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Death Has a Shadow/References

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References
  • The episode begins with the family watching an episode of The Brady Bunch.
  • Peter makes a reference to Aunt Jemima's pancake syrup and the Jehovah's Witnesses.
  • A wimpy Adolf Hitler is seen being jealous of a a beefy Jewish man surrounded by women in the "Das Gym".
  • The family is watching Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia". Peter figures out that it's Hanks, recognizing him from "Big."
  • The stag party porn, "Assablanca" is a reference to the classic film "Casablanca", and recreates dialogue from the airport scene.
  • G.I. Jew is reference to popular kid's action figure G.I. Joe.
  • "Pound Poochies" a reference to popular 80s dolls and cartoon series "Pound Puppies."
  • "I'm Cacaa for Cuckoo Puffs" is a reference to the Cocoa Puffs cereal's slogan "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs".
  • An announcer refers to the Von Trapp Family Singers, seen in The Sound of Music.
  • Peter makes a reference to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, and the lone man who stood in front of government tanks attempting to stop them.
  • There is a reference to the popular 80s Jane Fonda workout tapes.
  • The jester is similar to Jerry Seinfeld.
  • The Kennedy political dynasty has had numerous run-ins with the law, especially among the more distant relatives.
  • The Super Bowl, features football announcers John Madden and Pat Summerall.
  • The Fox security guard gets weapon from rack labeled "Just One Gun," a reference to the then-slogan of Fox, "Just One Fox."
  • Stewie says "Life is like a box of chocolates," the famous line from the Tom Hanks movie, "Forrest Gump".
  • Peter refers to the popular 70s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" as an excuse for his misdemeanors.
  • The "Kool-Aid Man" appears and says his catchphrase "Oh, Yeah!"
  • The family watches "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes" TV show at the end of the episode.

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