Fox' "The Simpsons" Includes References To Arnold Palmer

In a sign of Palmer's impact on the broader culture, last night’s episode of Fox’ “The Simpsons," filmed well before Palmer's passing, made several references to the golfer. With Mr. Burns away from the nuclear plant, the employees slacked off, with Homer Simpson filling a large squirt gun full of lemonade and telling Marge, “I’m getting ready for Monday. I’m going to fill a Super Soaker full of lemonade, Karl’s going to fill one with iced tea, and we’re going to ‘Arnold Palmer’ Lenny when he walks in.” Homer then went on to explain what an “Arnold Palmer” drink was, noting Palmer was a “golfer, and he made up this drink where it’s not a full glass of lemonade or a full glass of iced tea.” The tables get turned later in the broadcast when Lenny and Karl use the Super Soakers to “Arnold Palmer” Homer (“The Simpsons,” Fox, 9/25).