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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *This episode is the second to reference Broadway plays, "[[Helen Keller! The Musical]]" being the first. |
+ | * This episode is the second to reference Broadway plays, "[[Helen Keller! The Musical]]" being the first. |
− | *In the credits, Robert Lopez was listed as a producer and songwriter alongside [[Trey Parker]]. |
+ | * In the credits, Robert Lopez was listed as a producer and songwriter alongside [[Trey Parker]]. |
− | *This is the first time [[Randy Marsh]] and [[Sharon Marsh]] share an obsession. However, Randy's is for personal gain, receiving blow-jobs. |
+ | * This is the first time [[Randy Marsh]] and [[Sharon Marsh]] share an obsession. However, Randy's is for personal gain, receiving blow-jobs. |
− | **The last time blow-jobs were mentioned was as a major plot was in the episode "[[The Ring]]". This is also the second episode that implies that the music industry sells sex since then. |
+ | ** The last time blow-jobs were mentioned was as a major plot was in the episode "[[The Ring]]". This is also the second episode that implies that the music industry sells sex since then. |
− | *[[Shelly Marsh]] has a new boyfriend since "[[Over Logging]]", making this her third. |
+ | * [[Shelly Marsh]] has a new boyfriend since "[[Over Logging]]", making this her third. |
− | *According to an interview with Robert Lopez in Broadway.com, ''Wicked'' is a favorite of [[Trey Parker]]. |
+ | * According to an interview with Robert Lopez in Broadway.com, ''Wicked'' is a favorite of [[Trey Parker]]. |
− | *[[Kenny McCormick|Kenny]] is seen unhooded during the swimming lessons scene but had no dialog. This is the first time since "[[The Jeffersons]]" that Kenny's hairstyle has been identical to a previously used one - in this case, it was previously used in the promo pic for "[[Pee]]". |
+ | * [[Kenny McCormick|Kenny]] is seen unhooded during the swimming lessons scene but had no dialog. This is the first time since "[[The Jeffersons]]" that Kenny's hairstyle has been identical to a previously used one - in this case, it was previously used in the promo pic for "[[Pee]]". |
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==References to Popular Culture== |
==References to Popular Culture== |
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− | *Randy dressing like Spider-Man is a reference to the short-lived Broadway, ''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark''. |
+ | * Randy dressing like Spider-Man is a reference to the short-lived Broadway, ''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark''. |
− | *Lewinsky was used as a euphemism for oral sex in Randy's play. Monica Lewinsky was accused of having an affair with former US President [[Bill Clinton]] |
+ | * "Lewinsky" was used as a euphemism for oral sex in Randy's play. The term is a reference to former White House intern, [[wikipedia:Monica_Lewinsky|Monica Lewinsky]], who was accused of having an affair with former US President [[Bill Clinton]] (1992-2000). |
− | *''The First Unicorn'' poster in Shelly's room is a reference to the novel and film, ''The Last Unicorn''. |
+ | * ''The First Unicorn'' poster in Shelly's room is a reference to the novel and film, ''The Last Unicorn''. |
− | *A brief mock advertisement for ''[[The Book of Mormon]]'' Broadway musical is shown at the end of this episode. |
+ | * A brief mock advertisement for ''[[The Book of Mormon]]'' Broadway musical is shown at the end of this episode. |
+ | ** Notably, both [[Trey Parker]] and [[Matt Stone]] worked on the script and lyrics for said musical. |
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− | **This advertisement was missing from the UK airing of the episode but is on the Season 15 DVD. |
+ | ** This advertisement was missing from the UK airing of the episode but is on the Season 15 DVD. |
*At the end of the episode, Randy's consoling words to Shelly about Spider-Man working in mysterious ways are a reference to the cliché of similar consoling speeches about God. It also references the song "Mysterious Ways", written by U2's [[Bono]] and The Edge for the Spiderman musical. |
*At the end of the episode, Randy's consoling words to Shelly about Spider-Man working in mysterious ways are a reference to the cliché of similar consoling speeches about God. It also references the song "Mysterious Ways", written by U2's [[Bono]] and The Edge for the Spiderman musical. |
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− | *The game Shelly and Larry are playing on the Xbox is called the ''[[List of Video_Game References#The_Settlers of Catan|The Settlers of Catan]]'', which is a real game. |
+ | * The game Shelly and Larry are playing on the Xbox is called the ''[[List of Video_Game References#The_Settlers of Catan|The Settlers of Catan]]'', which is a real game. |
− | *''The Woman In White'' is a reference to the play of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber. |
+ | * ''The Woman In White'' is a reference to the play of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber. |
