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*[[Dorothea Chaplet|Dr. Dorothea Chaplet]] is named for (and designed after) the companion of the {{W|First Doctor}}, {{W|Dodo Chaplet|Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet}}, from ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/rlazebnik.bsky.social/post/3lhylednshc2i Rob LaZebnik's Bluesky - "Dr. Chaplet"]</ref> | *[[Dorothea Chaplet|Dr. Dorothea Chaplet]] is named for (and designed after) the companion of the {{W|First Doctor}}, {{W|Dodo Chaplet|Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet}}, from ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/rlazebnik.bsky.social/post/3lhylednshc2i Rob LaZebnik's Bluesky - "Dr. Chaplet"]</ref> | ||
*Lisa refers to the tappers as table buzzers from {{W|TGI Fridays}}. | *Lisa refers to the tappers as table buzzers from {{W|TGI Fridays}}. | ||
| − | *Lisa says that her | + | *Lisa says that her dream of becoming Edith is primo, Louis Primo, a reference to jazzist {{W|Louis Prima}}. |
*[[Homer]] says that there are dream laws enforced by the dream police, and Marge points out that's a song by {{W|Cheap Trick}}, "{{W2|Dream Police|song}}". Homer starts singing their song "[[Surrender]]". | *[[Homer]] says that there are dream laws enforced by the dream police, and Marge points out that's a song by {{W|Cheap Trick}}, "{{W2|Dream Police|song}}". Homer starts singing their song "[[Surrender]]". | ||
*[[Professor Frink]] makes a machine to create the perfect {{W2|Arnold Palmer|drink}}. | *[[Professor Frink]] makes a machine to create the perfect {{W2|Arnold Palmer|drink}}. | ||
| − | + | [[File:TARDIS The Past and the Furious.png|300px|thumb|[[Professor Frink]]'s whiteboard include several references to the use of {{W|wormhole}}s for time travel and to [[TARDIS]], the time machine from ''[[Doctor Who]]'']] | |
| − | *On Frink's whiteboard is a drawing of the [[TARDIS]] from ''Doctor Who'', with the acronym "Traversable Acausal Retrograde Domain in Space-Time" | + | *On Frink's whiteboard: |
| − | **Frink also has "{{W| | + | **There is a drawing of the [[TARDIS]] from ''Doctor Who'', with the acronym "Traversable Acausal Retrograde Domain in Space-Time", referencing the "Time And Relative Dimension In Space" acronym of the TARDIS. |
| + | **{{W|Einstein field equations}}, G<sub>µν</sub> = 8πGT<sub>µν</sub>, which describe how matter and energy affect the curvature of spacetime, are seen on the top. | ||
| + | **Frink also has "Minkowski Wormhole" written on the whiteboard, combining the mathematical description of the {{W|Minkowski spacetime}} and the concept of the {{W|wormhole}}, hypothetically considered to allow time travel. | ||
| + | **Other notations include the {{W|accessibility relation}}, ''wRu'', used in {{W|modal logic}}, while the integral equations are representations of the mathematics behind wormholes, energy conditions, and time travel constraints. | ||
| + | *Frink tells Lisa that the time-traveling experience "most resembles a quantum leap, minus the Scott Bakula-tions". This is a play-on-words on the physics concept of {{W2|quantum leap|physics}} and the 1989 science fiction TV series ''{{W2|Quantum Leap|1989 TV series}}'', in which American actor {{W|Scott Bakula}} starred as Dr. {{W|Sam Beckett}}. | ||
*Professor Frink says "to the Internet-mobile", referencing the phrase "To the [[Batmobile]]!" from the 1960s ''{{W2|Batman|TV series}}'' TV series. | *Professor Frink says "to the Internet-mobile", referencing the phrase "To the [[Batmobile]]!" from the 1960s ''{{W2|Batman|TV series}}'' TV series. | ||
*During the song "[[The Mini Moose]]", several locations and their landmarks are mentioned: | *During the song "[[The Mini Moose]]", several locations and their landmarks are mentioned: | ||
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**[[London]] and {{W|London Bridge}}. | **[[London]] and {{W|London Bridge}}. | ||
*The ''[[Agoni Smart Dungeon]]'' app is likely a reference to the {{W2|Amazon|company}} [[Amazon Alexa|Alexa]] Smart Home system. | *The ''[[Agoni Smart Dungeon]]'' app is likely a reference to the {{W2|Amazon|company}} [[Amazon Alexa|Alexa]] Smart Home system. | ||
| + | *According to Future Mr. Burns, the past version of himself will make billions by owning the {{W|Las Vegas Raiders}}. | ||
*Future Mr. Burns tells Past Mr. Burns that he will have a [[Pablo Picasso|Picasso]] painting in every bathroom. | *Future Mr. Burns tells Past Mr. Burns that he will have a [[Pablo Picasso|Picasso]] painting in every bathroom. | ||
*Mr. Burns convinces his younger self to not marry {{W|Roseanne Barr}}. | *Mr. Burns convinces his younger self to not marry {{W|Roseanne Barr}}. | ||
*Burns left [[Edith]] a priceless {{W|Tiffany lamp}} to sell. He packaged it in "worthless" baseball cards, including ones of [[Babe Ruth]], [[Honus Wagner]], and [[Ty Cobb]]. | *Burns left [[Edith]] a priceless {{W|Tiffany lamp}} to sell. He packaged it in "worthless" baseball cards, including ones of [[Babe Ruth]], [[Honus Wagner]], and [[Ty Cobb]]. | ||
| + | *During "[[Mini Moose Mamma, Let's Kill You Tonight]]", the singer mentions the erradication of the {{W|Oxford comma}}. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the film The Fast and the Furious.
