History ShoutOut / SouthPark

* The music played when AlGore approaches the children dressed as [=ManBearPig=] is from '''Film/{{Halloween}}'''.

* A reference is made to the film '''Timerider''', in which a young man goes back in time through no discernible method.

* Mephisto and his assistant Kevin are homages to Dr. Moreau and his assistant Majal from the film '''TheIslandOfDoctorMoreau'''.

* The "fight the frizzies" anchorman is a reference to one of the tapes of '''Film/TheStarWarsHolidaySpecial,''' which has newscaster Rolland Smith saying that very thing after every commercial break.

* The scene where workers are quietly telling Betsy Donovan's husband that releasing her will kill her is reminiscent of '''{{Signs}}''', where the truck is the only thing holding the woman's organs in place.

* When Cartman crashes the police cruiser into Cosby, he says "Book 'em, Barbrady," A reference to the line "Book 'em, Danno," of the show '''{{Hawaii Five-O}}'''

* The term "five-oh" for cops comes from the program '''{{Hawaii Five-O}}'''.

* The giant penis Randy Marsh draws on the map of America is most likely based on a real National Weather Service wind distribution map for Hurricane Rita, which bore a resemblance to a giant penis.

* There are numerous references to '''{{Film/The Dark Knight|Saga}}'''. These include the phrase "Hero this town needs", Mysterion and The Coon's gruff voices, and the threat to blow up a hospital.

* The question marks flitting around and the appearance of the episode title is a direct homage to the opening credits of '''[[Film/TheDarkKnightSaga Batman Begins]]'''.

* The soldiers in this episode aren't so much a reference to the HECU soldiers from '''VideoGame/{{Half-Life}}''' as they are completely based off of them in appearance.

* When Santa Claus draws a shotgun and begins firing on the critters, the music of "Adrenaline Horror" from the '''VideoGame/{{Half-Life}}''' soundtrack plays.

* Medical animations were once a staple on '''Series/{{House}}'''.
** As well as on ''Series/OneThousandWaysToDie''.

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* Mackey calls Kyle a "sick little monkey," an oft-used line from '''[[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow Ren And Stimpy]]'''.

* The main homage here is to '''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo''', with the Korn guys drawn in the style of Hanna-Barbera, driving the mystery mobile and solving a spooky mystery.

* The name of Cartman's cell mate, Romper Stomper, is a likely reference to the Australian film '''Film/RomperStomper''', about hate crime.

** The 'council' in Clyde's back yard mirrors the Council of Elrond at Rivendell. Clyde takes the role of Elrond, the kindergardener takes the role of Gimli, while Craig says the tape cannot be trusted to a dwarf, though he isn't cosplaying an elf. Stan takes the role of Frodo, saying that he will take it; Cartman closes his eyes mournfully in response, in the same way Gandalf did. Kyle is his loyal friend, and likely in the role of Samwise. Throughout the episode, Butters takes on the role of Golumn.

* As Kyle struggles to throw away his weapons down a well, Cartman attempts to dissuade him and uses the words, "You know this to be true." This echoes Darth Vader in '''TheEmpireStrikesBack''' when he reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father.

* The line, "Basically, Kenny, you... are KeanuReeves." references the back-to-back messianic roles Reeves had played, especially his role in ''Film/{{Constantine}}'', in which his character battles the demons of hell.

* When Butters begins to believe he sees dead people, he is cowering under the kitchen sink with a flashlight. This is inspired by a scene from the movie '''Film/TheSixthSense''', where the kid hides from ghosts in a tent with a flashlight.

* The scene where Cartman walks into the fields to "Rest in peace" is a reference to '''FieldOfDreams'''.

* The song playing when Jimmy takes Nut Gobbler to the Ho-Tel room is Joe Cocker's ''Up Where We Belong''. The scene comes from '''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'''.

* The giant penis Randy Marsh draws on the map of America is most likely based on a real [[http://www.snopes.com/photos/risque/weathermap.asp National Weather Service wind distribution map for Hurricane Rita]], which bore a resemblance to a giant penis.

* "Daywalker" is a term used in {{Blade}} to describe Blade himself, who had the powers of a vampire with the ability to walk in the sunlight.

* The decor of the Super Adventure Club headquarters seems to be based on [[DisneyThemeParks Disney World]]'s Adventurer's Club, a club with a 1937 safari setting (LRonHubbard once belonged to the Adventurer's Club).

* During Cartman and Kyle's fight, they pass a sign for '''Cold Age: The Smackdown''', a parody of {{FOX}}'s '''IceAge: The Meltdown''', which was #1 at the box office at the time. Fox had placed static ads for the movie into their shows.

* Gore frequently exits scenes exclaiming "Excelsior!" in reference to StanLee using it at the end of every "Bullpen Bulletins" column in the MarvelComics.

* Cartman's statement that he is "sorry he chained Billy Turner's ankle to a flag pole, told Billy his lunch milk had been poisoned, then gave him a hacksaw and told him that the only way he could reach the antidote in time would be to cut through his ankle," is likely a reference to the '''Film/{{Saw}}''' film franchise. (It could also be a possible reference to the '''Film/MadMax''' line, "You have a choice, hack through the metal or through your leg. Through your leg is faster.")

* Clyde reading from a '''{{Playboy}}''' magazine and Cartman reporting that they've lost Clyde comes from '''Film/DrStrangelove'''.

* The machine visible screen left when Cartman is revived bears a resemblance to Max from '''FlightOfTheNavigator'''.

* Some of the evolved sea otters are seen in hovering thrones resembling those of the '''VideoGame/{{Halo}}''' series' High Prophets; the Wise One's headdress also resembles that of the High Prophets in '''VideoGame/{{Halo 2}}'''. Otters are also seen with [=M41A=] Pulse rifles from '''Aliens'''.

* The way in which Michael Richards scolds Randy about being "just another damn nigger guy" is a reference to a scene from the movie '''{{Glory}}'''.

* Travis running through the forest of hair may be a reference to '''{{Apocalypto}}''', especially considering the soundtrack.

* The episode parodies '''TheDaVinciCode''' throughout.

** Professor Teabag is a parody of Sir Leigh Teabing, and the way he introduces the conspiracy of St. Peter is very similar to the way The Last Supper is presented in both the film and book versions of '''TheDaVinciCode'''.

** A microwave is used as a bomb in '''UnderSiege'''.

* The pseudo-Latin hymn the Hares sing is a loose, faux-Latin translation of ''HereComesPeterCottontail.''

* The path through the gumdrop forest looks like the board for '''{{Candyland}}'''.

* Cartman's story is taken from '''StandAndDeliver'''. The school he goes to teach at is Jim Davis High School. Jim Davis writes '''ComicStrip/{{Garfield}}''', and the school Jaime Escalante went to teach at is Garfield High School in Boyle Heights. (In the movie, the students were accused of cheating and had to take the test again to prove that they didn't cheat the first time.)

* When Cartman and Butters are riding the motorcycle ride in the Super Phun Thyme it mimics the way PierceBrosnan and MichelleYeoh ride a motorcycle whilst handcuffed in ''Film/TomorrowNeverDies''.

* Many details leading up to the fight, including Wendy's intimidation of Cartman, the focus on the clock, and Cartman's efforts to avoid the fight are references to the movie '''ThreeOClockHigh'''.
* The music in the fight scene between Wendy and Cartman is taken directly from '''{{Snatch}}''', as is the freeze-frame moment. Wendy's line at the end of the fight references '''ThereWillBeBlood'''.

* The temple with rope bridges and waterfalls is similar to settings in '''TombRaider''' games. The music in the scene is also similar to the game.
* When Randy and the survivors are in the grocery store, this references the film '''TheMist''', based on a novella by StephenKing.

* The identification pages for the candidates that Ike marks as "Deceased" are identical to those appearing in '''Film/RoboCop'''

* "Now we know." "And knowing is half the battle." is a reference to '''GIJoe''' and their educational shorts.

