Fat Man and Little Boy (The Simpsons) - Cultural References

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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