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* 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 {{W|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 {{W|Pepsi}} at the time of this special. | ||
* 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]]: | ||
**A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles were often called "The Fab Four." | **A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles were often called "The Fab Four." | ||
**The scene where Francine, Binky, and Fern are being chased by a group of preschooler fans, parodies a scene from the film ''{{w|A Hard Day's Night (film)|A Hard Day's Night}}''. The music references the {{W|A Hard Day's Night (song)|song}} of the same name, particularly the opening chord. | **The scene where Francine, Binky, and Fern are being chased by a group of preschooler fans, parodies a scene from the film ''{{w|A Hard Day's Night (film)|A Hard Day's Night}}''. The music references the {{W|A Hard Day's Night (song)|song}} of the same name, particularly the opening chord. | ||
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* The S.S. Gigantic is a take-off on the {{w|R.M.S. Titanic}}. Interestingly, it was also the original name of the Titanic's sister ship, the {{w|R.M.S. Britannic}}. | * The S.S. Gigantic is a take-off on the {{w|R.M.S. Titanic}}. Interestingly, it was also the original name of the Titanic's sister ship, the {{w|R.M.S. Britannic}}. | ||
**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}}. | ||
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