe mentions loving [[Lisa]]'s {{W|Substack}}. | ||
*The mascot on the "Step In Time" shoes is a parody of the [[Noid]], an advertising mascot of [[Domino's Pizza]]. | *The mascot on the "Step In Time" shoes is a parody of the [[Noid]], an advertising mascot of [[Domino's Pizza]]. | ||
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**Homer says that LIV Golf can't be bad because he bleeds "Michelson's Maniacs blue," a reference to golfer {{W|Phil Mickelson}}. | **Homer says that LIV Golf can't be bad because he bleeds "Michelson's Maniacs blue," a reference to golfer {{W|Phil Mickelson}}. | ||
*The [[Organic Pit-based Enjoyment Council]]'s acronym is {{W|OPEC}}, which is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. | *The [[Organic Pit-based Enjoyment Council]]'s acronym is {{W|OPEC}}, which is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. | ||
| − | *Homer says "I sold out my Dad for Avocado. Oil that is, green gold, {{W|Tex-Mex}} tea" | + | *Homer says "I sold out my Dad for Avocado. Oil that is, green gold, {{W|Tex-Mex}} tea," a reference to ''{{W|The Ballad of Jed Clampett}}'', the theme for ''{{W|The Beverly Hillbillies}}''. A sting of it is also heard. |
*''[[Avocado Aficionado]]'' is a parody of the magazine ''{{W|Cigar Aficionado}}''. The cover image of Homer naked and covered in avocados is a parody of the scene of {{W|Mena Suvari}} covered in rose petals from the film ''{{W2|American Beauty|1999 film}}''. | *''[[Avocado Aficionado]]'' is a parody of the magazine ''{{W|Cigar Aficionado}}''. The cover image of Homer naked and covered in avocados is a parody of the scene of {{W|Mena Suvari}} covered in rose petals from the film ''{{W2|American Beauty|1999 film}}''. | ||
*Homer wants a second opinion from {{Ch|Peyton Manning}}. | *Homer wants a second opinion from {{Ch|Peyton Manning}}. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
| − | *The | + | *The Squeaky-Voiced Teen has a poster of [[Hydrangea]] in his room. ("[[Bart the Bad Guy]]") |
*Homer is suing [[Builder's Barn]]. ("[[Don't Fear the Roofer]]") | *Homer is suing [[Builder's Barn]]. ("[[Don't Fear the Roofer]]") | ||
| − | *[[Warburton Parker]] ("[[The Winter of Our Monetized Content]]" and [[Bourbon Verlander]] ("[[The Caper Chase]]" are on the jury for the trial. | + | *[[Warburton Parker]] ("[[The Winter of Our Monetized Content]]") and [[Bourbon Verlander]] ("[[The Caper Chase]]") are on the jury for the trial. |
**[[Terrence]] is an alternate for the jury. ("[[The Day the Earth Stood Cool]]") | **[[Terrence]] is an alternate for the jury. ("[[The Day the Earth Stood Cool]]") | ||
*On Wiccapedia, an image of Homer stuck in a drawbridge is seen. ("[[Lost Our Lisa]]") | *On Wiccapedia, an image of Homer stuck in a drawbridge is seen. ("[[Lost Our Lisa]]") | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode title is a reference to the song "Full Heart, Empty Moon" by Belly.
- "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet plays when the Squeaky-Voiced Teen is getting ready for his day.
- "Enchantment Under the Retractable Hoops" is a reference to the "Enchantment Under the Sea" school dance in Back to the Future.
- Engine Head is a parody of the heavy metal band Motörhead.
- Mötley Cröw is a parody of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
- The Squeaky-Voiced Teen has a copy of The Dirt and one of their posters.
- Homer's attorney is a parody of Ben Matlock from Matlock.
- Comic Book Guy says that the jury was disappointed it was a real trial and not a hidden-camera comedy reality show, a reference to Jury Duty.
- Wiccapedia is a parody of Wikipedia.
- Rick Steves shows to Homer his book, Best of Dream World, referencing his series of travel books.
- The TV show he mentions is a nod to Rick Steves' Europe. On it, Steves is eating gratin dauphinois while heading to Montrachet vineyard in eastern France.
- Rick asks Homer if he has donated to PBS this year.
- One of the stories on Kwirky Korners with Kent Brockman was about a spaniel who had predicted every Super Bowl wrong.
- The dog is biting a San Francisco 49ers football.
- The song "Challengers: Match Point" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and part of the tennis-film Challengers, is heard when the elders play noodleball. The song is heard again during the professional match.
- Noodleball shares some similarities with pickleball, including its name, backyard origins, and rapid growth especially in the United States. Its style of play, however, is more similar to that of padel, another fast-growing racket sport.
- The scene with Agnes, Jasper, and the Old Jewish man is a parody of a scene from the film Challengers.
- One of the protesting signs references the tag game Marco Polo.
- MyTube is a parody of YouTube.
- Homer says that the only green thing he eats is Marge's Mountain Dew pudding.
- The large metallic reflecting outdoor art installation shaped like an avocado is a parody of the "Chicago Bean".
- Homer mentions he and Grampa being remembered forever, like "the dude in the Lincoln Memorial", apparently having forgotten just who it is in the Lincoln Memorial.
- American former basketball player Blake Griffin references Meadowlark Lemon, a notable member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
- Megan Rapinoe mentions loving Lisa's Substack.
- The mascot on the "Step In Time" shoes is a parody of the Noid, an advertising mascot of Domino's Pizza.
- Grampa asks Bart if he remembers who Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Jimmy Fallon.
- Carson and Letterman have guest starred on The Simpsons, while Fallon appeared in The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!.
- Lisa mentions Middle East oil spending billions to create LIV Golf, a professional men's golf tour.
- Homer says that LIV Golf can't be bad because he bleeds "Michelson's Maniacs blue," a reference to golfer Phil Mickelson.
- The Organic Pit-based Enjoyment Council's acronym is OPEC, which is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
- Homer says "I sold out my Dad for Avocado. Oil that is, green gold, Tex-Mex tea," a reference to The Ballad of Jed Clampett, the theme for The Beverly Hillbillies. A sting of it is also heard.
- Avocado Aficionado is a parody of the magazine Cigar Aficionado. The cover image of Homer naked and covered in avocados is a parody of the scene of Mena Suvari covered in rose petals from the film American Beauty.
- Homer wants a second opinion from Peyton Manning.
Continuity[edit]
- The Squeaky-Voiced Teen has a poster of Hydrangea in his room. ("Bart the Bad Guy")
- Homer is suing Builder's Barn. ("Don't Fear the Roofer")
- Warburton Parker ("The Winter of Our Monetized Content") and Bourbon Verlander ("The Caper Chase") are on the jury for the trial.
- Terrence is an alternate for the jury. ("The Day the Earth Stood Cool")
- On Wiccapedia, an image of Homer stuck in a drawbridge is seen. ("Lost Our Lisa")
- Among the statues in Homer's dream are Buck McCoy ("The Lastest Gun in the West"), Goosius, and Jay G ("The Great Phatsby: Part One").
- Mike Jambowski is seen in the tent at the Noodleball Celebrity Tournament. ("Friend with Benefit")
