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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*The episode title is a reference to the 1992 sports movie ''{{W|A League of Their Own}}''. | *The episode title is a reference to the 1992 sports movie ''{{W|A League of Their Own}}''. | ||
| − | *[[Grampa]] tells one of the players he pitches worse than [[Sandy Koufax]] on {{W|Yom Kippur}}. | + | *The "{{W2|Charge|fanfare}}" fanfare by {{W2|Tommy Walker|events director}} is heard at the [[Isotope Stadium]]. |
| − | *{{W|Edsel}} Dealership, {{W|Pan Am}} | + | *The [[Springfield Isotopes]] play against the [[New York Yankees]]. |
| − | *Chris Rock invites Walkov to join the [[New York Mets]]. | + | *The Take It Out to the Ball Game Self Storage units are a reference to the song "{{W|Take Me Out to the Ball Game}}" by {{W|Edward Meeker}}. |
| − | *Danny Trejo invites Walkov to join the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and tells him he has 468 credits on his {{W|IMDb}}. His page actually credits him 473 roles as actor on April 27, [[2025]]. | + | **The song plays multiple times in the episode, including in Macedonian. |
| − | *Other teams inviting Walkov include | + | *[[Grampa]] tells one of the New York Yankees players he pitches worse than [[Sandy Koufax]] on {{W|Yom Kippur}}. |
| − | + | *In Grampa's list of dead contacts on his phone are: | |
| − | + | **{{W|Edsel}} Dealership, a discontinued car brand. | |
| − | + | **{{W|Pan Am}}, a discontinued airline. | |
| − | + | **{{W|F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth's}}, a former retail company. | |
| − | ** | + | *"It's a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game" by {{W|Harry Simeone|The Harry Simeone Songsters}} plays during the montage of [[Moe]] and Grampa watching baseball games. |
| − | **{{ | + | *Teams the Isotopes played against include the [[Atlanta Braves]] and the {{W|Arizona Diamondbacks}}. |
| − | *{{W| | + | *As a child, [[Aeropos Walkov]] knocked over a pillar in the [[Parthenon]] in [[Greece]] by hitting a rat into it. |
| − | + | *Moe says that [[Springfield]] isn't a classy city, like [[Philadelphia]] or [[Anaheim]]. | |
| − | *[[ | + | *The video camera that Moe uses has an {{W|Evinrude Outboard Motors|Eviunrude}} motor on it. |
| − | * | + | *The laptop that Walkov uses appears to be a potato version of an {{W|Apple Inc.|Apple}} {{W|MacBook}}. |
| − | + | *{{Ch|Chris Rock}} invites Walkov to join the [[New York Mets]]. | |
| − | *One of the teams beaten by the [[ | + | *{{Ch|Danny Trejo}} invites Walkov to join the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and tells him he has 468 credits on his {{W|IMDb}}. His page actually credits him 473 roles as actor on April 27, [[2025]]. |
| + | *Other teams inviting Walkov include the {{W|Toronto Blue Jays}}, the {{W|Washington Nationals}}, {{W|Oakland Athletics relocation to Las Vegas|Las Vegas A's}}, {{W|Seattle Mariners}}, {{W|Los Angeles Angels}}, {{W|Minnesota Twins}}, and [[Chicago White Sox]]. | ||
| + | **The Washington Nationals video had them change the [[Lincoln Memorial]] to Walkov. | ||
| + | **The Las Vegas A's video had them put Walkov on the {{W2|Sphere|venue}}. | ||
| + | *The Springfield Isotopes have a mascot who's a parody of {{W|Mr. Met}} of the New York Mets. | ||
| + | *The Isotope Stadium becomes the [[Toblerone]] Stadium after it gets sponsored. | ||
| + | *Grampa says that he and Moe are a great team, like {{W|Martin and Lewis}} ([[Dean Martin]] and [[Jerry Lewis]]). [[Martin Prince]] and [[Lewis Clark]] then walk past holding hands and Martin thanks Grampa for noticing. | ||
| + | *One of the adverts is for [[Carrot Top]]'s Prop Bets. | ||
| + | *{{Ch|Kevin Millar}} mentions when he played for the [[Miami Marlins]]. | ||
