The "In Memory of DC Gustafson " at the end of the episode referred to Gustav Gustafson, who was the Leadman for the first two seasons of the show. Gustav was apparently a close friend of Sarah Michelle Gellar, and died during filming of the series at age 41, after fighting cancer and AIDS.
The banner Giles hangs above the counter of the Magic Box reads: "Don't Forget Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa & Gurnenthar's Ascendance Are Coming!"
In Doppelgangland (1999), Willow becomes upset when she finds out Anya's plans and takes back her chicken's feet. Here, Anya and Willow have a fight that starts out over chicken's feet.
This was the first episode directed by Marti Noxon. Of the experience, she says "It was thrilling and it was terrifying. I thought I was going to bolt the whole time." She will do the same again for Forever (2001).
This is the most evident example of Xander's ability to see what others cannot, and perhaps foreshadows many coming events in his life.