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| The film ''''']''''' released in 1986, is pervasive in ''']'''. In 1990, ] released a ] series called '']'', but most popular culture references are to the original film. | The film ''''']''''' released in 1986, is pervasive in ''']'''. In 1990, ] released a ] series called '']'', but most popular culture references are to the original film. | ||
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==Academic analysis== | ||
| Scholars have identified different aspects of how the film depicts or does not depict teacher and the role of these depictions in popular culture. The authors of ''Education in Popular Culture'' write that in "the 1980s, Bauer argues films such as ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off''...represented 'disciplinary intimacy' - the teacher imposes his/her authority, even if...this is masked by an eccentric individualistic persona."<ref>Alma Harris, Roy Fisher, Ann Harris, Christine Jarvis, ''Education in Popular Culture: Telling Tales on Teachers and Learners'' (Routledge, 2008), .</ref> Tara Brabazon writes that the "impact of...''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' serves to render invisible the female teacher from popular culture."<ref>Tara Brabazon, ''Ladies who lunge: celebrating difficult women'' (UNSW Press, 2002), .</ref> | |||
| The film's influence in popular culture extends beyond the film itself to how elements of the film have been received as well. Consider, for example, Yello's "Oh Yeah." As Jonathan Bernstein explains, "Never a hit, this slice of Swiss-made tomfoolery with its varispeed vocal effects and driving percussion was first used by John Hughes to illustrate the mouthwatering must-haveness of Cameron's dad's Ferrari. Since then, it has become synonymous with avarice. Every time a movie, TV show, or commercial wants to underline the jaw-dropping impact of a hot babe or sleek auto, that synth-drum starts popping and that deep voice rumbles, 'Oh yeah . . .'"<ref>Jonathan Bernstein, ''Pretty in pink: the golden age of teenage movies'' (Macmillan, 1997), .</ref> | |||
| ==Examples of references and parodies in other media== | |||
| ===Television and film=== | |||
| Ferris Bueller is often referenced or parodied on television and in film. | Ferris Bueller is often referenced or parodied on television and in film. | ||
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| In episode 626 (]/]) of '']'' in the "2007 National Douchebag Championships" skit, ] pulls a ferret out of nowhere and refers to it as "Ferret Bueller". "]: It Should've Been Lorelai (#2.14)" (2002) - Rory mentions the movie while talking about picturing her mother married to Matthew Broderick.<ref></ref> | In episode 626 (]/]) of '']'' in the "2007 National Douchebag Championships" skit, ] pulls a ferret out of nowhere and refers to it as "Ferret Bueller". "]: It Should've Been Lorelai (#2.14)" (2002) - Rory mentions the movie while talking about picturing her mother married to Matthew Broderick.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Classroom scenes== | ===Classroom scenes=== | ||
| ]'s role as a high school teacher is frequently referenced, even though the character of Ferris Bueller is not in any of his scenes. Stein calls Bueller's name four times during attendance and later lectures on Voodoo Economics. | ]'s role as a high school teacher is frequently referenced, even though the character of Ferris Bueller is not in any of his scenes. Stein calls Bueller's name four times during attendance and later lectures on Voodoo Economics. | ||
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| Ferris Bueller also features in advertising. In a ] commercial, the clip with Ben Stein as the teacher in the classroom saying, "Bueller?" is shown. It is followed by Ben Stein stating that he is probably at home watching DirecTV.<ref name="directv">{{cite web | title=Commercial Spotlight: DirecTV Featuring Celebrities | publisher=About.com | url=http://advertising.about.com/od/commercialspotlight/p/spotlightdirec.htm | author=Duncan, Apryl.}}</ref> | Ferris Bueller also features in advertising. In a ] commercial, the clip with Ben Stein as the teacher in the classroom saying, "Bueller?" is shown. It is followed by Ben Stein stating that he is probably at home watching DirecTV.<ref name="directv">{{cite web | title=Commercial Spotlight: DirecTV Featuring Celebrities | publisher=About.com | url=http://advertising.about.com/od/commercialspotlight/p/spotlightdirec.htm | author=Duncan, Apryl.}}</ref> | ||