* Various aspects of {{Wrestling/WWE}} are featured in this episode. JohnCena and {{Edge}}, professional wrestlers who both work for the WWE, appear in a match against each other for the opening scene. The boys host a "W.T.F. Smackdown" event, a reference to the '''WWESmackDown''' television program.
** Token's W.T.F attire is resembled to the attire of WWE wrestler [[Wrestling/RonKillings R-Truth]]. Cartman's Rad Russian could be a take on the Mad Russian, who turned face later on and became the Happy Russion. Stan's costume resembles that of {{Stone Cold|SteveAustin}}, and there is a wrestler called Stan the Man. Kyle's costuming is similar to {{Wrestling/Batista}}. Butters is costumed as Wrestling/TheMiz. Jimmy takes after [[Wrestling/MickFoley Mankind]]. Kenny, opting for a Mexican mask, is modeled after {{Wrestling/Rey Mysterio|Jr}}.
* The wrestling try-out resembles scenes from the Broadway musical '''AChorusLine'''. One of the people trying out sings a musical number about why he wants to be a wrestler, which parodies the song "Nothing" from '''AChorusLine'''. There are also likely references to the musical '''Theatre/{{Fame}}''', and the film '''Waiting for Guffman.'''

* Featured in the episode is Emmanuel Lewis, an actor who is portrayed as the head editor of the dictionary. This is a reference to Webster's Dictionary and Lewis' most famous role, the title character in the sitcom, '''Series/{{Webster}}'''.

* '''TheAbyss''' comment is referring to the climax of the film, in which a diver breathes liquid oxygen to prevent his lungs from collapsing under the pressure of the deep cavern he must venture into.

* Randy gives a shout-out to the ''{{Series/Battlestar Galactica|Reimagined}}'' prequel series '''{{Caprica}}'''.

* The opening and title cards throughout the episode directly parody '''{{Intervention}}''', as do the interviews with Towelie's friends, and of course the intervention itself.

* Cthulhu and the other monstrous abominations are drawn from the works of horror/science fiction author HPLovecraft.

* The reference to a "retroactive spider" contributing to Captain Hindsight's powers is a shout-out to {{Spider-Man}} and his radioactive spider bite.

* The two rodents in a CainAndAbel situation, as well as as the pressure from the other talking animal characters, has led to some comparisons to be made with '''WesternAnimation/TheSecretOfNIMH 2'''; considering that the evil brother in both cases is pretty much StupidEvil...

* AndrewLloydWebber actually has a musical entitled [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman_in_White_%28musical%29 The Woman in White.]]
* Randy "putting an end to Broadway" in a Spider-Man costume is a rip on '''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Turn_Off_the_Dark Turn Off the Dark]]''', which suffered from injuries, citations for safety violations, budget overruns, and poor reviews before finally opening to some success. (Parker and Stone stated in an interview on ''Series/TheDailyShow'' that they had early fears of losing a Tony to Bono, and were glad the fears were ultimately unfounded.)

* The line, "Say hello to the sunrise for me" could be a reference to '''The Lady from Shanghai''', which contains a similar line, as well as a statement that "killing you is killing myself."

* The beginning of this episode heavily lampoons '''TheHistoryChannel''' running programs like '''AncientAliens''' and '''Monster Quest.'''
* The main parody running through the Miles Standish storyline is of '''Film/{{Thor}}''', though his comment about whoever controls the stuffing controling the universe alludes to '''{{Dune}}'''.
* Nobody really cares about the Comicbook/GreenLantern Planet.

* Stan telling Home Shopping people to kill themselves is reminescent of what BillHicks used to say about advertisers.

** As well on AThousandWaysToDie.

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* "Cows on a people train" references an obscure DrSeuss book entitled ''In A People House'', which he wrote under the pseudonym "Theo [=LeSeig=]"

* Mr. Hat's [[ExorcistHead spinning head]] echoes that from the movie '''Film/TheExorcist'''.

* When Cartman says "Beefcake - beefCAAKE!" it sounds like Torrence from '''TheShining''' when he yells "Redrum-redRUUM!"

* "It is…too late for me, young Wendy." was paraphrased from Darth Vader in '''ReturnOfTheJedi'''.

* Cartman's mention of Danforth could easily be a shout-out to '''Rambo: First Blood.''' John {{Rambo}} serves with a soldier named Danforth.

* When Stan and Sparky are leaving Big Gay Al's, Al says "When you get back to town, tell them about us, will you? Tell them there are gay animals here who need homes, desperately." This is the same thing the Winged Lion says about the Misfit Toys to Rudolph and the Dentist Elf, in the '''RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer''' stop-motion Christmas special, before they leave the Island and return to Santa.

* Pip, who's full name is Philip Pirrup, is from the novel '''GreatExpectations'''. He quotes the novel and will later star in an episode based on it.

* The whole episode is very '''ReturnOfTheLivingDead''', especially doctors describing the symptoms.

* Cartman and Wendy quote a passage from '''AChristmasCarol''' line for line.

* The Megaman toys are based on ''PowerRangers.''

* Wendy does herself up like Olivia Newton-John at the end of '''{{Grease}}'''.

* Barbra Streisand becomes Mecha Barbura Sturaisanda, a reference to Mecha '''{{Godzilla}}'''

** Sidney Poitier becomes Megara Poatia, his design based on '''{{Gamera}}'''

* Saddam Hussein and Scott paraphrase Darth Vader and Lando in '''TheEmpireStrikesBack'''.(Hussein says, "I changed my mind. Pray that I do not change it any more," to which Scott mutters, "This deal's getting worse all the time." In '''Empire''', Vader says, "I am altering the deal, pray I do not alter it any further." to which Lando mutters the same phrase as Scott, "This deal is getting worse all the time.")

* Chef states he used to watch '''{{Quincy}}'''.
* Kenny's journey to the 'backup generator' and the mention of 'velociraptors' reference '''Film/JurassicPark'''. A shadow of a dinosaur can be seen on the generator, later.

* Garrison is watching '''TheTeletubbies'''.

* Dr. Schwartz paraphrases Luke from '''ReturnOfTheJedi''' when speaking about circumcision in the family.

* When Pip throws his final throw against the Chinese team, the way he spins, throws the ball, then slowly stops spinning, is reminiscent of the Death Blossom scene in '''TheLastStarfighter'''.

* Episode title could easily be based on the MarkTwain short story '''The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.'''

* Garrison goes to see DrKatzProfessionalTherapist.

* The flashback segment where Kyle remembers all he and Mr. Hanky did together is similar to the one in '''FrostyTheSnowman''' where the kids remember all that Frosty did with them after Frosty melts away.

* The opening music is a variation of the theme music from '''FatAlbertAndTheCosbyKids'''. This episode also features the show Fat Abbot.
* Fat Abbott's line "You Punk Ass Blasphemous Dope Fiend Bitch!" is taken from the film '''NewJackCity'''.

* Cartman's lines as the Vietnamese prostitute Ming Li are from '''FullMetalJacket'''.

* The film '''Lean On Me''' had a poster in it that said 'Eastside pride can never be denied.' A similar poster appears in the classroom at South Park Elementary.

* Cartman's imprecise recap of a movie where a caveman is frozen and these people thaw him out and make him their caveman friend may be referring to the plot of '''EncinoMan'''.

* Miss Stevens strung up between two trees and the giant Yanogapa rising from the brush is an homage to '''KingKong'''.

* Cartman was called "Piggy" by the Optometrist. In '''Literature/LordOfTheFlies''', a brilliant but obese orphan boy was called "Piggy" by all of his friends, and he wore glasses. He mentioned how his eyesight was terrible without the glasses.

* The Island of Misfit Mascots commune is essentially [[RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer The Island of Misfit Toys]].

* "Hurry, kitty, you're my only hope." - likely a reference to Leia's plea to Obi-Wan in '''Franchise/StarWars: ANewHope'''.

