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How I Spent My Strummer Vacation/References

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References/Trivia


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).

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.
Season 14 References
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