| ==Save Ferris== | ===Save Ferris=== | ||
| The band ] was named after the same ] in the movie.<ref>John Darling, "Save Ferris," ''What's in a Name?: The Book of Bands'' (Xlibris, 2000), .</ref> | The band ] was named after the same ] in the movie.<ref>John Darling, "Save Ferris," ''What's in a Name?: The Book of Bands'' (Xlibris, 2000), .</ref> | ||
| In '']'' (2001), a "Save Ferris" sign can be seen hanging in the cafeteria.<ref></ref> | In '']'' (2001), a "Save Ferris" sign can be seen hanging in the cafeteria.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==The Sausage King of Chicago== | ===The Sausage King of Chicago=== | ||
| In one scene, Ferris Bueller pretends to be "Abe Frohman, the Sausage King of Chicago" in order to get a table at a fancy restaurant. This is another common use of referencing the film. | In one scene, Ferris Bueller pretends to be "Abe Frohman, the Sausage King of Chicago" in order to get a table at a fancy restaurant. This is another common use of referencing the film. | ||
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| In the Webcomic '']'', the main character Gordon Frohman, after telling the population of City 17 that he is Gordon ''Frohman'' as opposed to ''Freeman'', he is promptly asked "the Sausage King of Chicago?" to which he vehemently responds "NO!" to halfway through the question. | In the Webcomic '']'', the main character Gordon Frohman, after telling the population of City 17 that he is Gordon ''Frohman'' as opposed to ''Freeman'', he is promptly asked "the Sausage King of Chicago?" to which he vehemently responds "NO!" to halfway through the question. | ||
| ==Poster== | ===Poster=== | ||
| The cover to the ] mini-series ''] #2'' is an homage to the movie's poster. | The cover to the ] mini-series ''] #2'' is an homage to the movie's poster. | ||
| ==Parade scene== | ===Parade scene=== | ||
| In the '']'' episode "Rome, If You Want To," the characters decide to spend a day experiencing Chicago in a new way, in the style of Ferris Bueller. Towards the end of the episode, Andy appears on top of a tour bus singing "Danke Schoen." | In the '']'' episode "Rome, If You Want To," the characters decide to spend a day experiencing Chicago in a new way, in the style of Ferris Bueller. Towards the end of the episode, Andy appears on top of a tour bus singing "Danke Schoen." | ||
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| ] is an effort to bring together more than 2,000 volunteers to recreate the parade scene during New York's ]. | ] is an effort to bring together more than 2,000 volunteers to recreate the parade scene during New York's ]. | ||
| ==Spoofs== | ===Spoofs=== | ||
| Occasionally, the entire plotline is ]ed. | Occasionally, the entire plotline is ]ed. | ||
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| In the Canadian TV show, '']'', there is an episode called "Ian Kelly's Day Off". It is a direct spoof of the movie. | In the Canadian TV show, '']'', there is an episode called "Ian Kelly's Day Off". It is a direct spoof of the movie. | ||
| ==Clothing== | ===Clothing=== | ||
| ] released a style of ] shoe in 2008 in colors believed to reference the jersey Ferris Bueller wears on the movie poster; the shoe's ] lining is believed to reference the vest worn during the parade scene.<ref>, sneakerfiles.com</ref><ref>, hypebeast.com</ref><ref>, nikeskateboarding.org</ref> | ] released a style of ] shoe in 2008 in colors believed to reference the jersey Ferris Bueller wears on the movie poster; the shoe's ] lining is believed to reference the vest worn during the parade scene.<ref>, sneakerfiles.com</ref><ref>, hypebeast.com</ref><ref>, nikeskateboarding.org</ref> | ||
| In an episode of ], Stuart, Alan Ruck's character, can be seen wearing the same Detroit Red Wings jersey. | In an episode of ], Stuart, Alan Ruck's character, can be seen wearing the same Detroit Red Wings jersey. | ||
| ==Miscellaneous== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
| ], a ] band from ], got its name partly from the character Edward Rooney featured in the movie. | ], a ] band from ], got its name partly from the character Edward Rooney featured in the movie. | ||
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The film Ferris Bueller's Day Off released in 1986, is pervasive in popular culture. In 1990, NBC released a spin-off series called Ferris Bueller, but most popular culture references are to the original film.
