The background showing Arnold, Gerald, Ernie, Mr. Hyunh, and Oskar watching TV from "Arnold's Halloween" is re-used in this episode.
Cultural References[]
When Stinky is walking down the street, he passes a store called Big 3 Sports. This is a reference to the sports store Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Stinky appears on the show "Revis and Jackie Lee", which is a reference to the popular 1988-2000 American syndicated morning talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. Revis and Jackie Lee are both caricatures of the real hosts.
Stinky films most of his commercials at Snee-Oosh Studios. Snee-Oosh, Inc. is Craig Bartlett's company, credited for producing Hey Arnold!
Stinky starring in commercials and rising to fame is a similar story to that of the late Jim Varney. An American actor, voice artist, and comedian who was best known for his role as Ernest P. Worrell. He was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving Varney fame worldwide.
Stinky says, "They like me, Arnold. They really like me.", a reference to a misquote said by Sally Field when she accepted her Oscar. She actually said, "You like me, right now, you like me!"
The producer's license plate says STARMUCKR, which may be a reference to the band Strfkr.
Continuity[]
A poster for The Abdicator (from "Eugene Goes Bad") is seen while Arnold and Stinky walk around the studios.
