![]() During the investigation surrounding Mr Burns’ shooting, the setting of Willie’s interrogation is reminiscent of Sharon Stone’s in Basic Instinct, and then sure enough, the kilt wearer even uncrosses his legs in the same sultry manner. One of the most paused moments in home video history was immortalized on The Simpsons courtesy of a risqué Groundskeeper Willie. In the latter, Benjamin Braddock himself, Dustin Hoffman, voices Lisa’s substitute teacher Mr Bergstrom and when he is hit on by Mrs Krabappel, he is then able to deliver the immortal line, “Mrs Krabappel, you’re trying to seduce me.” 24: Basic Instinct – Who Shot Mr Burns Pt 2 (S6 E1) In the context of the episode it’s utterly irrelevant, but hilarious nonetheless. He even uses the infamous “I don’t care” line when Milhouse professes his innocence, after which Milhouse is left with no choice but to take a deep plunge. At one stage this includes him being held at gunpoint in a dam drainpipe by an agent who bears an uncanny resemblance to Tommy Lee Jones’ U.S. 26: The Fugitive – Lisa’s Rival (S6 E2)Įverything was emphatically not coming up Milhouse in this episode after Bart has his pal placed on the list of America’s Most Wanted criminals. The sugar-fueled fun before the terrible morning after. While in the latter it is sailors arriving in New York ready to enjoy some shore leave (producing the now legendary “New York, New York” musical number), here we have two young pals decrying their love of old Springfield town. When Bart and Milhouse get all loaded up on sugar thanks to an extra thick Super Squishy and decide to go crazy “Broadway style,” it leads to a catchy spoof of the classic Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra musical On The Town. 27: On the Town – Boy-Scoutz ‘N The Hood (S5 E8) It’s the brain trust of Chief Wiggum and Homer in hot pursuit however and somewhat inevitably they end up flying into the chasm themselves instead. Unlike in the movie however, they balk at flying off into the abyss and instead manage to stop just short. Marge and Ruth Powers are on the run from the cops and with no way out in sight, they find themselves out in the desert careering towards a yawning chasm. ![]() This whole episode is essentially a parody of Ridley Scott’s movie, but it’s the final iconic scene that sticks firmest in the memory. It’s a slightly obscure reference, but one which is appropriated perfectly in order to showcase how easily the residents of Springfield can be whipped up into a frenzy.Ģ8: Thelma and Louise – Marge On The Lam (S5 E6) The strange section where a Phil Silvers-esque character is tricked by Bart into driving through a river also mirrors a similar moment in the film involving the real Phil Silvers. When Molloy sends the whole town out on a wild goose chase after hidden treasure, whole shots, camera angles and even the music, are directly lifted from the movie. This one might have passed a few folks by given that the source material isn’t that well known in the first place, but the final section of this episode is directly lifted from madcap ensemble comedy caper It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. ![]() 29: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World – Homer The Vigilante (S5 E11) This scene is of course reminiscent of the sequence in Terminator 2where the T-1000 gives chase to the escaping heroes, only he had the added benefit of being a mimetic metal alloy, thus allowing him to form his own bespoke gripping implements. ![]()
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