Academic analysis
Scholars have identified different aspects of how the film depicts or does not depict teacher and the role of these depictions in popular culture. The authors of Education in Popular Culture write that in "the 1980s, Bauer argues films such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off...represented 'disciplinary intimacy' - the teacher imposes his/her authority, even if...this is masked by an eccentric individualistic persona." Tara Brabazon writes that the "impact of...Ferris Bueller's Day Off serves to render invisible the female teacher from popular culture."
The film's influence in popular culture extends beyond the film itself to how elements of the film have been received as well. Consider, for example, Yello's "Oh Yeah." As Jonathan Bernstein explains, "Never a hit, this slice of Swiss-made tomfoolery with its varispeed vocal effects and driving percussion was first used by John Hughes to illustrate the mouthwatering must-haveness of Cameron's dad's Ferrari. Since then, it has become synonymous with avarice. Every time a movie, TV show, or commercial wants to underline the jaw-dropping impact of a hot babe or sleek auto, that synth-drum starts popping and that deep voice rumbles, 'Oh yeah . . .'"
Examples of references and parodies in other media
Television and film
Ferris Bueller is often referenced or parodied on television and in film.
Family Guy, a show known for its popular culture references, refers to Ferris Bueller's Day Off often. In the episode "The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou", one of Stewie's dying wishes is to go to the Art Institute of Chicago, at which point a sequence similar to that in Ferris Bueller's Day Off is played out. In the episode "Movin' Out (Brian's Song)", Peter and Jillian say that it shouldn't be Ferris Bueller's day off, but it should be Ferris Bueller's day on, because "he did all the things he wanted to do". In the episode "Peter's Got Woods", when Brian meets Shawna Parks, the song from the scene when Jeannie tells the convict in the police station that most people call her "Shawna" is heard. In the Family Guy movie Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, the end sequence is a direct reference to the end chase scene of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, ending with the slow motion landing which, contrary to how it appears, is actually in real time. Realizing how much time he has wasted, Stewie says, "Hmm, probably shouldn't have milked that landing."
There are many other references in television. A homage to the show can be seen in an episode of the WB TV cartoon Johnny Test. The South Park episode "Super Fun Time" pays homage to the movie and features a parody of Ferris Bueller's "Life goes by pretty fast" speech delivered by Cartman to Butters. In another episode, "Hell on Earth 2006", there is a scene in which a group of bakers make a cake in the shape of Ferrari while "Oh Yeah" plays in the background, similar to the first Ferrari scene in the movie.
In the Robot Chicken episode Kiddie Pool, two parking valets take KITT out for a joy-ride similar to the Ferrari scene. The first part of the Simpsons episode "The Boy Who Knew Too Much" is a spoof of the movie. A Ferris Bueller clothing shop appears in the Simpsons episode "He loves to fly but he D'oh".
The film is also part of the diegesis in some shows. For example, a VHS copy of the movie can be seen in the stores in the films Clerks and Be Kind Rewind. The Danish sit-com Langt fra Las Vegas (Far from Las Vegas) features an episode called "DVD-Aftener" (DVD-Evenings) in which, Casper, the main character, and his best friend, Frank, do everything they can to convince Casper's girlfriend that Ferris Bueller's Day Off is the best movie ever. In Veronica Mars episode "Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner (#2.7)" (2005), Veronica is speaking to her boyfriend who is off sick on the phone and asks, "Are you sick, or am I gonna see you singing 'Twist & Shout' on a parade float?" In the 2007 movie Kickin' It Old Skool, Alan Ruck makes an appearance as "Dr. Frye", who mentions that he is "still paying for that damn Ferrari".
In episode 626 (Seth Rogen/Spoon) of Saturday Night Live in the "2007 National Douchebag Championships" skit, Andy Samberg pulls a ferret out of nowhere and refers to it as "Ferret Bueller". "Gilmore Girls: It Should've Been Lorelai (#2.14)" (2002) - Rory mentions the movie while talking about picturing her mother married to Matthew Broderick.
Classroom scenes
Ben Stein's role as a high school teacher is frequently referenced, even though the character of Ferris Bueller is not in any of his scenes. Stein calls Bueller's name four times during attendance and later lectures on Voodoo Economics.
