Episode Notes
The "Fundle Bundle" television show for children that is shown in the episode isn't real. The stage sets and videos were created just for this episode.
Alec Zbornak, who plays the blonde kid, is the son of show producer Kent Zbornak.
Episode Quotes
Michael: Hi children. I'm Michael Scott, and I am in charge of this place. Uh... how do I make you understand... I am like Superman, and the people who work here are like citizens of Gotham City.
Jim and Dwight: That's Batman.
Michael: Okay, I'm Aquaman. Where does he live, guys?
Jim: The ocean.
Michael: I work with a bunch of nerds.
Stanley: (Yelling at Ryan) That little girl is a child. I don't wanna see you sniffin' around her any more this afternoon! Do you understand? Boy, have you lost your mind? 'Cause I'll help you find it. Whatcha lookin’ for? Ain’t nobody gonna help ya out there. Jesus can come through that door and he’s not gonna help you if you don’t stop sniffin’ after my child!
(later, when Ryan is speaking to the camera)
Ryan: Stanley yelled at me today. That was one of the most frightening experiences of my life.
Kevin: Abby's my fiancée Stacey's daughter. I think she'll have a good time. I just hope she doesn't look on my computer... Actually, I'd better go check.
Ryan: Kelly and I both agreed that we would both have fun, and I'm learning that fun for Kelly is getting married and having babies. Immediately. With me.
Cultural References
Michael: Pam... Miss Beasley if you're nasty!
This is a modified lyric from
Janet Jackson's hit song "Nasty," which features the lyric, "It's Janet... Miss Jackson if you're nasty."
Michael: I am like Eddie Murphy in
Raw, and they're trying to make me like Eddie Murphy in
Daddy Daycare.
In Michael's interview, he makes several references to comedian and actor
Eddie Murphy.
Character name: Edward R. Meow
Edward R. Meow, the name of the cat puppet, is based on CBS reporter
Edward R. Murrow.
Pam: I am actually looking forward to “Take Your Daughter to Work” day. I am not great with kids, but I want to get better. Because I’m getting married. So I put out a bunch of extra candy on my desk so the kids will come talk to me. Like the witch in Hansel and Gretel.
Pam is referring to the classic children's tale, Hansel and Gretel, made famous by The Brothers Grimm.
Michael: Who likes Dane Cook?
Dane Cook is a stand-up comic and actor.