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* WholePlotReference: To the classic ''[[Series/TheTwilightZone Twilight Zone]]'' episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet."
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* YouHaveToBelieveMe: Per the ''Twilight Zone'' reference, Bart has everybody on the bus convinced that he's insane.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When the family are driving to the dinner with Mr. Burns, Marge tells a concerned Lisa to "stop being so suspicious" and checks to see if everyone has washed their necks, per Mr. Burns' request.
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* HorrorHost: In keeping with the ''Night Gallery'' theme of the episode, Bart assumes Creator/RodSerling's role as the host of the episode, introducing each separate story after presenting a painting related to it. This being Bart, he's not quite able to keep up Serling's level of class.
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* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Lenny and Carl kickstart the whole plot when they eat most of the donuts and then chuck the rest at Grampa while Homer is daydreaming instead of just leaving them for him.
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** Bart at the end, despite being en route to a mental hospital, is relieved because at least he can now get some rest. Immediately after he says that.the gremlin appears holding Ned's severed head, causing him to scream.
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** Bart at the end, despite being en route to a mental hospital, is relieved because at least he can now get some rest. Immediately after he says that.that the gremlin appears holding Ned's severed head, causing him to scream.
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* NoodleIncident: Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "that favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
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* NoodleIncident: NoodleIncident:
** How exactly ''did'' James Coco end up in Hell?
** Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "that favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
** How exactly ''did'' James Coco end up in Hell?
** Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "that favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
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* TimeMarchesOn: The part where UsefulNotes/RichardNixon reminds Devil!Flanders that he isn't dead yet but the latter informs the former that he did him a "favor". From April 1994 onward, Nixon's "not-dead-yet" excuse wouldn't work anymore.
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* TimeMarchesOn: The part where UsefulNotes/RichardNixon reminds Devil!Flanders that he isn't dead yet but the latter informs the former that he did him a "favor". From 6 months later in April 1994 onward, Nixon's 1994, Nixon died, therefore his "not-dead-yet" excuse wouldn't work anymore.
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* BringMyBrownPants: Bart when he wakes up from his nightmare:
-->'''Bart:''' Ew, I hope this is sweat.
-->'''Bart:''' Ew, I hope this is sweat.
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* TimeMarchesOn: The part where UsefulNotes/RichardNixon reminds Devil!Flanders that he isn't dead yet but the latter informs the former that he did him a "favor". Nixon's "not-dead-yet" excuse wouldn't work from April 1994 onward.
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* TimeMarchesOn: The part where UsefulNotes/RichardNixon reminds Devil!Flanders that he isn't dead yet but the latter informs the former that he did him a "favor". From April 1994 onward, Nixon's "not-dead-yet" excuse wouldn't work from April 1994 onward.anymore.
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* NoodleIncident: Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "the favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
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* NoodleIncident: Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "the "that favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
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* TimeMarchesOn: The part where UsefulNotes/RichardNixon reminds Devil!Flanders that he isn't dead yet but the latter informs the former that he did him a "favor". Nixon's "not-dead-yet" excuse wouldn't work from April 1994 onward.
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* NoodleIncident: Devil!Flanders did Nixon "a favor", but what "the favor" might've been is anyone's guess.
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** When Burns goes to bit Bart, his fangs lengthen as he growls.
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** When Burns goes to bit bite Bart, his fangs lengthen as he growls.
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* EtTuBrute: ''Otto'' is one of the people laughing at Bart about his nightmare in a FreezeFrameBonus.
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* EtTuBrute: ''Otto'' is one of the people ''Milhouse and Otto'' are seen laughing at Bart about his nightmare in a FreezeFrameBonus.nightmare.
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* EtTuBrute: ''Otto'' is one of the people laughing at Bart about his nightmare in a FreezeFrameBonus.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Skinner was shown laughing at Bart after Lisa asks everyone on the bus to be "extra-nice" to him.
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like [[HopeSpot it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess]]. Come his next scene, [[IgnoredEpiphany that]] [[TheFarmerAndTheViper is]] [[OffWithHisHead not]] [[DecapitationPresentation the]] [[TheBadGuyWins case]].
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed.subverted. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like [[HopeSpot it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess]]. Come his next scene, [[IgnoredEpiphany that]] [[TheFarmerAndTheViper is]] [[OffWithHisHead not]] [[DecapitationPresentation the]] [[TheBadGuyWins case]].
