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In the world of television, The Simpsons is the king of parodies, both prolonged and brief. There are entire episodes that work as extended send-ups of famous movies, such as season five’s “Cape Feare,” season eight’s “You Only Move Twice,” season six’s “Bart of Darkness,” or any number of the Treehouse of Horror segments. Longer parodies can be a lot of fun, but a smaller allusion can be just as much of a treat. Whereas an episode-length spoof can lead viewers to expect certain scenes to pop up, short ones come out of nowhere and boast the element of surprise.