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Quiz about Beatles References in the Simpsons

Beatles References in the Simpsons Quiz

This is a quiz on the numerous Beatles references in "The Simpsons".

A multiple-choice quiz by Helterskelter9. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Helterskelter9

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1073

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the only Beatle who never guest starred on "The Simpsons"? Hint

Paul

Ringo

George

John

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which post-Beatles band name was not mentioned? Hint

Traveling Wilburys

The Wings

All-Starr Band

Plastic Ono Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Homer eats the Peruvian Insanity Peppers, what does Jasper say in his hallucination? Hint

Goo Goo G'Joob

Lucy In The Sky

I Am The Walrus

Yellow Submarine

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the record in Apu's house? Hint

Ram

Concert For Bangledesh

Imagine

Concert Against Bangladesh

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Question 5 of 10

5. In a couch gag, the Simpsons recreate which Beatles album cover? Hint

Rubber Soul

Sgt. Pepper

Let It Be

Abbey Road

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the homeless shelter in Springfield? Hint

Helter Shelter

Help!

Somewhere to Hide

Come Together

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who used the Beatles to recruit people? Hint

Army

Navy

Air Force

Marines

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Question 8 of 10

8. Homer says Yvan Eht Nioj are nonsense words like what? Hint

Give Peace A Chance

Goo Goo G'Joob

Imagine There's No Heaven

Tangerine Trees And Marmalade Skies

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Homer's band The B Sharps not do? Hint

Say They Were Bigger Than Jesus

Cover "Revolution 9"

Had A Member Who Married A Japanese Woman

Have The Cover Of An Album That Looks Like 'With The Beatles'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is a huge Beatles fan? Hint

Ned Flanders

Homer Simpson

Bumblebee Man

Kirk Van Houten

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the only Beatle who never guest starred on "The Simpsons"?

Answer: John

Ringo guest starred on an episode where Marge becomes a painter after hearing Ringo liked her portrait of him. George appears at a party and tells Homer where the brownies are. Paul appears on Apu's roof to help Lisa deal with her vegetarianism.

2. Which post-Beatles band name was not mentioned?

Answer: All-Starr Band

The Wings were mentioned when someone said "And I got Paul McCartney out of the Wings." To which Homer replies "You idiot, he was the most talented one." The eyeglasses woman tells Lisa, "These frames are famous with celebrities like Jim Morrison and Yoko Ono." Homer replies, "Ewwww she totally ruined the Plastic Ono Band." While Homer is trying to learn more about Lisa he asks her who her favorite Traveling Wilbury is.

3. When Homer eats the Peruvian Insanity Peppers, what does Jasper say in his hallucination?

Answer: Goo Goo G'Joob

There are many other Beatles references in the episode. Homer had to climb a pyramid, like Old Fred in 'Yellow Submarine'. Barney's burp echoes like the ending chord of 'A Day in the Life'.

4. What is the name of the record in Apu's house?

Answer: Concert Against Bangladesh

This is a play on the 'Concert for Bangladesh' by George Harrison which featured many guests including Ringo Starr.

5. In a couch gag, the Simpsons recreate which Beatles album cover?

Answer: Sgt. Pepper

The Simposons recreate the album in a couch gag that is aired before two episodes. In this couch gag the majority of Springfield make up the background while the Simpsons are the Beatles. A Simpsons version of "Sgt. Pepper" is used also for the cover of their "Yellow Album".

6. What is the name of the homeless shelter in Springfield?

Answer: Helter Shelter

This is a play on the Lennon/McCartney song 'Helter Skelter'.

7. Who used the Beatles to recruit people?

Answer: Navy

Lt. Smash shows the pictures of rock bands used to recruit people to the navy. He mentions the KISS army and The Beatles are shown in their Sgt. Pepper uniforms attacking a dummy with bayonettes.

8. Homer says Yvan Eht Nioj are nonsense words like what?

Answer: Give Peace A Chance

Lisa was pondering what Yvan Eht Nioj meant. When she says it aloud Homer says they're just nonsense words like 'Rama-Lama-Ding-Dong' or 'Give Peace A Chance'.

9. What does Homer's band The B Sharps not do?

Answer: Cover "Revolution 9"

The B Sharps said they were bigger than Jesus all the time, it was the name of their second album. Barney married a Japanese conceptual artist. Their CD has a picture of half shaded faces of all 4 B Sharps. They did "Number 8", which sounds close to "Number 9", but it isn't.

10. Who is a huge Beatles fan?

Answer: Ned Flanders

Ned Flanders is found to be a huge Beatles fan. He has many memorabilia, such as novelty drinks, a yellow submarine, show suits, Learn Carpentry with the Beatles book, and framed albums. The novelty drinks were: John Lemon, Paul McIcedtea, Orange Harrison, and Mango Starr.

Source: Author Helterskelter9

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