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* UngratefulBastard: Even after Bart is proven right about the gremlin taking the bus apart, the school never took it into account that Bart was trying to warn them, and send him to live in an insane asylum ''for the rest of his life'', all because he was "disruptive".
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess. Come his next scene, [[IgnoredEpiphany that]] [[TheFarmerAndTheViper is]] [[OffWithHisHead not]] [[DecapitationPresentation the]] [[TheBadGuyWins case]].
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like [[HopeSpot it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess.kindess]]. Come his next scene, [[IgnoredEpiphany that]] [[TheFarmerAndTheViper is]] [[OffWithHisHead not]] [[DecapitationPresentation the]] [[TheBadGuyWins case]].
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess. Come his next scene, [[TheFarmerAndTheViper that]] [[OffWithHisHead is]] [[DecapitationPresentation not]] [[TheBadGuyWins the case]].
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess. Come his next scene, [[IgnoredEpiphany that]] [[TheFarmerAndTheViper that]] is]] [[OffWithHisHead is]] not]] [[DecapitationPresentation not]] the]] [[TheBadGuyWins the case]].
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Tragically deconstructed. After the gremlin ends up under the care of Flanders, it looks sad, almost like it's rethinking its destructive behavior now that it's being shown kindess. Come his next scene, [[TheFarmerAndTheViper that]] [[OffWithHisHead is]] [[DecapitationPresentation not]] [[TheBadGuyWins the case]].
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** During the news report of Chief Wiggum ordering the Egyptian wing of the museum destroyed, Officer Eddie can be seen tossing the ''Mona Lisa'' into the bonfire.
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* IDontLikeTheSoundOfThatPlace: Parodied. Homer mentions with emphasis (and spooky music) that Mister Burma's castle is.located in ''Pennsylvania!''
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* YouOweMe: When Devil Flanders picks his jury of the damned, he likewise summons Richard Nixon (who was alive at the time of this airing), who points out he's not dead yet. Devil Flanders counters that he did a favor for him (implying that said favor was getting him out of the Watergate scandal) which Nixon concedes.
--> '''Nixon''': But I'm not dead yet! In fact I just wrote an article for Redbook.
--> '''Devil Flanders''': Hey listen, I did a favor for ''you''.
--> '''Nixon''': ''(Meekly)'' Yes master.
--> '''Nixon''': But I'm not dead yet! In fact I just wrote an article for Redbook.
--> '''Devil Flanders''': Hey listen, I did a favor for ''you''.
--> '''Nixon''': ''(Meekly)'' Yes master.
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* ElvisLives: Averted. Several tombstones are seen at the intro. The first one has "Music/{{Elvis|Presley}} - accept it" on it.
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* ElvisLives: Averted. Several tombstones are seen at the intro. The first one has "Music/{{Elvis|Presley}} - accept deal with it" on it.
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-->'''Flanders''': ''Hidilly-ho, Bart!''
-->'''Bart''': ''[screams]''
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'''Bart''': ''[screams]''
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--> '''Marge:''' Homer, we have to do something! Today, he's drinking people's blood. Tomorrow, he could be smoking!
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--> '''Abe''': ''(Drops the stake and hammer)'' He's a ''vampire''? ''(Runs out of the room screaming)''.
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--> '''Bart:''' I know I really shouldn't... but when am I gonna be here again? ''(He pulls the lever and the stairs turn into a slide)'' Wheeee!...\\
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-->'''Abe''': Quick, we have to kill the boy!\\
'''Marge''': How'd you know he's a vampire?\\
'''Abe''': He's a vampire? ''[screams and runs away]''
'''Marge''': How'd you know he's a vampire?\\
'''Abe''': He's a vampire? ''[screams and runs away]''
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-->'''Bart''': Maybe I shouldn't...but when am I gonna be here again? ''[Pulls it and the stairs turn into a slide]'' Wheee!!\\
'''Vampires''': ''[Waiting at the bottom for him]'' RAAAAH!\\
'''Bart''': AHHHHH!!!\\
'''Vampires''': ''[Waiting at the bottom for him]'' RAAAAH!\\
'''Bart''': AHHHHH!!!\\
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-->'''Homer''': ''(gasp)'' Super Fun Happy Slide!\\
'''Lisa''': ''(sternly)'' No, dad.\\
'''Homer''': ''(dejectedly)'' Aww, guess killing will be fun enough.