* The obvious reference is of course to '''{{Pokemon}}''' (which means 'pocket monster.' Chinpokomon means 'little penis monster.')

* There is also a reference to [[SuperFriends the Wonder Twins]], who could change their forms. There are some similarities between Nibblet and the Wonder Twins' pet chimp, Gleek.
* Kenny's costume is an Enforcement Droid 209 from '''Film/{{Robocop}}'''.

* The "fight the frizzies" anchorman is a reference to one of the tapes of '''TheStarWarsHolidaySpecial,''' which has newscaster Rolland Smith saying that very thing after every commercial break.
* The mailman is derived from Special Delivery Kluger, from '''SantaClausIsCominToTown''', who is modeled on and voiced by Fred Astaire.

* Stan dropping the bottle and thunder crashing seems very JekyllAndHyde.

* Garrison's directions of "Second star to the right, and straight on 'til morning." reference the directions to Never Never Land from '''PeterPan'''.

* Satan throwing Saddam into the pit of hell mirrors Darth Vader throwing the Emperor into the maintenance shaft in '''ReturnOfTheJedi'''.

* They use music from '''{{Oz}}''' for the juvenile hall scenes.

* The name of Cartman's cell mate, Romper Stomper, is a likely reference to the Australian film '''RomperStomper''', about hate crime.
* The teardrop tattoo, such as Romper has, is a sign that the inmate has killed someone. JohnnyDepp wore one under his left eye in '''Film/{{Cry-Baby}}'''.
* The televised attempt by Cartman to evade the police in Kenny's Go Go Action Bronco is a parody when O.J. Simpson did the same in a white Bronco.

* PhilCollins talks and acts in a manner similar to the Gumbies from '''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'''.
* The song that PhilCollins sings at the opening to the Lalapalalapaza festival is a parody of his 1985 single ''Sussudio.''

* The 'musical rooms' chase through the hallway is reminiscent of those on the {{Hanna-Barbera}} cartoons such as '''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo''' and also appeared in '''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'''. The music in the scene is from a poem, Page d'Écriture written by Jacques Prévert.
* The sounds of the screaming people on The John Denver Experience are the screams heard on the computer game '''RollerCoasterTycoon'''.

* When Cartman refuses to donate a kidney to Kyle, he sings "no" to the tune of ''Comedy Tonight'' from '''AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum.'''

* When Wendy kisses Cartman, his reaction is similar to that of Luke Skywalker in '''TheEmpireStrikesBack''' after being kissed by Leia. Stan's might be similar to Han Solo's, though his shock goes on a bit longer.

* Guest shown in Hell include ConanOBrien (who died in TheMovie) [[Music/TheGratefulDead Jerry Garcia]], Gene Siskel, JohnFKennedy and his son JFK Junior, TinyTim, [[TheHouseOfWindsor Princess Diana]], [[HighwayToHeaven Michael Landon]], [[WhyMaochangedHisName Mao Tse Tung]], Walter Matthau, GeorgeBurns, Music/DeanMartin, and Creator/BobHope

* Timmy's chair not being able to go under 5 or it will explode is a parody of ''Film/{{Speed}}''. The defuse that Kenny attempts with the wheeled board is a reference to the scene in which Jack Traven attempts the same with a service cart towed by a preceding truck. The reference is furthered by the woman who rides on Timmy's lap for a short time, who looks much like SandraBullock.
* Garrison and Choksondik have an exchange that echoes Luke and Yoda in '''TheEmpireStrikesBack''', when Choksondik proclaims she isn't afraid, and Garrison says, "You will be. You will be." The parallel continues with the large hollow tree used as part of the training, containing only the demons they take in with them.

* "Spirit, haunt me no longer!" is a reference to '''AChristmasCarol''', when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge a Christmas from his childhood.

* During the retelling of future events, other than references to the '''Terminator''' movies, some of the war machines also resemble the ED-209 from the '''Film/{{Robocop}}''' movies. (except with a large '''Series/DawsonsCreek''' photo as a torso.)

* The scenes in which Butters runs down the hallway to the auditorium come straight out of '''TheRightStuff''' whenever the Russians launched a new rocket.

* The way Timmy abandons his beloved pet turkey is very similar to a scene in '''AirBud'''. In the movie a young boy takes his golden retriever out away from his house and walks away from the dog with tears in his eyes. (According to the [[WordOfGod commentary]], Gobbles was originally a puppy)

* The basic plot is indeed that of the Creator/CharlesDickens novel '''GreatExpectations'''.
* One of the blacksmith's creations is a "metal orange", a nod to Malcolm [=McDowell=] ("The Narrator" in this episode), who is most famous for his portrayal of Alex [=DeLarge=] in the Stanley Kubrick film, '''Film/AClockworkOrange'''.

* The song sung by Kyle heard while he writes Castro resembles ''Blue Christmas'', which was the song heard as Santa read a young girl’s letter in '''TheYearWithoutASantaClaus'''. The letter and crayon drawings are also a reference.
* Kyle dancing in his underwear is straight out of '''RiskyBusiness'''.
* The scene when the kids were standing in the town alone when they first figured out the parents were all gone comes from '''TheOmegaMan''', about the man being the last one on earth.

* ''Even a Miracle Needs a Hand'' comes from the Rankin/Bass animated TV film, '''TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas'''. Mister Hanky's family mirrors the family of mice, with the eldest child questioning the concept of Christmas.

* The dragon, Geldon, bears a certain resemblance to [[http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101222025309/disney/images/4/4f/Maleficent_Dragon_-Wallpaper-_copy.jpg Maleficent]] of '''[[Disney/SleepingBeauty Disney's Sleeping Beauty]]''' (who also appears as a villain in '''KingdomHearts'''.)

* The fight between Timmy and Jimmy is nearly shot-for-shot the fight scene between RoddyPiper and KeithDavid in JohnCarpenter's '''Film/TheyLive'''.

* Cartman's [[DistantReactionShot Distant Reaction Scream]] when he found out he just got a million dollars is based on the famous "severed horse head" scene from '''TheGodfather'''.

* The idea of high-tech, important towels seems to reference '''TheHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy'''. The talking towel concept could be borrowed from '''ComicStrip/{{Doonesbury}}''' comic strips, with characters such as the talking cigarette butt.

* The failed Towelie clone that they discover at the military base is a reference to the failed Ripley Clone from '''[[Film/{{Aliens}} Alien Resurrection]]'''.

* WillSmith saying he could finally live like a cowboy was a rip on his film '''Film/WildWildWest'''.

* The scene at the restaurant, where Simpson, the Ramseys, and Condit start chanting, "One of us, one of us, gooble gobble, gooble gobble", is a homage to a famous scene in the horror film, '''{{Freaks}}'''.

* The "hangout in danger of being closed" scene was lifted from '''Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.''' The whole plot of the episode took off on several 80s ski movies such as '''OneCrazySummer''' and '''BetterOffDead'''.

* Stan's break-in to the veal ranch echoes the '''Film/MissionImpossible''' film, using the appropriate playset.
* Butters says good night to the calves the way '''TheWaltons''' did to each other in the show of the same name.

* The Russell Crowe show spoofs '''SteamboatWillie''' (Russell spinning the ship's wheel), '''CrocodileHunter''' (as he observed his next fight), '''ComicStrip/{{Popeye}}''' cartoons during the fights, '''Teletubbies''' (in its graphics showing rays of sunlight behind a globe), '''TheodoreTugboat''', and Crowe's own controversies.

* The TV robot resembles ED-209 from '''Film/{{Robocop}}''', an image used more than once in South Park.
* The torrent of blood flowing out of the door references '''TheShining'''.
* The trailer for Asses of Fire II: Attack of the Cramps itself parallels the trailer for '''Star Wars Episode II: AttackOfTheClones'''.

* When GeorgeLucas doesn't give the boys the negative, he says "It is... too late for me, boys." This echoes Darth Vader's words to Luke in '''ReturnOfTheJedi'''.

