Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion/References
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Cultural references
- 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.
- The angry remark about in 150 years being out in the street if the trend continues is similar to the phrase Scrooge McDuck says "if (insert current disaster) keeps happening I'll be poor by (insert time period)".
- Crystal Spirit guide is seen eating a crystal Road Runner.
- Stores in the Shelbyville Mall:
- Banana Republican is a parody of Banana Republic.
- Foot Clocker is a parody of Foot Locker.
- H&MM? is a parody of H&M.
- Truck Nuts R Us is a parody of Toys "R" Us.
- 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.
- Historical figure posters in Bart's classroom
Continuity
- 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")
