The Last Temptation of Krust/References

Cultural References
Krusty's return to the underground comedy scene may be considered an homage to George Carlin, Lenny Bruce and Bill Hicks, known for their harsh, cynical comedy material in which they frequently criticised corporate America. Numerous parallels between the two can be drawn, such as Krusty adopting an all-black wardrobe (similar to Hicks and Carlin), and his more cynical, truth-driven material.