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| + | == Cultural references == | ||
| + | *The story's title and plotline (and the {{ap|Man vs. Beast vs. Food|TV show|reality TV show}} that [[Homer]] stars in) are references to, and parodies of, the reality show ''{{W|Man v. Food}}''. | ||
| + | *They could also be considered as referencing and parodying the survival show ''{{W|Man vs. Wild}}'', as Homer is competing against animals. | ||
| + | *[[Gus Gustavson]] is a parody of [[Guy Fieri]], host and star of the food reality TV show ''{{W|Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives}}''. | ||
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**Convinced him to run for congress ("[[Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington]]") | **Convinced him to run for congress ("[[Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington]]") | ||
**Saved him from [[Sideshow Bob]] at least twice ("[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]" and "[[Day of the Jackanapes]]") | **Saved him from [[Sideshow Bob]] at least twice ("[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]" and "[[Day of the Jackanapes]]") | ||
| − | ** | + | **Led a revolt at his summer camp ("[[Kamp Krusty]]") |
| − | ** | + | **Received a huge settlement after eating a [[Metal Krusty-O]] ("[['Round Springfield]]") |
[[Category:Continuity]] | [[Category:Continuity]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Simpsons Comics stories references]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:10, March 23, 2024
Cultural references[edit]
- The story's title and plotline (and the reality TV show that Homer stars in) are references to, and parodies of, the reality show Man v. Food.
- They could also be considered as referencing and parodying the survival show Man vs. Wild, as Homer is competing against animals.
- Gus Gustavson is a parody of Guy Fieri, host and star of the food reality TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Continuity[edit]
- When Krusty asked Bart what his name was he mentioned he:
- Was the "I Didn't Do It" boy ("Bart Gets Famous")
- Convinced him to run for congress ("Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington")
- Saved him from Sideshow Bob at least twice ("Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" and "Day of the Jackanapes")
- Led a revolt at his summer camp ("Kamp Krusty")
- Received a huge settlement after eating a Metal Krusty-O ("'Round Springfield")
