'''[[11.07 Plush]]'''<br>
This "Plush" is likely the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plush_(song) title of a song] by Stone Temple Pilots and also a reference to the monster of the week, who dressed up in costumes while a [[Vengeful Spirit]] killing people. The first such costume was a by using plush bunny, hence the titlefabric costumes.
'''[[11.08 Just My Imagination]]'''<br>
'''[[11.14 The Vessel]]'''<br>
"The Vessel " is likely just a reference pun: the major action of the episode takes place on a naval ship (a marine vessel) and the climax is the reveal to the fact that Sam and Dean realize that [[Lucifer]] is possessing [[Castiel]]'s as a [[vessel]], [[Jimmy Novak]].
'''[[11.15 Beyond the Mat]]'''<br>
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_meat Red meat] is the typical diet for [[werewolves]], which are the monster of the week in this episode.
'''[[11.18 Hell's Angel]]'''<br>
This may be a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Angels the motorcycle club Hell's Angels], or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell%27s_Angels_(film) the 1931 film], but it's definitely a reference to the fact that [[Lucifer]], king of Hell, is a fallen angel (or that he's using [[Castiel]], another angel, as a vessel while reigning in Hell).
'''[[11.19 The Chitters]]'''<br>
"The Chitters" is an in-episode reference to the monster of the week, both referring to the sound the [[bisaan]]s make and the seemingly wild and unusual nature of their formerly human hosts to friends and neighbors. It may also be a play on the word "jitter" and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jitterbug Jitterbug]s from The Wizard of Oz].
'''[[11.20 Don't Call Me Shurley]]'''<br>
A pun on [[Chuck Shurley]]'s last name (and the switch from calling God to Chuck) and a classic quote from the comedy film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane! Airplane!]: "Surely, you can't be serious?" "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
'''[[11.21 All in the Family]]'''<br>
The title of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_in_the_Family_(song) Korn song], "All In the Family" is also the title of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_in_the_Family an American sitcom] in the '70's and references the very human father-son dynamic between [[God]] and [[Lucifer]] in this episode.
'''[[11.22 We Happy Few]]'''<br>
"We Happy Few" is the name of a recent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Happy_Few_(video_game), but more likely, this is a reference to the famous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Crispin's_Day_Speech St Crispin's Day Speech] in Shakespeare's Henry V, in which King Henry is about to send his troops into what's alikely a losing battle by saying to them, "And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,/ From this day to the ending of the world,/ But we in it shall be remembered-/ We few, we happy few, we band of brothers."
'''[[11.23 Alpha and Omega]]'''<br>
A metaphor for God and Amara's dueling natures of creation and destruction, Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the classic Greek alphabet. It's also a biblical reference, as the phrase is used multiple times in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Book of Revelation], usually when quoting God. "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." Most importantly, "Alpha/Omega" or "ABO" is a reference to a common [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Alpha/Beta/Omega fanfiction trope] which, according to Fanlore.org, originated with Supernatural fanfiction in 2010. The fans and creators really have come full circle.
==Season 12==
'''[[12.01 Keep Calm and Carry On]]'''<br>
While this title may be a play on the show's frequent use of the song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carry_On_Wayward_Son Carry On My Wayward Son] in its season finale recaps and the thrill of a twelfth season, it's more likely a reference to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Calm_and_Carry_On WWII British motivational poster] (which saw a popular resurgence of posters and merchandise featuring parody phrases in the early 2000's) as this season introduces the British chapter of the [[Men of Letters]].
'''[[12.02 Mamma Mia]]'''<br>
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia_(song) title of a song by ABBA] (and also a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia! Broadway musical]), the title is an obvious reference to this episode's focus on Sam and Dean's mother [[Mary Winchester]].
'''[[12.03 The Foundry]]'''<br>
A foundry is a factory where metal casings are produced. The reference is likely a metaphorical one, as this episode deals heavily with [[Mary]]'s sense of loss for Sam and Dean's childhoods, as well as the [[vengeful spirit]]'s loss for the children he was trying to protect. When writer [[Robert Berens]] was asked on twitter what the title means, he responded that it was [https://twitter.com/robertberens/status/792226487499890689 "too personal"] to be shared.
'''[[12.04 American Nightmare]]'''<br>
"American Nightmare" is the title to a song by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfits_(band) The Misfits], and was confirmed on twitter by writer [[Davy Perez]] to be the source of inspiration for this episode.
'''[[12.05 The One You've Been Waiting For]]'''<br>
"The One You've Been Waiting For" is the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNCArPzIbBQ title of a song] by Nick Cave. It can also be seen as a sardonic comment over the fact that this is the episode where [[Hitler]] appears. It also references the [[Grenade Launcher]], the largest and (presumably) most destructive weapon in the Impala's arsenal. Despite being very noticeable to the audience due to its size and bulk, it was never used, interacted or mentioned in any way before. It has been part of the arsenal since the first episode, implying that the audience - and Dean - wanted to see it in action for a long time.
'''[[12.06 Celebrating the Life of Asa Fox]]'''<br>
The phrase "Celebrating the Life of..." is often used at funerals for people who have passed away, which is the theme of this episode.
'''[[12.07 Rock Never Dies]]'''<br>
"Rock never dies" is a common theme in the genre of rock music, used ironically as the title of this episode when rock star turned vessel [[Vince Vincente]] and his entire band Ladyheart are summarily killed by [[Lucifer]].
'''[[12.08 LOTUS]]'''<br>
The title is an acronym play on POTUS, or President of the United States. In this episode, Lucifer takes POTUS as his vessel, making him LOTUS. In the rock world, "Lotus" is also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_(song) the title of a song by REM] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_(Santana_album) an album by Santana]. The lotus flower (without the capitalization) is commonly depicted as a spiritual object in Buddhism, Hinduism, other Indian religions and ancient Egyptian artworks, sometimes referred to as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_(attribute) Padma].
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