On the wall opposite the door which leads to the "Detective Squad Room", there is a poster which states "Your life is in danger today, you must do something about it, sign the petition asking Mayor Beame not to reduce police protection". Abraham Beamewas the city's executive from 1974 to 1977. He helmed the city during the financial crisis when it would have to declare bankruptcy due to its inability to meet its financial obligations.
The title also alludes to the 1973 novel by Erica Jong shown in the episode which was controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality.