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*The alien that [[Homer]] fights is a {{W|Gorn (Star Trek)|Gorn}} from ''[[Star Trek]]''. The fight scene is from the episode "{{W|Arena (Star Trek: The Original Series)|Arena}}" and the fight scene between [[Captain Kirk]] and the Gorn is often thought as one of the worst fight scenes ever in television. | *The alien that [[Homer]] fights is a {{W|Gorn (Star Trek)|Gorn}} from ''[[Star Trek]]''. The fight scene is from the episode "{{W|Arena (Star Trek: The Original Series)|Arena}}" and the fight scene between [[Captain Kirk]] and the Gorn is often thought as one of the worst fight scenes ever in television. | ||
*The '''[["You Only Live Twice" parody]]''' song is a parody of the song "{{w|You Only Live Twice (song)}}" from the James Bond movie of the same name. | *The '''[["You Only Live Twice" parody]]''' song is a parody of the song "{{w|You Only Live Twice (song)}}" from the James Bond movie of the same name. | ||
| − | *The tallest building in Springfield is the {{w|Burj Khalifa}}, which is the tallest building in the world, that actually is located in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. | + | *The tallest building in Springfield is the {{w|Burj Khalifa}} (a.k.a. Burj Dubai), which is the tallest building in the world, that actually is located in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. |
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the term "YOLO", an acronym for "you only live once". The word is mentioned several times in the episode as is the number plate on Kirk Van Houten's car.
- The couch gag is a parody of the movie Gravity.
- The alien that Homer fights is a Gorn from Star Trek. The fight scene is from the episode "Arena" and the fight scene between Captain Kirk and the Gorn is often thought as one of the worst fight scenes ever in television.
- The "You Only Live Twice" parody song is a parody of the song "You Only Live Twice (song)" from the James Bond movie of the same name.
- The tallest building in Springfield is the Burj Khalifa (a.k.a. Burj Dubai), which is the tallest building in the world, that actually is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Trivia
- It's revealed Kent Brockman wears a toupee.
- Edna Krabappel made a speaking appearance voiced by the late Marcia Wallace in this episode. This is because her parts were recorded before her death.
- When Principal Skinner looks through the children's essays, Lewis' essay doesn't have his last name on it.
Lewis's Essay
Nelson's Essay
Martin's Essay
Ralph's Essay
Milhouse's Essay
Wendell's Essay
Goofs
- The Sagrada Família is located in Barcelona, not the middle of a forest.
- One of Homer's childhood dreams was to ride on the back of a fire truck; however, he was a member of Springfield's volunteer fire department in "Crook and Ladder", so he should have achieved this one.
- Though he could have meant for fun, since in "Crook and Ladder" he used the fire truck for work.
Continuity
- The scene where Homer falls down the tallest building in Springfield twice is very similar to Homer falling down Springfield Gorge twice in "Bart the Daredevil".
