Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion/References
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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")
