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*The name of this level is a reference to the adventure novel ''{{W|Around the World in 80 Days}}'' by Jules Verne. | *The name of this level is a reference to the adventure novel ''{{W|Around the World in 80 Days}}'' by Jules Verne. | ||
*When lining up for the race, [[Comic Book Guy]] says that "With great hunger comes great responsibility." This is a reference to when [[Spider-Man]]'s [[Ben Parker|Uncle Ben]] says "With great power comes great responsibility." | *When lining up for the race, [[Comic Book Guy]] says that "With great hunger comes great responsibility." This is a reference to when [[Spider-Man]]'s [[Ben Parker|Uncle Ben]] says "With great power comes great responsibility." | ||
| + | *Comic Book Guy while being attacked says "For the love of Kirk!", a reference to [[James T. Kirk]] from [[Star Trek]]. | ||
| + | *Comic Book Guy says to Bart "This Bartman is much more impressive than the dance of the same name.", a reference to [[Do the Bartman]]. | ||
| + | *Comic Book Guy says "Go go gadget stomach!", a reference to Inspector Gadget. | ||
*In [[France]], the song "{{W|Frère Jacques}}" plays. | *In [[France]], the song "{{W|Frère Jacques}}" plays. | ||
*At the end of the level, [[Groundskeeper Willie]] makes a reference to ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''. [[Comic Book Guy]] even says it is a reference. | *At the end of the level, [[Groundskeeper Willie]] makes a reference to ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''. [[Comic Book Guy]] even says it is a reference. | ||
*The cliché for Combo Punch mentions ''{{W|Street Fighter 2}}''. | *The cliché for Combo Punch mentions ''{{W|Street Fighter 2}}''. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| + | *Homer says he was the first to throw up in last year's eating contest. In [[The Simpsons: Hit and Run]], a newspaper in the first level says he was disqualified for vomiting. | ||
*According to [[Willie]], he was competing to honor his dead mother, who passed away in a Haggis eating contest. | *According to [[Willie]], he was competing to honor his dead mother, who passed away in a Haggis eating contest. | ||
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Cultural references
- The name of this level is a reference to the adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne.
- When lining up for the race, Comic Book Guy says that "With great hunger comes great responsibility." This is a reference to when Spider-Man's Uncle Ben says "With great power comes great responsibility."
- Comic Book Guy while being attacked says "For the love of Kirk!", a reference to James T. Kirk from Star Trek.
- Comic Book Guy says to Bart "This Bartman is much more impressive than the dance of the same name.", a reference to Do the Bartman.
- Comic Book Guy says "Go go gadget stomach!", a reference to Inspector Gadget.
- In France, the song "Frère Jacques" plays.
- At the end of the level, Groundskeeper Willie makes a reference to Planet of the Apes. Comic Book Guy even says it is a reference.
- The cliché for Combo Punch mentions Street Fighter 2.
Trivia
- Homer says he was the first to throw up in last year's eating contest. In The Simpsons: Hit and Run, a newspaper in the first level says he was disqualified for vomiting.
- According to Willie, he was competing to honor his dead mother, who passed away in a Haggis eating contest.
