At the Annual Cartoon Awards, the clip from the nominated "The Ren & Stimpy Show" is merely a black screen with the text "clip not done yet". This was a counterattack against "Ren & Stimpy" creator John Kricfalusi, who had attacked "The Simpsons" staff by saying that "the show succeeded despite the writing", and similarly derogatory comments. Another industry reference is the "Animation Wing" door at "Itchy & Scratchy" studios; the door is identical to a door at the Disney animation building.