How I Spent My Strummer Vacation/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

	Season 14 Episode References
← 292 "Treehouse of Horror XIII"	293 "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation"	"Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade" 294 →

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.
• The Rolling Stones welcome everyone to Rock 'n' Roll Camp by playing the opening chords of their song "Start Me Up."

Trivia

• In the UK, this episode is called 'My Strummer Vacation'.
• 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.

Goofs

• 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 got their instruments (all guitars) and start singing, Homer's guitar changee form and color.

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Treehouse of Horror XIII • How I Spent My Strummer Vacation • Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade • Large Marge • Helter Shelter • The Great Louse Detective • Special Edna • The Dad Who Knew Too Little • The Strong Arms of the Ma • Pray Anything • Barting Over • I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can • A Star Is Born Again • Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington • C.E. D'oh • 'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky • Three Gays of the Condo • Dude, Where's My Ranch? • Old Yeller-Belly • Brake My Wife, Please • The Bart of War • Moe Baby Blues