- The title references the sitcom and later film Absolutely Fabulous.
- Kyle Kaepernick is a parody of Colin Kaepernick, who has been ostracized by the NFL and fans over his protests of police violence by kneeling during the anthem.[1]
- The Babsmobile is a parody of the Batmobile.
- The pie baking contest notes that Jason Biggs is not welcome referring to the star of the film American Pie whose character had sex with an apple pie.
- Peter tries to give Chris a 'Tom Brady' kiss, referring to a kiss he shared with his then-11 year-old son.[2]
- Grizabella, the 'Forgotten' cat is from the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd-Webber. She sings "Memory", one of the songs from the show.
- Peter's comment to the Cats moment how about the kids not getting it but the parents hating it is a play on Marty McFly's comment on "Johnny B. Goode" in Back to the Future.
- The last names of the couple from Grease are references to the lyrics to the song “We Go Together” from the movie and musical. [3]
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