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*The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the ''{{w|Hunger Games}}''. | *The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the ''{{w|Hunger Games}}''. | ||
*The title of this segment is a reference to {{w|Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard}}. | *The title of this segment is a reference to {{w|Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard}}. | ||
| + | *Milhouse slips on a "slosh 'n splash" by Bam-O, a reference to {{w|Slip 'N Slide}} by {{w|Wham-O}}. | ||
| + | *Homer holds a bottle of Amstel Blight, a reference to {{w|Amstel Brewery|Amstel Light}}. | ||
*[[Mr. Burns]] scene of pouring the water on himself is a reference to {{w|Flashdance}}. | *[[Mr. Burns]] scene of pouring the water on himself is a reference to {{w|Flashdance}}. | ||
*The scene with the cars heading toward the reservior is a reference to {{w|Mad Max: Fury Road}}, with [[Otto]] being Immortan Joe | *The scene with the cars heading toward the reservior is a reference to {{w|Mad Max: Fury Road}}, with [[Otto]] being Immortan Joe | ||
| − | *The head coming out of [[Disco Stu]]'s chest is a reference to | + | *The head coming out of [[Disco Stu]]'s chest is a reference to Kuato from 1990's {{w|Total Recall (1990 film)|Total Recall}}. |
*[[Drederick Tatum]]'s vehicle is similar to Axel's from {{w|Twisted Metal}}. | *[[Drederick Tatum]]'s vehicle is similar to Axel's from {{w|Twisted Metal}}. | ||
*Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the {{w|Dusty Springfield|same name}}. | *Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the {{w|Dusty Springfield|same name}}. | ||
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===BFF=== | ===BFF=== | ||
*The book [[Lisa]] is reading, How to Lose Friends & Unimagine People, is a reference to the book {{w|How to Win Friends and Influence People}}. | *The book [[Lisa]] is reading, How to Lose Friends & Unimagine People, is a reference to the book {{w|How to Win Friends and Influence People}}. | ||
| + | *Homer is drinking Logan's Rum, a reference to the movie {{w|Logan's Run (film)|Logan's Run}}, with the label looking like the movie poster. | ||
===Moefinger=== | ===Moefinger=== | ||
*The name of this segment is a parody of {{w|Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger}}, a movie from the [[James Bond]] series. | *The name of this segment is a parody of {{w|Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger}}, a movie from the [[James Bond]] series. | ||
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*Moe says Eyeball makes a good impression of {{w|Michael Caine}}. | *Moe says Eyeball makes a good impression of {{w|Michael Caine}}. | ||
*[[Bart]] is dressed as [[James Bond]]. | *[[Bart]] is dressed as [[James Bond]]. | ||
| + | *Homer's Project Vulcan after-party is a reference to {{w|Project Vulcan}}. | ||
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*The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled [[Fox]] shows: | *The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled [[Fox]] shows: | ||
**''{{w|Drexell's Class}}'' | **''{{w|Drexell's Class}}'' | ||
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*[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage, is seen in the trailers with Sideshow Bob, Kang or Kodos, and the Leprechaun as one of the villains trying to kill [[Simpsons family|the Simpsons]] but he doesn't appear in the episode. | *[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage, is seen in the trailers with Sideshow Bob, Kang or Kodos, and the Leprechaun as one of the villains trying to kill [[Simpsons family|the Simpsons]] but he doesn't appear in the episode. | ||
*This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] (which, by coincidence, is identical to English). | *This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] (which, by coincidence, is identical to English). | ||
| − | + | *[[Judith Owen]] is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She sings the 600th theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer. | |
==Goofs== | ==Goofs== | ||
*The order of cars going to [[Mr. Burns]]' reservoir changes between scenes. | *The order of cars going to [[Mr. Burns]]' reservoir changes between scenes. | ||
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[[Category:Trivia]] | [[Category:Trivia]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
Opening
- Homer is dressed as a trash bin version of Bender from Futurama.
- Maggie is dressed as Charlie Chaplin.