* '''Film/TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey''' is parodied while the boys act like cavemen, particularly the scene where Stan discovers a bone can be used as a weapon. '''PlanetOfTheApes''' also gets mention when the space shuttle crashes.

* The Ghost of Human Kindness is very like the Ghost of Christmas Present in '''AChristmasCarol'''.

* When the 'Sweet and Sour Pork' falls on top of Mr. Lu Kim from the Trojan Mongolian Horse, he says "I am gonna get you Mongorians, if it's the rast thing I do." This is a reference to Gargamel from '''TheSmurfs''' cartoon.

* When Cartman sees things through Kenny's eyes, the scenes are similar to scenes in '''BeingJohnMalkovich'''.

* When the boys build the ladder to reach above the clouds Cartman is annoyed that they haven't seen Cloud City from '''TheEmpireStrikesBack''' yet. Stan mentions the lack of the [[JackAndTheBeanstalk giant.]]

* The montage of young Stan and future Stan doing stuff together spoofs '''SilverSpoons''', in which a 12 year old moves in with his wealthy, childish father after being brought up by his mother and spending time at a military school. The line in the little song, "One of them's messy, the other one clean!" is from '''TheOddCouple'''.

** The other forms that Najix takes on are: SantaClaus, MichaelJordan (in his Chicago Bulls uniform), Don King, Mr. Roarke and Tattoo of '''FantasyIsland''', George Burns, J.J. Evans of '''Series/GoodTimes''' (complete with "Dy-no-mite!" catchphrase), Saddam Hussein (singing the song from WarnerBros. cartoon '''OneFroggyEvening'''), Missy Elliott, and finally, Frank Sinatra.

* The plot where aliens are using earth as a reality TV show and decide to destroy it in the season finale was previously done in Robert Rankin's Armageddon. '''TheHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy''' is referenced when the demolition ball arrives to destroy Earth.

* The Junkyard Band the gangs form is a {{Fat Albert|AndTheCosbyKids}} reference.

* The scene in which the boys toilet paper Mrs. Dreibel's house while ''Adagio for Strings'' by Samuel Barber plays in the background is a reference to the film '''{{Platoon}}'''.

* Stan's clothing may be a reference to Detective Ray Nicolette from '''Film/JackieBrown'''. Kyle's' clothing may be a reference to Marge Gunderson from '''{{Fargo}}'''. Cartman's clothing may be a reference to Detective Nicky Dimes from '''TrueRomance'''.

* The scene in which the boys go into the strip club and the accompanying music are taken from '''NewJackCity'''.

* Token's bass is fashioned after the bass Rudy played in the '''{{Fat Albert|AndTheCosbyKids}}''' series.
* The tour of wealthy musicians is done in a similar style to the tour given Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present in '''AChristmasCarol'''. The comment of an island without an owner is a direct paraphrase.

* The topical reference of this show is George Russell Weller's fatal car accident at the Santa Monica farmer's market in July 2003, in which he killed 10 people. The car Weller drove, a Buick [=LeSabre=] from 1992, is also featured in the episode, as the car which killed a man who was fishing when the car was driven of a bridge.

* Reiner's cry of "My goo! My precious goo!" is reminiscent of Oogie Boogie's final words in TimBurton's '''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas'''.

* Stan's holding up his boombox while he stands under Wendy's window playing a PeterGabriel song is from '''SayAnything''' (but it's "Shock the Monkey" instead of "In Your Eyes," which is what JohnCusack played in the film.) Later, the movie was referenced again when Stan talked to the goths about hanging out with them after losing his girl. John Cusack did much the same with a group of his peers.
* Goth!Stan is seen wearing an EdgarAllanPoe shirt. His Goth name is 'Raven,' clear reference to the famous poem by Poe.

* The boys crying over their "dead parents" could come from the film '''Millions''', in which characters often use their dead mother to get their way.

* The various designs of the boys' ninja forms are drawn largely from characters of the '''StreetFighter''' series of anime and video games. During their ninja battle, Stan does the same stance as Ryu. Kyle's appearance and pose when he first turns into a ninja is based off Fei Long. Cartman's design is based off many '''Street Fighter''' characters: his body is similar to E. Honda, his boots look just like Zangief's, his wristbands are similar to Chun-Li's, and his long hair is similar to Blanka's. Kenny's appearance is a combination of Ken, and Raiden from Midway's '''MortalKombat'''. Butters seems to resemble M. Bison from '''Street Fighter''' or Sigma from '''VideoGame/MegaManX'''.

* This episode aired a month and a half after JanetJackson's "WardrobeMalfunction" at SuperBowl XXXVIII. At the end of the episode, the townspeople are enraged that their children saw Cartman naked, rather than being angry at Butters having a shuriken lodged in his eye.

* The name of the arcade, Flynn's Sinistarcade references '''Film/{{Tron}}''' and a video game called '''{{Sinistar}}'''.

* Stan placed, bound and battered with a bucket over his head, on a mule and sent off into the wilderness like a scapegoat, is a pastiche of '''MadMaxBeyondThunderdome'''.
* The PETA Animal Sanctuary has some resemblance to '''Film/JurassicPark'''.

* The hybrid child of a person and an ostrich says "Kill me." This is a nod to a similar scene in the movie '''AlienResurrection''' when the mutated Ripley/Queen fetus says the same thing.

* When the boys infiltrate the Wall-Mart to get to the heart, Stan's father approaches the boys with an ax to show them the bargain price of it. This shot of Randy is reminiscent of JackNicholson in StanleyKubrick's '''TheShining'''.

* The way the Wall-Mart collapses in on itself is taken from the movie '''Film/{{Poltergeist}}'''. As is the way the greeter says "All are welcome, all are welcome."

* Trent Boyett's release from prison mimics Joliet Jake Blues' release from prison in '''TheBluesBrothers''', specifically the mentioning of items returned to him.
* Trent's character and quest for revenge are references to the film '''CapeFear'''. He may also have a reference to ThePunisher in his skull tattoo.

* The "Little Gas Shack" into which Miss Claridge's out-of-control wheelchair crashes sells "Propane and Propane Accessories", a reference to Hank Hill's job at Strickland Propane in the animated series '''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'''.

* The four girls pictured on the box of the Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset are similar to the {{Bratz}} dolls.

* The voiceovers are written in the style of DrSeuss, closely resembling '''Literature/HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas'''.

* Mousey Mouse comes directly from '''TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas'''.

* The premise of a video game being used as a training device for a battle is very reminiscent of '''TheLastStarfighter'''. The game being used to command the armies could be a reference to the novel '''Literature/EndersGame'''.

* There are also some parallels with KevinSmith's '''{{Dogma}}''', in which a coma keeps a soul (in that case, God) trapped on Earth and unable to save the universe.

* "Like a white '''{{Hitch}}'''." references the film starring WillSmith as a 'date doctor.'

* '''TrappedInTheCloset''' is the title of an R. Kelly 'hip-hopera' in which he describes events in detail; the device of R. Kelly singing the events is used throughout the episode.

* The rebirth of Chef into Darth Chef is a parody of Darth Vader's transformation at the end of '''RevengeOfTheSith'''.

* Cartman's line "Yes! Let the anger come! Strike me down while you can!" is a paraphrase of Emperor Palpatine in '''ReturnOfTheJedi'''.

* The interactions and title card 'Three Murderers' was an homage to '''TheThreeStooges''', with Ted Bundy in the role of Moe, Jeffry Dahmer in the role of Larry, and John Wayne Gacy in the role of Curly.

* Freezing Cartman bears a certain resemblance to JackNicholson at the end of '''TheShining'''.

* The crates in the battle between the UAL and the UAA seem to come straight out of the DOOM games, and the laser gunfight seems to come out of the opening shootout from '''Franchise/StarWars: ANewHope''', between the Rebel and the Imperial forces.

