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*[[Lisa]] says that after the river dried, "a drought of {{w|Chicago Cubs}} sized proportions hit Springfield", referencing the longest {{w|List of Major League Baseball franchise postseason droughts|drought}} of {{w|World Series}} wins, Cubs', which had not won a World Series since 1908, although they did win the {{w|2016 World Series|2016 one}} 2 weeks later. | *[[Lisa]] says that after the river dried, "a drought of {{w|Chicago Cubs}} sized proportions hit Springfield", referencing the longest {{w|List of Major League Baseball franchise postseason droughts|drought}} of {{w|World Series}} wins, Cubs', which had not won a World Series since 1908, although they did win the {{w|2016 World Series|2016 one}} 2 weeks later. | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
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*The [[Slosh 'N' Splash]] previously appeared in "[[The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed]]". | *The [[Slosh 'N' Splash]] previously appeared in "[[The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed]]". | ||
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*[[Lisa]] previously mentioned she had an imaginary friend called [[Rachel Cohen]] in "[[Today I Am a Clown]]". | *[[Lisa]] previously mentioned she had an imaginary friend called [[Rachel Cohen]] in "[[Today I Am a Clown]]". | ||
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*[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage (''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''), is seen in the trailers 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 (''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''), is seen in the trailers 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). | ||
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*[[Judith Owen]] is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600 theme at the end and also happens to be married to [[Harry Shearer]]. | *[[Judith Owen]] is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600 theme at the end and also happens to be married to [[Harry Shearer]]. | ||
| + | *BFF and R.I.P. are acronyms of Best Friend Forever and Rest In Peace. | ||
===Moe Finger=== | ===Moe Finger=== | ||
*[[Donald Fagen]]'s "{{w|I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)}}" was previously heard in "[[Future-Drama]]". | *[[Donald Fagen]]'s "{{w|I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)}}" was previously heard in "[[Future-Drama]]". | ||
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*The order of cars going to [[Mr. Burns]]' reservoir changes between scenes. | *The order of cars going to [[Mr. Burns]]' reservoir changes between scenes. | ||
*The kid on top of [[Apu]]'s vehicle (either [[Sashi Nahasapeemapetilon|Sashi]] or [[Pria Nahasapeemapetilon]]) is yellow with blonde hair in one of the shots. | *The kid on top of [[Apu]]'s vehicle (either [[Sashi Nahasapeemapetilon|Sashi]] or [[Pria Nahasapeemapetilon]]) is yellow with blonde hair in one of the shots. | ||
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*When Lisa mounts on the motorbike, her right arm goes in the front of the bike's headlights. | *When Lisa mounts on the motorbike, her right arm goes in the front of the bike's headlights. | ||
===Moefinger=== | ===Moefinger=== | ||
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Contents
Cultural references
Opening scene
- Homer is dressed as a trash bin version of Bender from Futurama.
- Maggie is dressed as Charlie Chaplin, but afterwards she changes to her look as Alex from A Clockwork Orange and turns to violence towards the bad guys.
- Homer has a election pin with "Ivanka 2028" written on it. This is a reference to Donald Trump daughter, Ivanka Trump.
- Frank Grimes mentions 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.
- The lion on the left has a Guy Fawkes mask and the store is named "V. Appliances and Repairs", both referencing V for Vendetta in which the Guy Fawkes mask figures prominently.
- The lion on the right has a Darth Vader mask, referencing Star Wars.
Couch Gag
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 tries to slide on a dry 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, Willie being Doof Warrior, and the heads on pole a reference to the people on the poles in the movie.
- 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.
- Lisa says that after the river dried, "a drought of Chicago Cubs sized proportions hit Springfield", referencing the longest drought of World Series wins, Cubs', which had not won a World Series since 1908, although they did win the 2016 one 2 weeks later.
BFF R.I.P.
- 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.
- The segment itself parodies action movies such as Kingsman: The Secret Service and the James Bond series itself.
- Maker's Moe is a reference to Maker's Mark.
- Moe says High Ball 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.
- Homer and the cat are a reference to Ernst Stavro Blofel from James Bond.
- Homer held a Steely Dan concert at the Duff Stadium. He asks them to play Babylon Sister from the album Gaucho during the fight scene.
600 song
- The music that was used closely resebles the Brian Song from Monty Python's The Life of Brian. The Intro of the movie is also a strong James Bond reference.
- 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.
- The visuals of the song are a reference to the James Bond title sequences and Maggie shooting a gun at the end is a reference of Bond shooting the gun and blood dripping down in them.
Credits
- Dan Castellaneta's nickname (for both his consulting producer and starring credits) is "Heeeere's DANNY!", a reference to The Shining.
- Dan Vebber's nickname is "H.P Lovebbercraft", a reference to H. P. Lovecraft.
- Drew Carey's nickname is "Boo Scary from The Fright is Right!" which refers to his status as the host of The Price is Right.
Continuity
Opening scene
- Maggie dresses herself again as Alex from A Clockwork Orange. ("Treehouse of Horror XXI")
- 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.
Dry Hard
- The Slosh 'N' Splash previously appeared in "The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed".
BFF R.I.P.
- Lisa previously mentioned she had an imaginary friend called Rachel Cohen in "Today I Am a Clown".
Moefinger
- High Ball is seen inside a Mapple Store. ("MyPods and Boomsticks")
Trivia
- Homer appeared at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the episode.
Opening scene
- Hans Moleman's car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode.
- Russ Cargill, holding the Multi-eyed squirrel in a cage (The Simpsons Movie), is seen in the trailers 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).
BFF R.I.P.
- Judith Owen is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600 theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer.
- BFF and R.I.P. are acronyms of Best Friend Forever and Rest In Peace.
Moe Finger
- Donald Fagen's "I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)" was previously heard in "Future-Drama".
- Moe references the fact that the segment is part of the Halloween special.
Goofs
Dry Hard
- 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.
BFF R.I.P.
- When Lisa mounts on the motorbike, her right arm goes in the front of the bike's headlights.
Moefinger
- The shelf at Moe's Tavern was full of bottles, but on the next scene, it is full of empty beer mugs.
