Doggy goodness: Faith�s line "All your little lame-ass friends are going to be kibbles 'n' bits" refers to an American brand of dog food.

Waiting for Godot: In a rare cultural reference that dates back further than the '60s, Buffy�s line "The girl [Faith] makes Godot look punctual" is a nod to a famous play by Irish author Samuel Beckett, En attendant Godot (Waiting For Godot), published in 1952. Beckett�s surreal experimental play features two people, Vladimir and Estragon, who conclude that because they exist where they are, they must be waiting for someone; someone they name Godot. Their endless patience is in vain, however, as the continually elusive Godot never appears.

New Barnet: Oz, who has barely anything to do in this episode, has obviously had time to dye his hair blond since Dopplegängland, possibly emulating the Scott Evil character in "Austin Powers � The Spy Who Shagged Me"�

Mini games: Miniature Golf, (the activity the Mayor suggests to cheer Faith up), also featured in the second season episode Ted.