* The army of ostrich-riding otters, along with the horn-blast music, references the ape cavalry in '''PlanetOfTheApes'''. This is also similar to the Ostrich Horses used by Earthbenders in '''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'''.

* The half-dissolved louse falling on Travis and begging for help is directly from '''Film/{{Robocop}}''', in which a man bathed in toxic waste makes an identical plea.

* It is initially implied that Kenny will be punished by a soap and sock beating, an allusion to '''FullMetalJacket''', in which an underperforming soldier receives such a beating. In the episode, Kenny is washed instead.

* The weapon that Jesus throws at Donohue is a reference to the Glaive weapon from '''{{Krull}}'''. The pose he does afterwards was from '''Film/{{Blade}}: Trinity'''. The slow-motion sequence of Donohue's death is a parody of slow-motion sequences in '''Film/ThreeHundred''', with each droplet of Donohue's off-focus, stylized blood shown spraying out.

* The last scene before the credits was from '''{{Rambo}}: First Blood''', with Cartman dressed as Rambo.

* Cartman reviving Kyle is the resuscitation scene in '''TheAbyss''', shot-for-shot.

* The episode alludes to the animated television special '''FrostyTheSnowman''' when Kyle and Stan buy train tickets to the North Pole in an effort to save Britney Spears. This includes a bit of Jimmy Durante-esque narration.

* The logo and decor of Super Phun Thyme is much like {{Nickelodeon}} slime; it may be fashioned after the Nickelodeon Blast Zone at UniversalStudios Hollywood.

* When the park intercom system comes on with an announcement, the opening jingle is the popular 3 toned jingle from {{NBC}}.

* The obvious parody of this episode is of '''HighSchoolMusical''':

* Various aspects of {{WWE}} are featured in this episode. JohnCena and {{Edge}}, professional wrestlers who both work for the WWE, appear in a match against each other for the opening scene. The boys host a "W.T.F. Smackdown" event, a reference to the '''WWESmackDown''' television program.
** Token's W.T.F attire is resembled to the attire of WWE wrestler [[RonKillings R-Truth]]. Cartman's Rad Russian could be a take on the Mad Russian, who turned face later on and became the Happy Russion. Stan's costume resembles that of {{Stone Cold|SteveAustin}}, and there is a wrestler called Stan the Man. Kyle's costuming is similar to {{Batista}}. Butters is costumed as TheMiz. Jimmy takes after [[MickFoley Mankind]]. Kenny, opting for a Mexican mask, is modeled after {{Rey Mysterio|Jr}}.

* During one scene, Stan frightens off a group of Japanese whalers by uncovering a large statue of {{Godzilla}}.

* Of course, '''TheSmurfs''' is referenced. Oh, and [[Film/{{Avatar}} Dances With Smurfs]], itself.

* Like Cthulhu, [[PublicDomainArtifact the Necronomicon]] is from the works of HPLovecraft.

* The tiny mushroom people of Novia Scotia are reminiscent of Toad from the '''SuperMarioBros''' games. Tooth Decay also resembles Bowser, and the castle resembles one from the original '''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'''.

* Chef trying to explain to the doctor that everyone is turning to zombies could be a reference to the novel, '''IAmLegend'''.

* The wrestling try-out resembles scenes from the Broadway musical '''AChorusLine'''. One of the people trying out sings a musical number about why he wants to be a wrestler, which parodies the song "Nothing" from '''AChorusLine'''. There are also likely references to the musical '''{{Fame}}''', and the film '''Waiting for Guffman.'''

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* During Randy's flashback, the manager of his band closely resembles J. Jonah Jameson from '''{{Comicbook/Spider-Man}}'''.

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* The Mountain Scouts' branding as a hate group is a reference to the Boy Scouts of America v. Dale case in 2000. StevenSpielberg said at the time that he was no longer proud to be a Scout.

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* The scene in which Professor Teabag watches his "bomb" detonate, as well as the manner in which the detonation is shown, is a direct parody of the beginning of the '''{{Film/The X-Files}}''', in which a man from the bomb squad sits and allows a bomb to explode, blowing him backwards.

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* The music in Craig's show is a variation of the one used in '''TheBennyHillShow''', Yakety Sax by Boots Randolph.

* The girl who helped the boys out had two dying Kuatos, from '''Film/TotalRecall''', under her sweater: In '''Total Recall''' Kuato said "Quaid... Start the Reactor..." to make oxygen on Mars.

* The whole episode has myriad references to '''Film/TheOmen''', not the least of which is the title character.
* The Megaman toys are based on '''PowerRangers.'''
* Stan quotes '''StarTrekFirstContact'''; Commander Riker, from the future, has an exchange with Zephram Cochrane in which he says, "Somebody once said, 'Don't try to be a great man, just be a man.'" When Cochrane asked who said that, Riker responds, "You did. Ten years from now."

* "'''I''' have had enough of '''''you!'''''" echoes [[Franchise/StarTrek Capt. Kirk's]] statement to the Klingon commander Kruge when the Genesis planet is about to blow up in '''StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock.'''

* Clear reference to the '''Franchise/StarTrek''' episode ''[[Recap/StarTrekS2E4MirrorMirror Mirror, Mirror]]'', which featured bearded warlike counterparts of the crew. The portal references the episode ''Assignment: Earth'' and the fight between the two Cartmans references ''Whom Gods Destroy'', where a shapeshifter takes on Kirk's appearance and Kirk tells Spock he must kill them both. Throughout the episode, the crappy 'split screen' effect can be seen.

* Randy's fit of rage, ending in him smashing the glass doors of the living room cabinet and shouting "No! Nooo!!" is very similar to a scene in '''StarTrekFirstContact''', where Captain Picard does the same, using a phaser rather than his head to smash a display case. In fact, Randy's voice changes from Parker's to a sampling of PatrickStewart's voice from the film.

* The Genesis Device is lifted from '''Franchise/StarTrek II''' and '''III''', part of the Genesis Project, the device used to bring new Edenic life to an otherwise unsuitable planet.

* When Stan's father, thinking Stan has forgotten his identity, slowly says to him "Stan, your name is Stan," it is another South Park nod to '''Franchise/StarTrek'''. It parodies a scene from '''StarTrekIIITheSearchForSpock''', where Kirk tries to get Spock to remember their shared friendship in the past.

* The Intergalactic BDIU Committee's ship bears a passing resemblance to the Vulcan ship from '''StarTrekFirstContact'''.

* The scene in which Kyle reveals he had hidden the real egg and replaces the one "killed" by the assassin references '''Franchise/StarTrek'''. Kyle asks Stan if he really thinks his hat is stupid (a comment made by Stan over the phone earlier in the episode). Stan approaches Kyle, and says: "As a matter of fact, I think it is the nicest hat I have ever known." Stan uses the exact same intonation and style of Captain Picard in '''StarTrekFirstContact''', when he apologizes to Mr. Worf after calling him a coward by saying: "As a matter of fact, you are the bravest man I have ever known".

* A reporter wonders whether the first contact with alien life forms will be like the films '''StarTrekFirstContact''' or '''Film/{{Contact}}'''.

* Sharon's mention of "Clubber Lange" references MrT's character in '''Film/{{Rocky}} III'''.

* The end battle spoofs '''{{Braveheart}}'''.

* "You may take our pride, but you'll never take my Goddamned sixteen dollars and twelve cents" is a '''{{Braveheart}}''' paraphrase.

* The Russell Crowe show spoofs '''SteamboatWillie''' (Russell spinning the ship's wheel), '''CrocodileHunter''' (as he observed his next fight), '''ComicStrip/{{Popeye}}''' cartoons during the fights, '''Teletubbies''' (in its graphics showing rays of sunlight behind a globe), '''TheodoreTugboat''', and Crowe's own controversies.

* Zombies/radioactive cannibals seems to have a great deal in common with ''' Film/TwentyEightDaysLater'''. The homage is strengthened by Butters emerging and not knowing what's going on, much like Jim waking from a coma to devastation.

