"C-Spin" is the name of the TV network Bullock was going to announce Stan's promotion on.

The message that scrolls across the bottom of the screen during the C-Spin Broadcast says "CIA Deputy Director Bullock to Nominate New Deputy-Deputy Director," "Bullock Receives Phone Call From 18 Year-Old Girlfriend, Waves to Her," "Bullock Gets Dumped by Girlfriend Who's Going Back to Her Ex-Boyfriend Jeff Because He's Totally Changed," and "Bullock Breaks Down Like the Little Girl He Fancies."

We find out that Bullock's first name is actually "Avery."

We also find out that Francine is 10 months younger than Stan.

The CIA carnival banner says "30th Annual CIA Carnival - Tolerating Women & Blacks Since 1988!"

Here are what some signs on different booths of the carnival read: "Microfilm Eating Contest," "WMD Hunt," "Just Keep Walking, This Booth Doesn't Concern You," and "Defibrillate Dick Cheney."

At the end of the episode, there is "In Loving Memory of Trahn 'Jimmy' Ng."

Trahn was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who was killed in the line of duty by a street racer. He was a good friend of Seth MacFarlane.

Jeff: God, it's so beautiful out here. I want to weep.
Hayley: Yeah, look, Jeff, I have bad news. This is a breakup hike.
Jeff: What? But-but-but we're so good together!
Hayley: No, we're not. You never challenge me. You just always agree with me.
Jeff: You're right, I so do that. But I can change.
Hayley: No, you can't.
Jeff: You're right. Let's get married.
Hayley: Goodbye, Jeff.
Jeff: Good call, babe. You can do better.

Hayley: Hey, if the whole CIA is at this carnival, who's out there undermining democracy?
Stan: The FBI pulls a double shift. Now, listen, when we get there, you better keep your Liberal pie hole shut! My promotion depends on it.
Francine: Honestly, Stan, what does Hayley have to do with you getting a promotion? It should be enough that you're really good at your job.
Stan: Yeah, it should. But we don't live in Shouldland. Ah, Shouldland, where clean-cut kids cruise Shouldland Boulevard, and the Shouldland High football team gets their optimistic asses kicked by their cross-town rival, Reality Check Tech.

Stan: Unbelievable. I'm this close to a promotion and our darling, little Squeeky Fromme decides to assassinate my career.
Klaus: You know, I wasn't sure about the Squeeky Fromme reference, but it's a smart joke and the fans have come to expect that from us.

Stan: What the hell do you think you're...
Hayley: Look, Avery called to apologize for what he said at the carnival. We met for coffee, and, well, I know it's crazy, but I like him. He challenges me. And besides, he has a huge...
Stan: Penis, I mean, Hayley! Damn it. I was trying to cut you off before you said...
Hayley: I was gonna say heart, but, well, you shined his shoes.

Stan: I got the promotion, Francine!
Francine: Yes, but you lost my respect. You're not the man I married.
Stan: And you're not the man I married.
Francine: That doesn't make any sense.
Stan: It doesn't have to. I got a promotion!

Stan: With all due respect, sir, suck it up.
Bullock: You'll get your promotion, Smith. Just as soon as you do one last thing for me.
Stan: Oh, come on! I've picked up your laundry, I polished your shoes... I've done everything but bend over backwards for you, and my daughter did that, so I say we count it. What else could you possibly want me to do?
Bullock: Kill Jeff Fisher.

Hayley: Look, get this through your head, Avery. We are over. I'm with Jeff now.
Bullock: How dare you talk to me that way, you third-rate tart.
Stan: Uh... sir, she is my daughter.
Bullock: Silence, man-horse! This is between me and that filthy, cheap slut.

Bullock: Say, do you perchance have any Gatorade? I'm afraid I left all my electrolytes with your daughter.

Stan: Are you familiar with a TV show called Fear Factor?

Fear Factor is a hit show hosted by Joe Rogan. It features a group of people who are challenged to do dangerous and disgusting stunts.

C-Spin

C-Spin is a spoof of a real TV network "C-Span".

Hunting Jeff

The Hunt for Jeff through the woods is a take-off of the classic book/movie: "The Most Dangerous Game".

Dick: I got the stapler!

Stephen Root voices Dick in this episode. Stephen Root also played "Milton" in the hit movie "Office Space". The character was obsessed about finding his missing stapler.

During the series there are many times when it seems that Stan puts his job first and his family second. This episode showed a strong bond between Stan and Hayley in the way that he stood up for her, and therefore risked his job.