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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*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.
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*[[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.
 
*The big retailers seen are parodies of real-life stores:
 
*The big retailers seen are parodies of real-life stores:
**[[Sprawl-Mart]] is a parody of {{w|Wallmart}}, although this is actually denied under the store's sign.
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**[[Sprawl-Mart]] is a parody of {{W|Walmart}}, although this is actually denied under the store's sign.
**[[Toys "B" This]] and [[Babies "B" This]] are a parody of {{W|Toys "R" Us}} and {{w|Babies "R" Us}}, respectively.
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**[[Toys "B" This]] and [[Babies "B" This]] are a parody of [[Toys "R" Us]] and {{W|Babies "R" Us}}, respectively.
*[[Stig]] offers Homer a Les Paul and a "straight-up" Gibson. {{w|Gibson Les Paul}} is a very well-known electric guitar. He also offers a {{w|Stratocaster}} (Strat).
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*[[Stig]] offers Homer a Les Paul and a "straight-up" Gibson. {{W|Gibson Les Paul}} is a very well-known electric guitar. He also offers a {{W|Stratocaster}} (Strat).
*Homer says he is no [[Joe Walsh]] in the brains department. Walsh is an American rock guitarist that has been successful in bands like {{w2|Eagles|band}} or {{w|James Gang}}.
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*Homer says he is no [[Joe Walsh]] in the brains department. Walsh is an American rock guitarist that has been successful in bands like {{W2|Eagles|band}} or {{W|James Gang}}.
 
*Apart from a bass guitar, Homer buys American bassist [[Michael Anthony]]'s [[Michael Anthony Biography|biography]] and [[Michael Anthony Autobiography|autobiography]].
 
*Apart from a bass guitar, Homer buys American bassist [[Michael Anthony]]'s [[Michael Anthony Biography|biography]] and [[Michael Anthony Autobiography|autobiography]].
*[[Stacko]] is a parody of {{w|Jenga}}.
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*[[Stacko]] is a parody of {{W|Jenga}}.
*Homer feels a connection with famous bass players. He then tries to remember the names of bassists from [[The Who]] and [[Led Zeppelin]] (he remembers [[Robert Plant]], [[Jimmy Page]] and [[John Bonham]] but not {{w2|John Paul Jones|musician}})
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*Homer feels a connection with famous bass players. He then tries to remember the names of bassists from [[The Who]] and [[Led Zeppelin]] (he remembers [[Robert Plant]], [[Jimmy Page]] and [[John Bonham]] but not {{W2|John Paul Jones|musician}})
*The name of [[Sungazer]]'s song "[[Hopin' for a Dream]]" is a reference to [[Tom Petty]]'s "{{w|Runnin' Down a Dream}}".
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*The name of [[Sungazer]]'s song "[[Hopin' for a Dream]]" is a reference to [[Tom Petty]]'s "{{W|Runnin' Down a Dream}}".
*[[Julius Hibbert]] says the name "Covercraft" sounds like {{w|Hovercraft}}.
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*[[Julius Hibbert]] says the name "Covercraft" sounds like {{W|Hovercraft}}.
*Covercraft play at various festivals including [[The Kimchi Festival]]. {{w|Kimchi}} is a traditional dish of Korea.
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*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}}.
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*[[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}}.
 
[[File:Lords of Rock.png|300px|thumb|The ''Lords of Rock'' from left to right: [[John Lennon]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Jim Morrison]] and [[Sammy Hagar]]]]
 
[[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}}".
 
*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}}.
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*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}}''.
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*[[Marge]] mentions America comedy-drama film ''{{W|Almost Famous}}''.
 
*[[Costington Center]] is based on the {{W2|The Forum|Inglewood|LA Forum}}.
 
*[[Costington Center]] is based on the {{W2|The Forum|Inglewood|LA Forum}}.
*''[[Grand Theft Walrus]]'' is a parody of ''{{w|Grand Theft Auto}}''.
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*''[[Grand Theft Walrus]]'' is a parody of ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]''.
*During the credits, Sammy Hagar tells Homer, Apu, [[King Toot]] and [[Moe]] that he did a buck fifty-five with his {{w|Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer|Ferrari 512 Boxer}} at [[Springfield Elementary School]] after waking up from a dream in [[Easter Island]].
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*During the credits, Sammy Hagar tells Homer, Apu, [[King Toot]] and [[Moe]] that he did a buck fifty-five with his {{W|Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer|Ferrari 512 Boxer}} at [[Springfield Elementary School]] after waking up from a dream in [[Easter Island]].
*The deleted scene with [[Homer]] from "Ass of Bass" is a pun on ''{{w|Ace of Base}}''.
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*The deleted scene with [[Homer]] from "Ass of Bass" is a pun on ''{{W|Ace of Base}}''.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==

Latest revision as of 15:29, March 13, 2022

References/Trivia


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


Cultural references[edit]

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

Trivia[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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