** When the boys find Gibson's wallet, he is heard to yell "Freedom!" offscreen while looking for them - a reference to '''{{Braveheart}}'''.

* Cartman makes mention of '''TheGoonies'''.

* In the crowd of strikers, you can see characters modeled after Roy L. "Rocky" Dennis, the subject of the movie '''Mask,''' and Sloth from '''TheGoonies'''.

* Kenny's journey to the 'backup generator' and the mention of 'velociraptors' reference '''JurassicPark'''. A shadow of a dinosaur can be seen on the generator, later.

* The scene of the bus breaking in half and the boy falling out through the rear window is partially derived from '''JurassicPark: The Lost World''', when the dinosaurs had pushed the trailers almost over the cliff. The lead actors hold on to the interior of the rear trailer as debris falls past them and out the back window and door. A similar effect is shown in '''Film/{{Titanic}}''', when passengers let go of railings and fall to their deaths (note that the bus, like the ship, has split in two.)

* Stan placed, bound and battered with a bucket over his head, on a mule and sent off into the wilderness like a scapegoat, is a pastiche of '''Film/MadMax: Beyond Thunderdome'''.
* The PETA Animal Sanctuary has some resemblance to '''JurassicPark'''.

* The hybrid child of a person and an ostrich says "Kill me." This is a nod to a similar scene in the movie '''Film/{{Alien}}: Resurrection''' when the mutated Ripley/Queen fetus says the same thing.

* "Don't pick your nose, hon." - This and Cartman's responses are taken from '''MontyPythonsLifeOfBrian'''.

* The theme song for RussellCrowe's show is a parody of ''The Lumberjack Song'' by MontyPython.

* The various fronts such as the Unified Atheist Alliance, Allied Atheist Allegiance and so on, which should really be on the same side, are reminiscent of the warring rebellious fronts in '''MontyPythonsLifeOfBrian''', such as People's Front of Judea and Judean People's Front.

* The scene of multiple preachers in the town square is reminiscent of '''MontyPythonsLifeOfBrian'''.

* Butters waking up naked, throwing the wooden doors open, and being greeted by an unexpected crowd of admirers was a shot-for-shot scene from '''MontyPythonsLifeOfBrian'''.

* The scenes involving the plan constructed by Cartman to use a drill to reach the center of the music festival is a parody on the film style of '''TheCore''' and '''Film/{{Armageddon}}'''. Both films have numerous references throughout the episode, such as the uniforms worn by the team, the drilling through the layers of hippies to reach the 'core' of the festival, which was the stage, the mention of nuclear weapons, and someone having to climb outside to fix the equipment.

* The entire ginger convention in the Sunset Room at the Airport Hilton was a reference to the RoaldDahl book '''TheWitches'''. In the book, the witches were working on a plan for exterminating children in a hotel convention room.

* The [[UsefulNotes/FlyingSpaghettiMonster Flying Spaghetti Monster]] started as a statement that there was as much validity in "intelligent design" as there was in saying that everything was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster, and that if one was going to be taught in school, the other should be as well.

* Some of the evolved sea otters are seen in hovering thrones resembling those of the '''VideoGame/{{Halo}}''' series' High Prophets; the Wise One's headdress also resembles that of the High Prophets in '''{{VideoGame/Halo 2}}'''. Otters are also seen with [=M41A=] Pulse rifles from '''Aliens'''.

* The two lines spoken right after crucified Cartman is taken out of the church come from '''MontyPythonsTheMeaningOfLife'''.

* The episode as a whole is [[WordOfGod said]] to be a rip on the eruption disaster movies that were coming out around that time; specifically '''{{Film/Volcano}}''' and '''Film/DantesPeak'''.

* Stan says, "My mom always said there were no monsters, but there are, aren't there, Chef?" - a paraphrase of Newt's comment to Ripley in '''{{Film/Alien}}s'''.

* The 'Throbbing Star' song is a parody of ''My Heart Will Go On'' from '''{{Film/Titanic}}'''.

* The scene of the bus breaking in half and the boy falling out through the rear window is partially derived from '''JurassicPark: The Lost World''', when the dinosaurs had pushed the trailers almost over the cliff. The lead actors hold on to the interior of the rear trailer as debris falls past them and out the back window and door. A similar effect is shown in '''{{Film/Titanic}}''', when passengers let go of railings and fall to their deaths (note that the bus, like the ship, has split in two.)

* Garrison gets a [[{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}} Charlie Brown]] smile after fantasizing about barbecuing '''Lamb Chop'''.

* When the boys pick up their instruments and begin playing (as the snake is destroying South Park) is reminiscent of the musicians on the deck of the '''{{Film/Titanic}}'''.
* Everyone being covered with ash at the end might have been a reference to the final scene of '''{{Film/Volcano}}'''.

* The ''Mr. Hanky and Me'' film parodies '''{{Film/Philadelphia}}'''.

* Mr. Hanky working his magic on the town comes from '''{{Disney/Fantasia}}''''s "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."

* The way Stan deals with his spooky goldfish comes from '''{{Film/Poltergeist}}''', when a boy is afraid of a clown doll.

* The horn music before the first fight is definite '''{{Film/Rocky}}'''.

* Another clear shout-out is to '''{{Film/Alien}}s'''.

* Elder Schwartz wears a diamond design with a Star of David in it, similar to the {{Franchise/Superman}} emblem.
* Moses' appearance is derived from that of the Master Control Program in '''{{Film/Tron}}'''.

* The scene in which Sharon tells Mr. Garrison to "Get on the wire to every parent around the country and tell them how to bring those sons of bitches down!" is derived from '''IndependenceDay'''.

* Kenny's costume is an Enforcement Droid 209 from '''{{Film/Robocop}}'''.

* The boy playing the piano at the auditions is Schroeder, the Beethoven aficionado from '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}'''.

* [[{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}} Schroeder]] makes another appearance, as the organist for Cartman's church.

** He and his plotline are a spoof on '''{{Film/Terminator}}''', with clothing similar to that of Kyle Reese in the first film and a soundalike of the theme from the films plays when Cosby reveals his true nature. His continued pronunciation of human as “hu-mon” is a reference to the Ferengi of '''Franchise/StarTrek'''. The white fluid that comes out of his body is like that of the first Bishop in '''{{Film/Alien}}'''.
* During the retelling of future events, other than references to the '''Terminator''' movies, some of the war machines also resemble the ED-209 from the '''{{Film/Robocop}}''' movies. (except with a large '''Series/DawsonsCreek''' photo as a torso.)
* The Cartman-shaped bio-mechanical blob monster is a reference to the anime film '''{{Manga/Akira}}''', as is the fashion in which Rosie O’Donnell is killed. The music playing when the Trapper Keeper moves toward the base resembles the music played when Akira awakens to stop Tetsuo.

* Schroeder, from '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}''', is seen playing the music for the recording of The Spirit of Christmas.

* When Cartman arrives in Ft. Collins a boy delivers a box to him. Cartman opens the box and is horrified to find more pubes. This is a reference to the end of '''{{Film/Se7en}}''', when Detective Mills receives a delivery box in the middle of nowhere and opens it to find his murdered wife's head.

* The '''{{Theatre/Hamlet}}''' scene is more or less line-for-line.

* The idea of high-tech, important towels seems to reference '''TheHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy'''. The talking towel concept could be borrowed from '''{{ComicStrip/Doonesbury}}''' comic strips, with characters such as the talking cigarette butt.

* When Towelie gets high we hear the music played in '''{{ComicStrip/Popeye}}''' when the titular character eats spinach.
* The failed Towelie clone that they discover at the military base is a reference to the failed Ripley Clone from '''[[{{Film/Aliens}} Alien Resurrection]]'''.
* Kenny's death by lava and the new, buffed-up Towelie reference '''{{Film/Terminator}} 2'''. Also, Tynacorp looks like Cyberdyne Systems.

