Cultural References
In reference to High School Musical, Bridon was like Troy Bolton and Wendy was like Gabriella Montez.
Spontaneously bursting into song in the cafeteria of South Park Elementary mimics the singing of "Stick to the Status Quo" in the East High cafeteria.
In reference to the above comment, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are watching High School Musical "Stick to the Status Quo" as the musical number is playing.
During Bridon's basketball game, the two songs playing are Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2" and Queen's "We Will Rock You", two sport game favourites, which Bridon's father joins in.
During a scene in the school halls, the kids try to persuade Stan to sing again. However, instead of performing a modern impromptu pop song, Stan sings off-key versions of old folk songs, making a fool of himself. Stan sings parts of "I've Been Working on the Railroad", "Go Tell Aunt Rhody", and "Happy Birthday to You".
During the dance of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny, Kenny can be seen wearing a t-shirt of The Rolling Stones.
Read more about this topic: Elementary School Musical (South Park)
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“At times it seems that the media have become the mainstream culture in children’s lives. Parents have become the alternative. Americans once expected parents to raise their children in accordance with the dominant cultural messages. Today they are expected to raise their children in opposition to it.”
—Ellen Goodman (20th century)