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*[[Mr. Clean]] is shown by [[Professor Frink]]. | *[[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. |
| − | *Nut Job 3: The Squirreling is shown in theater, a reference to the 2019 sequel of {{w|The Nut Job}} and {{w|The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature}}. | + | *''[[Nut Job 3: The Squirreling]]'' is shown in theater, a reference to the 2019 sequel of ''{{w|The Nut Job}}'' and ''{{w|The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature}}''. |
| − | * | + | *[[Shakespeare in the Park]] and [[Sesame Street on Ice]]'' are shown. |
| − | *[[Jeopardy!]] is shown at [[Moe's Tavern]]. | + | *''[[Jeopardy!]]'' is shown at [[Moe's Tavern]]. |
*[[Marge]] mentions the {{w|Scarecrow (Oz)|Scarecrow}} and {{w|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|The Wizard of Oz}}. | *[[Marge]] mentions the {{w|Scarecrow (Oz)|Scarecrow}} and {{w|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|The Wizard of Oz}}. | ||
[[File:Frink Gets Testy promo 2.png|thumb|First shot.]][[File:Frink Gets Testy promo 3.png|thumb|Second shot.]] | [[File:Frink Gets Testy promo 2.png|thumb|First shot.]][[File:Frink Gets Testy promo 3.png|thumb|Second shot.]] | ||
*[[Wiggum]] mentions [[Popeye|Swee'Pea]] and {{w|Mr. Magoo}}, and [[Lou]] mentions {{w|Sylvester the Cat}}. | *[[Wiggum]] mentions [[Popeye|Swee'Pea]] and {{w|Mr. Magoo}}, and [[Lou]] mentions {{w|Sylvester the Cat}}. | ||
| − | *[[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}}' | + | *[[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}}''. |
| − | *Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, | + | *Homer writes the names {{w|Erik Estrada}}, [[John Hancock]], [[Coca-Cola|Coca Cola]] and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, misspelling [[Jesus Christ|Jesus H. Christ]], who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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Cultural references
- Lisa is seen reading The Girl with the Rub-On Tattoo, a parody of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
- The Learning Network is a reference to the blog of The New York Times with the same name.
- Nukes of Hazard is a reference to The Dukes of Hazzard.
- Jesus Christ Superstorm is a reference to Jesus Christ Superstar.
- Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future is a reference to The Man Who Saw Tomorrow.
- The movie was misplaced in a box with the comedy Doctor Detroit.
- The movie is presented by Orson Welles, who says he's the director of Citizen Kane.
- The break-up of Fleetwood Mac is said to be predicted by Nostradamus. Their album Rumors cover is shown.
- "Shortly after the anti-Christ becomes president" is likely referring to Donald Trump.
- Tri-ominoes are a reference to Hasbro's Triominos.
- The people of Springfield Mensa recite all the words of the 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 Dogs Playing Poker series by American artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge.
- Mr. Clean is shown by Professor Frink.
- Homer tweets his test results.
- Noah Baumbach's Brooklyn Bound is shown in theater.
- Nut Job 3: The Squirreling is shown in theater, a reference to the 2019 sequel of The Nut Job and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.
- Shakespeare in the Park and Sesame Street on Ice are shown.
- Jeopardy! is shown at Moe's Tavern.
- Marge mentions the Scarecrow and The Wizard of Oz.
- Wiggum mentions Swee'Pea and Mr. Magoo, and Lou mentions Sylvester the Cat.
- Lisa listens to The Righteous Brothers's Unchained Melody, after Marge and Homer do a scene similar to the movie Ghost.
- Homer writes the names Erik Estrada, John Hancock, Coca Cola and Jebus H Christ, Esquire, misspelling Jesus H. Christ, who appears by his side giving him a thumbs up, with Jebus written on his clothes.
Trivia
- Among things thrown at Professor Frink:
- A Rubik's Cube
- Tri-ominoes
- A King from Chess
- A bust of Ludwig van Beethoven
- The New York Times Book Review (with William Shakespeare on the cover)
- A globe of the Moon
- A compass
Continuity
- Agnes Skinner flies across the title screen as a pterodactyl. ("Homer's Evolution couch gag")
- 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")
- Jennifer Clarkeson appears. ("A Test Before Trying")
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.
