Cultural References
- The episode is named after the two nuclear bombs that were dropped on Japan during World War II, codenamed Fat Man and Little Boy.
- The sequence where Bart fires spitballs at Lisa is similar to the Omaha beach scene in Saving Private Ryan.
- The Sea Captain recites the end of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost as Bart burns his toys.
- Krusy the Clown was seen selling Itchy & Scratchy T-Shirts, and one of the shirts features a character called ScratchBob ItchPants. This is a reference to the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants.
- Songs used:
- "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas
- "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred
- "Get Ready for This" by 2 Unlimited
- "The Pink Panther Theme"
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