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==Continuity==
 
==Continuity==
 
*While the Simpsons have had many temporary pets, [[Pokey]]'s disappearance is never explained.
 
*While the Simpsons have had many temporary pets, [[Pokey]]'s disappearance is never explained.
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**He most likely died or ran away.
 
*This is the second episode where Lisa finds out that a masterpiece she appreciates is a work of forgery. The first was "[[The Book Job]]".
 
*This is the second episode where Lisa finds out that a masterpiece she appreciates is a work of forgery. The first was "[[The Book Job]]".
 
{{Season|25|Ref}}
 
{{Season|25|Ref}}

Revision as of 01:05, 6 April 2020

Episode
References
Gags
Appearances
Gallery
Quotes
Credits
The Winter of His Content
The War of Art
You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee

Cultural references

  • The episode name is a reference to The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
  • Marisol Espinoza, the current first vice president of Peru, appears in a frame in the guinea pig habitat.
  • Homer calls Leonardo Da Vinci, Leonardo Da Vinci Code, referencing the Da Vinci Code. 

Trivia

  • There is no opening in this episode.
  • This is the second title reference to the book "The Art of War", the first was season 14's The Bart of War. The title of the episode is shown on the news broadcast: "The Art of War", "The War of Art".
  • This is the 12th episode to not have the Couch Gag, Billboard Gag and the Chalkboard Gag.
  • It is revealed that Bart likes to paint pictures.

Continuity

  • While the Simpsons have had many temporary pets, Pokey's disappearance is never explained.
    • He most likely died or ran away.
  • This is the second episode where Lisa finds out that a masterpiece she appreciates is a work of forgery. The first was "The Book Job".
Season 24 Season 25 References/Trivia Season 26
HomerlandTreehouse of Horror XXIVFour Regrettings and a FuneralYoloLabor PainsThe Kid is All RightYellow SubterfugeWhite Christmas BluesSteal This EpisodeMarried to the BlobSpecs and the CityDiggsThe Man Who Grew Too MuchThe Winter of His ContentThe War of ArtYou Don't Have to Live Like a RefereeLuca$Days of Future FutureWhat to Expect When Bart's ExpectingBrick Like MePay PalThe Yellow Badge of Cowardge