- Wuhu is a parody of Hulu.
- Lisa says the road being "old-stained Fury Road", referencing the film Mad Max: Fury Road.
- The hobo philharmonic plays Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5".
- Aubrey Medical Plaza is a reference to actress Aubrey Plaza.
- Dr. Dorothea Chaplet is named for (and designed after) the companion of the First Doctor, Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet, from Doctor Who.[1]
- Lisa refers to the tappers as table buzzers from TGI Fridays.
- Lisa says that her dream of becoming Edith is primo, Louis Primo, a reference to jazzist Louis Prima.
- Homer says that there are dream laws enforced by the dream police, and Marge points out that's a song by Cheap Trick, "Dream Police". Homer starts singing their song "Surrender".
- Professor Frink makes a machine to create the perfect Arnold Palmer.
Professor Frink's whiteboard include several references to the use of wormholes for time travel and to TARDIS, the time machine from Doctor Who
- On Frink's whiteboard:
- There is a drawing of the TARDIS from Doctor Who, with the acronym "Traversable Acausal Retrograde Domain in Space-Time", referencing the "Time And Relative Dimension In Space" acronym of the TARDIS.
- Einstein field equations, Gµν = 8πGTµν, which describe how matter and energy affect the curvature of spacetime, are seen on the top.
- Frink also has "Minkowski Wormhole" written on the whiteboard, combining the mathematical description of the Minkowski spacetime and the concept of the wormhole, hypothetically considered to allow time travel.
- Other notations include the accessibility relation, wRu, used in modal logic, while the integral equations are representations of the mathematics behind wormholes, energy conditions, and time travel constraints.
- Frink tells Lisa that the time-traveling experience "most resembles a quantum leap, minus the Scott Bakula-tions". This is a play-on-words on the physics concept of quantum leap and the 1989 science fiction TV series Quantum Leap, in which American actor Scott Bakula starred as Dr. Sam Beckett.
- Professor Frink says "to the Internet-mobile", referencing the phrase "To the Batmobile!" from the 1960s Batman TV series.
- During the song "The Mini Moose", several locations and their landmarks are mentioned:
- New York City and Central Park.
- St. Louis and the Gateway Arch (which hasn't been built yet).
- Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
- Mount Olympus and Zeus.
- London and London Bridge.
- The Agoni Smart Dungeon app is likely a reference to the Amazon Alexa Smart Home system.
- According to Future Mr. Burns, the past version of himself will make billions by owning the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Future Mr. Burns tells Past Mr. Burns that he will have a Picasso painting in every bathroom.
- Mr. Burns convinces his younger self to not marry Roseanne Barr.
- Burns left Edith a priceless Tiffany lamp to sell. He packaged it in "worthless" baseball cards, including ones of Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Ty Cobb.
- During "Mini Moose Mamma, Let's Kill You Tonight", the singer mentions the erradication of the Oxford comma.
Trivia
- Blinky has four eyes instead of its usual three eyes.
Continuity
- Episodes shown on Wuhu:
- Homer New Jobs: "Ice Cream of Margie (with the Light Blue Hair)".
- Bart Girlfriends: "Bart's Girlfriend".
- Lisa the Misfits: "The Hateful Eight-Year-Olds".
- Social Commentary 5 Years Too Late: "E My Sports".
- Fan Infuriators: "That '90s Show".
- Marriage Trouble: "Steal This Episode".
- Obscure Holidays: "Whacking Day".
- Emmy Losers: "Barthood".
- Inaccurate Predictions: "Lisa's Wedding".
- Two-Parters, But Why?: "Warrin' Priests".
- Alternate Realities: "The Serfsons".
- Marge Marries Flanders: "The Devil Wears Nada".
- Simpsons Go to Kang and Kodos' Planet: "The Man Who Came to Be Dinner".
- When Lisa looks up pictures of old Springfield, a picture of the Great Springfield Gazebo is among them. ("Hostile Kirk Place")
- Barney remembers the time he was the Plow King. ("Mr. Plow")
- Lenny, who is chained to a hospital bed in a secret room in Burns' office, says that he thought he was signing up for the softball team. ("Homer at the Bat")
- In Moe's Tavern's basement, several items from the past appear:
- Moe's Ice Cream Carnival sign. ("A Tree Grows in Springfield")
- Red Tick Beer. ("The Springfield Files")
- Mo's sign and the Love Tester. ("Flaming Moe")
- Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag sign. ("Bart Sells His Soul")
References
