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.
- 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)".
- Marge said that every time Ann Coulter has a cold, Homer thinks it's Marge.
- FAO Quartz is a reference to the toy store FAO Schwarz.
- The book Caring for Crystals has a foreword by Billy Crystal and William Kristol.
- 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.
Continuity
- Bart still takes Focusyn. ("Brother's Little Helper")
- Walter Hotenhoffer appears. ("The Scorpion's Tale")
- A crystal version of the Spirit guide is seen. ("El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer")
- 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")