- Homer has a election pin with "Ivanka 2028" written on it. This is a reference to Donald Trump daughter, Ivanka Trump.
- Frank Grimes makes reference to the fact that this is the 600th episode saying "In hell they make you watch them all in a row". This is a reference to the FXX 13 days marathon, showing all the episodes of the show in a row.
Couch Gag
- The couch gag is a parody of Planet of the Apes.
- Modern Family is referenced in the VR version.
- Sofa Vergara is a reference to the actress in the show, Sofía Vergara.
- The Creation of Adam is depicted in the VR version with God near-touching hands with a couch.
- Lard Lad statue placement is a reference to the placement on the beach of the Statue of Liberty in Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
- The boat saying "Spoiler: It's actually Earth!" spoilers Planet of the Apes.
- The boat is sunk by a couch version of Mocha Dick.
Dry Hard
- The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the Hunger Games.
- The title of this segment is a reference to Die Hard.
- Milhouse slips on a "slosh 'n splash" by Bam-O, a reference to Slip 'N Slide by Wham-O.
- Homer holds a bottle of Amstel Blight, a reference to Amstel Light.
- Mr. Burns scene of pouring the water on himself is a reference to Flashdance.
- The scene with the cars heading toward the reservior is a reference to Mad Max: Fury Road, with Otto being Immortan Joe
- The head coming out of Disco Stu's chest is a reference to Kuato from 1990's Total Recall.
- Drederick Tatum's vehicle is similar to Axel's from Twisted Metal.
- Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the same name.
BFF
- The book Lisa is reading, How to Lose Friends & Unimagine People, is a reference to the book How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- Homer is drinking Logan's Rum, a reference to the movie Logan's Run, with the label looking like the movie poster.
Moefinger
- The name of this segment is a parody of Goldfinger, a movie from the James Bond series.
- Maker's Moe is a reference to Maker's Mark.
- Moe says Eyeball makes a good impression of Michael Caine.
- Bart is dressed as James Bond.
- Homer's Project Vulcan after-party is a reference to Project Vulcan.
600th theme
- The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled Fox shows:
- Drexell's Class
- Babes
- Herman's Head
- Woops!
- Too Something
- House of Buggin'
- Sit Down, Shut Up
- Celebrity Boxing
- The Littlest Groom
- Man Vs. Beast
- Allen Gregory
- The Critic
- Futurama
- Untitled Seth MacFarlane Show 2017, a reference to the Untitled Seth MacFarlane Sci-Fi Show set to premiere during the 2017-2018 season.
- Homer and the cat are a reference to Ernst Stavro Blofel from James Bond.
Continuity
- Hedonismbot appears in the VR couch gag. ("Simpsorama")
- A sign for Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off is seen in the couch gag. ("A Fish Called Selma")
- Images of all 600 episodes of the show appear on the wall Frank Grimes sees after Sideshow Bob, Kang or Kodos, and the Leprechaun gets killed by Maggie.
- Eyeball is seen inside a Mapple Store. ("MyPods and Boomsticks")
Trivia
- In the opening scene, Hans Moleman's car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode.
- Donald Fagen's "I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)" was previously heard in "Future-Drama".
- The song and the number underwater where Bond Bart is seen is a reference to the number of the episode, the 600th.
- Homer appeared at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the episode.
- Moe references the fact the episode "Moefinger" is part of the Halloween special.
- Russ Cargill, holding the Multi-eyed squirrel in a cage, is seen in the trailers with Sideshow Bob, Kang or Kodos, and the Leprechaun as one of the villains trying to kill the Simpsons but he doesn't appear in the episode.
- This is the first time Kang or Kodos doesn't speak Rigellian (which, by coincidence, is identical to English).
- Judith Owen is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She sings the 600th theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer.
Goofs
- The order of cars going to Mr. Burns' reservoir changes between scenes.
- The kid on top of Apu's vehicle (either Sashi or Pria Nahasapeemapetilon) is yellow with blonde hair in one of the shots.
