Odds are if youve clicked on this article, they havent escaped your notice either. The 39 best literary references from the simpsons that you. Allusions that were once obvious may now be opaque for younger fans who are catching up via reruns, so here are 12 perfectly accurate historical references. Dec 19, 2016 the simpsons ever since its genesis in 1989, the simpsons writers have been producing comical satire, but theyve also been meticulously sneaking in historical references while doing so. The simpsons is the greatest tv comedy series of all time, and its because of the shows fantastic characters, inventive stories, and incredibly fastpaced jokes. In the index below i include mentions beyond the standard listings, i. Plow and 22 short films about springfield, but really, the showwithinashow star embiggens any story that he finds himself adjacent to. Theres nothing quite like combing a comic book movie for cameos and references.
All are included below, along with some related simpsonsstar wars articles, multimedia releases, and even toys. A visual history of literary references on the simpsons. Pages in category hitchcock references in the simpsons the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Most noteworthy of all, bart the genius contains a serious dose of mathematics. Jul 30, 20 last week we posted an exhaustive supercut of every movie reference from the first five seasons of the simpsons. The birds is a horror story by british writer daphne du maurier, first published in her 1952 collection the apple tree. A streetcar named margereferences simpsons wiki fandom. Some letters offered a clearcut winner, and some presented agonizing decisionshence the occasional runnerup, to defuse arguments. This is a reference to the film the birds where the protagonists are confronted with hundreds of birds sitting on perches. Homer simpson is a mans man, an average joe, a loving father and husband, and a devoted beer drinker. Bennett quotes simpsons mainstays like bart simpson and ned. Bennett quotes simpsons mainstays like bart simpson and ned flanders, as well as relatively obscure characters, such as lyle lanley, disco stu, and very tall man. The simpsons pulled from it for two cars in every garage and three eyes on every fish when. This episode is brimming with allusions to famous movies, including a neat little nod to citizen.
He has also had a cameo in some of the treehouse of horror episodes. The homer book is now being released in hardback, as part of the ongoing series. Buy the princeton field guide to the birds of australia on. General references notestrivia quotes goofs peters car insurance commercial is a reference to a series for the general auto insurance company. Weve spotted and recorded as many of the star wars references from both the animated series and the comics as possible. Along their 27 seasons this mythic tv show has used as reference movies from famous directors such as. He is seen getting off a bus as bart flees from lisa. The princeton field guide to the birds of australia. This field guide, now in its seventh edition, has long been the standard reference for the birds of. An analysis of four shakespearean references in the simpsons. The simpsons and their mathematical secrets author simon singhs new book teases out the mathematical references hidden in. But hunting down all of the birds of prey easter eggs isnt easy, especially as youll be blinded by the. All of the simpsons best movie references compiled in one. Even the biggest culture hounds have felt that moment of a simpsons reference sailing straight over their head.
In appreciation of this, laphams quarterly editor michelle legro and i created the lisa simpson book club, a singleserving tumblr devoted to the best literary references in the shows history. The little helpers under the fats hat is a reference to the books sequel, the. There are lots of topten lists around of the best literary guest stars or best parody book titles on the simpsons. The companys brandnew streaming service is catching flak for not including an episode of the simpsons, presumably because of its heavy references of michael jackson. Corpses of the tracey ullman show versions of the simpsons family can be seen. Diatribe of a mad housewife is the tenth episode of the simpsons fifteenth season. Comment any ideas for future videos below check out my second channel here. Allusions that were once obvious may now be opaque for younger fans who are catching up via reruns, so here are 12 perfectly accurate historical references from the simpsons that just cannot be overlooked. Welcome to the simpsons star wars references guide. The simpsons has had a notable impact on american society. But hunting down all of the birds of prey easter eggs isnt easy, especially as youll be. Aug 15, 2016 the birds a streetcar named marge 1992. Arranged by season, the book covers each episode of the. See here trivia while watching the green day concert, edna krabappel is wearing a shirt saying not my boyfriend, the arrow is pointing down at seymour skinner.
The simpsons has always acknowledged this, and have made countless references to disney characters and films over the years. The book job is the sixth episode of the twentythird season of the american animated sitcom the simpsons. Heres some of the many tributes that the simpsons have paid to cinema. Flanders hot chocolate from the simpsons movie 2017 tv episode flanders hot chocolate from this. Two publications stand out as having had extremely frequent references to the simpsons. Stanley kubrick, alfred hitchcock, francis ford coppola or steven spielberg. Apr 09, 20 there are lots of topten lists around of the best literary guest stars or best parody book titles on the simpsons. Treehouse of horror xxivreferences simpsons wiki fandom. Lanecdote du jour 17052020 futurama a regulierement fait reference aux simpson. A compendium of literary references on the simpsons.
The best obscure simpsons characters from chimpana. Melanie daniels walks past a school yard and a tree which are unnaturally crowded with birds. Disney plus censors the simpsons, not racist dumbo crows. The 39 best literary references from the simpsons that. It doesnt hurt that many of his ultrabrief appearances have been in classic episodes like mr. Promise of the rose andor mothra but at least they get more. Flanders hot chocolate from the simpsons movie 2017 tv episode flanders hot chocolate from this movie is the recipe of the episode. Ever since its genesis in 1989, the simpsons writers have been producing comical satire, but theyve also been meticulously sneaking in historical references while doing so. The following episodes of the simpsons contain hitchcock references and homages. The special thanksgiving of horror episode of the simpsons was filled with movie and tv references and we broke them down with the episodes writer. A brief history of the simpsons love affair with alfred hitchcock. It is the story of a farmhand, his family, and his community that are attacked by flocks of birds and seabirds in kamikaze fashion.
