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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
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*The title is a reference to "''{{w|Reality Bites}}''".
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*The title of the episode is a pun on ''{{W|Reality Bites}}'', a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film, and the word "realty", commonly used in America and Canada to refer to the {{W|real property}}.
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*Homer at one point sings Suzanne Vega's song "[[wikipedia:Luka (song)|Luka]]".
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*In the episode's [[Realty Bites/Gags#Chalkboard gag|chalkboard gag]], the name "Fartacus" is a reference to gladiator {{W|Spartacus}}.
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*[[Todd]] saying "Red room" is a reference to Danny Torrance writing "redrum" in {{W|The Shining}}
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*[[Johnny D]]'s prisoner number, "5F06," is the production code for this episode.
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*[[Snake]]'s car, ''[[Lil' Bandit]]'', has an {{W|Edelbrock}} intake manifold.
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*[[Bart]] mentions [[Superman]].
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[[File:Todd Says Red Room.png|250px|thumb|The famous "REDRUM" scene from ''[[The Shining]]'' is parodied by [[Todd]] at the [[Murder House]]]]
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*When [[Lisa]] had to learn about the {{W|Magna Carta}}, the English royal charter from the year 1215, she made up a song to the tune of "{{W|Camptown Races}}" by {{W|Stephen Foster}}.
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*The song made to help [[Marge]] memorize the [[Real Estate Law]] is also to the tune of "Camptown Races". In this version, the United States government-sponsored enterprise {{W|Fannie Mae}} is mentioned.
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*While taking the exam, Marge hums "{{W2|Swanee River|song}}", also by Stephen Foster.
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*[[Gil Gunderson]] consumes {{W|Bromo-Seltzer}}, an American brand of antacid formulated to relieve pain.
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*[[Dr. Hibbert]] wears a sweater with the style of those worn by [[Bill Cosby]].
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*The [[Murder House]] is based on the Bates' house from the 1960 horror film ''[[Psycho]]''.
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*When trying to kill Homer to get his car to a stop, Snake uses piano wire from the {{W|Acme Corporation}}, the fictional company originating in ''[[Looney Tunes]]''.
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*Before being attacked by Snake, Homer was singing {{W|Suzanne Vega}}'s 1987 famous hit "{{W2|Luka|song}}".
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*[[Todd]] repeating "Red room" is a reference to {{W|Danny Torrance}} ({{W|Danny Lloyd}}) writing and repeating the word "REDRUM" in ''[[The Shining]]''.
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*Former writer of ''The Simpsons'' [[George Meyer]] and 41st President of the USA [[George H. W. Bush]] are seen at the [[Springfield Office of Unemployment]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*This is the first appearance of [[Gil]].
 
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*First appearance of [[Cookie Kwan]].
 
 
*Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until [[George Meyer]] asked if it could cut off his arm.
 
*Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until [[George Meyer]] asked if it could cut off his arm.
 
*Among the people at the unemployment office are [[Larry Burns]], [[Lurleen Lumpkin]], [[Kirk Van Houten]] and George Meyer.
 
*Among the people at the unemployment office are [[Larry Burns]], [[Lurleen Lumpkin]], [[Kirk Van Houten]] and George Meyer.
 
*This is the last speaking role of [[Lionel Hutz]].
 
*This is the last speaking role of [[Lionel Hutz]].
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*The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie ''[[wikipedia:Psycho|Psycho]]''.
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*The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie ''[[Psycho]]''.
 
*The number on [[Snake]]'s prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "[[The War of the Simpsons]]" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
 
*The number on [[Snake]]'s prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "[[The War of the Simpsons]]" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
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*The number on Johnny D's prison uniform is "5F06", the production code for this episode.
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
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[[File:Gil and Nick change colors.png|thumb|Gil and Nick Callaghan with reversed colors]]
 
*The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
 
*The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
 
*In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
 
*In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
 
*In one scene at [[Red Blazer Realty]], it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
 
*In one scene at [[Red Blazer Realty]], it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
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*When Marge finishes spinning upon receiving her blazer, [[Gil]] and [[Nick Callahan]] have their colors switched.
  
 
== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
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*When Marge [[Google]]s herself in "[[Realty Bites]]", one of the results is "Marge Simpson - Springfield Realty. License: Expired. Properties Sold: 0. Properties Listed: 1. Fellow employees: [[Cookie Kwan]], "Boo-Yah!" Guy."
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*When Marge [[Google]]s herself in "[[Marge Gamer]]", one of the results is "Marge Simpson - Springfield Realty. License: Expired. Properties Sold: 0. Properties Listed: 1. Fellow employees: [[Cookie Kwan]], "Boo-Yah!" Guy."
  
 
{{Season 9|R}}
 
{{Season 9|R}}

Latest revision as of 16:34, July 13, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 9 Episode References
← 186 "Lisa the Skeptic"
187
"Realty Bites"
"Miracle on Evergreen Terrace" 188 →


Cultural references[edit]

The famous "REDRUM" scene from The Shining is parodied by Todd at the Murder House

Trivia[edit]

  • Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until George Meyer asked if it could cut off his arm.
  • Among the people at the unemployment office are Larry Burns, Lurleen Lumpkin, Kirk Van Houten and George Meyer.
  • This is the last speaking role of Lionel Hutz.
  • The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho.
  • The number on Snake's prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "The War of the Simpsons" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
  • The number on Johnny D's prison uniform is "5F06", the production code for this episode.

Goofs[edit]

Gil and Nick Callaghan with reversed colors
  • The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
  • In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
  • In one scene at Red Blazer Realty, it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
  • When Marge finishes spinning upon receiving her blazer, Gil and Nick Callahan have their colors switched.

Continuity[edit]

  • When Marge Googles herself in "Marge Gamer", one of the results is "Marge Simpson - Springfield Realty. License: Expired. Properties Sold: 0. Properties Listed: 1. Fellow employees: Cookie Kwan, "Boo-Yah!" Guy."
Season 9 References
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson • The Principal and the Pauper • Lisa's Sax • Treehouse of Horror VIII • The Cartridge Family • Bart Star • The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons • Lisa the Skeptic • Realty Bites • Miracle on Evergreen Terrace • All Singing, All Dancing • Bart Carny • The Joy of Sect • Das Bus • The Last Temptation of Krust • Dumbbell Indemnity • Lisa the Simpson • This Little Wiggy • Simpson Tide • The Trouble with Trillions • Girly Edition • Trash of the Titans • King of the Hill • Lost Our Lisa • Natural Born Kissers