The episode is "crammed" with references to classic romantic comedies. Some of the most notable include:
Nate struggles to reserve a prime window table at his parents' favorite restaurant, Taste of Athens . Keeley and Rebecca mentor him on being assertive, with Rebecca teaching him her "make yourself big" technique. While he eventually secures the table, his newfound assertiveness takes a darker, more aggressive turn. [S2E5] Rainbow
Have you tried making yourself big like Rebecca showed Nate? The episode is "crammed" with references to classic
Ted tells Roy he is "just a boy, standing in front of—". his newfound assertiveness takes a darker
The episode features interviews with older couples about how they met, styled exactly like the film.