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*The toy, [[Funzo]], is a parody of the popular [[wikipedia:Furby|Furby]] dolls (although the Furby dolls were mentioned in the story line as an example of a popular toy). |
*The toy, [[Funzo]], is a parody of the popular [[wikipedia:Furby|Furby]] dolls (although the Furby dolls were mentioned in the story line as an example of a popular toy). |
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*[[wikipedia:Gary Coleman|Gary Coleman]] once worked as a security guard in real life. Coleman spoofed Arnold's (Coleman's character in ''[[wikipedia:Diff'rent Strokes|Diff'rent Strokes]]'') catchphrase, "Wha'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?", three times. |
*[[wikipedia:Gary Coleman|Gary Coleman]] once worked as a security guard in real life. Coleman spoofed Arnold's (Coleman's character in ''[[wikipedia:Diff'rent Strokes|Diff'rent Strokes]]'') catchphrase, "Wha'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?", three times. |
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− | *At the end, the narrator says [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] was visited by three ghosts in the night which showed him the error of his ways, a homage to ''[[wikipedia:A Christmas Carol|A Christmas Carol]]''. |
+ | *At the end, the narrator says [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] was visited by three ghosts in the night which showed him the error of his ways, a homage to ''[[wikipedia:A Christmas Carol|A Christmas Carol]]''. Gary Coleman also spoofs Tiny Tim in the same sequence after learning that Moe's Christmas goose was "prepared" by accident due to Moe running over a goose. |
*The narrator also says that [[Moe]], in his annual suicide attempt, was shown what the world would be like without him after sticking his head in his oven. This is a reference to the 1946 film ''[[wikipedia:It's a Wonderful Life|It's a Wonderful Life]]''. |
*The narrator also says that [[Moe]], in his annual suicide attempt, was shown what the world would be like without him after sticking his head in his oven. This is a reference to the 1946 film ''[[wikipedia:It's a Wonderful Life|It's a Wonderful Life]]''. |
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*When Bart and Lisa discovers that Funzo is programmed to destroy other toys to eliminate competition, Bart commented, "You mean, like Microsoft?", which is a reference to the corporate takeovers conducted by Microsoft in the 1990s to eliminate competition. |
*When Bart and Lisa discovers that Funzo is programmed to destroy other toys to eliminate competition, Bart commented, "You mean, like Microsoft?", which is a reference to the corporate takeovers conducted by Microsoft in the 1990s to eliminate competition. |
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*[[Fat Tony]] can hide behind a tree which is thinner than him. |
*[[Fat Tony]] can hide behind a tree which is thinner than him. |
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*[[Funzo]] laughs almost like [[Nelson]] does. In fact, [[Nelson]] may have been an unknown co-developer for [[Funzo]] as well as the other kids. |
*[[Funzo]] laughs almost like [[Nelson]] does. In fact, [[Nelson]] may have been an unknown co-developer for [[Funzo]] as well as the other kids. |
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− | *This was the final episode to be aired in the 1990s, meaning the last episode of the 20th century. |
+ | *This was the final episode to be aired in 1999 and the 1990s, meaning the last episode of the 20th century. |
*If you listen very closely, you can hear christmas bells during the 20th Century Fox logo for this episode, This has also been proved by the Alternate Credits Guide. |
*If you listen very closely, you can hear christmas bells during the 20th Century Fox logo for this episode, This has also been proved by the Alternate Credits Guide. |
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*Looking at the setting and time of this episode, the episode starts around November, and end in December on Christmas day. |
*Looking at the setting and time of this episode, the episode starts around November, and end in December on Christmas day. |
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== Goofs == |
== Goofs == |
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+ | [[File:Redbow.jpg|thumb|Maggie with a red bow]] |
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− | *Maggie is shown with a red ribbon on her head, but after Dr. Hibbert touches Bart |
+ | *Maggie is shown with a red ribbon on her head, but after Dr. Hibbert touches Bart, her red ribbon becomes blue. |
− | *Even though Bart said he wouldn't bring a toy to school, he is shown with a Krusty doll. ''He clearly changed his mind.'' |
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− | *Although parents were worried for their kids because Springfield Elementary School closedown, no one considered enrolling their kids in other schools. |
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Cultural references
- Milhouse sings "Sisters are doin' it for themselves!", a song by Aretha Franklin and the Eurythmics and covered on The Yellow Album by Lisa, Ann and Nancy Wilson and Patty and Selma.
- The toy, Funzo, is a parody of the popular Furby dolls (although the Furby dolls were mentioned in the story line as an example of a popular toy).
- Gary Coleman once worked as a security guard in real life. Coleman spoofed Arnold's (Coleman's character in Diff'rent Strokes) catchphrase, "Wha'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?", three times.
- At the end, the narrator says Mr. Burns was visited by three ghosts in the night which showed him the error of his ways, a homage to A Christmas Carol. Gary Coleman also spoofs Tiny Tim in the same sequence after learning that Moe's Christmas goose was "prepared" by accident due to Moe running over a goose.
- The narrator also says that Moe, in his annual suicide attempt, was shown what the world would be like without him after sticking his head in his oven. This is a reference to the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life.
- When Bart and Lisa discovers that Funzo is programmed to destroy other toys to eliminate competition, Bart commented, "You mean, like Microsoft?", which is a reference to the corporate takeovers conducted by Microsoft in the 1990s to eliminate competition.
- This episode's title is a pun on O. Henry's short story The Gift of the Magi.
- Funzo's metallic frame maybe a reference to the endoskeleton of The Terminator.
- The part where Homer steals the Funzos is a reference to How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- Ralph as Dr. Stupid could be a reference to Stimpy's moronic scientist alter ego from The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Trivia
- Fat Tony can hide behind a tree which is thinner than him.
- Funzo laughs almost like Nelson does. In fact, Nelson may have been an unknown co-developer for Funzo as well as the other kids.
- This was the final episode to be aired in 1999 and the 1990s, meaning the last episode of the 20th century.
- If you listen very closely, you can hear christmas bells during the 20th Century Fox logo for this episode, This has also been proved by the Alternate Credits Guide.
- Looking at the setting and time of this episode, the episode starts around November, and end in December on Christmas day.
- Homer also said "If I had a nickel for hearing that" in Homer's Enemy.
Goofs
- Maggie is shown with a red ribbon on her head, but after Dr. Hibbert touches Bart, her red ribbon becomes blue.