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|prev. episode =Special: [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas]] | |prev. episode =Special: [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas]] | ||
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*"[[Row, Row, Row Your Boat]]" | *"[[Row, Row, Row Your Boat]]" | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] dismisses ''[[Crazy Bus]]'' entirely. This is a reference to [[Joe Fallon]] leaving the show after season 4. She says, "Crazy Bus is for babies! I know a MILLION better songs!". | ||
*U Stink is never referred to in the series again, except in "[[Breezy Listening Blues]]," when Francine plays "Nothing But the Music" in the [[Ice Cream Shop|ice cream shop]]. Arthur and Buster also sing We Stink's song at one point. | *U Stink is never referred to in the series again, except in "[[Breezy Listening Blues]]," when Francine plays "Nothing But the Music" in the [[Ice Cream Shop|ice cream shop]]. Arthur and Buster also sing We Stink's song at one point. | ||
*At the end of this special, the Backstreet Boys sing the opening theme, ''[[Believe in Yourself]]''. | |||
*This marks the first time the PBS Kids Fishbowl logo makes an appearance on Arthur, and 1 of the 2 home media releases to have it. The other home media release that uses it is the 2005 DVD release of Arthur's Tooth. | *This marks the first time the PBS Kids Fishbowl logo makes an appearance on Arthur, and 1 of the 2 home media releases to have it. The other home media release that uses it is the 2005 DVD release of Arthur's Tooth. | ||
*At the beginning of this episode, the Backstreet Boys are seen in real life, but then they animated throughout the remainder of the special. | *At the beginning of this episode, the Backstreet Boys are seen in real life, but then they animated throughout the remainder of the special. | ||
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*Emily and Liam both make cameo appearances when Marie-Hélène holds their hands. | *Emily and Liam both make cameo appearances when Marie-Hélène holds their hands. | ||
*Brian and Howie are rabbits and Kevin, AJ, and Nick are aardvarks. | *Brian and Howie are rabbits and Kevin, AJ, and Nick are aardvarks. | ||
*Reruns of this special are very rare. It was aired nationally for the first time in nearly two decades during [[ | *Reruns of this special are very rare. It was aired nationally for the first time in nearly two decades during the [[Arthur Mega Marathon]] on PBS Kids in 2022, as part of a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the series as well as the final season. | ||
* | *'''Moral:''' Don't annoy people just because you want to meet your {{W|Britney Spears|celebrity}}. | ||
*'''Karma:''' Muffy tried to annoy people, so she got stuck. | *'''Karma:''' Muffy tried to annoy people, so she got stuck. | ||
=== Cultural references === | === Cultural references === | ||
* The special is named after the Rolling Stones song (and album) "{{wp|It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)}}". | * The special is named after the Rolling Stones song (and album) "{{wp|It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)}}". | ||
* The fantasy sequence Muffy describes to Francine about her getting a hit song, an album, a music video and endorsements is a parody of pop singer {{wp|Britney Spears}}, and the soft drinks poured at the end of the fantasy sequence is a reference to her deal with Pepsi at the time of this special. | |||
* The fantasy sequence Muffy describes to Francine about her getting a hit song, an album, a music video and endorsements is a parody of pop singer {{wp|Britney Spears}}, and the soft drinks poured at the end of the fantasy sequence is a reference to her deal with | |||
* When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions {{w|Barry Manilow}} as one of his favorite musical acts. | * When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions {{w|Barry Manilow}} as one of his favorite musical acts. | ||
*'''There are three references to [[The Beatles]]:''' | *'''There are three references to [[The Beatles]]:''' | ||
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**The pose that Nick and Muffy make on the S. S. Gigantic is an imitation of the same pose that Jack and Rose make in the 1997 film, ''{{w|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''. | **The pose that Nick and Muffy make on the S. S. Gigantic is an imitation of the same pose that Jack and Rose make in the 1997 film, ''{{w|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''. | ||
* Muffy the Vampire Slayer is a spoof of {{w|Buffy the Vampire Slayer}}. | * Muffy the Vampire Slayer is a spoof of {{w|Buffy the Vampire Slayer}}. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* An animation error occurs after [[U Stink]] finishes performing at the PTA fundraiser. [[Luke]] can be seen from behind in the front row of the audience, and for a period of about one second, his skin color changes from gray to yellow. This occurs right as [[Mr. Haney]] says, "Please people, stay calm!" | * An animation error occurs after [[U Stink]] finishes performing at the PTA fundraiser. [[Luke]] can be seen from behind in the front row of the audience, and for a period of about one second, his skin color changes from gray to yellow. This occurs right as [[Mr. Haney]] says, "Please people, stay calm!" |