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The map of local diners has streets named after the show's crew members - Handler St. (Daniel Handler, author of the books), Sonnenfeld St. (Barry Sonnenfeld, the director), Hermansen Ave. (Dan Hermansen, art director), Welch St. (Bo Welch, director and production designer), Goojha Ave. (Sean Goojha, assistant art director), and Shier St. (Amy Shier, office production assistant).
Isaac "Ike" Anwhistle can whistle while having crackers in his mouth. He is so named because if one says Ike Anwhistle out loud, it sounds like, "I can whistle."
The Fish Head Salesman is played by Daniel Handler, who wrote the 'Series of Unfortunate Events' book series.
Lake Lachrymose is in shape of Count Olaf's eye tattoo. It can be seen on the town's weather map at the beginning of the episode.
The author's notes for The Bad Beginning state that, in the Victorian art of flower arranging, peppermint symbolizes "cordiality, warmth of feeling." The Baudelaires are allergic to peppermint, and thus lack cordiality and warmth.
Hurricane Herman is named after Herman Melville, who wrote Moby Dick.