But what im looking to do here is catalogue all the literary gags and references on the simpsons from season 1 on. Now nextmovie is back with another installment for seasons 6. Like the lisa simpson book club, this list is by no means. Sep 24, 2011 a visual history of literary references on the simpsons jared keller. Sir alfred hitchcock was a famous iconic british filmmaker of the 20th century. All of the simpsons best movie references compiled in one video. The best obscure simpsons characters from chimpana to. The simpsons and their mathematical secrets author simon singhs new book teases out the mathematical references hidden in the simpsons. Starting today and running through september 1st, fxx yes, its a channel on your tv is airing all 522 episodes of the simpsons in chronological order. Without further ado, here are some awesome simpsons bookish themes and literary references that will make you want to start a simpsons book club. But when they throw in a good book reference, i sit up and take notice. Bumblebee man is the perfect minor simpsons character. Broken down by family, this reference book is an excellent guide, and has worked for me many times.
While the title of this season four episode is obviously a take on the tennessee williams play, it has a great hitchcock reference builtin. Tv guide, of course, references the simpsons every week in the listings. Marge is inspired to write a romance novel, though after homer hears rumors that marge is secretly in love with ned flanders due to the storyline of the novel, he grows jealous. Mar 26, 2017 angry birds references in family guy tv references. Some of the movie references are somewhat controversial but sometimes i may add a movie here despite of the fact it wouldnt be a 100% direct reference for example. From psycho to rear window, alfred hitchcocks influence has been scattered all throughout the simpsons history. Recommended for comprehensive natural history and reference collections. Now nextmovie is back with another installment for seasons 6 through 10, and its. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on january 25, 2004.
Spoilers 7 after phil hartman was murdered, the various characters he played, such as lawyer lionel hutz and actor troy mcclure, were retired, rather than recast. In appreciation of this, laphams quarterly editor michelle legro and i created the lisa simpson book club, a singleserving tumblr devoted to the best literary references in. Peters idea that quagmire should move to europe to make movies after becoming a sex offender is a reference to director roman polanski. This is a list of books relating to the simpsons television series. In the book they compare the characters and what the characters do to things in the real world. After 27 seasons on the air, it only makes sense that the simpsons would reference every show, movie, book and pop culture artifact that it possibly could. We sifted through hundreds of lesserseen characters as we debated our nominations. The simpsons has, over the years, garnered a fan base that is attracted by the pointed social satire, astute writing, and the constant stream of intelligent references to our wider culture.
It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on november 20, 2011. Angry birds references in family guy tv references. He made many famous thrillerhorror movies likepsycho and the birds. Alfred hitchcock first appeared on the simpsons in treehouse of horror xx in dial m for murder. However, they continued to appear silently in crowd scenes. A complete guide to our favorite family is a well written book, covering the first 8 seasons also some of the funniest ones of our favorite family. The simpsons complete guide to your favourite show is a celebration of this familys phenomenal decade. Star wars references in the simpsons updated duration. Along their 27 seasons this mythic tv show has used as reference movies from famous. The threepage note, headed with the inscription dumb things i gotta do today, includes references to plotlines from dozens of the more than 300 episodes of the animated series. He made many famous thrillerhorror movies likepsycho andthe birds.
Last week we posted an exhaustive supercut of every movie reference from the first five seasons of the simpsons. A list about the simpsons and episodes that refer to different movie scenes. Feb 11, 2016 after 27 seasons on the air, it only makes sense that the simpsons would reference every show, movie, book and pop culture artifact that it possibly could. Oct 23, 2015 the simpsons will air its annual treehouse of horror special on sunday, one of two halloweenthemed episodes this year treehouse of horror xxvi will have sideshow bob finally killing. A visual history of literary references on the simpsons jared keller.
The simpsons film parodies seen sidebyside with their references. Its hard to believe that the simpsons have been around for more than a decade. This was the first genuine episode of the simpsons, inasmuch as it premiered the famous trademark opening sequence and included the debut of barts notorious catchphrase eat my shorts. Freelance writer dan vebber, who is known for his work on the animated series futurama, wrote the book job with contributions from the staff writers on the simpsons. If an entire generation of american adults suffers from cinematic chicken vs. In the episode, lisa is shocked to discover that all popular youngadult novels are not each written by a single author with any inspiration, but are conceived by book publishing executives through use of. The simpsons and philosophy is a very interesting and original book. To z, we pick the best obscure or at least semiobscure simpsons character for each letter of the alphabet. Jan 15, 2015 in appreciation of this, laphams quarterly editor michelle legro and i created the lisa simpson book club, a singleserving tumblr devoted to the best literary references in the shows history. The simpson and day field guide to the birds of australia is one of the main national bird field guides used by australian birders, which over the years has evolved through several revised and updated editions. The simpsons movie references simpsons wiki fandom.
Season ten, episode three, bart the mother september 27, 1998. Sorting through all of them would be next to impossible, but one brave vimeo user has decided to collect all of the best movie references from the shows long history into a single video. The simpsons treehouse of horror pop culture parodies. Aug 25, 2016 the simpsons has always acknowledged this, and have made countless references to disney characters and films over the years. The simpsons will air its annual treehouse of horror special on sunday, one of two halloweenthemed episodes this year treehouse of horror xxvi will have. Field guide to the birds of australia helm field guides. The book was first published in 1984 by lloyd oneil as the birds of australia. All are included below, along with some related simpsons star wars articles, multimedia releases, and even toys. A brief history of the simpsons love affair with alfred. Earlier this year, eric goldberg created a masterful disneyinspired opening couch gag that spoofed disney features from steamboat willy through to the jungle book, fantasia, and cinderella.
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