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This is a Simpson Parody of a very famous artwork X by Y

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Often have you heard that told.
Many a man his life hath sold
But my outside to behold.
Gilded tombs do worms enfold

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The ________ theorem in the field of optimization states that all algorithms that try to find the maximum or minimum of a cost function perform exactly the same, when they are averaged over all possible cost functions. This is essentially because there is an inherent bias in each algorithm, as it tends to perform extremely well over a certain range, and then falls away rapidly over other cost functions outside its optimum range – thus averaging to a constant. The theorem gets its name from an adage popularized in 20th century literature , and is also used freely in economics.
What is the theorem called?

4.

It is called “Montezuma’s Revenge”, “Turistas” or “Aztec Two-Step” in Mexico, “Pharaoh’s Revenge”  or “Cairo Two-Step” in Egypt,  “Kurtz Hurtz” in Uzbekistan, and “Kabulitis” in Afghanistan. The Canadians call it “Beaver Fever”. A recent local term in Thailand is “Thai-dal Wave”. It was in the news with reference to CWG 2010 and a certain famous release.

What is the local rhyming phrase for this?

5.

In 1961, this painting by Goya was stolen from the London National Gallery. The missing masterpiece appeared the next year in a movie displayed on the wall of the archvillain’s home giving rise to the “_____ theory” that many missing masterpieces decorate the homes of criminals.

Name the movie.

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A French finance minister X imposed harsh economic demands on his country in 1759 to fix France’s credit crisis during the seven years war. One of his artistic hobbies – making inexpensive paper portraits – led to his name being used mockingly for something cheaply done.

What was his surname?

7.

Pierre Boulle, a Frenchman, used his wartime experiences to pen a novel which made into the film The Bridge on the River Kwai for which he won an Oscar. Another book by him proved so popular that it is now a film franchise with about seven films.

Name the franchise

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What is so special about this particular Science Fiction article in 1933?

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Inspiration for what?

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This was supposed to be the largest ever run of  X.

Id X

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