− | *Randy hanging on a rope on the theater's chandelier is a reference to Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''The Phantom of the Opera'', when Joseph Buquet, the Opera's chief stagehand, is killed by Phantom by hanging on the chandelier. |
+ | * Randy hanging on a rope on the theater's chandelier is a reference to Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''The Phantom of the Opera'', when Joseph Buquet, the Opera's chief stagehand, is killed by Phantom by hanging on the chandelier. |
− | *The song that plays inside Hooters after the bro down is "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team. |
+ | * The song that plays inside Hooters after the bro down is "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team. |
− | *Many Broadway musicals are |
+ | * Many Broadway musicals are satirized: |
**''Sweeny Todd'', ''Sunday in the Park With George'', ''Merrily We Roll Along'' - [[Broadway Bros#Stephen Sondheim|Stephen Sondheim]] |
**''Sweeny Todd'', ''Sunday in the Park With George'', ''Merrily We Roll Along'' - [[Broadway Bros#Stephen Sondheim|Stephen Sondheim]] |
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**''West Side Story'' - Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim |
**''West Side Story'' - Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim |
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**''South Pacific'' - Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein |
**''South Pacific'' - Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein |
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**''Jersey Boys'' - Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe |
**''Jersey Boys'' - Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe |
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− | **''Anything Goes'' - Cole Porter. |
+ | **''Anything Goes'' - Cole Porter. Satirized in the episode is Sutton Foster, the star of the 2011 revival. |
**''Mamma Mia'' - Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA |
**''Mamma Mia'' - Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA |
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**''Sister Act'' - Cheri and Bill Steinkellner |
**''Sister Act'' - Cheri and Bill Steinkellner |
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**''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'' - Bono and The Edge of U2. |
**''Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'' - Bono and The Edge of U2. |
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**''[[The Book of Mormon]]'' - [[Trey Parker]], [[Matt Stone]], and Robert Lopez |
**''[[The Book of Mormon]]'' - [[Trey Parker]], [[Matt Stone]], and Robert Lopez |
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+ | **''[[wikipedia:Spamalot|Monty Python's Spamalot]]'' - Eric Idle and John Du Prez |
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+ | **''[[wikipedia:Hairspray_(musical)|Hairspray]]'' - Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman |
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+ | * At the Creepy City costume shop that Randy breaks into, there are references to various comic, film and television characters: |
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+ | ** Captain America |
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+ | ** [[Freddy Krueger]] |
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+ | ** [[w:c:monster:Cyclops_(Seventh_Voyage_of_Sinbad)|Cyclops]] from ''The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad'' |
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+ | ** Frankenstein |
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+ | ** [[Jason Voorhees]] |
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+ | ** [[w:c:carebears:Cheer Bear|Cheer Bear]] from ''The Care Bears'' |
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+ | ** Cinderalla |
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+ | ** Bigfoot/Harry from ''[[wikipedia:Harry_and_the_Hendersons|Harry and the Hendersons]]'' |
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+ | ** [[Stormtrooper]] |
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+ | ** [[w:c:transformers:Optimus_Prime_(Primax)|Optimus Prime]] |
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+ | ** [[wikipedia:Cylon_(1978)|Cylon]] from ''Battlestar Galactica'' |
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+ | ** The Flash |
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==Goofs== |
==Goofs== |
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− | *After Larry takes off his life preserver and places it on the ground, the white string that tied it together disappears. |
+ | * After Larry takes off his life preserver and places it on the ground, the white string that tied it together disappears. |
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This page contains trivia for "Broadway Bro Down". Remember, trivia must be factual, provable, and it is always best to cite your source for not-so-obvious trivia. If you would like to dispute a trivia point, please discuss it in the talk page.
Trivia
- This episode is the second to reference Broadway plays, "Helen Keller! The Musical" being the first.
- In the credits, Robert Lopez was listed as a producer and songwriter alongside Trey Parker.
