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* SeriesContinuityError: According to "Lisa Goes Gaga," Moe ''invented'' the Nigerian Prince scam (or at least was a very early adopter). Given what we've seen of Moe's character, [[SuperGullible this may not actually be an error]].

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* SeriesContinuityError: According to "Lisa Goes Gaga," Moe ''invented'' the Nigerian Prince scam (or at least was a very early adopter). Given what we've seen we know of Moe's character, [[SuperGullible this may not actually be an error]].
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* MediumAwareness: Homer tells Lisa, whose eyes are closed as she waits for a surprise, to open up her "[[BlackDotPupils baby blacks]]."

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* MediumAwareness: LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Homer tells Lisa, whose eyes are closed as she waits for a surprise, to open up her "[[BlackDotPupils baby blacks]]."
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* MediumAwareness: Homer tells Lisa, whose eyes are closed as she waits for a surprise, to open up her "[[BlackDotPupils baby blacks]]."
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* SeriesContinuityError: According to "Lisa Goes Gaga," Moe ''invented'' the Nigerian Prince scam (or at least was a very early adopter). Given Moe's character, [[SuperGullible this may not actually be an error]].

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* SeriesContinuityError: According to "Lisa Goes Gaga," Moe ''invented'' the Nigerian Prince scam (or at least was a very early adopter). Given what we've seen of Moe's character, [[SuperGullible this may not actually be an error]].
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* SeriesContinuityError: According to "Lisa Goes Gaga," Moe ''invented'' the Nigerian Prince scam (or at least was a very early adopter). Given Moe's character, [[SuperGullible this may not actually be an error]].
-->'''Moe:''' I was sure the guy was on the level because of his bad spelling and grammar.
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* WouldntHitAGirl: Homer has a father-to-father talk with the Nigerian king about why he should let his daughter have her freedom. None of his arguments land until he points out that you can't strangle a girl.

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* WouldntHitAGirl: Homer has a father-to-father talk with the Nigerian king about why he should let his daughter have her freedom. None of his arguments land until he points out that you can't strangle a girl.girl, which the king concedes.
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-->'''Richard Branson:''' That's another Virgin challenge I will not be Virgin taking...Virgin.

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-->'''Richard Branson:''' That's another Virgin challenge I will not be Virgin taking...Virgin.Virgin.
* WouldntHitAGirl: Homer has a father-to-father talk with the Nigerian king about why he should let his daughter have her freedom. None of his arguments land until he points out that you can't strangle a girl.
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-->'''Carl:''' Thank you for listening to my objections.
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* ArtisticLicensePolitics: Nigeria has been a republic since achieving independence from the United Kingdom, and has no nobility or royalty of any kind in [[RealLife]].

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* ArtisticLicensePolitics: Nigeria has been a republic since achieving independence from the United Kingdom, and has no nobility or royalty of any kind in [[RealLife]].RealLife.
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* ArtisticLicensePolitics: Nigeria has been a republic since achieving independence from the United Kingdom, and has no nobility or royalty of any kind in [[RealLife]].

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-->'''Mr. Burns''': Stupid Branson.

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-->'''Mr. Burns''': Stupid Branson.Branson...



* TimeSkip: The final scene shows an aged Moe tending his cobweb-covered bar. Turns out it’s been a rough three years.

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* TimeSkip: The final scene shows an aged Moe tending his cobweb-covered bar. Turns out it’s been a rough three years.years.
* VerbalTic:
-->'''Mr. Burns:''' Can you go five ''blasted'' minutes without saying the word '[[Creator/VirginRecords Virgin]]'?
-->'''Richard Branson:''' That's another Virgin challenge I will not be Virgin taking...Virgin.

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* ShoutOut: Some women who kissed Moe compared it to kissing [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs one of Snow White's dwarves]].

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Some women who kissed Moe compared it to kissing [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs one of Snow White's dwarves]].



* SpecialGuest: Richard Branson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' Homer

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* SpecialGuest: Richard Branson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' HomerHomer.

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Not an example; the scam cost him a lot of money, but it wasn't life-threatening in any way


* TimeSkip: The final scene shows an aged Moe tending his cobweb-covered bar. Turns out it’s been a rough three years.
* TooDumbToLive: Moe wouldn't have been scammed if he heeded the warnings he received.

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* TimeSkip: The final scene shows an aged Moe tending his cobweb-covered bar. Turns out it’s been a rough three years.
* TooDumbToLive: Moe wouldn't have been scammed if he heeded the warnings he received.
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* TakeYourChildToWorkDayPlot: As part of the setup for the main plot, Homer brings Lisa to the plant and shows her around when she notices her lunch is ruined. Homer gets her a replacement meal and they hug, which is seen by Mr. Burns, who was presently negotiating with a Nigerian king. The sight inspires Burns to have Homer look after the king's daughter.
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* ShoutOut: Some women who kissed Moe compared it to kissing [[Disney/SnowWhite one of Snow White's dwarves]].

