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==Cultural References==
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*The Learning Network is a reference to the blog of [[The New York Times]] with the same name.
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== Cultural references ==
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**Nukes of Hazard is a reference to {{w|The Dukes of Hazzard}}.
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*[[Lisa]] is seen reading ''[[The Girl with the Rub-On Tattoo]]'', a parody of ''{{W|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo}}''.
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**[[Jesus Christ]] Superstorm is a reference to {{w|Jesus Christ Superstar}}.
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*[[The Learning Network]] is a reference to the blog of [[The New York Times]] with the same name.
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**{{w|Nostradamus}}, the man who saw the future is a reference to {{w|The Man Who Saw Tomorrow}}.
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**''[[Nukes of Hazard]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|The Dukes of Hazzard}}''.
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***The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy {{w|Doctor Detroit}}.
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**''[[Jesus Christ Superstorm]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|Jesus Christ Superstar}}''.
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***The movie is presented by {{w|Orson Welles}}, who says he's the director of [[Citizen Kane]].
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**''[[Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future]]'' is a reference to ''{{w|The Man Who Saw Tomorrow}}''.
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***The break-up of {{w|Fleetwood Mac}} is said to be predicted by Nostradamus. Their album {{w|Rumours (album)|Rumors}}'s cover is shown.
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***The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy ''{{w|Doctor Detroit}}''.
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*Tri-ominoes are a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Triominos.
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***The movie is presented by [[Orson Welles]], who says he's the director of [[Citizen Kane]].
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***The break-up of [[Fleetwood Mac]] is said to be predicted by Nostradamus. Their album ''[[Rumors]]'' cover is shown.
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**"Shortly after the anti-Christ becomes president" is likely referring to {{Ch|Donald Trump}}.
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*[[Tri-ominoes]] are a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Triominos.
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*The people of Springfield Mensa recite all the words of the {{W|United States Declaration of Independence}} in alphabetical order.
 
*Dogs playing poker around the table are a depiction of the painting "A Friend in Need" from the {{w|Dogs Playing Poker}} series by American artist {{w|Cassius Marcellus Coolidge}}.
 
*Dogs playing poker around the table are a depiction of the painting "A Friend in Need" from the {{w|Dogs Playing Poker}} series by American artist {{w|Cassius Marcellus Coolidge}}.
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*{{w|Mr. Clean}} is shown by [[Professor Frink]].
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*[[Mr. Clean]] is shown by [[Professor Frink]].
 
*[[Homer]] [[Twitter|tweets]] his test results.
 
*[[Homer]] [[Twitter|tweets]] his test results.
 
*{{w|Noah Baumbach}}'s Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater.
 
*{{w|Noah Baumbach}}'s Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater.
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*[[Lisa]] listens to {{w|The Righteous Brothers}}'s ''{{w|Unchained Melody}}'', after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie {{w|Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost}}'s.
 
*[[Lisa]] listens to {{w|The Righteous Brothers}}'s ''{{w|Unchained Melody}}'', after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie {{w|Ghost (1990 film)|Ghost}}'s.
 
*Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, mispelling [[Jesus Christ|Jesus H. Christ]], who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes.
 
*Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, mispelling [[Jesus Christ|Jesus H. Christ]], who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes.
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==Continuity==
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== Trivia ==
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*Among things thrown at Professor Frink:
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**A [[Rubik's Cube]]
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**[[Tri-ominoes]]
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**A King from Chess
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**A bust of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]]
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**''[[The New York Times Book Review]]'' (with [[William Shakespeare]] on the cover)
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**A globe of the Moon
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**A {{W|Compass (drawing tool)|compass}}
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== Continuity ==
 
*[[Agnes Skinner]] flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]")
 
*[[Agnes Skinner]] flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("[[Homer's Evolution couch gag]]")
 
*[[Mensa International|Mensa]] reunites again and [[Manjula]] is now a member. ("[[They Saved Lisa's Brain]]")
 
*[[Mensa International|Mensa]] reunites again and [[Manjula]] is now a member. ("[[They Saved Lisa's Brain]]")
 
*Another version of the Dogs playing poker painting is shown. ("[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]")
 
*Another version of the Dogs playing poker painting is shown. ("[[Treehouse of Horror IV]]")
 
*[[Jennifer Clarkeson]] appears. ("[[A Test Before Trying]]")
 
*[[Jennifer Clarkeson]] appears. ("[[A Test Before Trying]]")
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== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
 
*[[Lisa]]'s sandals are missing in the second scene.
 
*[[Lisa]]'s sandals are missing in the second scene.

Revision as of 09:50, January 15, 2018

References/Trivia


Season 29 Episode References
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"Frink Gets Testy"
"Homer Is Where the Art Isn't" 630 →


Cultural references

First shot.
Second shot.

Trivia

Continuity

Goofs

  • Lisa's sandals are missing in the second scene.
  • The juxtaposition in the semi-circular shadow on the wall between the two scenes changes.
Season 29 References
The Serfsons • Springfield Splendor • Whistler's Father • Treehouse of Horror XXVIII • Grampy Can Ya Hear Me • The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be • Singin' in the Lane • Mr. Lisa's Opus • Gone Boy • Haw-Haw Land • Frink Gets Testy • Homer Is Where the Art Isn't • 3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage • Fears of a Clown • No Good Read Goes Unpunished • King Leer • Lisa Gets the Blues • Forgive and Regret • Left Behind • Throw Grampa from the Dane • Flanders' Ladder