* The scene where Greg and Terry are saddened by the news that Ralph Fiennes isn't around is a reference to Schindler's List, a film which co-starred Fiennes shot entirely in black and white except for Terry's shirt which is red.
* Stan holding his mom and Roger over Niagara Falls, knowing he can only save one of them is a reference to the climatic scene of the film The Good Son.
* Roger's line "Are you there, God? It's me, Tom Yabo" is a reference to the book title Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume.