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* The line "It's a pair of kinky-boot beasts!" is a reference to the 1963 song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-e_T4WRcs "Kinky Boots"]], recorded by [[Series/TheAvengers1960s Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman]].

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* The line "It's a pair of kinky-boot beasts!" is a reference to the 1963 song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-e_T4WRcs "Kinky Boots"]], recorded by [[Series/TheAvengers1960s Patrick Macnee ''Series/TheAvengers1960s'' stars Creator/PatrickMacnee and Honor Blackman]].Creator/HonorBlackman.



** There's also a ''very'' subtle in-joke about "Yesterday" when the Beatles are trying to smash through the glass bowl and John's rambling devolves into a recipe for scrambles eggs. "Scrambled Eggs" is rumored to have been the placeholder lyrics for what eventually became "Yesterday."

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** There's also a ''very'' subtle in-joke about "Yesterday" when the Beatles are trying to smash through the glass bowl and John's rambling devolves into a recipe for scrambles scrambled eggs. "Scrambled Eggs" is rumored to have been the placeholder lyrics for what eventually became "Yesterday."



* George's catchphrase "It's all in the mind you know" is from ''Radio/TheGoonShow'' (a suitable reference, as the Beatles really were fans of the Goons).

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* George's catchphrase "It's all in the mind mind, you know" is from ''Radio/TheGoonShow'' (a suitable reference, as the Beatles really were fans of the Goons).



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* The line "It's a pair of kinky-boot beasts!" is a reference to the 1963 song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-e_T4WRcs "Kinky Boots"]], recorded by [[Series/TheAvengers Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman]].

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* The line "It's a pair of kinky-boot beasts!" is a reference to the 1963 song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-e_T4WRcs "Kinky Boots"]], recorded by [[Series/TheAvengers [[Series/TheAvengers1960s Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman]].



-->'''John:''' The sub is taking off without us.
-->'''George:''' You mean, 'within it, without us.'

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-->'''John:''' The sub is taking off without us.
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'''George:'''
You mean, 'within it, without us.'
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* Ringo and Fred pass through a room containing various pop-culture heroes, including [[Series/TheAvengers John Steed]], ComicStrip/MandrakeTheMagician, and ComicStrip/ThePhantom. The latter also sort of a MythologyGag as The Phantom, Mandrake and ''Yellow Submarine'' are copyrighted by King Features.

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* Ringo and Fred pass through a room containing various pop-culture heroes, including [[Series/TheAvengers [[Series/TheAvengers1960s John Steed]], ComicStrip/MandrakeTheMagician, and ComicStrip/ThePhantom. The latter also sort of a MythologyGag as The Phantom, Mandrake and ''Yellow Submarine'' are copyrighted by King Features.



---> '''Paul:''' Getting better all the time. ("Getting Better", obviously)
---> '''Pepperland John:''' I'm the alter ego, man.\\

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---> '''Paul:''' Getting better all the time. ("Getting Better", obviously)
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'''Pepperland John:''' I'm the alter ego, man.\\
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* The Sea of Monsters segment includes a [[AffectionateParody parody]] of the then-current Hamlet cigar TV commercials (hence the incorporation of "Air on a G String" into the music at that point).

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* The Sea of Monsters segment includes a [[AffectionateParody parody]] of the then-current Hamlet cigar TV commercials (hence commercials, hence the incorporation of orchestra playing "Air on a G String" into during the music at that point).gag.

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* The Boob, after he fixes the Sub's motor, quips "I must complete my bust, two novels, finish my blueprints, begin my Beguine." The last part refers to "Begin The Beguine," a 1935 song composed by Cole Porter.

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** In the same sequence, Max also name-drops the Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov and the bandleader Guy Lombardo.
* The Boob, after he fixes the Sub's motor, quips "I must complete my bust, two novels, finish my blueprints, begin my Beguine." The last part refers to "Begin The Beguine," a 1935 song composed by Cole Porter.Music/ColePorter.

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Less a shout out and more of a historical in-joke


** There's also a ''very'' subtle in-joke about "Yesterday" when the Beatles are trying to smash through the glass bowl and John's rambling devolves into a recipe for scrambles eggs. "Scrambled Eggs" is rumored to have been the placeholder lyrics for what eventually became "Yesterday."



* After being defeated, Max suggests to Chief that that they go to Argentina. This is a reference to various conspiracy theories stating that Adolf Hitler and several high-ranking Nazis faked their suicides and fled to Argentina.

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* After being defeated, Max suggests to Chief that that they go to Argentina. This is a reference to various conspiracy theories stating that Adolf Hitler and several high-ranking Nazis faked their suicides and fled to Argentina.
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* The "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" sequence features drawn-over bits of film footage from the 1920s and 30s. Toward the end, there is a brief bit of Creator/FredAstaire and Creator/GingerRogers dancing to "Cheek to Cheek" from ''Film/TopHat.''

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* The "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" sequence features drawn-over bits of film {{rotoscop|ing}}ed footage from the of 1920s and 30s.30s musicals. Toward the end, there is a brief bit of Creator/FredAstaire and Creator/GingerRogers dancing to "Cheek to Cheek" from ''Film/TopHat.''
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* After being defeated, Max suggests to Chuef that that they go to Argentina. This is a reference to various conspiracy theories stating that Adolf Hitler and several high-ranking Nazis faked their suicides and fled to Argentina.

