Season 9 · Episode 10 · 2001
Junior Agent
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5 cultural references across 3 categories.
▷Film· 2◆Other· 2ΨPhilosophy/Psychology· 1
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Film
2The Wizard of Oz (Winged Monkeys)
The Wicked Witch's winged monkeys are iconic characters from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, used here as a metaphor for a subordinate doing someone's bidding.
“She's Bebe's minion! Her little winged monkey!”— Frasier
The Pentagon Wars
A 1998 HBO comedy film starring Kelsey Grammer about the development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, noted in the script for its Turkish bath humor.
“Check out Kelsey Grammer's performance in the 1998 HBO comedy, 'The Pentagon Wars' for more Turkish bath humor.”— Stage Direction
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Other
2Juan Valdez
fictionalFictional character representing the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, used in advertising since 1958.
“She'll bring you Juan Valdez on a donkey if that's what you want!”— Bebe
Publisher's Clearing House
American direct marketing company known for its sweepstakes and prize patrol, often associated with door-to-door visits announcing large cash prizes.
“Oh, Dr. Crane, did the woman from the Publisher's Clearing House reach you? She seemed quite insistent.”— Daphne
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