Dead Putting Society/References

Trivia/Goofs

 * This is the first episode to feature the Flanders family prominently.
 * The blackboard text is a reference to Bart's voice actor Nancy Cartwright, who was 32 when the episode was produced.
 * Even though Bart is left-handed, he putts like a right-handed golfer.
 * Krusty is seen in the pool hall with no clown make up and wearing his prison uniform from "Krusty Gets Busted".
 * Ned is supposed to be left-handed, but he was writing with his right hand in this episode.
 * When Bart and Todd are exclaiming over the $50 1st prize, the other rewards are as follows: 2nd prize; $10, 3rd prize; $5 and 4th prize; half price sno-cone. Also a free ballon is awarded to all who enter.

Cultural References

 * The title of the episode is a reference to the film Dead Poets Society.
 * When Homer says: "That shot is impossible! Jack Nicholson himself couldn't make it!", he is thinking of Jack Nicklaus.
 * In the movie Full Metal Jacket, Marines in basic training are ordered to give their rifles female names. A principal character names his "Charlene".