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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
[[File:Lords of Rock.png|300px|thumb|The ''Lords of Rock'' from left to right: [[John Lennon]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Jim Morrison]] and [[Sammy Hagar]]]]
 
 
*The previous episode name ("Band of Dads") was a possible reference to the ten-part television [[World War II]] miniseries ''{{W2|Band of Brothers|TV miniseries}}'', produced by [[Steven Spielberg]].
 
*The previous episode name ("Band of Dads") was a possible reference to the ten-part television [[World War II]] miniseries ''{{W2|Band of Brothers|TV miniseries}}'', produced by [[Steven Spielberg]].
 
*[[Homer]] tells [[Lisa]] the tale of how {{w|Quebec Nordiques}} became the {{w|Colorado Avalanche}}. Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team whose franchise was later relocated to Denver, Colorado.
 
*[[Homer]] tells [[Lisa]] the tale of how {{w|Quebec Nordiques}} became the {{w|Colorado Avalanche}}. Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team whose franchise was later relocated to Denver, Colorado.
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*Covercraft play at various festivals including [[The Kimchi Festival]]. {{w|Kimchi}} is a traditional dish of Korea.
 
*Covercraft play at various festivals including [[The Kimchi Festival]]. {{w|Kimchi}} is a traditional dish of Korea.
 
*[[Apu]] joins Sungazer and they are going to play in [[Las Vegas]]. Apu says that the casino they are playing in has a theme of a circus, referring to famous casino {{w|Circus Circus Las Vegas|Circus Circus}}.
 
*[[Apu]] joins Sungazer and they are going to play in [[Las Vegas]]. Apu says that the casino they are playing in has a theme of a circus, referring to famous casino {{w|Circus Circus Las Vegas|Circus Circus}}.
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[[File:Lords of Rock.png|300px|thumb|The ''Lords of Rock'' from left to right: [[John Lennon]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Jim Morrison]] and [[Sammy Hagar]]]]
 
*The Lords of Rock seen in the clouds are: [[John Lennon]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Jim Morrison]] and [[Sammy Hagar]].
 
*The Lords of Rock seen in the clouds are: [[John Lennon]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Jim Morrison]] and [[Sammy Hagar]].
*Homer says that Covercraft was going to be like [[Genesis]] after [[Peter Gabriel]] left, and mentions some [[Phil Collins]]-era Genesis' songs, including: ''{{W|No Reply at All}}'', ''{{W|Land of Confusion}}'', ''{{W|Throwing It All Away}}'', ''{{W2|Illegal Alien|song}}'', ''{{W|I Can't Dance}}'' and ''{{W|Invisible Touch}}''.
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*Homer says that Covercraft was going to be like [[Genesis]] after [[Peter Gabriel]] left, and mentions some [[Phil Collins]]-era Genesis' songs, including: "{{W|No Reply at All}}", "{{W|Land of Confusion}}", "{{W|Throwing It All Away}}", "{{W2|Illegal Alien|song}}", "{{W|I Can't Dance}}" and "{{W|Invisible Touch}}".
 
*Homer compares [[Reverend Lovejoy]] to [[Yoko Ono]] when the Reverend is trying to protect [[Kirk]] from being kicked out of the band. This is a reference to the {{w|break-up of the Beatles}}.
 
*Homer compares [[Reverend Lovejoy]] to [[Yoko Ono]] when the Reverend is trying to protect [[Kirk]] from being kicked out of the band. This is a reference to the {{w|break-up of the Beatles}}.
 
*[[Marge]] mentions America comedy-drama film ''{{w|Almost Famous}}''.
 
*[[Marge]] mentions America comedy-drama film ''{{w|Almost Famous}}''.

Revision as of 20:27, March 9, 2021

References/Trivia


Season 26 Episode References
559 "Blazed and Confused"
560
"Covercraft"
"I Won't Be Home for Christmas" 561


Cultural references

The Lords of Rock from left to right: John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Sammy Hagar

Trivia

  • King Toot hums "Hopin' for a Dream" early in the episode, before the song is played fully.
  • In the Springfield Shopper ads, there are ads saying:
    • For Sale: Baby Grand Piano. Never Played.
    • Used Violin: No Strings Attached.
    • Like To Swing? Join Our Jazz Threesome.
  • Sideshow Mel is revealed to be 45 years old.
  • Though Lisa delights that will finally be another musician (Homer) in the family, this is ironic, as she inherited her musical talent from Homer.

Continuity

Season 26 References
Clown in the Dumps The Wreck of the Relationship Super Franchise Me Treehouse of Horror XXV Opposites A-Frack Simpsorama Blazed and Confused Covercraft I Won't Be Home for Christmas The Man Who Came to Be Dinner Bart's New Friend The Musk Who Fell to Earth Walking Big & Tall My Fare Lady The Princess Guide Sky Police Waiting for Duffman Peeping Mom The Kids Are All Fight Let's Go Fly a Coot Bull-E Mathlete's Feat