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==Trivia==
  
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*When everyone is laughing at Homer tickling Bart, Apu is in Sanjay's clothes.
  
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*We learn Bart has a weak spot where if tickled hard enough, he wets himself without his control.
  
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*According to this episode, [[Abraham|A]][[Abraham Simpson|braham]][[Abraham Simpson| Simpson]] was subjected to the same strangling Homer employs on Bart.
  
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*In the title screen gag, the Planet Express ship flies by, as well as the [[Futurama]] theme song playing.
  
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* This is the fourth time somebody strangles Homer the way he strangles Bart; the last time was in the [[How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?]]
  
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*The last time Springfieldians hear about a Simpson peeing their pants occurred in [[Moe Baby Blues]].
  
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*The aftermath of Bart peeing his pants is probably what Abe described as a serious problem in [[Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore]].
  
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*The last time someone expressed concern after hearing that Homer often strangled Bart was in [[Regarding Margie]].
  
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*This episode is the first one, besides the movie to address Homer strangling as a serious matter.
  
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*This episode also shows the strangling as a necessary evil.
  
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*Homer was previously strangled in the way he strangles Bart in [[Homer's Night Out]].
  
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*This is the second episode where Homer becomes calmer but falls victim to Bart's actions. The first was [[I Am Furious Yellow]].
  
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*This is the second episode where Bart inflicts a blackboard punishment on someone. The first was [[Skinner's Sense of Snow]].
  
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*Bart is finally able to drive Willie's tractor after having trouble in [[Whacking Day]].
  
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*This is the second episode where Bart throws shoes at someone. The first was [[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]].
  
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*This is the second episode where Homer tickles another Simpson. The first was [[Homer the Vigilante]].
  
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*The episode’s title is a parody of the song “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing”.
  
   
 
== Cultural references ==
  
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*The episode title is a pun on the song "[[wikipedia:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing|Love is a Many-Splendored Thing]]" based on the 1955 hilarious Oscar Award-winning [[wikipedia:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing (film)|film]].
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* After Homer has a nightmare with three pop culture references to [[wikipedia:Parental abuse|parental abuse]] in the media, but Homer is the abused victim and Bart is the abuser:
  
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** Homer is a young [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]] in ''[[wikipedia:The Jackson 5|the Jackson 5]]'' as Pakistan children: Jason Elijah John as [[wikipedia:Jackie Jackson|Jackie Jackson]], Joshua Isiah John as [[wikipedia:Tito Jackson|Tito Jackson]], Jayden Cyrus John as [[wikipedia:Jermanie Jackson|Jermanie Jackson]], and Bart as [[wikipedia:Joe Jackson (manager)|Joe Jackson]], one of [[wikipedia:Joe Jackson (manager)#Children|Michael's children]]. It is used from ''[[wikipedia:The Tigger Movie|The Tigger Movie]] ''including [[wikipedia:Winnie-the-Pooh|Winnie the Pooh]]'s creator, [[wikipedia:A. A. Milne|A. A. Milne]].
  
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*Homer has a nightmare with three pop culture references to parental abuse in the media, but Homer is the abused victim and [[Bart]] is the abuser:
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** A parody scene from ''[[wikipedia:The Great Santini|The Great Santini]]'', where Bart as Wilbur Meechum, and Homer as Ben Meechum, Wilbur's son.
  
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# Homer is a young [[Michael Jackson]] in [[wikipedia:The Jackson Five|the&nbsp;Jackson Five]]. And Bart is [[wikipedia:Joe Jackson (manager)|Joe Jackson]], Michael's father. .
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** Finally, a parody of the film, ''[[wikipedia:Precious (film)|Precious]]'', Homer as Precious with her mother, Bart as Mary, who without her Lotto Ticket.
  
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# A scene from the 1979 feature-length film ''[[wikipedia:The Great Santini|The Great Santini]]'' which directed by Lewis John Carlino, where Bart is Wilbur Meechum and Homer is Ben.
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* In plot, [[wikipedia:Mr. Peabody and Sherman#Voice cast|Penny Peterson]] is very sad about her best friend, Sherman, ''who'' tickled by [[wikipedia:Tigger|Tigger]] when his head upon open by fly insect. During the day in '''1''' month, Irwin ''confuses'' by [[wikipedia:The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (season 3)|Mandy's confuses]]. The next day, The Pink Panther starts to strangled Sherman again! [[wikipedia:Winnie the Pooh|Winnie the Pooh]] untied others to the safety, Peabody saves Sherman and Penny ''still'' loves him. What Sherman cares about it?
  