* When Jared is fired he's seen walking around town with a parody of Bruce Springstein's ''Streets of Philadelphia'' playing in the background, an homage to '''{{Film/Philadelphia}}''', in which a man is fired for having HIV.

* The Russell Crowe show spoofs '''SteamboatWillie''' (Russell spinning the ship's wheel), '''CrocodileHunter''' (as he observed his next fight), '''{{ComicStrip/Popeye}}''' cartoons during the fights, '''Teletubbies''' (in its graphics showing rays of sunlight behind a globe), '''TheodoreTugboat''', and Crowe's own controversies.

* The TV robot resembles ED-209 from '''{{Film/Robocop}}''', an image used more than once in South Park.

* The song played during the contest is a spoof of the '''{{Series/Friends}}''' theme.

* Priest Maxi's adventures through the catacombs after the Holy Document is a trip through '''{{VideoGame/Pitfall}}'''.

* When Mr. Lu Kim pulls out his heat seeker, he says, "Say herro to my ritter friend!" This is a reference to '''{{Film/Scarface}}'''.

* After Chef's mother exorcises Kenny's soul from Cartman's body, she says "this child is clean." This is a reference to '''{{Film/Poltergeist}}''', in which the house is declared clean after exorcism.

* The electrical storms created for the 'time travel' effect is a probable homage to '''{{Film/Terminator}}''', where wind and lightning heralded the arrival of a time travel sphere.

* The scientist, named Jeff, who helps Chef and the boys looks like a South Park version of Jeff Goldblum. In a reference to '''IndependenceDay''', when puzzling out alien technology and action, Jeff follows unlikely chains of thought to come to conclusions that, curiously, turn out to be exactly correct. Eventually he gets to a point about uploading a virus to the alien ships, which is pointed out to be ridiculous by Chef.

* "Reversing the polarity" is a phrase from '''Series/DoctorWho''', said more than once by the Third Doctor. The sound of the power shutting down when Jeff tries to reverse the polarity is the sound of opening and closing doors from '''{{VideoGame/Doom}}'''.

* The children wake up aboard the alien ship, sealed into cubicles with a slimy substance. This is likely a reference to the '''{{Film/Alien}}''' movies. The titular alien also appears for a cameo.
* The alien appearing as Randy references '''{{Film/Contact}}''', as pointed out by Cartman.

* When the boys arrive at Mrs. Dreibel's house, Kyle says "We didn't say nothin' about no kids, man," a reference to Tony Montana in '''{{Film/Scarface}}''' saying, "I told you, no f*ckin' kids!"

* The boat scenes are homages to the demise of Fredo Corleone in '''Film/TheGodfather II''', though Cartman using a bat is more reminiscent of '''{{Film/Goodfellas}}'''.

* The scenes playing while the boys discuss the crime scenario reference '''[[{{Series/CSI}} C.S.I.]]'''

* Cartman says "Mostly hippies go to farmer's markets... mostly". This is a reference to the character Newt from '''{{Film/Alien}}s'''.

* The scene where an elderly couple kills a fisherman is a parody of '''{{Film/Jaws}}'''.

* "Meteor the size of Wyoming" is a probable reference to '''{{Film/Armageddon}}''', in which an "asteroid the size of Texas" is set to hit Earth.

* Sharon's mention of "Clubber Lange" references MrT's character in '''{{Film/Rocky}} III'''.
* "Alas poor Yorick," is a clear quote from '''{{Theatre/Hamlet}}'''.

* In one scene during the montage of Stan grieving over lost love, he is seen standing on a brick bridge looking into the water below. This resembles a commonly used scenario on '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}'''. This is further reinforced when a child resembling Pig-Pen is seen briefly in the school hall. The scene where a depressed Stan is visited by friends in his bedroom references a similar scene from ''A Boy Named Charlie Brown'' where Charlie hides in his bedroom for being a failure at the spelling bee.

* Cartman working on his handicapped act at the Special Olympics uses ''Push it to the Limit,'' the montage song from '''{{Film/Scarface}}'''. The competition montage uses a remixed version of the same song.

* When the Goths dance, it's just a slower version of the dance one of the '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}''' characters does in '''WesternAnimation/ACharlieBrownChristmas'''.
* The name of the arcade, Flynn's Sinistarcade references '''{{Film/Tron}}''' and a video game called '''{{Sinistar}}'''.

* The appearance of the "time border" with the lighting storm immediately before its appearance and the growing sphere closely resemble the special effects used to show characters arriving from the future in the '''{{Film/Terminator}}''' series.

* The hybrid child of a person and an ostrich says "Kill me." This is a nod to a similar scene in the movie '''{{Film/Alien}}: Resurrection''' when the mutated Ripley/Queen fetus says the same thing.

* The way the Wall-Mart collapses in on itself is taken from the movie '''{{Film/Poltergeist}}'''. As is the way the greeter says "All are welcome, all are welcome."
* When the people find out Wall-Mart's weak point, Chef says, "Spread the word to other towns" to a telegraph operator in a parody of the end of '''IndependenceDay'''.

* Little Butters carries a blue blankie, a likely reference to Linus from '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}''', never seen without his blue security blanket.

* In order to make the photograph of breasts, the boys consult ''Sex'' by {{Music/Madonna}}.

* The crime scene with Mrs. Crabtree's body looks like a scene in '''Hero and Terror'''. The quick flashes of the scene may be referencing '''[[{{Series/CSI}} C.S.I.]]'''

* The police montage with techno music directly parodies '''[[{{Series/CSI}} C.S.I.]]'''

* Cartman's hippy-busting gear resembles the gear worn by the characters in '''{{Film/Ghostbusters}}'''.

* The scenes involving the plan constructed by Cartman to use a drill to reach the center of the music festival is a parody on the film style of '''TheCore''' and '''{{Film/Armageddon}}'''. Both films have numerous references throughout the episode, such as the uniforms worn by the team, the drilling through the layers of hippies to reach the 'core' of the festival, which was the stage, the mention of nuclear weapons, and someone having to climb outside to fix the equipment.

* There are several references to '''{{Film/Scarface}}''' in the latter part of the episode. The entrance to the Chinese Mafia's mansion resembles the Coral Gables mansion that Tony Montana resides in. When Kenny dies, Kyle holds him and comforts him, much as Montana does his sister after she is shot. Cartman says, "You want to play rough? Okay..." which, in the film, precedes the famous line, "Say hello to my little friend".

* There are numerous references to the '''{{Film/Rocky}}''' films in Randy's storyline. Some scenes are shot-for-shot: getting up early and cracking eggs into a glass, and agonizing about not being sure he can go through with the fight. This culminates with a shot of Rocky Balboa's manager Micky urging him to get up and keep fighting near the end, followed by an utterance of the line, "I didn't hear no bell." Music from the films is used during and after the big fight against Bat Dad, who parodies at least two opponents from the film franchise.

* "Let's get to r-r-rammin'!" is a line directly from the {{Music/Prince}} song, ''You've Got The Look.''
* For the talent show, Cartman does a select reading from '''{{Film/Scarface}}''', quoting the lines, "You know what you are? You're all a bunch of f*ckin' cock-a-roaches. You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your f*ckin' fingers, and say 'that's the bad guy.' So say goodnight to the bad guy."

* The jammed road leading out of the town while people try to evacuate is highly reminiscent of '''IndependenceDay'''.

* The last scene when Butters's parents lure a woman to the basement and hit her with a shovel to kill her, and then giving her corpse to Butters to feed him is directly inspired by the cult horror movie '''{{Film/Hellraiser}}'''.

* When Stan is sitting at the coffee table and then at the kitchen table, his arms are drawn similarly to those of Linus and Charlie Brown from '''{{ComicStrip/Peanuts}}'''; he has large forearms, with fingers splayed. At the kitchen table, one arm is resting on the table and his other hand on the side of his face, a pose often assumed by '''Peanuts''' characters.

