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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
| − | ===Opening=== | + | === Opening === |
*[[Homer]] is dressed as a trash bin version of [[Bender]] from ''[[Futurama]]''. | *[[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 {{ | + | *[[Maggie]] is dressed as [[Charlie Chaplin]], but afterwards she changes to her look as {{w|Alex (A Clockwork Orange)|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, | + | *[[Homer]] has a election pin with "Ivanka 2028" written on it. This is a reference to [[Donald Trump]] daughter, [[Ivanka Trump]]. |
*[[Frank Grimes]] makes reference to the fact that this is the 600th episode saying "In hell they make you watch them all in a row". This is a reference to the [[Fox|FXX]] 13 days marathon, showing all the episodes of the show in a row. | *[[Frank Grimes]] makes reference to the fact that this is the 600th episode saying "In hell they make you watch them all in a row". This is a reference to the [[Fox|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", referencing {{w|V for Vendetta (film)|V for Vendetta}}. | *The lion on the left has a Guy Fawkes mask, and the store is named "V. Appliances and Repairs", referencing {{w|V for Vendetta (film)|V for Vendetta}}. | ||
| − | *The lion on the right has a Darth Vader mask, referencing [[Star Wars]]. | + | *The lion on the right has a Darth Vader mask, referencing ''[[Star Wars]]''. |
===Couch Gag=== | ===Couch Gag=== | ||
| − | *The couch gag is a parody of | + | *The couch gag is a parody of ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''. |
| − | *[[Modern Family]] is referenced in the VR version. | + | *''[[Modern Family]]'' is referenced in the VR version. |
| − | **Sofa Vergara is a reference to the actress in the show, | + | **Sofa Vergara is a reference to the actress in the show, [[Sofía Vergara]]. |
*{{w|The Creation of Adam}} is depicted in the VR version with God near-touching hands with a couch. | *{{w|The Creation of Adam}} is depicted in the VR version with God near-touching hands with a couch. | ||
| − | *[[Lard Lad]] statue placement is a reference to the placement on the beach of the [[Statue of Liberty]] in {{w|Escape from the Planet of the Apes}}. | + | *[[Lard Lad]] statue placement is a reference to the placement on the beach of the [[Statue of Liberty]] in ''{{w|Escape from the Planet of the Apes}}''. |
| − | *The boat saying "Spoiler: It's actually Earth!" spoilers {{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes}}. | + | *The boat saying "Spoiler: It's actually Earth!" spoilers ''{{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes}}''. |
**The boat is sunk by a couch version of {{w|Mocha Dick}}. | **The boat is sunk by a couch version of {{w|Mocha Dick}}. | ||
| − | ===Dry Hard=== | + | |
| + | === Dry Hard === | ||
*The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the ''{{w|Hunger Games}}''. | *The theme of the first part of the episode is based on the ''{{w|Hunger Games}}''. | ||
*The title of this segment is a reference to {{w|Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard}}. | *The title of this segment is a reference to {{w|Die Hard (film series)|Die Hard}}. | ||
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*Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the {{w|Dusty Springfield|same name}}. | *Dusty Springfield is a reference to the singer with the {{w|Dusty Springfield|same name}}. | ||
| − | ===BFF=== | + | === BFF === |
*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. |
| − | ===Moefinger=== | + | |
| − | *The name of this segment is a parody of {{w|Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger}}, a movie from the [[James Bond]] series. | + | === Moefinger === |
| + | *The name of this segment is a parody of ''{{w|Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger}}'', a movie from the [[James Bond]] series. | ||
*Maker's [[Moe]] is a reference to {{w|Maker's Mark}}. | *Maker's [[Moe]] is a reference to {{w|Maker's Mark}}. | ||
*Moe says Eyeball makes a good impression of {{w|Michael Caine}}. | *Moe says Eyeball makes a good impression of {{w|Michael Caine}}. | ||
*[[Bart]] is dressed as [[James Bond]]. | *[[Bart]] is dressed as [[James Bond]]. | ||
*Homer's Project Vulcan after-party is a reference to {{w|Project Vulcan}}. | *Homer's Project Vulcan after-party is a reference to {{w|Project Vulcan}}. | ||
| − | *Homer and the cat are a reference to {{w|Ernst Stavro Blofel}} from '' | + | *Homer and the cat are a reference to {{w|Ernst Stavro Blofel}} from ''[[James Bond]]''. |
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| + | ==== 600th theme ==== | ||
