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*The game store sign "Sequel Stop" is a reference to the store chain {{W|GameStop}}. | *The game store sign "Sequel Stop" is a reference to the store chain {{W|GameStop}}. | ||
*[[Marge]] makes reference to ''[[DC Comics]]'' superheroes [[Aquaman]] and [[Hawkman]]. | *[[Marge]] makes reference to ''[[DC Comics]]'' superheroes [[Aquaman]] and [[Hawkman]]. | ||
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*In the Xbox 360/PS3 version, [[Lisa]] brings together a cube, a sphere, and a triangle to make a ramp, the arrangement of {{W|EA Games}}' original logo. | *In the Xbox 360/PS3 version, [[Lisa]] brings together a cube, a sphere, and a triangle to make a ramp, the arrangement of {{W|EA Games}}' original logo. | ||
*The trophy [[Marge]] collects in this level is "Hair Street Blues Hairspray", referencing the TV show ''{{W|Hill Street Blues}}''. | *The trophy [[Marge]] collects in this level is "Hair Street Blues Hairspray", referencing the TV show ''{{W|Hill Street Blues}}''. | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The game store sign "Sequel Stop" is a reference to the store chain GameStop.
- Marge makes reference to DC Comics superheroes Aquaman and Hawkman.
- In the Xbox 360/PS3 version, Lisa brings together a cube, a sphere, and a triangle to make a ramp, the arrangement of EA Games' original logo.
- The trophy Marge collects in this level is "Hair Street Blues Hairspray", referencing the TV show Hill Street Blues.
- Bart says "With superpowers comes super responsibility", a reference to the phrase "with great power comes great responsibility".
- The whole level is an obvious reference to controversy caused by the Grand Theft Auto series and other Rockstar games.
- Hillary Clinton being present is most likely a reference to "Hot Coffee" controversy surrounding San Andreas.
- The name of the EA executive is Larry Probst, based on the then-CEO of Electronic Arts.
- A Riot Cop mentions Bob Dylan.
- In the Nintendo DS version, the Mann's Chinese Theater is seen.
Trivia[edit]
- In the Wii/PS2/PSP version, Skinner can be recruited into the mob. He is found outside the same museum he tried to steal from in "Bartman Begins".
- When the GTS kids are knocked out in the Xbox 360/PS3 version it is visualized with a cartoonish effect where stars and The Raven flies around their heads, implying that the children have been knocked unconscious, rather than killed.
Continuity[edit]
- Chief Wiggum will say behind the barricade "Hey, leave me alone, I just lost an eating contest." referencing the eating contest at the previous level "Around the World in 80 Bites".