| + | *Moe tells Bart that Walkov is teaching himself English by watching ''[[Family Guy]]''. Walkov then proceeds to repeat [[Glenn Quagmire]]'s catchphrase "Giggity" multiple times. | ||
| + | *A baseball pitch is sponsored by {{W|Squatty Potty}}, the long drive is sponsored by {{W|Hankook}} tires and the third base is sponsored by {{W2|Trojan|brand}} condoms. | ||
| + | *One of the teams beaten by the Isotopes is the {{W|Houston Astros}}. | ||
| + | *The [[Cincinnati Reds Roof Inn]] is a reference to the {{W|Cincinnati Reds}} baseball team and the {{W|Red Roof Inn}} hotel chain. | ||
*Grampa talks to Bart about the {{W|BALCO scandal}}. | *Grampa talks to Bart about the {{W|BALCO scandal}}. | ||
| − | *Grampa searches {{W|Onlyfans}} on his phone. | + | *Grampa searches {{W|Onlyfans}} on his phone, not realizing what the site is for. |
*[[Moe]] taped the Walkov video over the [[1998]] {{W|Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show}}. | *[[Moe]] taped the Walkov video over the [[1998]] {{W|Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show}}. | ||
| − | * | + | *Vig Notaro is a reference to comedian [[Tig Notaro]]. Her picture is on the logo. |
| − | *Bookiemonster is a parody of {{W|Cookie Monster}} | + | *Oprah's Sportsbook Club, a reference to {{W|Oprah's Book Club}} by {{Ch|Oprah Winfrey}}. |
| − | + | *Bookiemonster is a parody of {{W|Cookie Monster}} from ''[[Sesame Street]]''. | |
| − | + | *"Shohei the Money 17" and "Othani's Ddesignated Bettor" references {{W|Shohei Ohtani}}'s Picadillos gambling scandal. | |
| − | *"Shohei the Money 17" and "Othani's | + | *Bart learned about gambling from watching {{W|Yu Darvish}}. |
| − | *Bart learned about gambling from {{W| | ||
*Moe translates that Walkov always wanted to ride the {{W|Duquesne Incline}} funicular. | *Moe translates that Walkov always wanted to ride the {{W|Duquesne Incline}} funicular. | ||
| + | *Grampa calls [[Matt Lauer]] "skinny Weinstein", referencing the sexual abuse allegations against both Lauer and {{W|Harvey Weinstein}}. | ||
*Odds-Jazeera is a parody of [[Al Jazeera]]. | *Odds-Jazeera is a parody of [[Al Jazeera]]. | ||
*E$PN is a parody of [[ESPN]]. | *E$PN is a parody of [[ESPN]]. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*[["Old Tut" Simpson]] appears. ("[[A Father's Watch]]") | *[["Old Tut" Simpson]] appears. ("[[A Father's Watch]]") | ||
| − | * | + | *In Grampa's list of dead contacts on his phone are: |
| − | *[[ | + | **[[Corbin Everly]]. ("[[Bart's Brain]]") |
| + | **[[Larry Dalrymple|Larry the Barfly]]. ("[[Cremains of the Day]]") | ||
| + | **[[Maude Flanders]]. ("[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]") | ||
| + | **[[Rabbi Krustofsky]]. ("[[Clown in the Dumps]]") | ||
*[[Smash Diggins]] and [[Fishbone Walker]] appear. ("[[Wild Barts Can't Be Broken]]") | *[[Smash Diggins]] and [[Fishbone Walker]] appear. ("[[Wild Barts Can't Be Broken]]") | ||
*Sites for betting include: | *Sites for betting include: | ||
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**[[longshot-gimmick.com]]. ("[[Write Off This Episode]]") | **[[longshot-gimmick.com]]. ("[[Write Off This Episode]]") | ||
**[[Wager Walrus]]. ("[[Cremains of the Day]]") | **[[Wager Walrus]]. ("[[Cremains of the Day]]") | ||
| + | *Adverts for [[Quick & Fresh]] ("[[Much Apu About Something]]") and [[It Blows]] ("[[Lisa's Sax]]") are seen. | ||
| + | *Multiple [[Wise Guy]]s were also seen in the non-canon episode "[[Lisa the Boy Scout]]". | ||
| + | *Larry's urn is seen on top of the [[Love Tester]]. ("Cremains of the Day") | ||
== Goofs == | == Goofs == | ||
*Fishbone Walker's hair is colored blonde instead of brown. | *Fishbone Walker's hair is colored blonde instead of brown. | ||
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Cultural references
- The episode title is a reference to the 1992 sports movie A League of Their Own.