*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 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: | *The shows listed as bad are a list of cancelled [[Fox]] shows: | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
| − | ==Continuity== | + | == Continuity == |
*[[Hedonismbot]] appears in the VR couch gag. ("[[Simpsorama]]") | *[[Hedonismbot]] appears in the VR couch gag. ("[[Simpsorama]]") | ||
*A sign for [[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]] is seen in the VR couch gag. ("[[A Fish Called Selma]]") | *A sign for [[Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off]] is seen in the VR couch gag. ("[[A Fish Called Selma]]") | ||
*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]]. | *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]]. | ||
*Eyeball is seen inside a [[Mapple Store]]. ("[[MyPods and Boomsticks]]") | *Eyeball is seen inside a [[Mapple Store]]. ("[[MyPods and Boomsticks]]") | ||
| − | *Maggie dresses herself again as {{W|Alex (A Clockwork Orange)|Alex}} from | + | *Maggie dresses herself again as {{W|Alex (A Clockwork Orange)|Alex}} from ''[[A Clockwork Orange]]''. ("[[Treehouse of Horror XXI]]") |
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In the opening scene, [[Hans Moleman]]'s car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode. | *In the opening scene, [[Hans Moleman]]'s car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode. | ||
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*Homer appeared at [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]] to promote the episode. | *Homer appeared at [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]] to promote the episode. | ||
*[[Moe]] references the fact the episode "Moefinger" is part of the Halloween special. | *[[Moe]] references the fact the episode "Moefinger" is part of the Halloween special. | ||
| − | *[[Russ Cargill]], holding the [[Multi-eyed squirrel]] in a cage ( | + | *[[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). | ||
| − | *[[Judith Owen]] is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She sings the 600th theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer. | + | *[[Judith Owen]] is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600th theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer. |
| − | ==Goofs== | + | == Goofs == |
*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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Contents
Cultural references
Opening
- 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 makes reference to the fact 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", referencing V for Vendetta.
- The lion on the right has a Darth Vader mask, referencing Star Wars.
Couch Gag
- The couch gag is a parody of Planet of the Apes.
- Modern Family is referenced in the VR version.
- Sofa Vergara is a reference to the actress in the show, Sofía Vergara.
- The Creation of Adam is depicted in the VR version with God near-touching hands with a couch.
- Lard Lad statue placement is a reference to the placement on the beach of the Statue of Liberty in Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
- The boat saying "Spoiler: It's actually Earth!" spoilers Planet of the Apes.
- The boat is sunk by a couch version of Mocha Dick.
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 slips on a "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.
BFF
- 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.
- Maker's Moe is a reference to Maker's Mark.
- Moe says Eyeball 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.
600th theme
- 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.
Continuity
- Hedonismbot appears in the VR couch gag. ("Simpsorama")
- A sign for Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off is seen in the VR couch gag. ("A Fish Called Selma")
- 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.
- Eyeball is seen inside a Mapple Store. ("MyPods and Boomsticks")
- Maggie dresses herself again as Alex from A Clockwork Orange. ("Treehouse of Horror XXI")
Trivia
- In the opening scene, Hans Moleman's car plate is "VABF16", the production code of the episode.
- Donald Fagen's "I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)" was previously heard in "Future-Drama".
- The song and the number underwater where Bond Bart is seen is a reference to the number of the episode, the 600th.
- Homer appeared at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the episode.
- Moe references the fact the episode "Moefinger" is part of the Halloween special.
- 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).
- Judith Owen is playing Mrs. Mancuso-Gluckman. She also sings the 600th theme at the end and also happens to be married to Harry Shearer.
Goofs
- 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.
