The character of Herbert (the old man with a crush on Chris who lives on Spooner Street) first appeared in this episode, and then in "From Method to Madness" before the show was canceled in 2002. In the three years that followed, he became such a popular character among fans that he appeared frequently since the show began airing new episodes in 2005. And the running gag with his creepy demeanor is that his name rhymes with "pervert" referring to his likings of young boys sexually.
Stewie's line "Deliciously white trash" has been misquoted as "Delightfully white trash" on numerous pieces of Family Guy merchandise.
When Stewie finishes a spirited banjo playing session on the porch with some "locals" he screams "I got blisters on me fingers!" a line Ringo screams after "Helter Skelter" from the Beatles' White Album.
The name "Fleckenstein", which Peter pitches as a potential song title to Simon and Garfunkel, is taken from one of the show's writing assistants.
The numbers 01 were printed on the Griffins family car along with the confederate flag was an homage to The Dukes of Hazard.