Questions tagged [reference]
A mention, allusion, citation, or homage to other works.
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Is there some kind of cultural reference behind the SNL "Norwegian Movie" skit?
The caption for the November 16, 2025 SNL video Norwegian Movie reads:
An American director (Mikey Day) directs two Norwegian actors (Glen Powell, Chloe Fineman) for a film.
The mood of each "...
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Who or what is the giant green robot in The Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene?
In the post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), there's a TV playing the opening sequence of a Fantastic Four cartoon. In that sequence, Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) is fighting a ...
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What villain or story does the purple robot shrunk by Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene reference?
In the post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), there's a TV playing the opening sequence of a Fantastic Four cartoon showing the team fighting various villains from the comics. ...
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What references to the Breaking Bad universe appear in Pluribus?
In Pluribus S01E02, "Pirate Lady," and as shown in the trailer, the protagonist Carol Sturka travels on a Wayfarer airlines plane. This is the same airline that exists in the Breaking Bad ...
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Is "Ultimate Ultron" in Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up! adapted from the comics?
In Marvel's Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up! (2025), the Disney Jr. crossover TV special between Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, the villains Green Goblin ...
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Are there parallels between The Golden Girls episodes in Pluribus S1E3 "Grenade," and the episode plot?
In Pluribus Season 1 Episode 3, "Grenade," Carol passes the time at home by watching a DVD of The Golden Girls (1985–1992 TV series). After looking up the dialogue, I identified the episodes ...
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