Odd Squad/References

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Trivia

• Timmy and Jorgen both break the fourth wall when they say, "How long are we supposed to stay in freeze frame?" and "Just until we fade to black!".
• The episode title was eventually used for a PBS Kids show, although this may be coincidental.
• This is the last physical appearance of Mama Cosma in the series (she was mentioned for the last time in Dimmsdale Tales).
• There is a Nickelodeon online game called "Fairly Odd Squad." It is not based on this episode.

Allusions

• The Mod Squad - The title itself is a parody of the police drama.
• The Simpsons - When the Turner family runs to the couch to watch C.C. Cruiser and the Hot Rod Squad, it is similar to when the Simpson family runs to the couch during the couch gag in the opening sequence of the series.
  • Also, the horse's long tail that looks similar to Mama Cosma's hair is similar to Marge Simpson's hair but green (actually, Marge's hair is blue).
• MAD - The title is a clear reference to MAD Magazine issue #127 "Odd Squad" on June 1969.
• 1970s and 1980s shows - The entire episode is an allusion to the crime fighter shows back in the 80s.
  • As well as the part when the frame freezes itself at the end was a popular trope during the shows back from the 70s and 80s.
• Knight Rider - Carsmo, the talking car is a take on the show.
• B.J and the Bear - In C.C. Cruiser show, there was a trucker with a monkey as his assistant, making a reference to the show stars.
• The Avengers - Wanda's catsuit is similar to those worn by Emma Peel.
• Back to the Future - Cosmo's line, "Laws? Where we're going, we don't need laws" is a reference to Doc Brown's quote "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads".
• Doctor Who - Timmy says "Mustaches are cool" which spoofs the Doctor's quote "Bowties are cool".
• Magnum, P.I. - C.C. Cruiser himself is an allusion to Tom Selleck's character, Thomas Magnum, right down to his trademark mustache, shades, Hawaiian shirt and iconic sports car.
  • Although Magnum's vehicle does not speak, as it was a regular car.
• Anastasia - A train filled with explosives blows up and crashes.
• Donald Duck - In the Dutch dub, one of the C.C. Cruiser episodes referenced by Timmy is titled Kwik, Kwek en Kwaadaardig

Running Gags

• Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda keeping on finding clues.
• Timmy mentioning particular episodes of C.C Cruiser and each of them involving the phrase "BACK OFF!", implying that this was the show's catchphrase.
• Timmy keeps pressing the wrong button on Carsmo.

Goofs

• At the end of the episode, when Timmy says "Just until we fade to black" his hat appears to be the same color as his hair, but inside the hat, it is still pink.
• Jorgen says he lost his teddy bear, but before he poofed away, he was holding it.
• Before the car was poofed up, the castle in the fishbowl disappears.
  • This error also occurs in another season 6 episode, "Wishing Well".

Quotes

Wanda: But Timmy, you can't drive in Dimmsdale. It's against the law!

Carsmo: Laws? Where we're going, we don't need laws!

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Jorgen von Strangle: Uhh...how long do we freeze frame?

Timmy: Just until we fade to black.

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Timmy: "Back off!"

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Mama Cosma: I just it up looking for my free meal coupon for my favorite Chinese restaurant.

Jorgen: And after eating, she came back for our game of bridge at seven!

Timmy: Bridge? At seven?

Timmy, Wanda, and Carsmo: Ohhhhhh.

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Timmy: Hello lovely... LADY?!

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