two Lawnchair Larry flight type patio chairs, but they both become in danger by two bulls flying with balloons. In the post-credits scene, a flashback shows that Abe was present at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings. While he was only there to test out the microphone during preparation time, he names several individuals as members of the Communist Party before being escorted out of the room. Cultural references In the "Springfield Blows" music video, Jar Jar Binks, Michael Jackson, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Steven Spielberg, Roger Daltrey and Freddy Krueger are seen. The song "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out)" by John Lennon is featured when Grampa becomes a town pariah. When Grandpa decides to enlist medical help in an assisted suicide (via the "die-Pod"), he is given three options; 'instant death, slow-painful death & "Megadeath"', in reference to the Heavy Metal band Megadeth. The euthanasia machine, the "diePod" is named after the iPod and bears a physical resemblance to it. The scene where Grandpa seeks assisted suicide is also a reference to the scene in the film Soylent Green where the character played by Edward G. Robinson seeks a similar fate. During the montage showing Grampa's new lease on life, "Superman" by R.E.M. plays. References External links The Simpsons (season 17) episodes 2006 American television episodes Television episodes about euthanasia