Lemon of Troy/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

Cultural References

• The episode's title is a reference to Helen of Troy.
• When Milhouse makes peace with his Shelbyville namesake, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry," which is a reference to the song "When Doves Cry" by Prince.
• Bart's plan to have the Shelbyvillians tow Ned's RV into the impound lot is reminiscent of the Trojan Horse strategy by which the Greeks defeated Troy in the Trojan War.

Trivia

• Lisa says that town pride has been going downhill ever since the lake caught fire. Pollution in the lake also causes problems for Springfield in The Simpsons Movie.
• Ned's RV appears for the second time.