How I Spent My Strummer Vacation/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

Cultural references

• The episode title is a pun on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation", which is the title of a 1997 romantic comedy film as well as an often-assigned topic in school writing assignments (particularly at the start of fall term).
  • It could also be considered a reference to Joe Strummer, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of The Clash.

Trivia

• In the UK, this episode is called 'My Strummer Vacation'.
• The Rolling Stones welcome everyone to Rock 'n' Roll Camp by playing the opening chords of their song "Start Me Up."
• When Elvis Costello takes Homer's guitar and drives back to get the pick the guitar changes color from red to a mustard sort of color.
• After Homer and his gang get their instruments (all guitars)... and started singing, Homer's guitar changes form and color.
• The Gracie Sound is Mick Jagger shouting "Simpsoooon!"
• As the end credits roll, behind the scenes of the rock stars recording their voices are shown.