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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title is a pun on | + | *The episode's title is a pun on ''{{W|Mona Lisa}}'', the famous painting by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. |
| − | *[[ | + | **The painting was previously punned in the episodes "[[Moaning Lisa]]", "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]" and "[[Mona Leaves-a]]". |
| − | * | + | *''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' episode "[[P.U.]]" is a parody of the 2009 Disney-Pixar film ''{{W2|Up|2009 film}}'', specifically it recreates the iconic {{W|Up opening sequence|''Up'' opening sequence}} where Ellie and Carl's relationship through time is shown. |
| − | *The | + | **The "{{W|Wedding March}}" and "{{W2|Married Life|Giacchino}}" (by {{W|Michael Giacchino}}) play during the episode. |
| + | **The clouds resemble Pixar characters {{W|Mike Wazowski}} from the ''{{W2|Monsters, Inc.|franchise}}'' franchise, {{W|Buzz Lightyear}} from the ''[[Toy Story]]'' franchise and {{W2|WALL-E|character}} from ''{{W|WALL-E}}''. | ||
| + | **[[Scratchy]] and [[Mrs. Scratchy]] are seen putting money into a jar labeled "Parody Falls", a reference to "Paradise Falls", the place Carl wanted to visit in ''Up''. | ||
| + | *[[Abe]] invested most of his savings in a {{W|Broadway}} musical based on the real-life story of [[Eddie Gaedel]]. Gaedel was the smallest player to appear in a {{W|Major League Baseball}} game weighing 60 pounds (27 kg) and standing 3 feet 7 inches (109 cm) tall. | ||
| + | **Abe also wrote a song for {{W|American League}} president [[Will Harridge]]. Harridge was widely known for canceling Eddie Gaedel's contract with the {{W|St. Louis Browns}} for considering it "a mockery of baseball". | ||
| + | *''The Real Housewives of Ogdenville'' parody ''{{W|The Real Housewives}}'' reality show franchise. | ||
| + | *[[Lisa]] listens to Bangladeshi economist {{Ch|Muhammad Yunus}}, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the {{W|Grameen Bank}} and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. | ||
| + | *[[Nelson]] calls himself "[[Nelson Mandela]]" Muntz, referencing the South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. | ||
| + | *[[Mrs. Muntz]] mentions {{W2|White Castle|restaurant}}, an American hamburger restaurant chain. | ||
| + | *The name of Nelson's small business, [[Snot Wheels]], is a parody of the toy car company, {{W|Hot Wheels}}. | ||
| + | *Nelson thought he was sent the 50 dollars by "someone cool" like the brand of cookies {{W|Famous Amos}} or American radio producer {{W|Baba Booey}}. | ||
| + | *One of [[Homer]]'s idea is to go to work using an umbrella like [[Mary Poppins]]. | ||
| + | *[[Milhouse]] sings the nursery rhyme "{{W2|Hot Cross Buns|song}}". | ||
| + | [[File:Gucci carpet.png|300px|thumb|Homer bought a five-hundred-dollar {{W|Gucci}} carpet for the front door of [[742 Evergreen Terrace]]]] | ||
| + | *Homer bought a five-hundred-dollar {{W|Gucci}} carpet for the front door of [[742 Evergreen Terrace]]. | ||
| + | *[[Lenny]] says that, due to the lining on the TV, he can't be sure if he's watching a rerun of ''{{W|Seinfeld}}'' or ''{{W|The New Adventures of Old Christine}}''. | ||
| + | *The suitcase Homer wants to return has a tag with the code "MSY", which corresponds to {{W|Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport}}. | ||
| + | *At the entrepreneur expo: | ||
| + | **The stands include: | ||
| + | ***King Thong, a pun on ''[[King Kong]]''. | ||
| + | ***Stiff-In-A-Box, a pun on {{W|Jack-in-the-box}}. | ||
| + | ***Mextel Cellular, a pun on the now defunct American wireless service operator {{W|Nextel}}. | ||
| + | ***Jiffy Boob, a pun on the popcorn brand {{W|Jiffy Pop}}. | ||
| + | ***Ohm Depot is a pun on {{W|Home Depot}} and the sacred sound ''{{W|Om|ohm}}'' used in several Indian religions. | ||
| + | **{{Ch|Mark Zuckerberg}}, founder of [[Facebook]], mentioned his drop out of [[Harvard College]]. He also mentions other business magnates that dropped out of college, including: | ||
| + | ***[[Bill Gates]], founder of {{W|Microsoft}}. | ||
| + | ***{{Ch|Richard Branson}}, owner of {{W|Virgin Atlantic}}. | ||
| + | *Abe mentioned he once gave a dollar to a homeless and he used the money to buy an ''{{W|Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine}}''. | ||
| + | *Nelson created a ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]'' themed bicycle for [[Dewey Largo]]. | ||
| + | *The waltz "{{W2|Les Patineurs|waltz}}" by {{W|Émile Waldteufel}} is heard when Lisa and Nelson are skating together. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*Lisa and Nelson talk about the time they used to date. ("[[Lisa's Date with Density]]") | *Lisa and Nelson talk about the time they used to date. ("[[Lisa's Date with Density]]") | ||
| − | *[[Facebook]] is shown for the first time, although it was previously mentioned in "[[Father Knows Worst]]", "[[Waverly Hills 9-0-2-1-D'oh]]" and "[[Bart Gets a "Z"]]", and "[[Coming to Homerica]] in the [[Chalkboard Gag]]. | + | *[[Facebook]] is shown for the first time, although it was previously mentioned in "[[Father Knows Worst]]", "[[Waverly Hills 9-0-2-1-D'oh]]" and "[[Bart Gets a "Z"]]", and "[[Coming to Homerica]]" in the [[Chalkboard Gag]]. |
*[[Itchy]] previously vacuumed up [[Scratchy]]'s ghost in "[[Remembrance of Things Slashed]]". | *[[Itchy]] previously vacuumed up [[Scratchy]]'s ghost in "[[Remembrance of Things Slashed]]". | ||
*Several characters from previous episodes are friends with {{Ch|Mark Zuckerberg}} on Facebook. | *Several characters from previous episodes are friends with {{Ch|Mark Zuckerberg}} on Facebook. | ||
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**[[Hank Scorpio]] from "[[You Only Move Twice]]". | **[[Hank Scorpio]] from "[[You Only Move Twice]]". | ||
**[[Lucius Sweet]] from "[[The Homer They Fall]]". | **[[Lucius Sweet]] from "[[The Homer They Fall]]". | ||
| − | **[[Steve Mobbs]] from "[[ | + | **[[Steve Mobbs]] from "[[MyPods and Boomsticks]]" |
*When Marge is looking at purses, she points out a [[Princess Penelope]] purse. "[[Once Upon a Time in Springfield]]" | *When Marge is looking at purses, she points out a [[Princess Penelope]] purse. "[[Once Upon a Time in Springfield]]" | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- The episode's title is a pun on Mona Lisa, the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
- The painting was previously punned in the episodes "Moaning Lisa", "Moe'N'a Lisa" and "Mona Leaves-a".
