<P> Ray J. Johnson was mentioned in 1993 and again in 1999 (as Ray Jay Johnson) on the TV show The Simpsons . In the 1993 episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled", Krusty the Klown mentions that the only bad show he put on was when Johnson co-hosted, saying "That thing was funny for about three seconds ." Later in the episode Krusty's rival Gabbo, a Hand - Puppet, asks what guests they have to compete with Krusty's comeback, and his head spins when he finds out that Johnson is their only guest . Lisa Simpson shared the same sentiment in the 1999 episode "Mom and Pop Art", claiming "I'm sick of him already" after hearing Homer recite the first few words of Johnson's bit . In 2002, Saluga himself appeared as Johnson in the episode "The Old Man and the Key", as a performer in the "Stars Of Yesterday" variety show being held in Branson . In the episode "Brother's Little Helper" Homer asks whether something is "Ray J. funny or O.J. funny?" </P> <P> Bob Dylan's hit song "Gotta Serve Somebody", on the 1979 album Slow Train Coming, makes a reference to Johnson's shtick ("You may call me R.J., you may call me Ray"). </P> <P> In the June 13, 1998 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode 906, reference to a ray of light prompts robot puppet Tom Servo to blurt out "Well, you can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay ..." before stopping . He was also referenced in other MST3K episodes . </P> <P> In a post-season - 13 episode of King of the Hill, "Just Another Manic Kahn - Day," Bobby Hill struggles to comprehend why the show's middle - aged characters consider Ray J. Johnson funny . After forcing himself to listen to a Ray J. Johnson vinyl record in his room multiple times, Bobby finally breaks out in epiphanous laughter . </P>

But you don't have to call me johnson