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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | *The episode title and plot | + | *The episode title and plot are a parody of the TV Series ''{{W2|Severance|TV series}}''. |
**[[Farley Lewis]] is voiced by [[Zach Cherry]]. Cherry played Dylan George in ''Severance''. | **[[Farley Lewis]] is voiced by [[Zach Cherry]]. Cherry played Dylan George in ''Severance''. | ||
*The waterfall is called [[Crypto.com Falls]]. {{W|Crypto.com}} is a real life website. | *The waterfall is called [[Crypto.com Falls]]. {{W|Crypto.com}} is a real life website. | ||
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*[[Homer]] sings the "{{W|Meow Mix}} [[Meow Mix Jingle|jingle]]". | *[[Homer]] sings the "{{W|Meow Mix}} [[Meow Mix Jingle|jingle]]". | ||
*[[Duffman]] mentions the "{{W|Where's the beef?}}" slogan of the restaurant chain [[Wendy's]]. | *[[Duffman]] mentions the "{{W|Where's the beef?}}" slogan of the restaurant chain [[Wendy's]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Enthusiasm on Demand art.png|300px|thumb|[[Enthusiasm on Demand]] headquarters are based on those of Lumon Industries from ''{{W2|Severance|TV series}}''. The painting of characters raising their hands to a coffee machine is based on ''The Exalted Victory of Cold Harbor'', part of the symbolism in the series.]] | ||
| + | *Many references to ''Severance'' are seen throughout the episode: | ||
| + | **The characters are partially based on those from the series: | ||
| + | ***Homer takes the role of protagonist {{W|Mark Scout}} ({{W|Adam Scott}}) while [[Marge]] has the look of {{W|Helly R.}} ({{W|Britt Lower}}), Mark's romantic partner. | ||
| + | ***[[Farley Lewis]] is based on Dylan George, and is voiced by [[Zach Cherry]], who portrays Dylan G. in the real series. | ||
| + | ***[[Consonance]], portrayed by guest star [[Julianne Moore]], parodies one of ''Severance'''s main antagonists, {{W|Harmony Cobel}} ({{W|Patricia Arquette}}). [[Duffman]] takes the role of {{W|Seth Milchick}} ({{W|Tramell Tillman}}). | ||
| + | ***[[The Visionary]], founder of [[Enthusiasm on Demand]], is a parody of Kier Eagan, founder of Lumon Industries. | ||
| + | **Enthusiasm on Demand is based on Lumon Industries. Its headquarters are based on that of the series and symbolism from ''Severance'' can be seen on many occasions: | ||
| + | ***The face sculpture of [[The Visionary]], parody of the of the same sculpture of Kier Eagan can be seen when Homer first enters the building. | ||
| + | ***The paintings seen are parodies of Lumon's strategy of emotional control through art. The Visionary with the "Productivity" and "Efficiency" commandments is based on ''Kier Taming the Four Tempers'', the piece with characters raising their hands to a coffee machine is based on ''The Exalted Victory of Cold Harbor'', and the chaotic fight is based on ''Macrodata Refinement Calamity''. | ||
| + | **The typical elevator sequence, running-through-corridor scenes, and the Macrodata Refinement department cubicles are seen. | ||
| + | **The short film during the credits is a parody of the stop motion ''Lumon is Listening'' video featured in the episode "{{W|Hello, Ms. Cobel}}". | ||
*Homer sings a parody of "[[Song 2]]" by {{W2|Blur|band}}. | *Homer sings a parody of "[[Song 2]]" by {{W2|Blur|band}}. | ||
*[[Lisa]] says that the whole place is like one of the {{W|Mystery box show|puzzle box TV shows}} like ''The Leftbehinds'', a parody of ''{{W2|The Leftovers|TV series}}'', ''Yellowjinx'', a parody of ''{{W2|Yellowjackets|TV series}}'', and ''Severance''. | *[[Lisa]] says that the whole place is like one of the {{W|Mystery box show|puzzle box TV shows}} like ''The Leftbehinds'', a parody of ''{{W2|The Leftovers|TV series}}'', ''Yellowjinx'', a parody of ''{{W2|Yellowjackets|TV series}}'', and ''Severance''. | ||
| − | *The executive in the credits mentions [[Cthulhu]]. | + | *When Bart is performing karate movements, Marge's "konnichi-wow" is a pun on "konnichiwa", the Japanese greeting. |
| + | *The executive in the credits mentions [[Cthulhu]] and the {{W|Polish złoty}}. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title and plot are a parody of the TV Series Severance.
- Farley Lewis is voiced by Zach Cherry. Cherry played Dylan George in Severance.
- The waterfall is called Crypto.com Falls. Crypto.com is a real life website.
- The breakfast burrito T.G.I. Fried Egg is a reference to the restaurant chain TGI Fridays.
- Homer sings the "Meow Mix jingle".
- Duffman mentions the "Where's the beef?" slogan of the restaurant chain Wendy's.
Enthusiasm on Demand headquarters are based on those of Lumon Industries from Severance. The painting of characters raising their hands to a coffee machine is based on The Exalted Victory of Cold Harbor, part of the symbolism in the series.
- Many references to Severance are seen throughout the episode:
- The characters are partially based on those from the series:
- Homer takes the role of protagonist Mark Scout (Adam Scott) while Marge has the look of Helly R. (Britt Lower), Mark's romantic partner.
- Farley Lewis is based on Dylan George, and is voiced by Zach Cherry, who portrays Dylan G. in the real series.
- Consonance, portrayed by guest star Julianne Moore, parodies one of Severance's main antagonists, Harmony Cobel (Patricia Arquette). Duffman takes the role of Seth Milchick (Tramell Tillman).
- The Visionary, founder of Enthusiasm on Demand, is a parody of Kier Eagan, founder of Lumon Industries.
- Enthusiasm on Demand is based on Lumon Industries. Its headquarters are based on that of the series and symbolism from Severance can be seen on many occasions:
- The face sculpture of The Visionary, parody of the of the same sculpture of Kier Eagan can be seen when Homer first enters the building.
- The paintings seen are parodies of Lumon's strategy of emotional control through art. The Visionary with the "Productivity" and "Efficiency" commandments is based on Kier Taming the Four Tempers, the piece with characters raising their hands to a coffee machine is based on The Exalted Victory of Cold Harbor, and the chaotic fight is based on Macrodata Refinement Calamity.
- The typical elevator sequence, running-through-corridor scenes, and the Macrodata Refinement department cubicles are seen.
- The short film during the credits is a parody of the stop motion Lumon is Listening video featured in the episode "Hello, Ms. Cobel".
- The characters are partially based on those from the series:
- Homer sings a parody of "Song 2" by Blur.
- Lisa says that the whole place is like one of the puzzle box TV shows like The Leftbehinds, a parody of The Leftovers, Yellowjinx, a parody of Yellowjackets, and Severance.
- When Bart is performing karate movements, Marge's "konnichi-wow" is a pun on "konnichiwa", the Japanese greeting.
- The executive in the credits mentions Cthulhu and the Polish złoty.
Continuity
- In the flashback, Smithers has the same hairstyle as in "I Married Marge", though Homer didn't become safety inspector until later. ("Homer's Odyssey")
- The Lama is among the faith leaders at the mines. ("Wad Goals")