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* After being defeated, Max suggests to Chuef Chief that that they go to Argentina. This is a reference to various conspiracy theories stating that Adolf Hitler and several high-ranking Nazis faked their suicides and fled to Argentina.
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---> '''Paul:''' Getting better all the time. ("Getting Better", [[CaptainObvious obviously]])

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---> '''Paul:''' Getting better all the time. ("Getting Better", [[CaptainObvious obviously]])obviously)
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* After being defeated, Max suggests to Chuef that that they go to Argentina. This is a reference to various conspiracy theories stating that Adolf Hitler and several high-ranking Nazis faked their suicides and fled to Argentina.
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* The "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" sequence features drawn-over bits of film footage from the 1920s and 30s. Toward the end, there is a brief bit of Creator/FredAstaire and Creator/GingerRogers dancing to "Cheek to Cheek" from ''Film/TopHat.''
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* The Chief Meanie moans, [[Theatre/RichardIII "My kingdom for a horse,"]] while getting trampled over by his retreating troops.

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* The Chief Meanie declares, [[Theatre/HenryV "Once more unto the breach,"]] to his retreating troops, and then moans, [[Theatre/RichardIII "My kingdom for a horse,"]] while when getting trampled over by his retreating troops.
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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to Jules Verne's book 20,000 ''20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.Sea''.


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* The Chief Meanie moans, [[Theatre/RichardIII "My kingdom for a horse,"]] while getting trampled over by his retreating troops.
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---> '''Fred:''' Won't you please, please help me? ("Help!")

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---> '''Fred:''' Won't you please, please help me? ("Help!")("Help!" and "Please Please Me")
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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to [[Literature/20000LeaguesUnderTheSea Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea]].

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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to [[Literature/20000LeaguesUnderTheSea Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea]].Sea.
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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to [[Literature/20,000LeaguesUnderTheSea Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea]].

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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to [[Literature/20,000LeaguesUnderTheSea [[Literature/20000LeaguesUnderTheSea Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea]].
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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to [[Literature/20,000LeaguesUnderTheSea Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.Sea]].
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* The Sea of Monsters segment includes a [[AffectionateParody parody]] of the then-current Hamlet cigar TV commercials (hence the incorporation of "Air on a G String" into the music at that point).

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* The narrator at the beginning says "80,000 leagues beneath the sea"-an allusion to Jules Verne's book 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
* The Sea of Monsters segment includes a [[AffectionateParody parody]] of the then-current Hamlet cigar TV commercials (hence the incorporation of "Air on a G String" into the music at that point).
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* Ringo and Fred pass through a room containing various pop-culture heroes, including [[Series/TheAvengers John Steed]], Mandrake The Magician and ComicStrip/ThePhantom. The latter also sort of a MythologyGag as The Phantom, Mandrake and ''Yellow Submarine'' are copyrighted by King Features.

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* Ringo and Fred pass through a room containing various pop-culture heroes, including [[Series/TheAvengers John Steed]], Mandrake The Magician ComicStrip/MandrakeTheMagician, and ComicStrip/ThePhantom. The latter also sort of a MythologyGag as The Phantom, Mandrake and ''Yellow Submarine'' are copyrighted by King Features.
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*** This is followed by an encounter and wooing of a meter maid named Rita. ("Lovely Rita")

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*** ** This is followed by an encounter and wooing of a meter maid named Rita. ("Lovely Rita")
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** In the GoldKeyComics adaptation as the sub takes off with the Beatles and Old Fred in pursuit:

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** In the GoldKeyComics Creator/GoldKeyComics adaptation as the sub takes off with the Beatles and Old Fred in pursuit:
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* After the boys sing life back into Pepperland, the Chief croaks, "Hark...the hills are alive..." with Max replying in sing-song, "With [[TheSoundOfMusic the sound of music...]]"

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* After the boys sing life back into Pepperland, the Chief croaks, "Hark...the hills are alive..." with Max replying in sing-song, "With [[TheSoundOfMusic [[Theatre/TheSoundOfMusic the sound of music...]]"
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* [[TheDragon The second-in-command of the Blue Meanies]] is named Max (after the film ''The Blue Max'')

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* [[TheDragon The second-in-command of the Blue Meanies]] is named Max (after the film ''The Blue Max'')''Film/TheBlueMax''.)
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* The second-in-command of the Blue Meanies is named Max (after the film ''The Blue Max'')

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* [[TheDragon The second-in-command of the Blue Meanies Meanies]] is named Max (after the film ''The Blue Max'')
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Information addition. It\'s all in the mind, but it can also be here.
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Information addition. It\'s all in the mind, but it can also be here.

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*** This is followed by an encounter and wooing of a meter maid named Rita. ("Lovely Rita")
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* [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The Apple Bonkers]]' WeaponOfChoice look like the logo of a certain record company.

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* [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The Apple Bonkers]]' Bonkers' WeaponOfChoice look like the logo of a certain record company.
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''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!\\

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''Ringo:''' '''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!\\
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-->'''George:''' A hole?\\
-->''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!\\
-->'''George:''' What can ''he'' do with half a hole?\\

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-->'''George:''' '''George:''' A hole?\\
-->''Ringo:''' ''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!\\
-->'''George:''' '''George:''' What can ''he'' do with half a hole?\\
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--> '''Ringo: I've got a hole in my pocket!\\
--> '''George:''' A hole?\\
--> '''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!
--> '''George:''' What can ''he'' do with half a hole?\\

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--> '''Ringo: -->'''Ringo:''' I've got a hole in my pocket!\\
--> '''George:''' -->'''George:''' A hole?\\
--> '''Ringo:''' -->''Ringo:''' Well, half a hole, anyway. I gave the rest to Jeremy!
--> '''George:'''
Jeremy!\\
-->'''George:'''
What can ''he'' do with half a hole?\\

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