First episode to feature Kenny's unmuffled voice since "Mysterion Rises" (2010). However, his face is obscured by a Patriots Cap.
Throughout the episode, there are multiple references to the 1984 film, Dune: *Spice Melange or "The Spice" is heavily referenced throughout the episode. *Tom Brady's housekeeper, Mable Gonzales, is a parody of Shadout Mapes, the housekeeper. *A Sandworm emerges from the desert before transitioning to Tom Brady's poop in the toilet. *Kyle's glowing blue eyes parody the side effect caused by taking "The Spice". *The main theme song from the film plays after Kyle opens the bookcase that reveals Tom Brady's secret vault. *The use of whispered voice overs by the characters in regards to "The Spice" is also from the film.
this is the second time the "c-word" has been said uncensored in the series. The first time was by Santa Claus in "Bike Parade".
The ending credits have returned to using its original instrumental song instead of Randy scatting "Tegridy Farms" over it since the beginning of this season.
The term "turd burglars" was previously used as an insult by Lizzy in "Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000".