'''Lisa''': ''(sternly)'' No, dad.\\
'''Homer''': ''(dejectedly)'' Aww, guess killing will be fun enough.
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* TheScreamParody: A Simpsonised version of the painting is included amongst the pictures during the Series/NightGallery inspired wraparound segment of the episode.
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* DownerEnding: Bart is proved right about the gremlin and the damage to the bus, but [[DisproportionateRetribution is sent off to a mental hospital for the rest of his life for disruptive behaviour]], and the gremlin then appears in the back window of the ambulance, holding Ned's severed head. The segment ends with Bart screaming, but it's likely implied that the gremlin killed Bart and the asylum's two employees.
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* DownerEnding: Bart is proved right about the gremlin and the damage to the bus, but [[DisproportionateRetribution is sent off to a mental hospital for the rest of his life for disruptive behaviour]], and the gremlin then appears in the back window of the ambulance, holding Ned's severed head. The segment ends with Bart screaming, but it's likely implied that the gremlin killed Bart and the asylum's two employees. screaming.
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* BloodLust: Ironically, Mr. Burn's needed a blood donation from Bart in a previous episode in order to keep him alive. In this episode Burns receives another blood donation from Bart, albeit far less voluntary here, as he bites the little boy's neck to quench his thirst.
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* BloodLust: Ironically, Mr. Burn's needed a blood donation from Bart in a previous the season 2 episode [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E22BloodFeud "Blood Feud"]] in order to keep him alive. In this episode Burns receives another blood donation from Bart, albeit far less voluntary here, as he bites the little boy's neck to quench his thirst.
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* DidntTHinkThisThrough: Lisa and Bart find Burns' crypt and the vampires within, whom awaken at their presence. They run, but Bart finds a lever noted as "Super Happy Fun Slide". Despite knowing what a stupid idea it is, he pulls it anyway which turns the staircase into a slide. Unsurprisingly, he ends up sliding back into the crypt where the vampires grab him and Burns bites Bart and turns him into a vampire.
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* DidntTHinkThisThrough: DidntThinkThisThrough: Lisa and Bart find Burns' crypt and the vampires within, whom awaken at their presence. They run, but Bart finds a lever noted as "Super Happy Fun Slide". Despite knowing what a stupid idea it is, he pulls it anyway which turns the staircase into a slide. Unsurprisingly, he ends up sliding back into the crypt where the vampires grab him and Burns bites Bart and turns him into a vampire.
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* {{Unishment}}: Homer sells his soul for a donut and is sent to Hell upon finishing it, where he is subjected to the IronicHell of being force fed "all the donuts in the world". Homer's gluttony proves to be too much even for the forces of Hell to handle, as he keeps asking for more donuts even after finishing the lot, leaving the demon who was "torturing" him very frustrated.
-->'''Homer:''' ''Nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', MORE!, ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom''...
-->'''Demon:''' I don't understand it. James Coco went mad in 15 minutes!
-->'''Homer:''' ''Nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', MORE!, ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom'', ''nom''...
-->'''Demon:''' I don't understand it. James Coco went mad in 15 minutes!
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* JerkassGenie: Notable for its aversion. The Devil grants both the word and spirit of Homer's request, as the donut he received was delicious. He even brings the latter point up during Homer's trial.
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* CouchGag: The Simpsons are zombies who groan as they break through the floor and sit on the couch.
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* TakeOurWordForIt: Bart claims the original story planned for the segment about dogs playing poker was "too intense" for the audience. Just looking at the painting drives Homer insane.
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* ArtImitatesArt: In the FramingDevice, several famous paintings by Creator/ReneMagritte, Creator/MCEscher, Creator/SalvadorDali, Creator/VincentVanGogh, Creator/EdvardMunch, Creator/GiorgioDeChirico, Creator/JacquesLouisDavid, and Creator/PabloPicasso are parodied. [[CaninesGamblingInACardGame Even "Dogs Playing Poker" by Cassius Marsellus Coolidge is featured]].
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* ArtImitatesArt: In the FramingDevice, several famous paintings by Creator/ReneMagritte, Creator/MCEscher, Creator/SalvadorDali, Creator/VincentVanGogh, Creator/EdvardMunch, Creator/GiorgioDeChirico, Creator/JacquesLouisDavid, and Creator/PabloPicasso are parodied. [[CaninesGamblingInACardGame Even "Dogs Playing Poker" by Cassius Marsellus Coolidge is featured]].featured]] (and drives Homer to screaming madness).
