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*The title of the episode is a reference to the 1968 song "{{W|Crystal Blue Persuasion}}" by rock band {{W|Tommy James and the Shondells}}. | *The title of the episode is a reference to the 1968 song "{{W|Crystal Blue Persuasion}}" by rock band {{W|Tommy James and the Shondells}}. | ||
**The song also plays during the crystal dream sequence. | **The song also plays during the crystal dream sequence. | ||
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*[[Marge]] said that every time {{W|Ann Coulter}} has a cold, Homer thinks it's Marge. | *[[Marge]] said that every time {{W|Ann Coulter}} has a cold, Homer thinks it's Marge. | ||
| − | *[[FAO Quartz]] is a reference to the toy store {{W|FAO Schwarz}}. | + | *After being given [[Chillaxodol]], [[Bart]] dances {{W|Gangsta Walking}}, also known as juking, that began among African-American communities in [[Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. |
| + | *[[FAO Quartz]] is a reference to the toy store {{W|FAO Schwarz}}. The books sold at this store, which are supported by a statue of [[Buddha]], make references to {{W|New Age}} belief concepts: | ||
| + | **''[[Aura, Aura, Aura]]'' refers to an {{W2|aura|paranormal}}, an energy field that reflects the state of being and health. | ||
| + | **''[[Everybody Goops]]'' is a play-on-words of the children's book ''{{W|Everybody Poops}}'', and a reference to the company {{W2|Goop|company}}, which was launched as a newsletter providing New Age advice. | ||
| + | **''[[How To Pronounce Feng Shui]]'', a reference to {{W|Feng shui}}, a traditional practice that claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. | ||
| + | **''[[Eat My Quartz]]'', parodying ''{{W|Eat My Dust!}}'' and referencing the {{W|quartz}} crystals are often used in {{W|Crystal healing|crystal healing}}. | ||
| + | **''[[1001 Names for New Age Babies]]'' parodies ''{{W|1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die}}'' and reference the concept of New Age. | ||
| + | *The [[New age clerk]] uses the term ''{{W|Shalom}}'' to say "hello" and "peace" to Marge. ''Shalom'' is a Hebrew word meaning "peace" and can also be used idiomatically to mean "hello". | ||
| + | *Bart imitates [[Dracula]] by placing crystals in his mouth. | ||
| + | *[[Lisa]] wrote a book report on ''The Poems of Emily Dickinson'', a reference to the {{W|Emily Dickinson|American poet}} who wrote around {{W|List of Emily Dickinson poems|1,800 poems}}. | ||
*The book ''[[Caring for Crystals]]'' has a foreword by [[Billy Crystal]] and {{W|William Kristol}}. | *The book ''[[Caring for Crystals]]'' has a foreword by [[Billy Crystal]] and {{W|William Kristol}}. | ||
| + | [[File:Navier-Stokes and Eye of Horus.png|300px|thumb|The {{W|Navier-Stokes equation}} on the bowl is opposed to the symbolism used in the {{W|New Age}}, such as the {{W|Eye of Horus}} or the {{W|Yin and yang}}]] | ||
| + | *At Marge's garage store, [[Murmur]]: | ||
| + | **The bowl that contained brain powder has a {{W|Navier–Stokes equation}} written on it. | ||
| + | **A {{W|Yin and yang}} symbol and the {{W|Eye of Horus}}, which represents well-being, healing, and protection, can be seen on the back. | ||
| + | *Other books of New Age topics seen at the Simpsons' garage include: | ||
| + | **''[[50 Shales of Gray]]'', a parody of ''{{W|Fifty Shades of Grey}}'' and a reference to {{W|shale}}, the sedimentary rock formed from mud and tiny fragments of quartz. | ||
| + | **''[[Frankincense and Sensibility]]'', which refers to {{W|Frankincense}}. | ||
| + | **''[[Public Enema #1]]'', a play-on {{W|Public Enemy No. 1}}. | ||
| + | **''[[Are You There Geode, It's Me Margaret]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.}}'' and another reference to a sedimentary rock with crystals, the {{W|geode}}. | ||
| + | **''[[The Age of Incense]]'', a parody of ''{{W|The Age of Innocence}}''. | ||
| + | **''[[Cleanse of the Cave Bear]]'', a parody of ''{{W|The Clan of the Cave Bear}}'' and a reference to {{W2|Detoxification|alternative medicine|cleanse}}, an alternative medicine approach that proponents claim rids the body of toxins. | ||
| + | *[[Lindsey Naegle]] mentions [[Oprah Winfrey|Oprah]] and the Indian surname {{W2|Chopra|surname}}. | ||
| + | *The angry remark about in 150 years being out in the street if the trend continues is similar to the phrase [[Scrooge McDuck]] says ''"if (insert current disaster) keeps happening I'll be poor by (insert time period)"''. | ||
*Crystal [[Spirit guide]] is seen eating a crystal {{W|Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner|Road Runner}}. | *Crystal [[Spirit guide]] is seen eating a crystal {{W|Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner|Road Runner}}. | ||
*Stores in the [[Shelbyville Mall]]: | *Stores in the [[Shelbyville Mall]]: | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a reference to the 1968 song "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by rock band Tommy James and the Shondells.
- The song also plays during the crystal dream sequence.
- Marge said that every time Ann Coulter has a cold, Homer thinks it's Marge.
- After being given Chillaxodol, Bart dances Gangsta Walking, also known as juking, that began among African-American communities in Memphis, Tennessee.
- FAO Quartz is a reference to the toy store FAO Schwarz. The books sold at this store, which are supported by a statue of Buddha, make references to New Age belief concepts:
- Aura, Aura, Aura refers to an aura, an energy field that reflects the state of being and health.
- Everybody Goops is a play-on-words of the children's book Everybody Poops, and a reference to the company Goop, which was launched as a newsletter providing New Age advice.
- How To Pronounce Feng Shui, a reference to Feng shui, a traditional practice that claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.
- Eat My Quartz, parodying Eat My Dust! and referencing the quartz crystals are often used in crystal healing.
- 1001 Names for New Age Babies parodies 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and reference the concept of New Age.
- The New age clerk uses the term Shalom to say "hello" and "peace" to Marge. Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning "peace" and can also be used idiomatically to mean "hello".
- Bart imitates Dracula by placing crystals in his mouth.
- Lisa wrote a book report on The Poems of Emily Dickinson, a reference to the American poet who wrote around 1,800 poems.
- The book Caring for Crystals has a foreword by Billy Crystal and William Kristol.
The Navier-Stokes equation on the bowl is opposed to the symbolism used in the New Age, such as the Eye of Horus or the Yin and yang
- At Marge's garage store, Murmur:
- The bowl that contained brain powder has a Navier–Stokes equation written on it.
- A Yin and yang symbol and the Eye of Horus, which represents well-being, healing, and protection, can be seen on the back.
- Other books of New Age topics seen at the Simpsons' garage include:
- 50 Shales of Gray, a parody of Fifty Shades of Grey and a reference to shale, the sedimentary rock formed from mud and tiny fragments of quartz.
- Frankincense and Sensibility, which refers to Frankincense.
- Public Enema #1, a play-on Public Enemy No. 1.
- Are You There Geode, It's Me Margaret is a parody of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and another reference to a sedimentary rock with crystals, the geode.
- The Age of Incense, a parody of The Age of Innocence.
- Cleanse of the Cave Bear, a parody of The Clan of the Cave Bear and a reference to cleanse, an alternative medicine approach that proponents claim rids the body of toxins.
- Lindsey Naegle mentions Oprah and the Indian surname Chopra.
- The angry remark about in 150 years being out in the street if the trend continues is similar to the phrase Scrooge McDuck says "if (insert current disaster) keeps happening I'll be poor by (insert time period)".
- Crystal Spirit guide is seen eating a crystal Road Runner.
- Stores in the Shelbyville Mall:
- Banana Republican is a parody of Banana Republic.
- Foot Clocker is a parody of Foot Locker.
- H&MM? is a parody of H&M.
- Truck Nuts R Us is a parody of Toys "R" Us.
- Homer's book club read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
- Carl refers to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
- When Bart remembers who's always been there for him, "I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders plays.
- Historical figure posters in Bart's classroom
Continuity
- Bart still takes Focusyn. ("Brother's Little Helper")
- Walther Hotenhoffer appears. ("The Scorpion's Tale")
- A crystal version of the Spirit guide is seen. ("El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer")
- Bernice Hibbert is picking up her children from Springfield Elementary School although they were previously students at Springfield Preparatory School ("The Bart Wants What It Wants")
- The scene where Homer throws Bart in the lion fence is shown. ("A Tree Grows in Springfield")
- Ned Flanders still is a 4th grade teacher. ("Left Behind")