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* ShoutOut: Some women who kissed Moe compared it to kissing [[Disney/SnowWhite [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs one of Snow White's dwarves]].

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* InMemoriam: This episode is dedicated to Creator/LeonardNimoy, who appeared as himself in "Marge vs. the Monorail" and "The Springfield Files".



* SpecialGuest: RichardBranson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' Homer

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* SpecialGuest: RichardBranson, Richard Branson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' Homer
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* TakeThat: One of the websites that spreads the word of the princess kissing Moe is a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel_(website) Jezebel]] article that says [[DoesNotLikeMen "Woman Kisses Man YUCK!"]]
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*GilliganCut: Carl vehemently declares he’s not, NOT dressing up as an African princess as part of Lenny's ZanyScheme. One flip later... [[SubvertedTrope and absolutely nothing has happened.]]


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* TimeSkip: The final scene shows an aged Moe tending his cobweb-covered bar. Turns out it’s been a rough three years.
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* InMemoriam: This episode is dedicated to Creator/LeonardNimoy, who appeared as himself in "Marge vs. the Monorail" and "The Springfield Files".
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-->'''Richard Branson''': Hi dibbily do, neighborony!

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-->'''Richard Branson''': Hi Hey dibbily do, neighborony!

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* SpecialGuest: RichardBranson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' Homer
-->'''Richard Branson''': Hi dibbily do, neighborony!
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* SpecialGuest: RichardBranson, the Flanders to Mr. Burns' Homer
-->'''Richard Branson''': Hi dibbily do, neighborony!
-->'''Mr. Burns''': Stupid Branson.
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* FunnyBackgroundEvent: While Homer shows Lisa around the nuclear plant, a man behind them is clearing a pipe of kittens, one of which has three eyes.
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* ChainOfDeals: Homer makes a meal for Lisa by trading various food items, something he claims to be an expert in.


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* ForeignQueasine: As he greets the Nigerian king, Mr. Burns has a plate of monkey brains set in its own head brought to the desk. The king is insulted that Burns thinks this his what his people eat, but Burns responds, "Oh, this is for me."


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* RebelliousPrincess: Princess Kemi just wants to go out and see the town instead of being cooped up in her hotel room.


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** Mr. Burns' meal of monkey brains is right out of ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheTempleOfDoom''.
** When tucking himself in at night, Moe recites a parody of ''Literature/GoodnightMoon''.
** The main plot of Princess Kemi and Moe running away together is borrowed from ''Film/RomanHoliday'', with Moe and Kemi even taking a ride on a Vespa.
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* SpringtimeForHitler: Mr. Burns explains that, if the negotiations between him and the visiting Nigerian King fail, he'll have to sell his plant and move to the Southern seas with Smithers. Liking the idea, Smithers gets Homer involved. [[spoiler:Homer ends up saving the day.]]

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* SpringtimeForHitler: Mr. Burns explains that, if the negotiations between him and the visiting Nigerian King fail, he'll have to sell his plant and move to the Southern seas with Smithers. Liking the idea, Smithers gets Homer involved. [[spoiler:Homer Homer ends up saving the day.]]

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Moe thinks a visiting African king is the "Nigerian prince" who scammed him online.

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Moe thinks Homer is escorting the daughter of a visiting African king king, while Moe thinks she is related to the "Nigerian prince" who scammed him online.


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* FourOneNineScam: Moe falls for one and assumes the Nigerian prince who scammed him is the brother of the princess.


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** The title references ''Film/ThePrincessBride''.
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* ContinuityNod: This isn't [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E17HomerTheSmithers the first time Smithers uses Homer to sabotage things for his own selfish desires]].
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Moe thinks a visiting African king is the "Nigerian prince" who scammed him online.

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* CallBack: Mr. Burns needs the Nigerian King's cheap plutonium supply to save his plant from the financial troubles [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS26E12TheMuskWhoFellFromEarth caused by Elon Musk]].
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Even after realizing he's been scammed, Moe doesn't entertain the possibility that the "Nigerian prince" who scammed him wasn't an actual member of Nigerian royalty.
* PoliceAreUseless: Three people approach Chief Wiggum to ask for his help and he reacts by arresting them under the belief they drank too much.
* ShoutOut: Some women who kissed Moe compared it to kissing [[Disney/SnowWhite one of Snow White's dwarves]].
* SpringtimeForHitler: Mr. Burns explains that, if the negotiations between him and the visiting Nigerian King fail, he'll have to sell his plant and move to the Southern seas with Smithers. Liking the idea, Smithers gets Homer involved. [[spoiler:Homer ends up saving the day.]]
* TooDumbToLive: Moe wouldn't have been scammed if he heeded the warnings he received.

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