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*In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a {{W|Muttley}} T-shirt. | *In the gym, [[Comic Book Guy]] is wearing a {{W|Muttley}} T-shirt. | ||
*[[Lugash]] is a parody of weight trainer {{W|Béla Károlyi}}. | *[[Lugash]] is a parody of weight trainer {{W|Béla Károlyi}}. | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Homer]]'s line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "{{W|I Believe I Can Fly}}" from the 1996 film ''{{W|Space Jam}}''. |
*The porn film name ''Doctor Screwlittle'' is a parody of ''{{W2|Doctor Dolittle|film}}''. | *The porn film name ''Doctor Screwlittle'' is a parody of ''{{W2|Doctor Dolittle|film}}''. | ||
*[[Rainier Wolfcastle]]'s plan to convert the [[Springfield YMCA|YMCA]] so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''{{W2|The Most Dangerous Game|film}}''. | *[[Rainier Wolfcastle]]'s plan to convert the [[Springfield YMCA|YMCA]] so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to ''{{W2|The Most Dangerous Game|film}}''. | ||
| − | *When [[ | + | *When [[Ralph]] asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old catchphrase. |
*When Homer is watching TV, the show "{{W|Kids Say the Darnest Things}}" stars [[Bill Cosby]]. | *When Homer is watching TV, the show "{{W|Kids Say the Darnest Things}}" stars [[Bill Cosby]]. | ||
**A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "[[Pokémon]]". | **A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "[[Pokémon]]". | ||
*Homer's dream is a reference to ''[[The Jetsons]]'': He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!" | *Homer's dream is a reference to ''[[The Jetsons]]'': He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!" | ||
| − | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting [[ | + | *The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting [[Rod]] and [[Todd Flanders]] is a 1969 hit song by {{W|Peggy Lee}} called "{{W|Is That All There Is?}}" |
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to 1986's romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.
- The chalkboard gag:
- Mentions Mothra, a monster from the Godzilla franchise.
- Is a pun on Mother's Day and a reference to the episode's original airing falling on Mother's Day.
- In the gym, Comic Book Guy is wearing a Muttley T-shirt.
- Lugash is a parody of weight trainer Béla Károlyi.
- Homer's line "I believe you can fly!" references the R. Kelly song "I Believe I Can Fly" from the 1996 film Space Jam.
- The porn film name Doctor Screwlittle is a parody of Doctor Dolittle.
- Rainier Wolfcastle's plan to convert the YMCA so he can hunt "the most dangerous prey of all: man" is a reference to The Most Dangerous Game.
- When Ralph asks where they are going, Homer's reply is "For some frosty chocolate milkshakes", a reference to his old catchphrase.
- When Homer is watching TV, the show "Kids Say the Darnest Things" stars Bill Cosby.
- A kid on the show replies to Cosby's question "What do you like to play?" with "Pokémon".
- Homer's dream is a reference to The Jetsons: He gets hit by a spacecar (being driven by George Jetson) and yells "Jetson!"
- The "crazy" torch song that Homer sings while babysitting Rod and Todd Flanders is a 1969 hit song by Peggy Lee called "Is That All There Is?"
Goofs
- When Sanjay can be spotted in the Good Guy Awards' audience, he has yellow skin.
