Moleman's drivers license says his name is Ralph Melish, a reference to the Monty Python sketch "The Adventures of Ralph Melish: Hot Dog and Knickers" from the 1973 album The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief.
While searching for a man worthy of Selma, Homer uses a computer-enhanced overlay on his vision similar to characters from the films Westworld (1973) and The Terminator (1984).
David M. Stern particularly liked writing episodes about Marge and her sisters Patty and Selma. Executive producer Mike Reiss said none of the staff members could relate on a personal level to the twins, but Stern "seemed to really hook in to them, so he did some great episodes featuring members of the Bouvier family."
Selma's facial hair removal product, called "Gee, Your Lip Looks Hairless" is a take-off of a brand of shampoo called "Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific" which was popular during the 1970s but has not been manufactured for some time now.
Selma sings Lisa a lullaby version of the song "Brandy" by Elliot Lurie.