In the film 21, Kevin Spacey is addressing a class at a university. When putting a question to them, he utters the phrase "Anyone? Anyone? Bueller...Anyone?". The 33rd episode of the television show Psych is titled "Murder... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?".
On the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, Ben Stein, a contributor, sometimes gets hammered by emailers saying that he should look for Bueller.
In Ultimate Spider-Man #2 the Ben Stein Voodoo Economics speech is used verbatim on the first page of the comic.
Ferris Bueller also features in advertising. In a DirecTV commercial, the clip with Ben Stein as the teacher in the classroom saying, "Bueller?" is shown. It is followed by Ben Stein stating that he is probably at home watching DirecTV.
Save Ferris
The band Save Ferris was named after the same running gag in the movie.
In Not Another Teen Movie (2001), a "Save Ferris" sign can be seen hanging in the cafeteria.
The Sausage King of Chicago
In one scene, Ferris Bueller pretends to be "Abe Frohman, the Sausage King of Chicago" in order to get a table at a fancy restaurant. This is another common use of referencing the film.
In the 33rd episode of the television show Psych, titled "Murder... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?", Spencer introduces himself as "Abe Froman, Sausage King of Chicago". The episode also contains references to numerous other John Hughes films.
In the Webcomic Concerned, the main character Gordon Frohman, after telling the population of City 17 that he is Gordon Frohman as opposed to Freeman, he is promptly asked "the Sausage King of Chicago?" to which he vehemently responds "NO!" to halfway through the question.
Poster
The cover to the Marvel Comics mini-series The Loners #2 is an homage to the movie's poster.
Parade scene
In the My Boys episode "Rome, If You Want To," the characters decide to spend a day experiencing Chicago in a new way, in the style of Ferris Bueller. Towards the end of the episode, Andy appears on top of a tour bus singing "Danke Schoen."
In Godzilla, the elevator music in a scene with Matthew Broderick is "Danke Schoen", which Broderick lip-syncs.
Project Bueller is an effort to bring together more than 2,000 volunteers to recreate the parade scene during New York's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.
Spoofs
Occasionally, the entire plotline is spoofed.
House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute is essentially a remake of the movie performed by an all African-American cast, with the exception of the Rooney character which is played by a white female.
In the Canadian TV show, Being Ian, there is an episode called "Ian Kelly's Day Off". It is a direct spoof of the movie.
Clothing
Nike released a style of Nike Skateboarding shoe in 2008 in colors believed to reference the jersey Ferris Bueller wears on the movie poster; the shoe's leopard print lining is believed to reference the vest worn during the parade scene.
In an episode of Spin City, Stuart, Alan Ruck's character, can be seen wearing the same Detroit Red Wings jersey.
Miscellaneous
Rooney, a power pop band from California, got its name partly from the character Edward Rooney featured in the movie.
Three tracks from the New Found Glory album It's All About the Girls begin with a line from Ferris Bueller.
- Shadow - Recorder music followed by "Never had one lesson."
- Scraped Knees - Principal Rooney "Grace ...GRACE!!"
- JB - Ferris "Do you have a kiss for daddy?"
Mercy Merdedes, a band from Greensboro, North Carolina, used the movie in their music video for "The Perfect Scene".
References
- Alma Harris, Roy Fisher, Ann Harris, Christine Jarvis, Education in Popular Culture: Telling Tales on Teachers and Learners (Routledge, 2008), 89.
- Tara Brabazon, Ladies who lunge: celebrating difficult women (UNSW Press, 2002), 156.
- Jonathan Bernstein, Pretty in pink: the golden age of teenage movies (Macmillan, 1997), 198.
- Family Guy Pop Culture Reference Guide, Stuff magazine
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Duncan, Apryl. "Commercial Spotlight: DirecTV Featuring Celebrities". About.com.
- John Darling, "Save Ferris," What's in a Name?: The Book of Bands (Xlibris, 2000), .
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Movie connections for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Nike Dunk SB High Ferris Bueller Boulder / Black, sneakerfiles.com
- Nike SB Dunk High Ferris Bueller, hypebeast.com
- Summer 08 Catalog - Ferris Bueller/Newcastle, nikeskateboarding.org