- This is the first time Randy Marsh and Sharon Marsh share an obsession. However, Randy's is for personal gain, receiving blow-jobs.
- The last time blow-jobs were mentioned was as a major plot was in the episode "The Ring". This is also the second episode that implies that the music industry sells sex since then.
- Shelly Marsh has a new boyfriend since "Over Logging", making this her third.
- According to an interview with Robert Lopez in Broadway.com, Wicked is a favorite of Trey Parker.
- Kenny is seen unhooded during the swimming lessons scene but had no dialog. This is the first time since "The Jeffersons" that Kenny's hairstyle has been identical to a previously used one - in this case, it was previously used in the promo pic for "Pee".
- At the swimming lessons, both Stephen Stotch and Steve Black are seen, but neither Butters Stotch or Token Black are seen taking lessons.
- Larry Feegan's father states that there isn't a need to eat animal products. However, it is shown in "Fun with Veal" that if you don't eat meat, you may contract Vaginitis and turn into a giant pussy.
- "Blowjob" was mentioned 44 times.
- Kyle does not appear in this episode.
References to Popular Culture
- Randy dressing like Spider-Man is a reference to the short-lived Broadway, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
- "Lewinsky" was used as a euphemism for oral sex in Randy's play. The term is a reference to former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, who was accused of having an affair with former US President Bill Clinton (1992-2000).
- The First Unicorn poster in Shelly's room is a reference to the novel and film, The Last Unicorn.
- A brief mock advertisement for The Book of Mormon Broadway musical is shown at the end of this episode.
- Notably, both Trey Parker and Matt Stone worked on the script and lyrics for said musical.
- This advertisement was missing from the UK airing of the episode but is on the Season 15 DVD.
- At the end of the episode, Randy's consoling words to Shelly about Spider-Man working in mysterious ways are a reference to the cliché of similar consoling speeches about God. It also references the song "Mysterious Ways", written by U2's Bono and The Edge for the Spiderman musical.
- The game Shelly and Larry are playing on the Xbox is called the The Settlers of Catan, which is a real game.
- The Woman In White is a reference to the play of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
- Randy hanging on a rope on the theater's chandelier is a reference to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, when Joseph Buquet, the Opera's chief stagehand, is killed by Phantom by hanging on the chandelier.
- The song that plays inside Hooters after the bro down is "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team.
- Many Broadway musicals are satirized:
- Sweeny Todd, Sunday in the Park With George, Merrily We Roll Along - Stephen Sondheim
- West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
- The Phantom of the Opera, Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Wicked, Godspell - Stephen Schwartz
- Les Misérables - Claude-Michel Schönberg
- South Pacific - Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
- Jersey Boys - Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe
- Anything Goes - Cole Porter. Satirized in the episode is Sutton Foster, the star of the 2011 revival.
- Mamma Mia - Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA
- Sister Act - Cheri and Bill Steinkellner
- Grease - Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
- Lestat: The Musical (Not Shown) - Bernie Taupin and Sir Elton John (was in the show)
- Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - Bono and The Edge of U2.
- The Book of Mormon - Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez
- Monty Python's Spamalot - Eric Idle and John Du Prez
- Hairspray - Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
- At the Creepy City costume shop that Randy breaks into, there are references to various comic, film and television characters:
- Captain America
- Freddy Krueger
- Cyclops from The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad
- Frankenstein
- Jason Voorhees
- Cheer Bear from The Care Bears
- Cinderalla
- Bigfoot/Harry from Harry and the Hendersons
- Stormtrooper
- Optimus Prime
- Cylon from Battlestar Galactica
- The Flash
- Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is mentioned several times in this episode; in particular, his role in the Broncos' comeback win over the Miami Dolphins.
Goofs
- After Larry takes off his life preserver and places it on the ground, the white string that tied it together disappears.
- Sharon and Randy can be seen watching Godspell inside the Gershwin Theatre. In real life, only Wicked has been playing at the Gershwin Theatre since 2003.
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Randy Marsh • Broadway Bros • Wicked • The Book of Mormon • Larry Feegan • "Man Time" • "The Woman in White" • "Put That Heart to Work" • "Out of My Shell" • Wicked • "Whoomp! (There It Is)" | ||||
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