- The Itchy & Scratchy Show episode "P.U." is a parody of the 2009 Disney-Pixar film Up, specifically it recreates the iconic Up opening sequence where Ellie and Carl's relationship through time is shown.
- The "Wedding March" and "Married Life" (by Michael Giacchino) play during the episode.
- The clouds resemble Pixar characters Mike Wazowski from the Monsters, Inc. franchise, Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise and WALL-E from WALL-E.
- Scratchy and Mrs. Scratchy are seen putting money into a jar labeled "Parody Falls", a reference to "Paradise Falls", the place Carl wanted to visit in Up.
- Abe invested most of his savings in a Broadway musical based on the real-life story of Eddie Gaedel. Gaedel was the smallest player to appear in a Major League Baseball game weighing 60 pounds (27 kg) and standing 3 feet 7 inches (109 cm) tall.
- Abe also wrote a song for American League president Will Harridge. Harridge was widely known for canceling Eddie Gaedel's contract with the St. Louis Browns for considering it "a mockery of baseball".
- The Real Housewives of Ogdenville parody The Real Housewives reality show franchise.
- Lisa listens to Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance.
- Nelson calls himself "Nelson Mandela" Muntz, referencing the South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.
- Mrs. Muntz mentions White Castle, an American hamburger restaurant chain.
- The name of Nelson's small business, Snot Wheels, is a parody of the toy car company, Hot Wheels.
- Nelson thought he was sent the 50 dollars by "someone cool" like the brand of cookies Famous Amos or American radio producer Baba Booey.
- One of Homer's idea is to go to work using an umbrella like Mary Poppins.
- Milhouse sings the nursery rhyme "Hot Cross Buns".
- Homer bought a five-hundred-dollar Gucci carpet for the front door of 742 Evergreen Terrace.
- Lenny says that, due to the lining on the TV, he can't be sure if he's watching a rerun of Seinfeld or The New Adventures of Old Christine.
- The suitcase Homer wants to return has a tag with the code "MSY", which corresponds to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
- At the entrepreneur expo:
- The stands include:
- King Thong, a pun on King Kong.
- Stiff-In-A-Box, a pun on Jack-in-the-box.
- Mextel Cellular, a pun on the now defunct American wireless service operator Nextel.
- Jiffy Boob, a pun on the popcorn brand Jiffy Pop.
- Ohm Depot is a pun on Home Depot and the sacred sound ohm used in several Indian religions.
- Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, mentioned his drop out of Harvard College. He also mentions other business magnates that dropped out of college, including:
- Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft.
- Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic.
- The stands include:
- Abe mentioned he once gave a dollar to a homeless and he used the money to buy an Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine.
- Nelson created a The Wizard of Oz themed bicycle for Dewey Largo.
- The waltz "Les Patineurs" by Émile Waldteufel is heard when Lisa and Nelson are skating together.
Continuity[edit]
- Lisa and Nelson talk about the time they used to date. ("Lisa's Date with Density")
- Facebook is shown for the first time, although it was previously mentioned in "Father Knows Worst", "Waverly Hills 9-0-2-1-D'oh" and "Bart Gets a "Z"", and "Coming to Homerica" in the Chalkboard Gag.
- Itchy previously vacuumed up Scratchy's ghost in "Remembrance of Things Slashed".
- Several characters from previous episodes are friends with Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.
- Tattoo Annie from "Marge in Chains".
- Hollis Hurlbut from "Lisa the Iconoclast".
- Hank Scorpio from "You Only Move Twice".
- Lucius Sweet from "The Homer They Fall".
- Steve Mobbs from "MyPods and Boomsticks"
- When Marge is looking at purses, she points out a Princess Penelope purse. "Once Upon a Time in Springfield"
Goofs[edit]
- Grampa previously gave the Simpson family their inheritance in "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy", meaning he has now given them their inheritance twice.
- Though Grampa is senile so probably forgot. This could also be why Lisa asked if he's sure about it.
International premieres[edit]
- "Loan-a-Lisa" premiered on 14 October 2010 in the UK.
- The episode was broadcast two days after the theatrical release of The Social Network, a film on Mark Zuckerberg's founding of Facebook.