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# A parody of the 2009 film ''[[wikipedia:Precious (film)|Precious]]'', which is also based on the Sapphire novel ''Push'', with Bart as Mary and Homer as Precious.
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When the dream finishes Homer exclaims "No, no ''[[Star Wars]]'' parodies!", a nod to the parodies of the ''Star Wars'' parody films done by the Simpsons' fellow FOX animation ''[[Family Guy]]''.
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*Beginning with this episode, the [[Springfield Atoms Stadium]] is modeled after Cowboys Stadium, featuring a retractable roof and large video board mounted above the field.
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*A Green Bay Packers fan and a Minnesota Vikings fan are seen coming out of the "[[Museum of Tolerance]]"; the two teams are rivals in the NFL's NFC North division.
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*The following animals in the "Mascot Zoo" represent the following teams:
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**Raven - Baltimore Ravens
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**Panther - Carolina Panthers
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**Bear - Chicago Bears
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**Tiger - Cincinnati Bengals
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**Horse - Denver Broncos
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**Lion - Detroit Lions
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**Dolphin - Miami Dolphins
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**Eagle - Philadelphia Eagles
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**Ram - St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (the Rams were in St. Louis when this episode first aired; team was in Los Angeles prior to 1995 and returned to L.A. in 2016)
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*When Homer tries to shoot Mr. Burns, he makes reference to the rituals performed by Private Jackson from ''Saving Private Ryan'' before he takes a shot.
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*The [[wikipedia:Alice Cooper|Alice Cooper]] song "[[No More, Mr. Nice Guy]]" is playing as Homer first starts to get strangled.
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*After Bart pees himself when the screen shows the words, "Got urine?", it makes a reference to "[[wikipedia:got milk?|got milk?]]"
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== Trivia ==
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* This is the first episode where a Mercedes-Benz GLK can be seen. It can be seen when Mr. Burns's hot air balloon lands.
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* Allegedly, this episode explains why its important to strangle Bart as his evil tendencies are actually kept in check by Homer's strangling.
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Cultural references

  • Homer has a nightmare with three pop culture references to parental abuse in the media, but Homer is the abused victim and Bart is the abuser:
  1. Homer is a young Michael Jackson in the Jackson Five. And Bart is Joe Jackson, Michael's father. .
  2. A scene from the 1979 feature-length film The Great Santini which directed by Lewis John Carlino, where Bart is Wilbur Meechum and Homer is Ben.
  3. A parody of the 2009 film Precious, which is also based on the Sapphire novel Push, with Bart as Mary and Homer as Precious.

When the dream finishes Homer exclaims "No, no Star Wars parodies!", a nod to the parodies of the Star Wars parody films done by the Simpsons' fellow FOX animation Family Guy.

  • Beginning with this episode, the Springfield Atoms Stadium is modeled after Cowboys Stadium, featuring a retractable roof and large video board mounted above the field.
  • A Green Bay Packers fan and a Minnesota Vikings fan are seen coming out of the "Museum of Tolerance"; the two teams are rivals in the NFL's NFC North division.
  • The following animals in the "Mascot Zoo" represent the following teams:
    • Raven - Baltimore Ravens
    • Panther - Carolina Panthers
    • Bear - Chicago Bears
    • Tiger - Cincinnati Bengals
    • Horse - Denver Broncos
    • Lion - Detroit Lions
    • Dolphin - Miami Dolphins
    • Eagle - Philadelphia Eagles
    • Ram - St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (the Rams were in St. Louis when this episode first aired; team was in Los Angeles prior to 1995 and returned to L.A. in 2016)
  • When Homer tries to shoot Mr. Burns, he makes reference to the rituals performed by Private Jackson from Saving Private Ryan before he takes a shot.
  • After Bart pees himself when the screen shows the words, "Got urine?", it makes a reference to "got milk?"

Trivia

  • This is the first episode where a Mercedes-Benz GLK can be seen. It can be seen when Mr. Burns's hot air balloon lands.
  • Allegedly, this episode explains why its important to strangle Bart as his evil tendencies are actually kept in check by Homer's strangling.


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