* The smug cloud from [[GeorgeClooney Clooney]]'s [[AcademyAwards Oscar]] speech entering Arizona is much like the clouds rolling into Area 51 in '''IndependenceDay'''.

* The end of Kyle's dream is similar to Sarah Connor's dream in '''{{Film/Terminator}} 2: Judgement Day'''.

* Cartman's statement that he is "sorry he chained Billy Turner's ankle to a flag pole, told Billy his lunch milk had been poisoned, then gave him a hacksaw and told him that the only way he could reach the antidote in time would be to cut through his ankle," is likely a reference to the '''{{Film/Saw}}''' film franchise. (It could also be a possible reference to the '''Film/MadMax''' line, "You have a choice, hack through the metal or through your leg. Through your leg is faster.")

* The first part of the transformation Cartman goes through, where ghost-like images of his face appear and say his next line before he does, is a reference to '''{{Film/Contact}}'''. The following transformations closely resemble the final scene in '''Film/AlteredStates''', in which Dr. Jessup fights off an "altered state" of physical being. During this struggle, he repeatedly throws himself back and forth between the walls of a hallway while his shape changes. Both Cartman and Dr. Jessup appear to have changing appearances resembling the static from a TV without a signal.

* The use of the timephone, and the effect that shows its impact on the future, is strikingly similar to '''{{Film/Frequency}}'''.
* Some of the evolved sea otters are seen in hovering thrones resembling those of the '''{{VideoGame/Halo}}''' series' High Prophets; the Wise One's headdress also resembles that of the High Prophets in '''{{VideoGame/Halo 2}}'''. Otters are also seen with [=M41A=] Pulse rifles from '''Aliens'''.

* Cartman wanting the dwarf to say "Carol Anne, don't go into the light!" is a reference to '''{{Film/Poltergeist}}'''.

* The initial scenes with the shampoo are highly reminiscent of '''{{Film/Volcano}}'''.
* The half-dissolved louse falling on Travis and begging for help is directly from '''{{Film/Robocop}}''', in which a man bathed in toxic waste makes an identical plea.

* The weapon that Jesus throws at Donohue is a reference to the Glaive weapon from '''{{Krull}}'''. The pose he does afterwards was from '''{{Film/Blade}}: Trinity'''. The slow-motion sequence of Donohue's death is a parody of slow-motion sequences in '''Film/ThreeHundred''', with each droplet of Donohue's off-focus, stylized blood shown spraying out.

* When Bono answers the phone, he sings, "Hello! Hello!" in a manner identical to the chorus of the {{Music/U2}} song, ''Vertigo.''

* The Mayor is obviously attacked by {{Film/Alien}}. Butters narrowly escapes Franchise/{{Predator}} and an army of [[Franchise/StarWars Stormtroopers.]]
* Cartman's description of his dream is reminiscent of Sarah Connor's description of hers in '''{{Film/Terminator}} 2: Judgement Day'''. The dream itself has a similar feel to a dream sequence in '''{{Film/Gladiator}}'''.

* The imagination doorway is a '''{{Film/Stargate}}'''. KurtRussell is included with the troop of soldiers going through it to complete the effect.

* The way the evil imaginary characters of Imaginationland poked out WesternAnimation/StrawberryShortcake's eye with a machete is just like a scene in the horror movie '''{{Film/Hostel}}''', where an Asian girl got her eye poked out with a knife by a torturer.

* The owner of the bowling alley, Mick, bears a strong similarity to the Coach from the '''{{Film/Rocky}}''' movies.

* Cartman's outfit after he's diagnosed with HIV comes from '''{{Film/Philadelphia}}'''.

* Cartman's story is taken from '''StandAndDeliver'''. The school he goes to teach at is Jim Davis High School. Jim Davis writes '''{{ComicStrip/Garfield}}''', and the school Jaime Escalante went to teach at is Garfield High School in Boyle Heights. (In the movie, the students were accused of cheating and had to take the test again to prove that they didn't cheat the first time.)

* The first reveal of the Internet is a reference to the shot in '''IndependenceDay''' when they show the alien ship for the first time.

* The scenes in which Indiana Jones is raped reference '''BoysDontCry''', '''Film/TheAccused''', and '''{{Film/Deliverance}}''', respectively.

* The Florida internment camp is drawn from a setting in '''{{Film/Scarface}}'''.
* The monsters destroying the city is a reference to '''{{Film/Cloverfield}}'''. The shaky cam technique is also likely a reference, though there are times when it's also reminiscent of '''Film/TheBlairWitchProject''', especially when Randy is running and breathing hard, and when he says, "I'm..so...startled," to the camera.

* One of the vampire kids claims to be like Bella from '''{{Literature/Twilight}}''' (likely the main culprit in the vampire craze.)

* The opening shots of this episode are directly from '''{{Film/Watchmen}}''', with Cartman's voiceover similar to that of Rorchach.

* When Randy's group wants to get the "Jew," Cartman scratches the chalkboard much like the shark catcher, played by Robert Shaw, in '''{{Film/Jaws}}'''.

* A reporter wonders whether the first contact with alien life forms will be like the films '''StarTrekFirstContact''' or '''{{Film/Contact}}'''.

* Dr. Tangina Phillips is a direct parody of Tangina Barrons from '''{{Film/Poltergeist}}'''.

* '''Series/{{Whale Wars}}'''

* Of course, '''TheSmurfs''' is referenced. Oh, and [[{{Film/Avatar}} Dances With Smurfs]], itself.

* Cartman's plotline heavily references the plot of '''{{Film/Scarface}}''', including reproductions of scenes such as a man being hung from a helicopter.

* When Stan attempts to delete his profile, it responds, "I'm afraid I can't let you do that Stan Marsh," and that it is "going to have to put you on the game grid"; both lines are direct references to sentient computer programs HAL 9000 from '''Film/TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey''', and the Master Control Program from '''{{Film/Tron}}''', respectively.
* The world of Facebook Stan is sucked into is a replica of the inner computer world of '''{{Film/Tron}}'''.

* The plot of extracting ideas/memories, the multiple dream levels, and many of the characters are based off '''{{Film/Inception}}'''.
* Randy Marsh becoming a butterfly is a reference to the anime film '''{{Literature/Paprika}}'''.

* Mintberry Crunch's origin bears a strong resemblance to that of {{Franchise/Superman}}.

* Funnybot's search mode for picking audience members to target resembles that of the {{Film/Terminator}}.

* The song in Garrison's math lesson is Bibbiti-Bobbiti-Boo from Disney's '''{{Disney/Cinderella}}'''.

* In the beginning of the episode Butters is talking about the new {{Film/Terminator}} movie, involving a child of the Terminator, born ten years ago, and the ensuing battle with "Skeletor." This is a reference to the recent events surrounding Arnold Schwarzenegger, his extra-marital lovechild, and Maria Shriver.

* Cartman in a hot tub of gravy, eating his french fry, is reminiscent of [[{{Film/Scarface}} Tony Montana]] in a hot tub smoking his cigar.

* Broadway shows seen or mentioned by Randy and Sharon include '''{{Theatre/Wicked}}''', '''Jersey Boys''', '''SouthPacific''', '''{{Cats}}''', '''AnythingGoes''', '''{{Godspell}}''', '''ThePhantomOfTheOpera''', '''Theatre/LesMiserables''', '''SundayInTheParkWithGeorge''', '''Lion King''', and '''Mamma Mia!''' Parker and Stone's Tony-winning '''Theatre/TheBookOfMormon''' gets a tiny ad at the end of the episode, after Randy and Sharon discuss musicals coming to Denver next. (The national tour of Book of Mormon is set to launch in Denver in 2012)

* The main parody running through the Miles Standish storyline is of '''{{Film/Thor}}''', though his comment about whoever controls the stuffing controling the universe alludes to '''{{Dune}}'''.

* Medical animations were once a staple on '''{{Series/House}}'''.