- The "Charge" fanfare by Tommy Walker is heard at the Isotope Stadium.
- The Springfield Isotopes play against the New York Yankees.
- The Take It Out to the Ball Game Self Storage units are a reference to the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by Edward Meeker.
- The song plays multiple times in the episode, including in Macedonian.
- Grampa tells one of the New York Yankees players he pitches worse than Sandy Koufax on Yom Kippur.
- In Grampa's list of dead contacts on his phone are:
- Edsel Dealership, a discontinued car brand.
- Pan Am, a discontinued airline.
- Woolworth's, a former retail company.
- "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game" by The Harry Simeone Songsters plays during the montage of Moe and Grampa watching baseball games.
- Teams the Isotopes played against include the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- As a child, Aeropos Walkov knocked over a pillar in the Parthenon in Greece by hitting a rat into it.
- Moe says that Springfield isn't a classy city, like Philadelphia or Anaheim.
- The video camera that Moe uses has an Eviunrude motor on it.
- The laptop that Walkov uses appears to be a potato version of an Apple MacBook.
- Chris Rock invites Walkov to join the New York Mets.
- Danny Trejo invites Walkov to join the Los Angeles Dodgers and tells him he has 468 credits on his IMDb. His page actually credits him 473 roles as actor on April 27, 2025.
- Other teams inviting Walkov include the Toronto Blue Jays, the Washington Nationals, Las Vegas A's, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago White Sox.
- The Washington Nationals video had them change the Lincoln Memorial to Walkov.
- The Las Vegas A's video had them put Walkov on the Sphere.
- The Springfield Isotopes have a mascot who's a parody of Mr. Met of the New York Mets.
- The Isotope Stadium becomes the Toblerone Stadium after it gets sponsored.
- Grampa says that he and Moe are a great team, like Martin and Lewis (Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis). Martin Prince and Lewis Clark then walk past holding hands and Martin thanks Grampa for noticing.
- One of the adverts is for Carrot Top's Prop Bets.
- Kevin Millar mentions when he played for the Miami Marlins.
- Moe tells Bart that Walkov is teaching himself English by watching Family Guy. Walkov then proceeds to repeat Glenn Quagmire's catchphrase "Giggity" multiple times.
- A baseball pitch is sponsored by Squatty Potty, the long drive is sponsored by Hankook tires and the third base is sponsored by Trojan condoms.
- One of the teams beaten by the Isotopes is the Houston Astros.
- The Cincinnati Reds Roof Inn is a reference to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and the Red Roof Inn hotel chain.
- Grampa talks to Bart about the BALCO scandal.
- Grampa searches Onlyfans on his phone, not realizing what the site is for.
- Moe taped the Walkov video over the 1998 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
- Vig Notaro is a reference to comedian Tig Notaro. Her picture is on the logo.
- Oprah's Sportsbook Club, a reference to Oprah's Book Club by Oprah Winfrey.
- Bookiemonster is a parody of Cookie Monster from Sesame Street.
- "Shohei the Money 17" and "Othani's Ddesignated Bettor" references Shohei Ohtani's Picadillos gambling scandal.
- Bart learned about gambling from watching Yu Darvish.
- Moe translates that Walkov always wanted to ride the Duquesne Incline funicular.
- Grampa calls Matt Lauer "skinny Weinstein", referencing the sexual abuse allegations against both Lauer and Harvey Weinstein.
- Odds-Jazeera is a parody of Al Jazeera.
- E$PN is a parody of ESPN.
- FOX bet-work a parody of FOX network.
Continuity
- "Old Tut" Simpson appears. ("A Father's Watch")
- In Grampa's list of dead contacts on his phone are:
- Smash Diggins and Fishbone Walker appear. ("Wild Barts Can't Be Broken")
- Sites for betting include:
- Adverts for Quick & Fresh ("Much Apu About Something") and It Blows ("Lisa's Sax") are seen.
- Multiple Wise Guys were also seen in the non-canon episode "Lisa the Boy Scout".
- Larry's urn is seen on top of the Love Tester. ("Cremains of the Day")
Goofs
- Fishbone Walker's hair is colored blonde instead of brown.
