The title makes reference to the march "Hail to the Chief" which announces the entrance of the President of the United States at public appearances and is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes. The march is often played by the United States Marine Band and has been used officially by the Department of Defense since 1954.
When general store owner Sam Drucker is fined $75 for fire code violations, he says that's more money than he's taken in during the last four years.
In another attempt to make bacon and eggs, Lisa glues a picture of them into the frying pan so she'll know what it's supposed to look like. She later offers Hank Kimball a picture of a pot roast glued into the bottom of a pan.
Adjusted for inflation, the $690 Joe wants for his trip would equal approximately $6,000 in the year 2023.