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== Cultural references == | == Cultural references == | ||
*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}}. | ||
| − | *Crystal [[Spirit guide]] is seen eating a crystal {{ | + | [[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}}]] |
| − | *Stores in the [[Shelbyville Mall]]: | + | *At Marge's garage store, [[Murmur]]: |
| − | **[[Banana Republican]] | + | **The bowl that contained brain powder has a {{W|Navier–Stokes equation}} written on it. |
| − | **[[Foot Clocker]] | + | **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. |
| − | **[[H&MM?]] | + | *Other books of New Age topics seen at the Simpsons' garage include: |
| − | **[[Truck Nuts R Us]] | + | **''[[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}}. | ||
| + | *Homer mentions the board game ''[[Monopoly]]''. | ||
| + | *Crystal [[Spirit guide]] is seen eating a crystal {{W|Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner|Road Runner}}. | ||
| + | *Stores in the [[Shelbyville Mall]] include: | ||
| + | **[[Banana Republican]], a parody of [[Banana Republic]]. | ||
| + | **[[Foot Clocker]], a parody of {{W|Foot Locker}}. | ||
| + | **[[H&MM?]], a parody of {{W|H&M}}. | ||
| + | **[[Truck Nuts R Us]], a parody of [[Toys "R" Us]]. | ||
| + | **[[Pink Eye]], a parody of Victoria's Secret's {{W2|Pink|Victoria's Secret}}. | ||
| + | **[[J. Crude]], a parody of {{W|J.Crew}}. | ||
| + | *[[Otto]] is seen wearing an [[AC/DC]] T-shirt. | ||
| + | *The historical figure posters in Bart's classroom include [[Abraham Lincoln]], [[Susan B. Anthony]], {{W|Frederick Douglass}} and [[Isaac Newton]]. | ||
*Homer's book club read ''[[The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo]]''. | *Homer's book club read ''[[The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo]]''. | ||
| − | *[[Carl]] refers to ''{{W|Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy}}''. | + | **[[Carl]] refers to ''{{W|Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy}}''. |
| − | *When Bart remembers who's always been there for him, "{{W|I'll Always Love My Mama}}" by {{ | + | *When Bart remembers who's always been there for him, "{{W|I'll Always Love My Mama}}" by {{W2|The Intruders|band}} plays. |
| + | *The cult house resemblances the Bate's home in ''[[Psycho]]''. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
*Bart still takes [[Focusyn]]. ("[[Brother's Little Helper]]") | *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]]") | *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]]") | *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]]") | *Ned Flanders still is a 4th grade teacher. ("[[Left Behind]]") | ||
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Cultural references[edit]
- 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.
- Homer mentions the board game Monopoly.
- Crystal Spirit guide is seen eating a crystal Road Runner.
- Stores in the Shelbyville Mall include:
- Banana Republican, a parody of Banana Republic.
- Foot Clocker, a parody of Foot Locker.
- H&MM?, a parody of H&M.
- Truck Nuts R Us, a parody of Toys "R" Us.
- Pink Eye, a parody of Victoria's Secret's Pink.
- J. Crude, a parody of J.Crew.
- Otto is seen wearing an AC/DC T-shirt.
- The historical figure posters in Bart's classroom include Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass and Isaac Newton.
- 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.
- The cult house resemblances the Bate's home in Psycho.
Continuity[edit]
- 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")
